Darkrider_LS what you said is counterproductive.
Lime I am a fan of chinese stuff, but it is a hit or miss with quality of service in some of their manufacturing facilities. Cheaper to get a junk used one and rebuild so it is trustworthy. I also want to look into the supercharger oil pan tap. I have never done it any other way other than going to a plumbing supply store and having them make me some braided lines. Just as good as AN fittings for 1/10th the price. ANs are just a gimmick.
What I WAS talking about is we all know the motor and transmission will grenade with too much power. If the turbo was properly sized and only 7psi was run on a well mapped turbo efficiently, you can run it directly to the throttle body and into the engine. The only reason you technically need an intercooler is to ward away detonation if you run higher boost and or heat soak. IF you wanted to be cheap with it and save some $$$ and headaches. The pressure drop will be next to nothing!
Personally I can't see anyone running high boost on an hx which they are meant for on a gasoline motor. 35+ psi will blow the rod out skyhigh.
