ebay turbo inlet pipe

GeLLo_Boi · 11-10-2012, 09:24 AM

i know some ebay parts arent of the best quality esp for turbos, and some exhaust parts. i am looking to get a new turbo inlet pipe. ive seen several including the godspeed turbo inlet. they say its made of 5 layers of silicone etc. is this ok to get or is this another case or its better to just get an expensive high brand inlet pipe.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280756785348...84.m1423.l2649

07STi TX · 11-10-2012, 09:30 AM

I would just go the extra mile for a hard inlet plus you can find a nice used one on here for like 200 or less

hudsonvalleybugeye · 11-10-2012, 10:13 AM

I ran a gimmik motorsports inlet on my 03 for a little over 4 years with multiple turbos. Tdo4, vf39, the largest being the evo3 16g at 23 lbs of boost. I never had any issues. There were people in my local area using it on larger turbos and I know eventually it will collapse, just dont know exactly when. If you have plans to do a "big" turbo build I might suggest a hard inlet, but for your average bear it will work great. Also, just as a side note, a hard inlet requires the removal of the intake manifold. Just something to think about when installing or paying someone to install it. Good luck!

GeLLo_Boi · 11-10-2012, 10:26 AM

thanks for the info. i might just go with a blouch 16g xt. im not going for huge power or anything. would silicone be ok for that turbo?

enjoi1968 · 11-10-2012, 11:08 AM

<---Runs a 16gxt with samco silicon inlet.

No problems.

Unabomber · 11-10-2012, 11:28 AM

Read this

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Now know I can get you a deal on the inlet AND your turbo, but you should get the XTR variety of that 16g. Send me a PM with a hot chick and I'll hook you up.

GeLLo_Boi · 11-16-2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Unabomber

Read this

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Now know I can get you a deal on the inlet AND your turbo, but you should get the XTR variety of that 16g. Send me a PM with a hot chick and I'll hook you up.

can you at least PM me a price for the turbo? also what kind of turbo inlet would this be?

Unabomber · 11-16-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GeLLo_Boi

can you at least PM me a price for the turbo? also what kind of turbo inlet would this be?

Forget it. If you aren't going to step to me, I'm not going to step to you. Have fun with full retail.

GeLLo_Boi · 11-18-2012, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Unabomber

Forget it. If you aren't going to step to me, I'm not going to step to you. Have fun with full retail.

ok ok sorry about that... im sending you a pm with two hot chicks

FCmaniac · 11-18-2012, 05:46 AM

Psychoreo · 11-16-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GeLLo_Boi

can you at least PM me a price for the turbo? also what kind of turbo inlet would this be?

You're doing it wrong. Pm him pics of a [s]cute[\s] hot girl and tell him what you want.

JAllen · 11-16-2012, 06:46 PM

I got that same inlet hose recently for about $12 less on the bay. I can tell you from personally handling it that its good quality with five layers of reinforced silicone, though its string webbing, and not the steel cage reinforcement like a Perrin or Cobb. Even with the cheaper reinforcement its still fairly stout and resists collapse in hand (rated past 25psi). For the price though on a stock car you can't go wrong; go with a bigger turbo and you should get a better one.

DoogieSTi · 11-18-2012, 09:44 PM

Hard inlets can lead to fitment issues with intake manifold and fuel lines.

Research before you buy...seriously. And as always you get what you pay for. Ebay parts will always be Ebay parts.

11-10-2012, 09:24 AM	#1
GeLLo_Boi Scooby Specialist Member#: 89735 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: nowhere special Vehicle: 2005 Subaru STi WRB	ebay turbo inlet pipe i know some ebay parts arent of the best quality esp for turbos, and some exhaust parts. i am looking to get a new turbo inlet pipe. ive seen several including the godspeed turbo inlet. they say its made of 5 layers of silicone etc. is this ok to get or is this another case or its better to just get an expensive high brand inlet pipe. http://www.ebay.com/itm/280756785348...84.m1423.l2649

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11-10-2012, 09:30 AM	#2
07STi TX Scooby Specialist Member#: 266749 Join Date: Dec 2010 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Lake Jackson, Tx Vehicle: 07 sti satan's white pearl	I would just go the extra mile for a hard inlet plus you can find a nice used one on here for like 200 or less

11-10-2012, 10:13 AM	#3
hudsonvalleybugeye Scooby Specialist Member#: 295068 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Rhinebeck, NY Vehicle: 2003 wrx Sedona Red Pearl	I ran a gimmik motorsports inlet on my 03 for a little over 4 years with multiple turbos. Tdo4, vf39, the largest being the evo3 16g at 23 lbs of boost. I never had any issues. There were people in my local area using it on larger turbos and I know eventually it will collapse, just dont know exactly when. If you have plans to do a "big" turbo build I might suggest a hard inlet, but for your average bear it will work great. Also, just as a side note, a hard inlet requires the removal of the intake manifold. Just something to think about when installing or paying someone to install it. Good luck!

11-10-2012, 10:26 AM	#4
GeLLo_Boi Scooby Specialist Member#: 89735 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: nowhere special Vehicle: 2005 Subaru STi WRB	thanks for the info. i might just go with a blouch 16g xt. im not going for huge power or anything. would silicone be ok for that turbo?

11-10-2012, 11:08 AM	#5
enjoi1968 Scooby Specialist Member#: 234416 Join Date: Jan 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: 21703 Vehicle: It's A BRAAAAAHtato, Yo.	<---Runs a 16gxt with samco silicon inlet. No problems.

11-10-2012, 11:28 AM	#6
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	Read this <------------------------------------ Now know I can get you a deal on the inlet AND your turbo, but you should get the XTR variety of that 16g. Send me a PM with a hot chick and I'll hook you up.

11-18-2012, 05:46 AM	#10
FCmaniac Scooby Specialist Member#: 142029 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Vehicle: 2013 Fozz 2004 STi, 1991 Miata BRG

11-16-2012, 06:46 PM	#12
JAllen Scooby Newbie Member#: 337492 Join Date: Nov 2012 Vehicle: 2003 WRX Wagon Sonic Yellow	I got that same inlet hose recently for about $12 less on the bay. I can tell you from personally handling it that its good quality with five layers of reinforced silicone, though its string webbing, and not the steel cage reinforcement like a Perrin or Cobb. Even with the cheaper reinforcement its still fairly stout and resists collapse in hand (rated past 25psi). For the price though on a stock car you can't go wrong; go with a bigger turbo and you should get a better one.

11-18-2012, 09:44 PM	#13
DoogieSTi Scooby Newbie Member#: 247023 Join Date: May 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Ashburn/Springfield Vehicle: 2007 STi OBP	Hard inlets can lead to fitment issues with intake manifold and fuel lines. Research before you buy...seriously. And as always you get what you pay for. Ebay parts will always be Ebay parts.