What are Charge Pipes?
aFe POWER BladeRunner Charge Pipes are components used in turbocharged engines to direct compressed air from the turbocharger to the engine’s intake manifold. They play a crucial role in the forced induction system of an engine, contributing to improved performance and efficiency.
Benefits of Upgrading:
Directly replace your vehicle’s restrictive charge pipes with aFe POWER BladeRunner free-flowing, heat-resistant aluminum charge pipes.
- Increased Durability: Aftermarket charge pipes made from high-quality aluminum or stainless steel and can handle greater pressures and temperatures, reducing the risk of failure.
- Improved Airflow: Smooth transitions in the mandrel-bent aluminum pipes decrease turbulence and minimize pressure loss, increasing horsepower and torque.
- Enhanced Performance: By improving the efficiency of the forced induction system, upgraded charge pipes can contribute to better throttle response, more power, and improved overall engine performance.
- Materials: Powder Coated Wrinkle Black or Textured Red for Heat and Corrosion Resistance
Types of Charge Pipes
Charge Pipe Set
- Charge pipes are components used in turbocharged and supercharged engines to direct compressed air from the turbocharger or supercharger to the engine’s intake manifold.
Hot Charge Pipe only
- Transports hot, compressed air to the intercooler, where it will be cooled before entering the engine.
Cold Charge Pipe only
- Transports the cooled, compressed air from the intercooler to the engine’s intake manifold.
Materials:
- TIG-Welded Aluminum Pipe
- Features Factory Style Quick-Connect With an O-Ring Seal (if equipped on the factory charge pipes)
- Features Premium Stainless-Steel Spring-Loaded T-Bolt or SmartSeal Clamps and 5-Ply Silicone Couplings
- Built in CNC Machined Aluminum Blow Off Valve Adapter (if equipped on the factory charge pipes)
- Powder-Coated Wrinkle Black or Textured Red for Heat and Corrosion Resistance
Conclusion
Charge pipes are integral components in forced induction engines, facilitating efficient airflow and maintaining the pressure of the compressed air being fed into the engine. Upgrading these pipes can lead to enhanced engine performance and reliability.
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