Why Is Modding Never Simple

[mctwistuk]

Is it just me or when you go to replace a part you end up discovering that something else needs replaced that you didn't know about? What should have been a simple job of installing the samco intercooler kit has identified that I now need a new turbo inlet induction hose. Some nice mechanic that must have worked on the car before I got it had made a nice hole in the plastic oem one. Now I need to source a new one and boy they don't come cheap. Looking at a couple of silicon options just now as the oem one seems to be very expensive.

options i have found so far are

http://japspeed.co.uk/Subaru-Impreza-GDAGDB/Subaru-Impreza-GDAGDB/Subaru-Impreza-New-Age-Silicone-Turbo-Inlet-Induction-Hose/p-24-1-430/

http://www.scoobyworx.com/swrd-turbo-intake-hose-2002-2004-6551-p.asp

http://www.scoobyworx.com/samco-turbo-intake-hose-wrxsti-2001-2005-1759-p.asp

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-IMPREZA-GDA-NEW-AGE-WRX-STI-SILICONE-TURBO-INTAKE-INDUCTION-PIPE-HOSE-/350874370961?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AImpreza&hash=item51b1be0391#ht_928wt_1170

all varied in price and looks and i know the samco one will be the rolls royce but is a bit too procey to be honest. Mr credit card wont like that.

Does anyone have any experience of any of the above?

thanks

Chris

Edited September 19, 2013 by mctwistuk

[lewisscoob]

No experience of any as mine came with a samco inlet hose already.

Have you tried breakers for another standard one? Matty Baker is bound to have one and i'd guess that it'd be a heap cheaper than any of the above.

Fitting an inlet hose is a real PITA!

[mctwistuk]

Thanks for the info Lewis. You have just depressed me even more if fitting is a pita lol

[scoobywho]

Its not u that fits it lol

[lewisscoob]

Its not u that fits it lol

lol

Aye, inlet manifold off is the most common method.

[mctwistuk]

Its not u that fits it lol

Yeah but time means money lol.

[scoobywho]

Im not a hooker

[scoobywho]

Its an ok job just time consuming

[scottishtaffy]

ahhh the joys of motoring..............