Very nice in depth write up with pics. ty

 

Nice write up Bro!!! +1 I think you pretty much hit it on the nose. Even with the MPG note

 

Not sure what you're talking about JGunz, but my MPG has gone down by about 2. Would WOT have anything to do with that?! :crazy:

 

Nice write up!

 

This literally is the cheapest mod for the amount of bang you get, I've ever purchased. It reminds me of removing the stock up pipe on the WRX with a free flow one.. ( stock those have a cat in them ) But for about 100 bucks cheaper and WAY easier of an install!

Verified : 4th gear pulls RIGHT up to 6500 with increasing speed. I didn't want to shift it still wanted to GO! lol

 

.. Its still unknown as to WHY they would add this part. But the fact of the matter is, by replacing it.. you gain top end and over all drive-ability.
Gains come on around 3500+ RPMS.
It drastically reduces the "flat spot" during WOT which you may feel around 4000 - 5500 RPMs.
I also noticed, how SMOOTH boost comes on now.

With the 6MT version of the car. Shifting from 1st to 2nd feels much better. Less hesitation and when you punch it.. it goes.
I'm assuming it must reduce turbo spool, to some degree. Looking into the baffle, there are square edges & hollow chambers... NONE of that can be good for compressed air to be whipping past.
.. Finally, you should see a boost in MPG per tank... I'm seeing about 2+
Price per HP! This one is a MUST. In fact, after sending back my canned tune. Then installing this.. I don't miss the canned tune AT ALL

I have to ask .. is this improvement going to last, or is the car going to relearn this mod and compensate for it in a few 100 miles? I ask because every mod I've attempted to try and remove the pulsing seem to work for a week or so and then return.

 

I cant wait to free up 25 bucks to do this, or go the 16 dollar ebay route. Id prefer to support one of our own but im also itching to finally get some performance gains on my girl. and the way everything is going right now Im budgeting down to the dollar

 

Just go with torkme, I got mine super fast! It's worth it

 

The baffle is chambered.. and has rough square edges.. that's just ASKING for turbulence and hesitation.

I think this is a perm fix. I've put on 100+ miles, and its getting better. If you look at the thread TorkMe put up.. a week later he re-ran his dyno and his number's were even HIGHER. So as the car's adapting to the new airflow.. its actually making more power. According to his dyno.

Personally.. I've never seen a baffle like this in a tube going to an intercooler. You always want smooth .. mandrel bent pipes if possible.

Definitely not something like this.. again, no IDEA what they were thinking.

 

When I talked to some of the mechanical engineers where I work who are experienced with turbo systems they said they had seen it before and normally it is to remove noise. Typical engineering issue, you have a number to meet (that the managers came up with), and if you are really close but don't quite make it you have to stick some stupid little thing (this this resonator) on the system to get that last little 2% of performance (or noise reduction) needed to meet the goal. Then you can check the box that says "Is it at least this quiet".

 

The Genesis uses a similar tube and prob for the same reason... Sound reduction. We might all love the whoosh pssss sounds, but the Vt is sold all over the world and many contraries have much stricter noise regulations then North America.

 

Dumb question - This pipe is between the IC and Turbo ? So if the turbo at some time in the future broke the dealer would say that by putting in this pipe the warranty for the turbo was voided ? :question:

 

This is a very valid point. Dealer by dealer basis id say. Be smart and keep yours. No your turbo won't break BECAUSE of it. But your dealer surely could weasel them selves out of paying for any fix.

The law states that they have to prove it was caused by the aftermarket part. However there is no "burden of proof". Which means the the absence of evidence doesn't mean it ain't the absence of a verdict. "We aren't sure that's the issue just means "it could be the issue"

 

turbo won't be breaking b/c of this pipe... if anything it will help the turbo by reducing compressor surge. the pipe will the the least of your worries b/c something else would've destroyed your turbo. plus it wouldn't be hard to just put the old one back on

 

I just installed this in my car. I had the battery disconnected for while so the computer would reset. Initially it was surging during pulls but after a few it smoothed out. I am agreeing with the OP, the flat spot around 5k is nearly gone. The only mods I have are removals of the resonator before and inside of the air box as well as a kn drop in filter.

 

Is there any instructions or pictures from a up higher place?

 

You really wouldn't be able to see the part if pictures were taken from a higher location. You have to get under the car to really see it. As far as instructions there are several places throughout the main threads where people have discussed how to do this.

 

Oh okay just did not even know where to look haha thanks

 

My flat spot in the upper rpm range got worse with this mod. It feels like I go from 200hp, down to 150, and then back up to 200. Annoying.

 

Hmm that's weird.. Everyone else, including me as had fantastic luck.. Idk what could cause this? Maybe if they weren't tight enough and it's leaking?

 

4th day having this part in... And it's gotten noticeably better. 2nd barley holds the road and 3rd into 4th is a monster!

 

2nd barley holds!

Don't drink and drive.

 

After having the new pipe on for a few days I have noticed a huge difference.. Usually on the highway when flooring in 3rd it seems like it doesn't give full power.. Now it delivers constant steady power with no type of surging.. I couldn't be happier..

 

Yep! Not sure if you tested yet. But 2nd is a beast now too! without the surging.. around 4k rpms, my car feels like its clawing at the pavement LOL and that 6k SHIFT into 3rd is fantastic! No drop or loss of power!

 

sent money, no response, hope i get mine next week....

 

Even though it is obvious I took a photo while I was under my car the other day and circled in red where this part goes. FYI the one I have installed is not the "Official" version, but it still goes in the same spot.

 

Nice Pic, now I have to crawl under my car. Damn !

 

It takes longer to jack up one side of the car then the installation.Onced jacked up,please use a jack stand be safe. great 2nd gear pull. Yea,one of the easier upgrades to do.
Worth every penny.

 

What's the diameter of the pipe?

I saw the one on Ebay and it is 2". Seems very small.

I was thinking it would be 3" or more!

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Pretty sure 2"

 

Why are these tubes steel/aluminum and not say PVC? Or something plastic light and strong. I think a piece of 2" pipe is laying around in my garage but won't have the little bump on the ends but I'm pretty sure I can ensure the pipe coupled to the other parts

 

Because it probably would melt. In the original post about the pipe it is stated that the baffled (original) part was too hot to touch.

 

Kk didn't realize it gets this hot. Thank you