Anyone have collapsing problems with a samco inlet hose?

ride_the_pony69 · 02-17-2006, 01:43 AM

Hey does anyone have this problem with the samco inlet hose? I know that the perrin and gp moto hoses suck and are prone to collapsing. Just want to know who has a samco and how much boost are you pushing and has it collapsed yet? The new APS hard pipe looks nice but looks like a nightmare to install.

offset · 02-17-2006, 06:10 AM

There were actually two people I saw post that their samco was collapsing on them. As for the Perrin, I only saw about three people who actually claimed it collapsed on them. And Jeff Perrin was continuously asking to get any collapsing pipes back so he could verify the cause. It sounded like there were a few bad ones and that problem has been connected. You also missed the Slowboy on your list, some people like that one and some hate it. Seems like there is another big brand one still, as well as a Perrin style one on eBay too.

FWIW all inlets are a PITA to install IMO; but it can be done with lots of patience.

offset

ride_the_pony69 · 02-17-2006, 06:59 AM

I got the gp moto and it was easy to install. The dang thing starts collapsing on me once I go over 20psi.

offset · 02-17-2006, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ride_the_pony69

I got the gp moto and it was easy to install. The dang thing starts collapsing on me once I go over 20psi.

I still attribute some of the collapsing to people using too restrictive of a stock intake. Not saying that is the only reason, but what intake do you have?

offset

ride_the_pony69 · 02-17-2006, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by offset

I still attribute some of the collapsing to people using too restrictive of a stock intake. Not saying that is the only reason, but what intake do you have?

offset

APS short ram

steelhead · 02-17-2006, 03:11 PM

I don't have a problem at 24 pounds w/ Typhoon intake

ride_the_pony69 · 02-17-2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by steelhead

I don't have a problem at 24 pounds w/ Typhoon intake

Nice how long have you had your inlet tube? I also wonder if it's got anything to do with my intake I am using? Some say the APS will make your tube collapse. I am thinking of switching. I got a GP moto inlet tube, a GP moto MAF hose and want to just get a GP moto intake to match everything else.

1QIKSTI · 02-17-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by steelhead

I don't have a problem at 24 pounds w/ Typhoon intake

have perrin. boosting 24(race map), never had a problem

ride_the_pony69 · 02-17-2006, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1QIKSTI

have perrin. boosting 24(race map), very had a problem

Never had a problem or you have had a problem? What kind of intake are you using?

***JDM-STI*** · 02-17-2006, 08:50 PM

I hope my APS inlet doesn't collapse.

It is a pain in the A$$ to install. But well worth it as far as piece of mind goes.

ride_the_pony69 · 02-17-2006, 09:27 PM

Yeah I ain't gonna even deal with that thing unless I absolutley have to.

Jtags05STi · 02-18-2006, 07:26 AM

Did you cut the stock inlet when you removed it? why not put that back on....you would only be losing 1-5 hp over the other standard inlet aftermarket pieces.

Foo_Blyat · 02-18-2006, 07:43 AM

To my knowledge, Samco doesnt make a 3inch inlet yet?.

Im ordering the APS sometime during the week.

1QIKSTI · 02-18-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ride_the_pony69

Never had a problem or you have had a problem? What kind of intake are you using?

sorry. never had a problem. kn typhoon

ride_the_pony69 · 02-18-2006, 12:02 PM

oh i see now

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02-17-2006, 06:10 AM	#2
offset Professional STI Racer Car: Silver 04 WRX STi Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 691 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	There were actually two people I saw post that their samco was collapsing on them. As for the Perrin, I only saw about three people who actually claimed it collapsed on them. And Jeff Perrin was continuously asking to get any collapsing pipes back so he could verify the cause. It sounded like there were a few bad ones and that problem has been connected. You also missed the Slowboy on your list, some people like that one and some hate it. Seems like there is another big brand one still, as well as a Perrin style one on eBay too. FWIW all inlets are a PITA to install IMO; but it can be done with lots of patience. offset

02-17-2006, 06:59 AM	#3
ride_the_pony69 Spec C Club Car: 04 Blue STi Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 1,416 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	I got the gp moto and it was easy to install. The dang thing starts collapsing on me once I go over 20psi.

02-17-2006, 03:11 PM	#6
steelhead Professional STI Driver Posts: 446 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	I don't have a problem at 24 pounds w/ Typhoon intake

02-17-2006, 08:50 PM	#10
*JDM-STI* Platinum Member Car: 2005 & 2008 STI Fav Mod: Scott Siegel Tuning!!! :D Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 2,017 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (11)	I hope my APS inlet doesn't collapse. It is a pain in the A$$ to install. But well worth it as far as piece of mind goes.

02-17-2006, 09:27 PM	#11
ride_the_pony69 Spec C Club Car: 04 Blue STi Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 1,416 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Yeah I ain't gonna even deal with that thing unless I absolutley have to.

02-18-2006, 07:26 AM	#12
Jtags05STi Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STi Location: N. Jersey Posts: 55 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Did you cut the stock inlet when you removed it? why not put that back on....you would only be losing 1-5 hp over the other standard inlet aftermarket pieces.

02-18-2006, 07:43 AM	#13
Foo_Blyat Professional STI Driver Car: 07 S204 WannaBE Location: NW Subs, Chicago Posts: 491 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	To my knowledge, Samco doesnt make a 3inch inlet yet?. Im ordering the APS sometime during the week.