[VSGTS14]

^agree, looking for answer...seems quite confusing.

[peter@aps]

Originally Posted by awdmonsta

Hey guys I'm new to the forum.

So you guys are telling me that if I get this inlet I can get the 3" inlet FP Green without having to do the TGV deletes?

I can't confirm fitment with Mitsubishi turbos (with 3'' compressor inlet) right now though I can't see any practical fitment reason why the TGV's would need to be removed to run the APS turbo inlet pipe unless the Mitsubishi turbo is longer than the stock STI turbocharger, from the centre of the turbine housing to the entry point of the compressor housing.

Peter

[peter@aps]

Originally Posted by awdmonsta

Do you have to take off the intake manifold to install the inlet tube?

Yes, the turbo inlet pipe install instructions will be completed later this week, I will post these when available.

Peter

[peter@aps]

Originally Posted by talleyd

Peter, Does the APS SR55 have a 3" inlet on the turbo?

Not right now though will be available in the future, testing has been completed.

Peter

[peter@aps]

Originally Posted by talleyd

Pete, where can I get one right now. I'm starting a project next week which consist of an APS SR55 and a TOPSPEED Dyno tune. It would be nice to post some #'s with this inlet

GRD in Chicago, MZM in Austin and Rallysport Direct in Salt Lake city should have product by early next week, hope this helps and good luck with your project.

Peter

[lennyk1313]

Here are some pics from Staticx that show 2.4" and 3" inlet turbos side by side. Not sure if the 3" inlet is longer, at least it does not look it.

[esemes]

Originally Posted by peter@aps

I can't confirm fitment with Mitsubishi turbos (with 3'' compressor inlet) right now though I can't see any practical fitment reason why the TGV's would need to be removed to run the APS turbo inlet pipe unless the Mitsubishi turbo is longer than the stock STI turbocharger, from the centre of the turbine housing to the entry point of the compressor housing.

Peter

i was under the impression that the turbo itself (the 3" inlet nozel/edge) was the culprit for the fitment issues here.....

ifso, the inlet wont/cannot cure this, and you're still doomed to having to do the delete...

i believe Doug (topspeed) and Robert(sXm) would know firsthand on this....

GL fellas; im on the fence about getting one myself here...

-ese

[peter@aps]

Originally Posted by WolfPlayer

Regarding TGV deletes: AFAIK, the interference is between the turbo and the sensor/motor on the TGVs. That has nothing to do with the inlet.

t

That's not entirely correct, the turbo inlet pipe has to clear the TGV near the turbo compressor inlet, it's very tight on clearance (the turbo inlet pipe and the TGV sensor) in this area and the length of the aftermarket turbocharger is what ultimately controls fitment or non fitment of the turbo inlet pipe.

Peter

[VSGTS14]

the inlet looks shorter to me...

[VSGTS14]

you know i honestly don't think we'll get a 100% correct answer until this is tried out...i could be a first but iunno...looking to buy my stuff once this unit is released.

[leon]

Originally Posted by lennyk1313

Here are some pics from Staticx that show 2.4" and 3" inlet turbos side by side. Not sure if the 3" inlet is longer, at least it does not look it.

lol those pictures were taken in the FUTURE OMG!! lol

-Leon

[peter@aps]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

You are correct, sir.

The turbo itself bangs on the sensor. It could actually work fine until that banging had some effect... however once you have seen the throat that the port is forced down to in the TGV, you want it out of your car.

I guess you're referring to the Mitsubishi range of turbos and I guess you mean that the Mitsubishi compressor cover has clearance issues with the TGV sensor, is that correct?

This is not the case with the APS SR series turbochargers, for what it's worth the SR series turbos easily clear the TGV sensor.

Peter

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

it seems pretty unlikely that you would be able to work a solid pipe in there without removing the manifold. Although both ends are silicon so it might be possible.

The inlet manifold definitely needs to be removed to install the turbo inlet pipe, no big deal really.

Peter

Originally Posted by PSMBoXer

Alright then so this still requires TGV deletes ?

No, not with the stock STI turbo or the APS SR range of turbos, I can't say for sure with any other brand of turbocharger.

Peter

Originally Posted by VSGTS14

do you think it will fit with a perrin big maf intake also with perrin fmic?

Will defintely fit with all APS FMIC's and air intakes.

Peter

Originally Posted by WolfPlayer

Peter,

You didn't say specifically weather TGV deletes are still required for 3" inlet turbos when using your intake pipe. I thought the interference came between the turbo and the TGV sensor/housing. Thus, an inlet pipe has nothing to do with this and TGV deletes will still be necessary. Please comment to clear up this issue. State what the interference is and how your inlet pipe changes things.

t

Tim, There may be a fitment problem with Mitsubishi based turbos (I just don't know one way or the other as we have not checked clearance with the Mitsubishi turbo), fact is APS engineers developed the APS turbo inlet pipe around the stock STI turbocharger and APS's own range of SR series turbos, that's all I can say for now.

Peter

Originally Posted by esemes

i was under the impression that the turbo itself (the 3" inlet nozel/edge) was the culprit for the fitment issues here.....

ifso, the inlet wont/cannot cure this, and you're still doomed to having to do the delete...

i believe Doug (topspeed) and Robert(sXm) would know firsthand on this....

GL fellas; im on the fence about getting one myself here...

-ese

Scott, The APS turbo inlet pipe was not intentionally designed to suit the Mitsubishi turbo, simply put we developed this part around the stock STI IHI turbo and APS SR turbos, if the APS turbo inlet pipe fits with the Mitsubishi turbo this is simply good luck.

Peter

[Supremo]

I have an APS SR-30 Turbo. The new metal inlet hose should fit nicely even though the SR30 has been discontinued? (correct me it I'm wrong)

[peter@aps]

Originally Posted by Supremo

I have an APS SR-30 Turbo. The new metal inlet hose should fit nicely even though the SR30 has been discontinued? (correct me it I'm wrong)

That's correct. The APS turbo inlet pipe wil suit all APS SR series turbos as well as the stock STI IHI turbocharger. I should know if the APS turbo inlet pipe fits with Mitsubishi based turbos whilst retaining the TGV sensors in the stock oposition within the next week or two.

Thanks,

Peter

[VSGTS14]

i'll be waiting for that answer.