Will the Charge Pipe for Ford 6.0L trucks fit a Super Duty with dual alternators?

No. HPS lists this hot side pipe for 2003-2007 F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty trucks with the 6.0L Power Stroke and a single alternator only, and states that it does not fit dual-alternator trucks. Owners should confirm the alternator setup before ordering.

Why does the factory hot side pipe fail?

HPS says the factory steel hot side pipe is notorious for failing at the boots, because it sits in the engine bay without any reinforcement holding it in place. That leaves the boots carrying the stress, so the HPS pipe adds a mounting brace that takes the pressure off the connections.

Are the orange boots just for looks?

No. The color is a styling choice, but the boots themselves are 4-ply aramid-reinforced silicone with high temperature, high pressure and oil resistance, replacing stock boots that HPS says carry only two polyester layers. The same pipe is offered with black boots as HPS part 17-173.

Does the hot side pipe need a tune?

No. HPS states that the pipe does not require retuning or any additional modifications. The Charge Pipe for Ford 6.0L trucks replaces the factory hot side pipe directly, and HPS supplies digital installation instructions along with the brace, boots and clamps.

Is a matching cold side pipe available?

Yes. HPS sells the cold side pipe separately and also offers a complete hot and cold side kit for the 6.0L. A truck still running the factory plastic cold side pipe is a good candidate for both, since HPS describes that plastic pipe as weak and brittle.

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HPS Hot Side Charge Pipe for Ford F-250 to F-550 Super Duty 6.0L (Orange Boots)

HPS’s Hot Side Charge Pipe for Ford F-250 to F-550 Super Duty 6.0L (Orange Boots) swaps the factory steel hot side pipe on 2003-2007 Power Stroke trucks for mandrel-bent 6061 aluminum, and adds a custom mounting brace. HPS notes that the stock pipe sits in the engine bay with nothing reinforcing it, which leaves the boots to take the strain. Orange 4-ply aramid-reinforced boots and stainless T-bolt clamps complete a kit aimed at single-alternator trucks with a history of blown hot side boots.

Design and Performance

The brace is the reason to choose this pipe over a plain replacement: it holds the pipe in place and takes pressure off the connecting points, and the aluminum is about half the weight of the steel original, according to HPS. Orange boots make the upgrade easy to spot under the hood. Trucks with dual alternators should look elsewhere, since HPS states this pipe will not fit them.

Features

Mandrel-bent 6061 aluminum in place of the factory steel hot side pipe
Custom mounting brace that adds structural rigidity
About 50 percent lighter than the stock pipe, per HPS
Orange aramid-reinforced silicone boots built for heat, pressure and oil
Stainless steel spring-loaded T-bolt clamps
Polished, black or red pipe finish

Specifications

Tube diameter: 3 in
Boot construction: 4-ply aramid-reinforced silicone
Shipping weight: 6 lb
Shipping box: 24 x 12 x 10 in
Warranty: 2 years
HPS part number: 17-171

What’s Included

HPS aircraft grade aluminum hot side charge pipe
Mounting brace
HPS oil-resistant reinforced silicone boots in orange
HPS stainless steel spring-loaded T-bolt clamps
Digital installation instructions

Applications

Ford F-250 Super Duty: 2003-2007 | 6.0L V8 Power Stroke Turbo Diesel
Ford F-350 Super Duty: 2003-2007 | 6.0L V8 Power Stroke Turbo Diesel
Ford F-450 Super Duty: 2003-2007 | 6.0L V8 Power Stroke Turbo Diesel
Ford F-550 Super Duty: 2003-2007 | 6.0L V8 Power Stroke Turbo Diesel

Notes

Sold as a complete kit: the Charge Pipe for Ford 6.0L trucks, mounting brace, orange boots and clamps together
Fits single-alternator trucks only; HPS states it does not fit dual-alternator trucks
HPS describes the brace as included in the kit, though its parts list does not name it separately
The same pipe with black boots is HPS part 17-173

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Charge Pipe for Ford 6.0L trucks fit a Super Duty with dual alternators? No. HPS lists this hot side pipe for 2003-2007 F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty trucks with the 6.0L Power Stroke and a single alternator only, and states that it does not fit dual-alternator trucks. Owners should confirm the alternator setup before ordering.
Why does the factory hot side pipe fail? HPS says the factory steel hot side pipe is notorious for failing at the boots, because it sits in the engine bay without any reinforcement holding it in place. That leaves the boots carrying the stress, so the HPS pipe adds a mounting brace that takes the pressure off the connections.
Are the orange boots just for looks? No. The color is a styling choice, but the boots themselves are 4-ply aramid-reinforced silicone with high temperature, high pressure and oil resistance, replacing stock boots that HPS says carry only two polyester layers. The same pipe is offered with black boots as HPS part 17-173.
Does the hot side pipe need a tune? No. HPS states that the pipe does not require retuning or any additional modifications. The Charge Pipe for Ford 6.0L trucks replaces the factory hot side pipe directly, and HPS supplies digital installation instructions along with the brace, boots and clamps.
Is a matching cold side pipe available? Yes. HPS sells the cold side pipe separately and also offers a complete hot and cold side kit for the 6.0L. A truck still running the factory plastic cold side pipe is a good candidate for both, since HPS describes that plastic pipe as weak and brittle.

About HPS Performance

HPS Performance is a California manufacturer based in Irwindale, with more than 5,000 parts in metric and standard sizes, from reinforced silicone hoses and stainless steel clamps to aluminum intake tubing and complete air intake kits. Its multi-ply hoses are built to the SAE J20 coolant hose standard, and new kits are developed with SolidWorks CAD modelling, 3D scanning, CNC machining and dyno testing. HPS lists a two-year warranty on its intake and hose kits.

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