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aFe Power Air Intake Systems, Exhaust Systems, Headers, Intercoolers, Turbochargers, Programmers, Torque Converters and more
Advanced FLOW Engineering (aFe Power) is a premier designer and manufacturer of automotive performance upgrade systems and components. Current product lines include cold air intake systems, high performance direct fit and racing air filters, exhaust systems, headers, intercoolers, turbochargers, electronic programmers, diesel fuel systems, torque converters, throttle body spacers, and more. aFe is passionate about providing the most compelling, innovative, and highest performing products that are designed, built, and tested in the USA. aFe was founded in 1999 and has headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Corona, California, USA. Accesspeed has been supplying aFe products to our customers since we opened our doors, and we are proud to offer the wide selection of aFe Power parts and accessories.
Superchargers and Turbos » Charge Pipes
Turbo Charge Pipes and Charge Tubes, Hot Side Charge Pipes, Cold Side Charge Pipes
What is a charge pipe?
A charge pipe is a free-flowing tube that replaces your vehicle's restrictive factory intercooler piping. A properly designed charge pipe will reduce turbo-charged air pressure loss while increasing air flow from the turbo to the intercooler.
Do charge pipes add horsepower?
Charge pipes increase throttle response on most applications, but are especially efficient on high performance vehicles that have aftermarket upgrades and/or tuning.
What is the difference between a turbo charge pipe (hot side) and an intercooler charge pipe (cold side)?
Turbo charge pipes are free-flowing tubes that replace the restrictive factory piping that connects your turbo to your intercooler. Properly designed turbo charge pipes (often called hot side turbo pipes) reduce turbocharged air pressure loss while increasing air flow from the turbo to the intercooler. Basically, the hot side (turbo side) of the charge pipe carries hot charge air from the turbo to the intercooler. Conversely, the intercooler charge pipes (often called cold side turbo pipes) connect the intercooler to the air intake on your vehicle. The cold side of the intercooler charge pipe takes the cooled air from the intercooler and directs it to the intake manifold. The cold side is also referred to as the intake side.
Does a charge pipe require a custom tune or program?
A tune is not required for the installation of most charge pipes. However, charge pipes will compliment a vehicle with a good tune, allowing you to take full advantage of the free-flowing air.