{"product_id":"cobb-charge-pipe-ford-focus-rs-2016-2018-carb-smog-legal-793550","title":"COBB Charge Pipe Ford Focus RS (2016-2018) CARB\/Smog Legal - 793550","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitment Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord Focus RS 2.3L EcoBoost AWD (2016, 2017, 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits Manual Transmission Models Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eEmissions Compliance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 State Legal\u003c\/strong\u003e - This part is legal for sale and use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles in all 50 states when used in accordance with the manufacturer's application guide because it has a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO) number: \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ww2.arb.ca.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/aftermarket\/devices\/eo\/d-660-73.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eD-660-73\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"no-b-margin\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConsistent Power:\u003c\/b\u003e Constructed from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003e2.5\" Mandrel Bent Aluminum\u003c\/b\u003e, ensuring the piping diameter stays constant from turbo to throttle body for maximum airflow velocity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStop the Swell:\u003c\/b\u003e Replaces the weak factory rubber hoses that expand (\"balloon\") under high boost, directing all that pressure into the engine rather than stretching the pipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeld-Free Durability:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eSingle-Piece Design\u003c\/b\u003e for both the hot and cold sides, eliminating the risk of cracked welds or failure points found in cheaper, multi-piece kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZero Blow-Offs:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes heavy-duty \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003e4-Ply Silicone Couplers\u003c\/b\u003e and high-torque \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003eT-Bolt Clamps\u003c\/b\u003e to ensure your charge pipes stay locked on, even during track abuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStealth Upgrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Finished in a durable \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eWrinkle Black Powder Coat\u003c\/b\u003e that cleans up the engine bay and matches the OEM aesthetic for a high-end, professional look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVersatile Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed to work perfectly with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eStock Intercooler\u003c\/b\u003e or most aftermarket drop-in cores, making it a great standalone mod or part of a Stage 2 build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe Ford Focus RS runs high boost right out of the factory, and that pressure wreaks havoc on the stock plumbing. The OEM charge pipes are a mix of plastic and soft rubber. When you mash the throttle, those rubber sections expand like a balloon. This \"expansion\" acts like a shock absorber for your boost, creating a spongy throttle feel and delaying the power delivery. The COBB Tuning Hard Pipe Kit is the solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eBy replacing the rubber with rigid 2.5\" Aluminum Tubing, COBB eliminates that expansion entirely. When the turbo spools, the air has nowhere to go but into the combustion chamber. The result? Sharper, more immediate throttle response. It transforms the car from feeling \"quick eventually\" to \"quick immediately.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eMany aftermarket pipes are chopped and welded together, creating ridges that disrupt airflow and potential cracking points. COBB uses Mandrel Bending to create single-piece pipes for both the Hot Side (Turbo to Intercooler) and Cold Side (Intercooler to Throttle Body). This smooth geometry reduces turbulence and restriction, allowing the turbo to work more efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThis is a foundational modification for any RS owner. Whether you are keeping the car stock and want reliability, or tuning for big power, the stock pipes are a weak link waiting to fail. The COBB Hard Pipe Kit offers the peace of mind of metal parts with the fit and finish you expect from the leader in EcoBoost tuning. Ditch the rubber, keep the boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"COBB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41908787707984,"sku":"COBB793550","price":605.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/0252\/4785\/files\/793550_extra_01.jpg?v=1766168703","url":"https:\/\/shop.redline360.com\/products\/cobb-charge-pipe-ford-focus-rs-2016-2018-carb-smog-legal-793550","provider":"Redline360","version":"1.0","type":"link"}