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      12-16-2015, 10:10 AM   #243
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Why wouldn't inlets with the OEM config (maintaining DCIs) provide any benefit over stock inlets and DCIs? I thought it was established they would, else why all this talk in various threads and forums that if you want to keep your DCIs, just get RB or VTT inlets? They're an improvement over the stock inlets, DCI or no.
That's just it. I've read the same but at what whp / wtq over dci's? If it's just 20 or less I see no benefit compared to the hassle/cost
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      12-16-2015, 10:14 AM   #244
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Should I do the MMP inlets AND the outlets? Has anyone done that and posted results?
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      12-16-2015, 11:40 AM   #245
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Outlets are just coming out. No data yet.
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That's just it. I've read the same but at what whp / wtq over dci's? If it's just 20 or less I see no benefit compared to the hassle/cost
Depends on your mods. More mods, more power, more benefit.
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      12-16-2015, 11:55 AM   #247
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its actually 583 per the sheet. Dyno jet

Stock turbo's? What fuel?
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      12-16-2015, 01:02 PM   #248
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That's just it. I've read the same but at what whp / wtq over dci's? If it's just 20 or less I see no benefit compared to the hassle/cost
Well, you can also run MaxBoost, which requires inlets. My problem is the install -- beyond my DIY comfort zone and too time consuming in any event. A shop install would probably be more than the cost of the inlets (assuming you can find a shop that can/will do them).
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      12-16-2015, 02:05 PM   #249
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I will be running inlets with my vented hood. I don't thinks its going to be much of an issue but still waiting to hear back from TFT on it.

Yup my vents sit right in the way of passenger side located inlets... No way I'll give up my hood which means rb inlets are my only route.

My hood is different than yours, see my video below


www.youtube.com/watch?v=kotxZ3td6aI

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      12-16-2015, 03:43 PM   #250
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Yup my vents sit right in the way of passenger side located inlets... No way I'll give up my hood which means rb inlets are my only route.

My hood is different than yours, see my video

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kotxZ3td6aI

I refuse to make a rain guard for the inlet filters.
Yup i know hoods are not the same but both vents around the same area. A little dampness on the cones are not going to do anything!

Water injection!!!
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      12-16-2015, 03:45 PM   #251
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Yup i know hoods are not the same but both vents around the same area. A little dampness on the cones are not going to do anything!

Water injection!!!
That'll cool the turbo's

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Stock turbo's? What fuel?
Stock turbos E85 mix, RB inlets. Previous dyno is with MMP inlets, boost level was changed so not a direct back to back comparison.
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      12-17-2015, 06:10 PM   #253
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Guys with jb4 only, is there a custom map you guys are running?
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      12-17-2015, 06:52 PM   #254
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Guys with jb4 only, is there a custom map you guys are running?
Plenty of maps. Do you mean with or without inlets? Burger, wedge, dzenno, jake, etc all have maps.
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      12-21-2015, 05:54 AM   #255
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How much is everyone getting quoted for their installs on inlets?
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Well, after all this research and debate on inlets I finally realized I'm stuck to use either rb or vtt inlets since they're the only ones that route the stock configuration.
All the others I can't use because my hood (which I will not give up) is vented. And 1 of those vents tests right over where the inlets on the passenger side, would reside. I could make a rain guard but I'd then worry about splashing.

I don't even know if the rb or vtt provide that much benefit over stock inlets with dci's to hassle with the labor.
I'll need to start reading up on these next.
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I will be running inlets with my vented hood. I don't thinks its going to be much of an issue but still waiting to hear back from TFT on it.

Have you all tried to reach out to Rob @ RB Turbos? I have a set of Super RB Evos coming in. The filter on the kit have a guard over the cone. It have a dual inlet, but not sure if it'll fit whatever inlet kit you all looking at purchasing. Might be worth a try. I also have a vented hood. A little water wouldn't hurt anything. I've drove through a few down pours without any issues. You're good as long as the cones doesn't get submerged or soaked in water.
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Have you all tried to reach out to Rob @ RB Turbos? I have a set of Super RB Evos coming in. The filter on the kit have a guard over the cone. It have a dual inlet, but not sure if it'll fit whatever inlet kit you all looking at purchasing. Might be worth a try. I also have a vented hood. A little water wouldn't hurt anything. I've drove through a few down pours without any issues. You're good as long as the cones doesn't get submerged or soaked in water.
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Like u said, unless submerged it wouldnt really bother much. I think that cover you posted also blocks air
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Like u said, unless submerged it wouldnt really bother much. I think that cover you posted also blocks air
How do you figure that? Cool air comes into the engine bay via the front of the car. Unless you have a hood scoop over the intake, that cover wouldn't block any air flow.
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      12-21-2015, 10:07 AM   #259
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Have you all tried to reach out to Rob @ RB Turbos? I have a set of Super RB Evos coming in. The filter on the kit have a guard over the cone. It have a dual inlet, but not sure if it'll fit whatever inlet kit you all looking at purchasing. Might be worth a try. I also have a vented hood. A little water wouldn't hurt anything. I've drove through a few down pours without any issues. You're good as long as the cones doesn't get submerged or soaked in water.
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Great idea. Thank you.
No problem. Good luck!
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How do you figure that? Cool air comes into the engine bay via the front of the car. Unless you have a hood scoop over the intake, that cover wouldn't block any air flow.
Ok.. Gotcha
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If you get the vargas inlets you don't have to worry about the vented hood. Just a thought
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RB inlets flow the best out of stock location inlets.
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RB inlets flow the best out of stock location inlets.
What do the RB inlets have to flow better than the VTT ones?
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