BladeRunner OER Series Coupling & Clamp Kit
for GM Colorado / Canyon 16-20 L4-2.8L (td) LWN
Vehicle Applications:
- 2016-2022 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel L4-2.8L (td) Duramax
- 2016-2022 GMC Canyon Diesel L4-2.8L (td) Duramax
BYE BYE TO CRACKED COUPLERS
Upgrade your truck’s worn, brittle factory charge pipe couplers with aFe POWER’s BladeRunner tear-resistant silicone coupler kit. These high-performance couplers restore a secure, leak-free connection while handling higher boost pressures and extreme temperatures with ease.
Factory Hot Charge Pipe Coupler
Why should I upgrade my Hot Charge Pipe to my Colorado / Canyon?
This BladeRunner coupler upgrade is mainly about handling heat and pressure reliably—especially important if you’re tuned.
1. Heat resistance and durability
The hot side sees the highest temps and pressure. Stock pipes—especially plastic ones—can soften, crack, or deform over time. Aluminum aftermarket pipes handle heat far better.
2. Prevent expansion under boost
Plastic pipes can slightly expand when boost hits. That expansion = lost efficiency. A rigid metal pipe keeps airflow consistent.
3. Reliability under higher boost
If you’re tuned or running more boost, this is one of the first places failures happen. Upgrading reduces the chance of a blown pipe mid-pull.
Factory Cold Charge Pipe Coupler
Why should I upgrade my Cold Charge Pipe to my Colorado / Canyon?
This BladeRunner upgrade is mostly about preventing boost leaks and connection failures, especially near the throttle body.
1. Common failure point
The cold-side pipe is notorious for cracking or popping off at the throttle body connection.
2. Prevent boost leaks right before the engine
A leak here is especially bad because it happens after the air has been measured: Rough running, power loss, and Check Engine Lights.
3. Stronger connections (couplers & flanges)
BladeRunner has better clamps, bead-rolled ends, and upgraded throttle body connections, which helps them stay sealed under boost.
Constructed from premium, multi-ply reinforced silicone, they resist cracking, splitting, and deformation over time—delivering improved durability, reliability, and long-term performance for your forced induction system.
Features & Benefits:
- Direct Replacement Hot Side Coupling Kit
- SmartSeal clamps and a factory style quick-connect adaptor with wiper seal to ensure a leak-free fit
- For use with factory hot side charge pipe and factory intercooler only
for GM Colorado / Canyon 16-20 L4-2.8L (td) LWN
Features & Benefits:
- Direct Replacement Cold Side Coupling Kit
- SmartSeal clamps and a factory style quick-connect adaptor with wiper seal to ensure a leak-free fit
- For use with factory cold side charge pipe and factory intercooler only
for GM Colorado / Canyon 16-20 L4-2.8L (td) LWN
Our POWER Professionals are Here to Help.
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Call us at 1-951-493-7101 or shoot us an email.
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We’re available to talk Mon–Fri 8am–4pm PST.
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Factory Store: 232 Granite St. Corona, CA 92879
