Review of Forge TIK Pipe
A new Silicone TIK pipe from Forge Motorsport, lets have a close look at this new upgrade, fitted to OTVs For2.
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Having received the Forge TIK Pipe for testing and reviewing,
I was genuinely excited to get this onto the car and see what benefits the
silicone TIK would give over the existing 74kw TIK that I had installed.



First impressions are good, the 3ply silicone TIK does seem like its designed for the job, the
inside is much smoother than the concertinered part provided by Smart TIKs and the part just
lines up perfectly. Not as rigid as the Smart solid plastic TIK and a fair bit heavier too.

The diameter at the turbo is 32mm compared to 28mm of the smart 74kw TIK.
More airflow = better performance for the turbo / intercoolers.Installation was a breeze
following the normal TIK guide, only needed to find a new nut to attach the cycle
valve assembly back on (smart TIK has threaded nut attached)



First impressions after fitting, the air induction sound is now much more chirupy than
the 74kw one, which is always nice to hear again.Took it for a Dyno test with the
Forge and got some definite HP increases in the mid range (perhaps as much as 3 - 4hp) -
although the top end HP wasn't noticeable over the Smart 74kw.


Pros 
  • Smooth inside bore
  • Costs only a fraction more than the Smart 74kw
  • Improve Performance
  • Looks great
  • Sounds great
Cons
  • Heavier than standard
  • Could compress if you dont have a decent air filter

Evilution Conclusion
An excellent upgrade if coming from a 45kw / 60kw TIK pipe and definitely recommended, im not going to say its not worth upgrading from the 74kw TIK, but there wasnt a noticable HP increase overall- all its going to do is give smoother air flow and give that middle range HP, which we are all trying to achieve. Looking forward to trying some silicone intercooler pipes next.

Alternatives and where to buy

Forge TIK Pipe (this review)
 £80 Forge Motorsport
Smart 74kw TIK Pipe £52 Smart Direct
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