Is there any manufactured FULL, from intercooler to throttle body, aftermarket replacements out there? Would a "better" flowing tube from intercooler to tb make a difference, or is that plastic tube ok to keep and just get rid of the intake tube and noise maker?
On that note, does the noise maker rob any power in the first place?

Hello there! Might try posting in the vehicle specific section of the forum HERE for a better response as this is the introduction section.

I don't have an option to do so I should say, I can't start a thread. Lemme try to figure this out

JM Turbos has an aluminium pipe from the cold side to the throttle body!
http://www.jmturbocoopers.com/Mini-I...take-Pipe.html
Combined that with a hot side boost tube and you'll have a better flowing system.

Sweet! thanks! I assume this voids the warranty

Check out this page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus...s_Warranty_Act

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protects you when having a warranty with atermarket parts. Ive got my 2013 coupe with full bolt ons and a tune and dont worry about my warranty. They have to prove a part you added caused something to go wrong. That will void the warranty for THAT repair only if they find anything.

Hope that helps! If you ever need anything or have any questions, shoot me an email at Alan.W@m7peed.com