Sinister Diesel

Charge pipe kits. Complete hot side and cold side pipe sets that replace the factory piping between the turbo, intercooler, and engine. Kits typically include both pipes, silicone boots, and stainless steel spring clamps. Applications include:

• 6.0L Power Stroke (2003 to 2007): charge pipe kits, including a kit with an upgraded intake elbow
• 6.4L Power Stroke (2008 to 2010): intercooler pipes
• 6.7L Power Stroke (2011 to 2016, 2017 to 2022): charge pipe kits
• 6.7L High Output (2023 and later): charge pipe kits

Sinister Diesel Intercooler Pipe Kits

Sinister Diesel Charge Pipes

Individual hot side and cold side pipes. Single pipes for owners replacing just the side that failed or upgrading one side at a time. The cold side pipe on the 6.7L is the most commonly replaced.

Finishes. Most pipes come in Sinister Blue or Sinister Gray powder coat. The finish is the only difference.

Why replace the factory charge pipes on a Power Stroke?

The charge pipes carry boosted air from the turbo to the intercooler and from the intercooler to the engine. On the 6.7L Power Stroke in particular, the factory cold side pipe is known to burst, crack, or separate, which causes a sudden loss of boost and power, often while towing.

Sinister's pipes use 6061 aluminum with mandrel bends, 4-ply silicone boots rated to 400 psi, and stainless steel spring clamps. On a stock truck, the main benefit is reliability. On a tuned truck, larger, smoother pipes can also help airflow.

Kit, hot side, or cold side?

A full kit replaces both sides at once. It's the most complete fix and suits tuned trucks or trucks that tow heavy.

A cold side pipe is the most common single replacement on the 6.7L, since that's the factory pipe most known to fail.

A hot side pipe suits owners who've already replaced the cold side or want to upgrade one piece at a time.

• Match the exact engine and years. Sinister kits are built for specific Power Stroke generations. The 6.7L High Output trucks from 2023 on use their own kit.
• Choose a kit or single pipe. Replace both sides for the most complete fix, or the failed side only.
• Pick a finish. Sinister Blue and Sinister Gray are the same parts with different powder coat.
• Check California rules. Some Sinister charge pipes are not sold in California unless they carry a CARB EO number.

Installation notes

• Clean the system. If a pipe failed or a turbo was replaced, check the intercooler for oil and debris before installing new pipes.
• Seat boots fully on the pipe beads and position the spring clamps evenly.
• Reconnect sensors for boost and intake air temperature.
• Pressure-test the charge system before driving, and recheck boots and clamps after a few heat cycles.
• Follow Sinister's instructions for the cold side pipe, which typically takes the most time to fit.

Common problems Sinister Diesel parts address

A burst, cracked, or separated factory cold side pipe on the 6.7L Power Stroke.

Blown or leaking intercooler boots that cause low boost and black smoke.

Restrictive factory piping on tuned trucks.