Again, we're talking abut my 1998 C70 Turbo B5234 Engine - Same as quite a number of S/V70s. 221K miles, with some bolt-on upgrades and some IPD equipment.

OEM Strut Tower Brace
OEM R-Type Exhaust Manifold
IPD Poly engine stabilizers - upper/lower/firewall
IPD Heavy Duty Endlinks
IPD Turbo Control Valve and Silicone Vacuum hoses
IPD Aluminum Oil Cap
IPD Turbo Air Inlet Kit

Anyway, my intercooler hoses are old and filthy, but seem to be serviceable.
I'm considering upgrading to a Blue Silicone Intercooler Hose Kit - both to get fresh hoses, and to make the engine a bit more "blue."

I'm looking at these two kits.

IPD's Samco Silicone Intercooler Hose Kit for about $250.
http://www.ipdusa.com/products/7998/tcs53-blu-samco-silicone-intercooler-hose-kit-850-70-blue


-OR-

FCP's No-Name Volvo Intercooler Hose Kit (850 C70 S70 V70) Silicone Blue for $115.00
http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-intercooler-hose-kit-850-c70-s70-v70-silicone-blue



I've read that one of these kits fits poorly and requires some modification, but aside from some minor trimming, I'm not sure why there's a $135.00 price difference. I'm not even sure which one has the better fit. Generally, I'd rather give my cash to IPD, but sometimes the FCP price is so much better (plus free shipping + 10-15% discount), it's hard to justify buying from IPD.

Has anyone had experiences with one (or preferably both) kits?? Is the Samco kit really worth an extra $135??