yes, the original hot side pipe is just a small J shaped piece that replaced the same shape/size OEM
our new pipe replaces that J shaped pipe and the stock pipe that bolts to the oil pan. It's now all 1 piece
The outcome and performance is the same between the 2 mentioned
The advantage of our new pipe over the small J pipe is it's 1 piece, eliminates a coupler and 2 clamps, and comes in some colors that look nice to match our cold side pipe, crossover pipe kit, and soon to be released air intake kit.
Certainly not a huge power add-on but we have been asked countless times for intercooler pipes. Here they are !