Anderson Powerpipe worth it running less than 10 psi?

[SN95Cobra5.0]

I am in the process of installing a V3 on my '94 Cobra. I have an Anderson Powerpipe but I am not planning on running more than 10 psi on the stock internals - I've read that the powerpipe is only good above 10 psi. So the question is: is the powerpipe worth the install or should I stick with the inlet piping that came with the V3?

 

[carrew]

I don't see how it wouldn't be worth it compared to the flex pipe vortech gives you. The anderson fits well, looks good, and smooth flow is never a bad thing

 

[Brutal Metal]

Let's see? I restrictive crimped piece of plastic or a nice smooth large diamter inlet?

 

[99BOSS]

Two of my buddies installed one on each of their 94 5.0s. They both had a Vortech S trim, 8psi kit and just adding that powerpipe, they gained about 2psi. Very noticable seat of the pants gain and a gain at the track too. So yeah its worth it. Id love to have one on my Saleen but I just dont want to cut up the inner fender liner to do it.

 

[corysmach1]

I installed a power pipe....and i lost 1 psi? But i gained 14rwhp and some tq but it was also 40 degrees colder that day?

 

[2001cobravert]

Definitely use the Anderson.
If you're worried about the higher boost you'll be seeing than switch to a bigger pulley.
The stock plastic piece is too restrictive in my opinion.

 

[Blown_By_You]

Use the power pipe.. I've been running 12psi for 7 years now on my bone stock 95 longblock...

 

[97snakebite]

u could just put a screen on and get a ton of air flow but the air will be heated

 

[Non_Sequitor]

Superchargers and turbos are especially sensitive to restrictions on both the inlet and outlet side of the compressor, not to mention the engine itself. Normally, a much more appreciable gain will be seen on a force-inducted engine from restriction removal than what would regularly be seen on a similarly powerful naturally-aspirated engine. The Power Pipe is worth power even on a N/A engine, so, naturally, it will be worth even more on a force-inducted car regardless of what boost level you are running. What you need to figure out, though, is whether the power gain is worth the additional cost/work for you to add a Power Pipe at this stage. Personally, I'd add it, but I'm stupid with what little money I have!

 

[SilverSteed]

Actually forced induction engines are more sensitive on the intake side side of the turbo/blower. Downstream of that the compressed air makes up for restrictions. I.E. A forced induction engine will see more benefits from increased exhaust flow.