Hey all, I need to get a hold of the 1st gen lower IC piping that connects from the stock SMIC to the J-pipe. I don't know why, but if you'd have a use for a lower greddy IC pipe that goes to the T-25 I'd be sure to send it to ya. RRE sells the lower IC for $25 new, but I figure if any of you have that thing lyin around I'd take it off your hands for some cash. Let me know! thanks

I should be able to make that trade.

Iowa you're gonna have trouble hooking that up to a 2nd generation intercooler if that's what you plan on doing.

the 1g lower IC pipe doesnt go from the SMIC to the j-pipe?

it's not the location that's different, it's the pipe diameter. the 1g stock piping diameter is smaller than the stock 2g piping so the chances of fitting it onto your 2g stock sidemount (im assuming thats what you're running) are slim to none unless you buy a reducer which could be a temporary quick fix.

ahh i see.. so what do the 2g guys w/upgraded (having j-pipe) turbos do for the lower IC pipe?

you should be able to get a 1g aftermarket lower intercooler pipe that has at least a 2.5 inch diameter to work. I'm not totally sure of the diameter of the stock 2g piping but go off that as the smallest possible size you could use.

okay.. i guess i can also use my stock lower mesh and just cut that.. too bad i sold that already and then there's also one actually made on dsmparts.com for about $120. thanks for your help!