Turbo Inlet

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:05 am

Would an aftermarket turbo inlet hose/kit help at all with my 2005 STI w/ larger turbo, tmic, injectors and fuel pump? I remember the stock inlet hose being suck and in my efforts to do things 'right' I'd like to replace it if that will help at all.

Post by **complacent** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:50 am

based on my experience, it's an awful lot of work (removing intake manifold, etc) for very little gain. I'd recommend against it unless you were at teh point where the inlet is the bottleneck in your system. I don't think you're at that point yet.

just my .02usd

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:56 am

Nod I figured as such and damn yes it looks like a PITA to install

Thx!

hotsam · Post by **hotsam** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:28 am

If you're going to swap your turbo more than once, it's worth replacing, because the stock one is so fragile.

But, in terms of bang for the buck, it's not a great value.

Post by **Sabre** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:48 am

FYI: The install takes around 5-6 hours. The time to do it is when you are swapping a turbo and then it only adds about 2 hours.

Basically, you have two options: Cut the old one out or take the intake manifold off.

The only reason to replace it is if you ripped the OEM one during a turbo install, you have collapsed it, you need a 3" inlet for a turbo or you are sadistic.

It will not help with spool

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:02 pm

No I know it won't help with the spool, was just looking at it the other day and it's kinda roughed up.

zaxrex · Post by **zaxrex** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:54 pm

Keep me away, If I help you tighten it, you will end up needing to replace it with a larger one.

Post by **Sabre** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:36 am

Was going to happen eventually