Does anyone know the benefit of a Samco Silicone Inlet Pipe over a plastic STI 3 Inlet pipe as they seem to be about £200 and wondering if worth it.

Will be going on a Front Entry TD05.

 

surely someone has bought one of these or the MRT version and can tell me the benefits???

 

Getting mine fitted next week along with a new turbo will let you know how i get on

banny

 

Is the turbo a different turbo Banny?
If so you will not be able to notice the difference the intake makes.
Has anyone else fitted one of these?

 

The only benefit I can think of is if the internal diameter is bigger thus the volume of air drawn through can be a bit better. Also the bends in the Samco hose are smoother.

 

Getting the old one out without lifting the manifold is APITA job. Last one I did, I smashed the old item to remove it easily.
Advantages? Well the O/E is restricted in a couple of places and not the straightest path
The job is a doddle with the I/M off and even easier with engine out during rebuild. Consider I/M spacers at the same time (10mm) from RCMS or Carl Davey. Made from TUFNOL not aluminium. Some of us have noticed that aluminium is a conductor so as the purpose is to slow down or reduce the transfer of heat into the I/M aluminium would not be the most sensible choice.

As for benefit; marginal I would think, especially on low-medium power engines. There will be a benefit with a bigger turbo, above a TD05-06 20 G I would guess but amount of benefit???????????

I have a red Samco one of these for sale. Done 4K miles I think and as new. Bought for an 02 car but can be adapted to fit anything.
Photo available. £100 plus postage which is less than half the new price.

 

IIRC Stephen Done did record RR results at PE with and without the inlet pipe. See his web site for details.

F

 

Have you got a link to his website?