SPE Cold pipe, worth it?

[Cliff1620]

So my buddy with a 19’ F250 with a 6.7 was telling me about an upgrade for the cold pipe. I found some research that earlier power stroke would blow the cold pipe under heavy loads. We have the Gen 3 power stroke but Ford didn’t change the cold pipe. My buddy told me about SPE Diesel who has a stronger cold pipe kit for $250. I searched the forums but couldn’t find any threads about it. So is it worth it to switch to a stronger cold pipe? Max towing for me would be maybe 10k lbs.... Here is the link to the pipe. What does everyone think?

SPE 6.7L Powerstroke Cold Side Pipe

SPE 6.7L Powerstroke Cold Side Pipe Fixes the problematic OEM plastic intercooler boot on the 2011-2016 Powerstroke as well as the silicone boot on the 2017-2019 Powerstroke, both which are known to explode or burst under high boost and increased heat. Benefits: Easy install— Simple instructions...

www.spediesel.com

 

[JC_Tremor]

So my buddy with a 19’ F250 with a 6.7 was telling me about an upgrade for the cold pipe. I found some research that earlier power stroke would blow the cold pipe under heavy loads. We have the Gen 3 power stroke but Ford didn’t change the cold pipe. My buddy told me about SPE Diesel who has a stronger cold pipe kit for $250. I searched the forums but couldn’t find any threads about it. So is it worth it to switch to a stronger cold pipe? Max towing for me would be maybe 10k lbs.... Here is the link to the pipe. What does everyone think?

SPE 6.7L Powerstroke Cold Side Pipe

SPE 6.7L Powerstroke Cold Side Pipe Fixes the problematic OEM plastic intercooler boot on the 2011-2016 Powerstroke as well as the silicone boot on the 2017-2019 Powerstroke, both which are known to explode or burst under high boost and increased heat. Benefits: Easy install— Simple instructions...

www.spediesel.com

Eh...seems like a gimmicky thing but that's not to say this isn't an upgrade vs some cheap plastic. If you're really pushing boost and often it may be a worthwhile upgrade. I don't think it's a necessary thing though. I'm ignorant to the diesel turbo world, but not to turbocharged vehicle world. Maybe Ford's are notorious for cheap "cold pipes" (thought it was a charge pipe or intercooler pipe). Seems like it only matters depending upon what your risk tolerance is...do you think yours will burst anytime soon?

 

[Cliff1620]

Eh...seems like a gimmicky thing but that's not to say this isn't an upgrade vs some cheap plastic. If you're really pushing boost and often it may be a worthwhile upgrade. I don't think it's a necessary thing though. I'm ignorant to the diesel turbo world, but not to turbocharged vehicle world. Maybe Ford's are notorious for cheap "cold pipes" (thought it was a charge pipe or intercooler pipe). Seems like it only matters depending upon what your risk tolerance is...do you think yours will burst anytime soon?

I’ve got 1200 miles on the Tremor. Lmao, it better not go anytime soon!

 

[JC_Tremor]

I’ve got 1200 miles on the Tremor. Lmao, it better not go anytime soon!

I honestly don't think you have much to worry about. I don't think it'll burst anytime soon. It's a marketing ploy, unless like I said Ford is notorious for making that part less than adequate...I don't know that, I assume it's fine.

 

[Vigilance247]

This popped up on my YouTube feed this morning and then I come here and see this thread. Coincidence?

 

[Ustank2]

Not coincidence
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[Cliff1620]

This popped up on my YouTube feed this morning and then I come here and see this thread. Coincidence?

After my buddy told me about the cold pipe, I saw this video when I was researching the topic.