{"product_id":"034motorsport-charge-pipe-clamshell-reinforcement-kit-audi-porsche-ea839-2-9t-v6-engines-034-145-z062","title":"034Motorsport Charge Pipe Clamshell Reinforcement Kit - Audi\/Porsche \/ EA839 2.9T V6 Engines","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough aggressive testing and high-boost development, we uncovered a potential weakness in the factory EA839 2.9T turbo outlet charge pipe flange that can lead to cracking and boost leaks at extreme boost pressures. Rather than a costly, full charge pipe replacement that offers no additional performance gains over stock, 034Motorsport engineers developed the Charge Pipe Clamshell Reinforcement Kit, strengthening this critical connection to help prevent failures as you push your Audi or Porsche 2.9T further.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePushing the Limits Reveals What Others Don't Find.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2-set\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\n\u003cpicture\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 034Motorsport, pushing the limits is part of how we develop products. While testing the limits of our Development B9 Audi RS5 equipped with the EA839 2.9T at elevated boost pressures, our testing uncovered a weakness in the factory charge pipe construction used on all Audi \u0026amp; Porsche EA839 2.9T V6s that isn't apparent under normal operating conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the pressures build in the charge air system with Stage 3 turbocharger upgrades, the thin, steel brazed flanges bolting the charge pipe to the turbocharger outlets on the factory charge pipe deform and crack. This allows for charge pressure to leak out, resulting in boost leaks that significantly reduce power. Once cracked, there is no reliable way to repair the OEM charge pipe, resulting in a costly repair bill to replace this component.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRather than develop a full charge pipe replacement that offers no other performance benefits and comes with a hefty install cost, 034Motorsport engineers developed a clever solution that reinforces the factory charge pipe flanges using CNC-machined, 10mm-thick 304 stainless steel clamshells. By adding substantial structural support around the factory joint, the kit helps prevent the flange from flexing and cracking under extreme boost pressure, and tested to safely hold strong at 40+ PSI of charge pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis reinforcement is recommended for all stages as a recommended preventative measure, and is especially valuable for Stage 3 builds applications where increased boost pressure significantly puts more stress on the factory charge pipe flange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-2\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource class=\"rt-hide\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 320px, (max-width: 480px) 480px, (max-width: 768px) 768px, (max-width: 1024px) 1024px, 1080px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.034motorsport.com\/media\/fishpig\/webp\/fishpig\/resp\/wysiwyg\/clamshell-comparison-v2-320x400.webp 320w, https:\/\/www.034motorsport.com\/media\/fishpig\/webp\/fishpig\/resp\/wysiwyg\/clamshell-comparison-v2-480x600.webp 480w, https:\/\/www.034motorsport.com\/media\/fishpig\/webp\/fishpig\/resp\/wysiwyg\/clamshell-comparison-v2-768x960.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.034motorsport.com\/media\/fishpig\/webp\/fishpig\/resp\/wysiwyg\/clamshell-comparison-v2-1024x1280.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.034motorsport.com\/media\/fishpig\/webp\/wysiwyg\/clamshell-comparison-v2.webp 1080w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"rt-hide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.034motorsport.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/clamshell-comparison-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Clamshell Comparison\" width=\"450\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 320px, (max-width: 480px) 480px, (max-width: 768px) 768px, (max-width: 1024px) 1024px, 1080px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.034motorsport.com\/media\/fishpig\/resp\/wysiwyg\/clamshell-comparison-v2-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.034motorsport.com\/media\/fishpig\/resp\/wysiwyg\/clamshell-comparison-v2-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.034motorsport.com\/media\/fishpig\/resp\/wysiwyg\/clamshell-comparison-v2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.034motorsport.com\/media\/fishpig\/resp\/wysiwyg\/clamshell-comparison-v2-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, \/media\/wysiwyg\/clamshell-comparison-v2.jpg 1080w\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforces the Factory Brazed Joint at the OE Charge Pipe Turbo Flanges, Which Bend and Fail at Boost Levels Above 30psi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for Stage 3 Cars Running High Boost to Prevent Premature Failure of the Factory Brazed Flange Connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC-machined Billet 10mm Thick 304 Stainless Steel for Strength and Durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x) Upper Clamshell Halves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x) Lower Clamshell Halves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNecessary Hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"034 Motorsport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50537098084545,"sku":"034-145-Z062","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/7773\/2663\/files\/034motorsport-charge-pipe-clamshell-reinforcement-kit-for-b9-b9-5-rs4-and-rs5-034-145-z062-2.webp?v=1787839263","url":"https:\/\/www.urotuning.com\/products\/034motorsport-charge-pipe-clamshell-reinforcement-kit-audi-porsche-ea839-2-9t-v6-engines-034-145-z062","provider":"UroTuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}