SINISTER

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So while trying to clean up my engine bay...I realized that the the upper charge pipe
has a rubber POS connection in the middle which attaches it to the engine.

Mine is completely cracked/broken...I cannot find this piece anywhere to purchase, service manual does not mention, and so I am thinking it is simply part of the OEM charge pipe...and you need to replace the entire OEM upper charge pipe???

Anyone know of how I can get my hands only on this piece or is it time to upgrade to an aftermarket charge pipe??

tuned08ss

Just upgrade. U have any boost leaks?

SINISTER

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Nope....

Seems like the three names that keep popping up are:
ZZP, Hahn and Injen....these are older posts.

Are these still the top of the line or is there an agreed upon best now?
Also will I need to get a tune with a charge pipe?

tuned08ss

No tune for charge pipe needed. I went zzp, but thats just my preference.

SINISTER

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Yea, I am leaning towards ZZP looks the best IMOP...

tuned08ss

I like the oem finish on the zzp cp

andrewcarr1993

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No need for a tune with charge pipes although since I think you're still stock I recommend doing a few modifications and getting one. Most go with the ZZP charge pipe although Performance Autowerks and Treadstone also have a nice product.

SINISTER

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So do I just buy it from the ZZP webpage or do we get special pricing by PMing them since they are vendors??

andrewcarr1993

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I'd just buy it from them, they pay to be a vendor here, unless you were in the service I'd just order.

SINISTER

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So the pricing on their webpage is the same for everyone? We dont get any special pricing...that sucks..
When I had a SRT4 the vendors always gave us discounts...

andrewcarr1993

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It won't hurt asking but I doubt it.

kzak104

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God damn cobalt owners are cheap.

footballplaya3k

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ZZP or Injen. I prefer Injen's, and I'm a ZZP fanboy.

If you can find them on eBay from ZZP it's usually cheaper because of shipping. I saved like $50 on their radiator by buying it from them on eBay.

bmartz1991

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Zzp

Shanedude

Go to a scrap yard pay them 5$ for it and be done.

tomj77

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Hahn is garbage don't get hahn

footballplaya3k

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x2

SINISTER

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Dink I buy ZZP...

Fitment good? Should I bother getting the couplers too?

tuned08ss

If u follow the directions on there site u shouldn't need the couplers.

SINISTER

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I didn't see that they had instructions thanks for letting me know but ...First two sentences of instructions state..

"Note:We do recommend the upgraded LNF silicone couplers because the factory couplers
have a tendency to become less reliable under high boost applications."

I am sure they are fine for my application...but I might as well waste more money...as everything OEM seems to crack or break ..

tuned08ss

I upgraded my couplers because I hacked up my stock ones. Didnt know there were instructions on zzp.com and the how to on here just said cut cut cut basically lol.

Shanedude

Everything OEM does not crack or break. Stop using that excuse cause you have a modification addiction lol.

SSlobalt

I'm a 2008 still on OEM charge piping. No issues at all.

bmartz1991

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Fits like a glove, I'd get the upgraded couplers.