Bro, you saved my life with the ratchet strap trick! I fought that pipe for close to three hours, thought I had it, went for a test drive and I had a very strong leak. Pipe didn't come out but every time I gave it some heavy throttle I heard a strong whoooooosh of air. Came home, found your video and voila! No more leaks!
I’m a straight shooter. If it sucks, fails, it’s great or I make a mistake, I’ll share it. 2 many people leave out the hard crappy stuff. Not me. Gotta show it all to actually help someone. Thanks for watching!
For those messing with this............with the top boot installed and connected, but loose, I spent about an hour trying to get that connection straight enough to get it pushed all of the way onto the intercooler. Scott, I tried your strap method, (genius by the way) but still could not get it to fully seat due to angle and binding. I finally removed the boot/connection from the top and the bottom connection slid right onto the intercooler and "clicked". (no binding and straight) I was then able to move a few lines around up top to get an angle and reinstall the boot. With a little effort, I was able to get everything connected. So far, so good on the install. Also, make sure you lube the sh!t out of the bottom connection with a synthetic grease.
The ratchet strap idea is awesome…I probably going to do that on my install. I haven’t received my pipes as of yet. Plus glad to hear your son playing and he sounds happy!!!
I have had the cold side pipe sitting in a box in my garage because I was afraid of this exact thing. I have seen it happen to a couple other TH-camrs as well. I actually had meant to ask how it was holding up. The ratchet strap thing is genius, you get an A+ for improvising. Let me know how it hold up next time you take it out and give it the berries.
This helped a lot....I was about to call WCF. Mine popped off twice so far and fixing the seating is absolutely a pain. Mine is a 2021 L5P. I'll attempt try number three tomorrow before I take that intercooler pipe and throw it in the chipper.
Dammm man that sucks. I've heard of some guys pipes blowing off. Good thing it was a straight forward fix. I'm hoping mine is good and tight n doesn't blast off like a NASA rocket 🚀
Yeah that was a pain in the D. But after working all day and getting home and getting started at 9pm it made it much harder. I did use the strap method too. Thanks for the tips....
Keep the content coming. I have an almost identical truck with the same colour piping. Still need to order the cold side and intake.. HP Tuners ecm’s and CTT tunes.
Saw this in a video from JW Montoya also I believe. Weeklies may need to look into a new design for that pipe. Giving it the juice has blown the cold side for many folks.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. I tried to find that vid and couldn’t find it. And I think I just didn’t have it all the way in. I’ll keep you posted on how it does!
Dude that sucks!! That's why I'm somewhat hesitant to do some of this work myself. I would think that the de tint works like the ones on a AR to hold shit in place. Love the videos though, keep up the good work.
Dame bud that must of suck. I also have an L5P done the upper coolant and cold intake myself, I’m been debating about doing the intercooler myself after seeing what happen to you I think I’m going to the Pro to do it for me.
I saw on another video a tech spraying windex on the fittings so they seat easier. He said the windex just dried up after everything heats up. It may help in the future, I haven't tried that trick yet.
I saw another video where this happened a couple of times to someone else and they had to file down the area where the clip seated so that it would seat properly..However I don’t believe it showed what they had to file down… Not sure but good luck…
Hopefully that does the trick, but from looking at picks on the Tuned L5P group that bottom part of the clip should be sunk in deeper. Looks like you have the top two in good.
I’ve seen the jw video they’re talking about, same thing happened to that guy too. From what I understand.. guys are taking a file and elongating the slot that the clip sets in, so it sets further down. I wonder if Wcfab knows or is working on a solution?
I’ve heard about this video but can’t find it anywhere. And I think my issue was I just didn’t have it far enough forward the first time. I’ll do some digging. Thanks for watching!
Little bit of windex helps around and inside the pipes when putting them on. When I changed mine it was a life saver. Home and still waiting for my video!! 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for the windex tip! Dude. It may be a bit on that video! My wife has locked down my truck spending tighter than a Covid lockdown! 😂thanks for tuning in!
@@linksgarage1985 bahahaha. Same here. But not before I got my exhaust(banks) and a new set of wheels (22x9.5 fuel sledge). Exhaust goes on this weekend. And still need to get tires but those won’t go on till spring up here in NW Indiana.
@@tw8644 - hell yea! Congrats on the parts! I kinda want to do 22s also. I had 22x12s on my GMC before this. I loved that look. Think I may try to do 37s. Happy wife happy life! 🤣🤪
@@linksgarage1985 yeah I got +20 offset. I like the more tucked in look. But not opposed to just a little sticking out. Figured if I ever wanted to change I could do a small spacer. But the plan is 35x12.5s. Prob the trail grappler. We’ll see. I’m constantly looking at different tires. But those are what the plan is for now
@@tw8644 those are great tires. I have the BFG mud terrain KM3s currently. And they have done very well also. Surprisingly quiet for a mud tire. 35x12.50x20s -40 offset. Build it how you want it man! And don’t let anyone stop you. It’s your truck! 🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏼💪🏼
I’ve only driven it less than 100 miles so I can’t report on the mileage just yet. But I could definitely feel a performance pick up for sure! And it sounds very different! Thanks for watching!
Can you provide an update? I had this happen but my stock tube leaked and was replaced under warranty and that one leaked too. Put wcf on and it popped off. That clip set up is horrible should be a silicone boot with T bolt clamps ffs.
After some research i was told it could throw a code it it wasn’t tuned. So when I go down that road all I have to do is cap it, and re route the hose. Thanks for watching!
So I’m doing the cold side right now and have been struggling getting it seeded all the way in. I can feel the lip on the bottom still that the pipe hasn’t gone over all the way and is where I’m guessing the clips need to hold it in. Is this correct?
Just install the clip in the pipe, lube it up, and press it home. That’s the easiest way. I was doing it the hard way trying to install the clip after. Best of luck!
Well my intercooler pipes came from Wehrli fab.. going to install tomorrow.. kinda dreading it., but I will be viewing your video through the process.. I hope it goes well and I’m going to try the strap when installing.. glad you put this video out .. sure helps .. thanks
@@linksgarage1985 I took it out for a long test drive and gave it the beans . Overall sounds a lot better . Seems to have more power . I ran out of give a %#%# and will do the radiator hose tomorrow
@@cole-trickle50 heck yea! It really woke mine up. And with the intake, it’s sounds way different. Just wrapped filming another video 5 mins ago. Be up tomorrow. Stay tuned! Glad all is well!
@@linksgarage1985 It came home on a rollback . I have to be at work in 5 hours . Will look at it the next time I am off . Only question for tomorrow is daily driver or the Harley to get me to work . It actually blew the cold and hot side pipes off . Thought it was just the hot side but you can clearly hear the cold side is off . Maybe the pipe cracked or the boots ripped . Will update you when I find out
@@linksgarage1985 so I put the stock pipes on and got it to run but it kept dying . Started it and stomped on the gas and I heard a boom 💥. It blew one of the Def hoses off towards the back of the truck . Now it runs but it has a check emission system warning and is in limp mode . Sounds like a I have a serious turbo with the noise coming out of the hose . The Exhaust system warranty goes out at 50k miles . I am currently at 49964 . Go Figure . Gonna have it towed to the dealer for repair now
Bro, you saved my life with the ratchet strap trick! I fought that pipe for close to three hours, thought I had it, went for a test drive and I had a very strong leak. Pipe didn't come out but every time I gave it some heavy throttle I heard a strong whoooooosh of air. Came home, found your video and voila! No more leaks!
Hell yea!!! Glad to help man.
Glad you shared the fail and not just brushed it under the rug.
I’m a straight shooter. If it sucks, fails, it’s great or I make a mistake, I’ll share it. 2 many people leave out the hard crappy stuff. Not me. Gotta show it all to actually help someone. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for posting. I was able to understand what you were talking about and able to see completely what you did for repair
Thanks!
For those messing with this............with the top boot installed and connected, but loose, I spent about an hour trying to get that connection straight enough to get it pushed all of the way onto the intercooler. Scott, I tried your strap method, (genius by the way) but still could not get it to fully seat due to angle and binding. I finally removed the boot/connection from the top and the bottom connection slid right onto the intercooler and "clicked". (no binding and straight) I was then able to move a few lines around up top to get an angle and reinstall the boot. With a little effort, I was able to get everything connected. So far, so good on the install. Also, make sure you lube the sh!t out of the bottom connection with a synthetic grease.
Fantastic advice! Glad you got it to work!
The ratchet strap idea is awesome…I probably going to do that on my install. I haven’t received my pipes as of yet. Plus glad to hear your son playing and he sounds happy!!!
Ratchet strap is a life saver
I have had the cold side pipe sitting in a box in my garage because I was afraid of this exact thing. I have seen it happen to a couple other TH-camrs as well. I actually had meant to ask how it was holding up. The ratchet strap thing is genius, you get an A+ for improvising. Let me know how it hold up next time you take it out and give it the berries.
Will do! She’s going to get the berries tomorrow. ALL OF THEM! Haha. I’ll be sure to keep you posted. Thanks for watching!
Another great video and lesson learned. Going to look at that install for the future. Thanks for the content.
Glad to make the content. Much more to come!
This helped a lot....I was about to call WCF. Mine popped off twice so far and fixing the seating is absolutely a pain. Mine is a 2021 L5P. I'll attempt try number three tomorrow before I take that intercooler pipe and throw it in the chipper.
I’d recommend keeping the clip fully installed on the pipe. Lube it up real good, and drive it home. Should click in!
I may go the HSP route. This has me shying away from WC. Awesome info and video work. 👊🏻🇺🇸
I think it was a potential installers error. But who knows. 💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸
Dammm man that sucks. I've heard of some guys pipes blowing off. Good thing it was a straight forward fix. I'm hoping mine is good and tight n doesn't blast off like a NASA rocket 🚀
Shit sounded like I hit a land mine! Ha. You’ve had yours on for a while. I’m sure you are good. Is what it is right? Lol. Thanks for watching man!
Grab a can of mega hold hairspray. Read about it being a life saver for a lot of the high boost cummins guys keeping the boots in place.
Hell yea! Good tip! Thanks for hopping over from Instagram! I’ll give that a try! I appreciate you watching!
Yeah that was a pain in the D. But after working all day and getting home and getting started at 9pm it made it much harder. I did use the strap method too. Thanks for the tips....
Awesome! Glad you got it knocked out! Thanks for watching!
Keep the content coming. I have an almost identical truck with the same colour piping. Still need to order the cold side and intake.. HP Tuners ecm’s and CTT tunes.
Thanks man! I appreciate you watching! Yes, I need some of those parts as well. 😉
Great video brother these videos are awesome happy veterans day
Thanks for watching Victor! I appreciate it! It’s a bit of work filming and editing, but hopefully it’s helping some people.
Nice video Scott! You've been crankin the videos out, ive got a couple to catch up on!
Thanks man! I appreciate you watching! Been trying to keep everyone interested!
Excellent video
Thank you!!
Saw this in a video from JW Montoya also I believe. Weeklies may need to look into a new design for that pipe. Giving it the juice has blown the cold side for many folks.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. I tried to find that vid and couldn’t find it. And I think I just didn’t have it all the way in. I’ll keep you posted on how it does!
Just love how my phone changed Werhli to weeklies after I originally typed it.
@@DuramaxKev 😂😂😂
Dude that sucks!! That's why I'm somewhat hesitant to do some of this work myself. I would think that the de tint works like the ones on a AR to hold shit in place. Love the videos though, keep up the good work.
Thanks dude! It’s no big deal. Hopefully this stuff is helping someone! I appreciate you watching as always!
Dame bud that must of suck. I also have an L5P done the upper coolant and cold intake myself, I’m been debating about doing the intercooler myself after seeing what happen to you I think I’m going to the Pro to do it for me.
It wasn’t that bad. Is what it is. Thanks for watching!!!
Holy smokes batman...that was a chore....whoever designed that was an idiot. Well done man. You have more patients than I.Good idea with the strap...
Thanks man! It was a pain in the ass!
@@linksgarage1985 lol i bet
I saw on another video a tech spraying windex on the fittings so they seat easier. He said the windex just dried up after everything heats up. It may help in the future, I haven't tried that trick yet.
If I have any more issues I’ll give that a shot. Someone else mentioned that to me also. Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!
Working on this now. Used a rubber mallet and tapped it on but it only seems like two of the clip sections are fully seated. It is a pain for sure.
I just got my stage 2 kit and I'm thinking of pulling the ratchet strap out just to be sure it's on right lol
Hell yea. If you lube it good, and fully install the clip from the get go, you should be able to pop it on. I did it the hard way.
You said the clip was a pain in the ace, it sure looked like it too!
It was my first one. But I thought it’s sucked
yea I heard the wc pipes do that
First set. I do think it was my install error. I wish it just had a damn boot instead of that funky ass clip.
@@linksgarage1985 yea I heard that the pipes are millimeter to big I watched other people who have them blow the pipes as well
I saw another video where this happened a couple of times to someone else and they had to file down the area where the clip seated so that it would seat properly..However I don’t believe it showed what they had to file down… Not sure but good luck…
@@sawatt1 - Yea. I have heard this also. All they did was file down the actual slit to make it longer. I didn’t have to do that. So far anyways..
You should put the clip on in its seated position then put pipe til it clicks
You are correct! I learned this the hard way.
Hopefully that does the trick, but from looking at picks on the Tuned L5P group that bottom part of the clip should be sunk in deeper. Looks like you have the top two in good.
I’ll keep you posted on how it does. I have it the beans this morning and held tight. So far so good.
@@linksgarage1985 CAI came in last night so I'm installing both today, still holding up?
@@hdrolling holding up like a champ! Hope the vids help the install!
Thanks
Welcome!
I’ve seen the jw video they’re talking about, same thing happened to that guy too. From what I understand.. guys are taking a file and elongating the slot that the clip sets in, so it sets further down. I wonder if Wcfab knows or is working on a solution?
I’ve heard about this video but can’t find it anywhere. And I think my issue was I just didn’t have it far enough forward the first time. I’ll do some digging. Thanks for watching!
Little bit of windex helps around and inside the pipes when putting them on. When I changed mine it was a life saver. Home and still waiting for my video!! 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for the windex tip! Dude. It may be a bit on that video! My wife has locked down my truck spending tighter than a Covid lockdown! 😂thanks for tuning in!
@@linksgarage1985 bahahaha. Same here. But not before I got my exhaust(banks) and a new set of wheels (22x9.5 fuel sledge). Exhaust goes on this weekend. And still need to get tires but those won’t go on till spring up here in NW Indiana.
@@tw8644 - hell yea! Congrats on the parts! I kinda want to do 22s also. I had 22x12s on my GMC before this. I loved that look. Think I may try to do 37s. Happy wife happy life! 🤣🤪
@@linksgarage1985 yeah I got +20 offset. I like the more tucked in look. But not opposed to just a little sticking out. Figured if I ever wanted to change I could do a small spacer. But the plan is 35x12.5s. Prob the trail grappler. We’ll see. I’m constantly looking at different tires. But those are what the plan is for now
@@tw8644 those are great tires. I have the BFG mud terrain KM3s currently. And they have done very well also. Surprisingly quiet for a mud tire. 35x12.50x20s -40 offset. Build it how you want it man! And don’t let anyone stop you. It’s your truck! 🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏼💪🏼
Are you gonna make a video to see the turbo whistle since you have the intake an intake horn from wirli?
I sure am! It will be coming soon! Thanks for watching! I should have that video by the weekend!
I have the same issue. After using the ratchet strap has it stayed on still?
@@arathkopf been on for the last 3 years
Have you had any more problems since then? This is the one thing holding me back from getting the pipes
Zero issues since
@@linksgarage1985 great to hear!
So Scott, did you notice a change in performance/gas mileage? Thanks for posting. I just turned over 20,000 miles too.
I’ve only driven it less than 100 miles so I can’t report on the mileage just yet. But I could definitely feel a performance pick up for sure! And it sounds very different! Thanks for watching!
@@linksgarage1985 Okay, thanks for the quick reply Scott!
@@cavtj1 - No problem! Hope I can help.
I made the same mistake, I’m about to try your ratchet strap method, I’ll let you know, how far down do those clips need to sit?
Pretty far in. Just leave the clips fully engaged. And pop it on. It’s easier than messing with the clip afterwords.
MacGyver always got s*** done
I grew up watching that show. I’ll never be stranded or trapped in a room I can’t escape! Ha!
Would you be opposed to helping me install my downpipe? I’m local🤣
Can you provide an update? I had this happen but my stock tube leaked and was replaced under warranty and that one leaked too. Put wcf on and it popped off. That clip set up is horrible should be a silicone boot with T bolt clamps ffs.
I’ve found it’s best to fully install the clip on the pipe. Lube it up, and just pop it on. Good luck!
Off subject but why didn't you do the pvc reroute intake horn?
After some research i was told it could throw a code it it wasn’t tuned. So when I go down that road all I have to do is cap it, and re route the hose. Thanks for watching!
Left my PCV in place so I don’t have to smell the synthetic oil stench on a hot day.
So I’m doing the cold side right now and have been struggling getting it seeded all the way in. I can feel the lip on the bottom still that the pipe hasn’t gone over all the way and is where I’m guessing the clips need to hold it in. Is this correct?
Just install the clip in the pipe, lube it up, and press it home. That’s the easiest way. I was doing it the hard way trying to install the clip after. Best of luck!
How are they holding up? I'm thinking about just changing the hot side I don't like the resonator I'll change the cold side if it gives me problems.
Does this piping from WFC help that much… is it worth this hassle..seems to be a pain ; plus the popping off,,,
Totally worth it!
Well my intercooler pipes came from Wehrli fab.. going to install tomorrow.. kinda dreading it., but I will be viewing your video through the process.. I hope it goes well and I’m going to try the strap when installing.. glad you put this video out .. sure helps .. thanks
@@alan2256al you got this!!!! It’s a easy peasy!
@@alan2256al hey man, how did it go?
@@jonlebon5086 it was tough but the ratchet strap sure helps
That ring at the bottom is damn near impossible
Nothing is impossible! Keep the ring installed, LOL I’ve the crap out of it, and slide it on. It will work. It is a pain in the ass though.
@@linksgarage1985 I moved the clip with the ends pointing down and the bevel at the top and it snapped right in
@@cole-trickle50 boom!
@@linksgarage1985 I took it out for a long test drive and gave it the beans . Overall sounds a lot better . Seems to have more power . I ran out of give a %#%# and will do the radiator hose tomorrow
@@cole-trickle50 heck yea! It really woke mine up. And with the intake, it’s sounds way different. Just wrapped filming another video 5 mins ago. Be up tomorrow. Stay tuned! Glad all is well!
Been stranded 3 hrs waiting on a tow for this issue . I can hear it but can’t see the issue . Putting the stock pipe back on . This is some bullshit
A T15 to get inner fender out and a ratchet strap will get you home. Disconnect and reconnect battery, and roll on. It’ll work.
@@linksgarage1985 It came home on a rollback . I have to be at work in 5 hours . Will look at it the next time I am off . Only question for tomorrow is daily driver or the Harley to get me to work .
It actually blew the cold and hot side pipes off . Thought it was just the hot side but you can clearly hear the cold side is off . Maybe the pipe cracked or the boots ripped . Will update you when I find out
@@cole-trickle50 thanks man. @scottlink_l5p on Instagram if you want to send pics or tag me.
@@linksgarage1985 so I put the stock pipes on and got it to run but it kept dying . Started it and stomped on the gas and I heard a boom 💥. It blew one of the Def hoses off towards the back of the truck . Now it runs but it has a check emission system warning and is in limp mode . Sounds like a I have a serious turbo with the noise coming out of the hose . The Exhaust system warranty goes out at 50k miles . I am currently at 49964 . Go Figure . Gonna have it towed to the dealer for repair now
@@cole-trickle50 holy shit man.
I have had an issue with this too I can't get it to go all the way up I will try the nylon ratchet does yours fit tight and snug?
It does now
@Scott Link how does that oem clip stay on
@@michaeladams7117 I would fully install the clip on the pipe, and push it on. I was doing it the hard way. Good luck
@Scott Link im going to pull it off re do it I picked up a strap will try to get that bastard on
I saw 2 clips on the outside I only have 1 I got my pipe against it without the ratchet
Ratchet great idea
Gotta get creative sometimes!
Heck ya bro