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Old 04-02-15, 02:09 PM
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Turbo Inlet Pipe

Hey there everyone, I am wondering what everyone here has done to deal with the horrible stock Turbo Inlet Piping that connects the turbo to the MAF. Mine is cracked pretty bad and I would like to replace it with something better than the stock piping. I know corksport used to make an aluminium one but they make nothing for our cars any more. Your feedback is much appreciated and would help a lot. Thanks! (Sorry for the lack if a picture. On my phone at the moment)
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I have one that was made out of 3"? Aluminum pipe that has a 45* bend in it. Then it has some threaded tube in it to connect to the recirculation valve and whatnot. Don't be afraid to make your own this way. Jb weld is decent if you're going to paint over it. Or try to use large enough nuts to lock everything in place.
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i had this issue too. ran like **** because of it. i used some red RTV in the cracks to get by for a while until i could get my hands on an aluminum one.

i applied it then use a blow dryer to firm it up so i wouldnt be out of a car for a day. worked pretty well actually.

you could have a locak exhaust shop fab something up for you pretty quickly or use some 90 degree elbows and a short length of IC piping.
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I've got a Corksport one that I don't need anymore. Pretty sure you can't buy them anymore either.
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Make one. Didn't like the look of the corksport as I felt like you might as well make it as straight as possible. Stock turbo inlet is 2.375". I did that to a 30 degree bend to 3". Helped boost pickup at higher rpm
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Has anyone tried JB welding the crap out of the crack? I've got a wrecked TID as well.
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Making one is easy, I took some exhaust pipe and had a nipple welded on for the recirculation. It is hanging free in the pic but I normally have a piece of bent metal that I use to bolt it to the bracket next to the pressure sensor. I had it powder coated with some other parts so it looks more pretty, but that's purely aesthetic.

If you are wanting to keep the OEM filter box that does make it a little more difficult

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Originally Posted by JustJeff
If you are wanting to keep the OEM filter box that does make it a little more difficult
Yup. I don't have a cone filter, MAF adaptor, or welder capable of doing anything but making a mess, so this is a bit of a stretch for me.

Regardless, what diameter nipple and rubber hose did you use for the recirculation thingymajig? And was it aluminized steel?
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