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Old 20 July 2010, 05:31 PM
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Is it possible to fit a silicone intake hose (OEM size) without removing the inlet manifold on a newage STi??
Not mechanically minded at all lol and need every penny at the moment (baby due anytime) so can't really afford to have someone fit it.

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Old 20 July 2010, 06:08 PM
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Yes you can, bit tight, but can be squashed, takes a while though. I did it on my classic.
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I have fitted 2 types on newage cars without removing the inlet.

First one being an Autobahn 88 item, this was a gift as it was so soft it just squashed into place, easy fitting but very poor quality!

The 2nd one i did was a Viper item, this took alot of effort and 2 of us. The Viper intake is very stiff and there is not much give in it at all. Hard to fit but a great quality item.
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Viper is what i've just bought,so hopefully i might be able to do it!!

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Old 20 July 2010, 06:39 PM
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I have viper intercooler pipe, and very good quality stuff.
Old 20 July 2010, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrchips
I have viper intercooler pipe, and very good quality stuff.
Yeah very good quality,6 ply and reinforced

A very good price as well as they've got a bit of a sale on at the moment.Ordered yesterday afternoon and came this morning.

Quality service
Old 20 July 2010, 08:05 PM
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I have a perrin which is fairly straight forward to fit, removing the standard item wrecks it though (but then, I didnt care!)
Old 20 July 2010, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bern11
Yeah very good quality,6 ply and reinforced

A very good price as well as they've got a bit of a sale on at the moment.Ordered yesterday afternoon and came this morning.

Quality service
Have you got a web address for the viper stuff or are you talking about the Vipewr induction kit from pipercross???

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http://www.viperperformance.co.uk/ta...php?xscId=9738
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Thats the one.....

Can't remember the guys name,but like i said a very good service

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