HPS Performance Products 17-145P Hot & Cold Side Intercooler Charge Pipe Kit with CAC Turbo Boots

The HPS Performance Products 17-145P is a complete hot and cold side intercooler charge pipe kit engineered to replace failure-prone factory steel and plastic charge pipes on turbocharged diesel engines. Constructed from lightweight mandrel-bent 6061-grade aluminum tubing, this kit reduces weight by approximately 50% compared to stock while delivering improved airflow for enhanced acceleration and sharper throttle response — all without requiring any ECU retuning or additional modifications.

The factory hot side pipe is well known for failing at the boot connection points due to the lack of structural support in the engine bay. HPS addresses this directly with a custom-engineered mounting brace included in the kit, which adds rigidity to the hot side pipe and relieves stress on the connecting boots to prevent premature failure. The cold side also gets a full upgrade, replacing the weak and brittle OEM plastic charge pipe with a durable aluminum alternative.

Key Features:

• Mandrel-bent 6061 aluminum tubing on both hot and cold sides for optimized, turbulence-free airflow
• Custom hot side mounting brace adds structural rigidity and reduces stress on boot connection points
• 4-ply aramid-reinforced, fluoro-lined silicone couplers (CAC boots) rated up to 500°F — engineered to resist oil degradation, high pressure, and extreme heat
• Industrial-grade stainless steel spring-loaded T-bolt clamps provide constant tension and self-adjust through temperature fluctuations, eliminating maintenance needs
• Replaces inferior OEM hot side steel pipe and cold side plastic charge pipe
• Bolt-on installation — does NOT require retuning or additional modifications
• Corrosion-resistant hardware built to withstand harsh operating environments

Unlike the stock silicone boots reinforced with only two layers of polyester, the HPS CAC boots feature a 4-ply oil-resistant construction that holds up to the constant oil vapor flow common in high-output turbocharged diesel engines. This kit is a direct, performance-forward solution for owners looking to eliminate a common failure point and restore peak boost delivery.