Originally Posted by czar

Very basic error what your recommending, you don't want to increase the exhaust turbo down pipe (tubing) catless or catted diameter any larger than 65mm (2.55 inch) whilst running the stock KO3 turbo, you have to remember that the more the exhaust gases are allowed to expand, (large diameter tubing) they also cool and slow down, volumetric exhaust gas speed is critical to maintaining volumetric exhaust gas efficiency, (performance) and for this to work you need to maintain the exhaust gas heat all the way to the exhaust outlet tips.

Originally Posted by slinger688

No, I am saying that the JCW stage 1 airbox is a good upgrade with the OEM paper cone filter. The aftermarket replacement filters does not fit well and can fall off since the attachment hose in the JCW airbox is not strong enough to support these aftermarket cone filters with only one attachment point. The OEM paper filter is attached securely via two points.

Originally Posted by ThePenl

If you have a JCW kit intake you should try the ITG cylindrical filter BH239. It fits just perfect, exactly as the stock paper filter. I use it for nearly two years now.

Originally Posted by ThePenl

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Originally Posted by Hobiek

With the summer heat hitting us in the South a FMIC sounds like a great idea. I just had to mention that Helix is have a group buy on their FMIC in the vendor group buy section, check it out.

The question I have is will changing out the hot side pipe make a difference or will stock work fine.