StiKirk

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Hi all, I would like some advise, Im fitting a SC40 turbo soon with some bigger injectors to my 1999 STI. Is it worth fitting one of these? What benefits do they offer over the standard pipe other than looking nice?

Cheers

StiKirk

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anyone

jura11

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Silicone induction hose improvement are,because your old one is restrictive.After fitting our,i notice better sound and better air flow,more BHP around 8-10bhp,due silicone induction hose is smoother and have better flow.
The OEM turbo inlet is very restrictive and causes turbulence all the way along. The silicone version has a wider diameter at it's widest pont and is nice and smooth all the way through. That in itself makes a huge difference just to how much nicer the car drive.
That's my thoughts...Every have different opinions on this.

If its worth,yes is worth upgrade

Jura

StiKirk

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Thanks Jura anyone else agree before I shell out some cash!

sonic93

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i fitted one to my type r with sc40 . martynj at engine tuner said it was a very good improvement on a sc40 he mapped before and after fitted . i got the eclipse 1 very good quality and price i got with in about 18 hours lol

StiKirk

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I have been doing some research and it looks like they are a PITA to install. Any tips ? Its the Eclipse one Im looking at Sonic, I spoke to a mechanic there today and he recons 3/4 hours to fit!!

leeturbo2000

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Smash **** out the old one, squeeze and bend the new one in, the hardest part for me was gettin the jubilee on the turbo side

Myles

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That is some technical **** there Lee!

leeturbo2000

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Haha it worked tho took bout 15 mins? Other than take the inlet off i think thats the only way,

sonic93

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Yea my v3 was well hard a bit of wood help me push the bits through do it ur self

StiKirk

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Can it realy be done without removing the inlet manafold and detaching the ps pump? Im happy to destry the original if need be

sonic93

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just move ps to the side all easy mate

midnight

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Dead easy to do ,just slacken power steering pump and push to the right.Cut all the vent hoses of your old inlet as this will aid you in removing it .Cut the inlet if you have to and remove(hardest part of the job),then rub some washing up liquid around your new inlet and take your time and slide it under the manifold.I have fitted 2 of these and the 1st time it took me 20 mins ,last time 10 mins and it was on .Also remember when you have got the inlet 90% under the inlet manifold to put your jubilee clip on the turbo compressor so youcan tighten the pipe as soon as the inlet hose is on .

StiKirk

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Midnight that is very helpful cheers buddy