Does the Charge Pipe Kit for C346 Focus RS replace both the hot and cold side?

Yes. HPS part number 17-104 replaces the factory hot side and cold side intercooler pipes on the Focus RS, along with the rubber couplers that join them. The kit ships with new silicone hoses, T-bolt clamps, mounting hardware and an illustrated installation manual.

Which Focus RS model years does this kit fit?

HPS lists the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Ford Focus RS hatchback with the 2.3L four-cylinder turbo engine. HPS does not list the regular Focus or the Focus ST for this part number, so owners of those cars need a kit made for their own engine.

Will the silicone hoses hold boost on a tuned car?

HPS rates its 4-ply reinforced silicone hoses with 100 percent stainless steel T-bolt clamps for a minimum of 50 psi of boost. The aluminum pipes also have bead-rolled ends, which give each hose a lip to grip so it does not blow off when boost rises on a modified RS.

Does the Charge Pipe Kit for C346 Focus RS need a tune?

No. HPS states that the Charge Pipe Kit for C346 Focus RS cars needs no ECU retune and no modification during installation, and that it does not trigger a check engine light. A tune stays optional for owners who are raising boost for other reasons.

How hard is the installation?

HPS supplies an illustrated step-by-step manual plus the mounting hardware and clamps needed to fit the pipes. The job swaps the factory piping and couplers for the HPS parts without cutting or drilling, so owners comfortable with hand tools and engine bay work can usually do it at home.

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HPS Intercooler Charge Pipe Kit for C346 Ford Focus RS 2.3L EcoBoost

HPS’s Intercooler Charge Pipe Kit for C346 Ford Focus RS 2.3L EcoBoost replaces the factory hot side and cold side intercooler piping, along with its rubber couplers, on the 2016-2018 Focus RS hatchback. Both runs are mandrel-bent aluminum at 2.5 inches outside diameter, joined by black HPS 4-ply silicone hoses and stainless T-bolt clamps that HPS rates for a minimum of 50 psi. It suits the RS owner who wants a sturdier boost path before the next round of power.

Design and Performance

HPS points to the factory rubber couplers as the weak link, since they tend to crack or fail with age, and a split coupler on a turbocharged car means lost boost. The aluminum tubing runs straight through with fewer bends than the stock layout, and every pipe end is bead rolled so the hoses stay seated under pressure. HPS states the kit needs no ECU retune. HPS publishes no dyno figure for the Focus RS kit, so treat it as a reliability and airflow upgrade rather than a power adder.

Features

Replaces both the hot side and cold side intercooler pipes in a single kit
Straight-through mandrel bends with less restriction than the factory piping
Bead-rolled pipe ends that stop couplers from slipping off under boost
Black high-temperature reinforced silicone hoses in place of factory rubber
No modification required during installation, according to HPS
Pipes offered in black or polished finish

Specifications

Tube material: Mandrel-bent aluminum
Tube outside diameter: 2.5 in, hot and cold side
Hose construction: 4-ply reinforced silicone
Clamps: 100 percent stainless steel T-bolt
Boost rating: 50 psi minimum, per HPS
Weight: 9 lb
Shipping box: 36 x 12 x 12 in
Warranty: 2 years
HPS part number: 17-104

What’s Included

HPS aluminum intercooler tubes
HPS high-temperature reinforced silicone couplers
HPS stainless steel T-bolt clamps
Mounting hardware
Installation instructions

Applications

Ford Focus RS: C346 | 2016-2018 | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 Turbo

Notes

Sold as one complete hot side and cold side kit
The intercooler itself is not included; this kit replaces only the piping and couplers
HPS lists this Charge Pipe Kit for C346 Focus RS hatchbacks only

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Charge Pipe Kit for C346 Focus RS replace both the hot and cold side? Yes. HPS part number 17-104 replaces the factory hot side and cold side intercooler pipes on the Focus RS, along with the rubber couplers that join them. The kit ships with new silicone hoses, T-bolt clamps, mounting hardware and an illustrated installation manual.
Which Focus RS model years does this kit fit? HPS lists the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Ford Focus RS hatchback with the 2.3L four-cylinder turbo engine. HPS does not list the regular Focus or the Focus ST for this part number, so owners of those cars need a kit made for their own engine.
Will the silicone hoses hold boost on a tuned car? HPS rates its 4-ply reinforced silicone hoses with 100 percent stainless steel T-bolt clamps for a minimum of 50 psi of boost. The aluminum pipes also have bead-rolled ends, which give each hose a lip to grip so it does not blow off when boost rises on a modified RS.
Does the Charge Pipe Kit for C346 Focus RS need a tune? No. HPS states that the Charge Pipe Kit for C346 Focus RS cars needs no ECU retune and no modification during installation, and that it does not trigger a check engine light. A tune stays optional for owners who are raising boost for other reasons.
How hard is the installation? HPS supplies an illustrated step-by-step manual plus the mounting hardware and clamps needed to fit the pipes. The job swaps the factory piping and couplers for the HPS parts without cutting or drilling, so owners comfortable with hand tools and engine bay work can usually do it at home.

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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Items that are in stock in the US, either at Bulletproof’s warehouse or at a supplier’s warehouse, are generally delivered within 7-10 days. Special order items from overseas take considerably longer. As a courtesy Bulletproof offers delivery estimates to our customers which take into consideration manufacturer availability and shipping schedule. These estimates represent our best guess based on previous orders from the manufacturer and do not in any way imply a guaranteed delivery window. Many manufacturers work in a “just in time” inventory system and often take 2-20+ weeks to produce an item once an order is submitted. All deliverable items are then sent to our Japanese warehouse. Bulletproof ships a minimum of one full ocean freight container every month from Japan, oftentimes more than one a month. Ocean freight takes an average of 4 weeks. Typically it breaks down to one week in Japan for paperwork and customs, two weeks by boat and one week in US customs/clearance. Due to the wide number of variables between manufacturer and shipping schedules, delivery estimates are simply just that – estimates. We attempt to estimate conservatively and we usually deliver faster than our estimates suggest. It is not Bulletproof’s policy to guarantee delivery time of any special order item, this is impossible for us to do. By ordering you acknowledge that there is no required delivery ETA and an order may not be canceled or altered due to manufacturing or shipping delays, all ETA’s are provided as a best guess only. Please review the full Terms & Conditions here.

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We do pricing a little differently on our JDM brands and we believe in making things simple and clear. No hidden fees or surcharges. Every price you see includes the shipping cost to our office in Los Angeles, California and all the associated taxes/duties/fees for bringing the products into the US. The only shipping you ever pay is from our facility in the US to your location. Be wary of resellers that don’t include the cost of international shipping in their pricing on JDM parts. While we believe we’ll always have the lowest all-in price on JDM products, we offer a price match guarantee for all authentic parts purchased from authorized dealers as well. For many international customers, it’s much more affordable to ship from the USA than from Japan directly, as the air freight and ocean freight costs are typically much less. However, for customers looking to ship directly from Japan outside of North America, or domestically in Japan, we can provide pricing specifically for that scenario. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any pricing questions or concerns. Please email us at sales@bulletproofautomotive.com with any inquiries.

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