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Is there no aftermarket upgrade pipe that clamps up to the Intercooler OUTLET? I only find piping from turbo outlet to Intercooler inlet.
And piping after stock plastic to the throttle body. See pics. Is there no need to replace the stock plastic?
The lower rubber connector, not much need to replace that one. OEM flows well, and has proven durable.
The plastic pipe can be replaced, and there as an option from JMTC and one or two others, but modifications need to be made to the radiator support to get them to fit.
The throttle inlet pipe that goes from the plastic pipe to throttle inlet is much easier to replace, and will make the car feel more responsive.
Gotcha… so the OEM plastic in the picture above (after Intercooler) that is “twisted warped” design doesn’t restrict airflow?
Not really. I've seen ~300hp builds that still use that pipe. Above that power rating, you might want a different, bigger pipe. But with OEM S or JCW turbo and a tune, not needed.
Not really. I've seen ~300hp builds that still use that pipe. Above that power rating, you might want a different, bigger pipe. But with OEM S or JCW turbo and a tune, not needed.
excellent! Mystery solved. Love this place. Many thanks:-)
Speedtech and Airifix make a bigger diameter one and I know that the Speedtech one comes with a port for injection. Both you need to trim the black surrounding areas to have it fit.
