Inlet pipe cracked and caved in

[slender_fe1]

I have to replace my turbo inlet pipe because I might have been a tiny bit stupid when I was tightening down the intake. I'm not sure though cause I only tightened until it was snug enough not to be pulled off by tugging on it. It doesn't look like it will be that different from replacing one on a 10th gen and actually looks like it will be a bit easier. Just mainly concerned if I drive it like this something else could happen, any recommendations?

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[Robdog2232]

Ease up on the steroids?

 

[Two Step Performance]

If it's not leaking it will run "ok" but that certainly isn't going to flow air as it should. You may can get it to last long enough for PRL's titanium inlet to hit the market if that was something you were considering. They are fairly easy to replace.

 

[TypeRD]

Maybe just reshape it and put duct tape on it to hold it together as a temporary solution?

 

[slender_fe1]

Ease up on the steroids?

I guess that could work

 

[slender_fe1]

If it's not leaking it will run "ok" but that certainly isn't going to flow air as it should. You may can get it to last long enough for PRL's titanium inlet to hit the market if that was something you were considering. They are fairly easy to replace.

I ordered an oem one off ebay just so I don’t have to worry about it. Definitely upgrading once 27won or prl drops theirs though.

 

[slender_fe1]

Maybe just reshape it and put duct tape on it to hold it together as a temporary solution?

I tried to push it back into shape and it’s really happy with its new shape, so I’m afraid of damaging it more.

 

[cryptolime]

everything's made of shitty plastic these days

 

[TypeRD]

I mean…plastic is entirely sufficient and cost-effective for an OEM air intake on a normal (non-$100k+) vehicle.

 

[slender_fe1]

I mean…plastic is entirely sufficient and cost-effective for an OEM air intake on a normal (non-$100k+) vehicle.

True, and if you’re careful handling it and tightening stuff down (unlike me) it shouldn’t really be an issue

 

[TypeRD]

Yeah, accidents happen. It’s fixable. Live and learn.

 

[cryptolime]

I mean…plastic is entirely sufficient and cost-effective for an OEM air intake on a normal (non-$100k+) vehicle.

yea, i know, but i still would prefer aluminum or titanium or some super expensive exotic alloy from a UFO

 

[22Si]

That sucks and I had the same fear. 27won is going to release this at some point
https://www.27won.com/blog/11th-generation-turbo-inlet-pipe-design-pt-3-sample-testing

 

[Shankmeyster]

I just ordered PLM's option so we'll see how that goes.

 

[Shankmeyster]

Doesn't fit, don't buy it.

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