Turbo Piping Upgrade -- Should I do It?

[anotero]

I've never seen those parts fail on MK7s.

Not saying they will blow. Thinking more of how they may have deformed over time from constant swelling and contracting.

 

[GTI_Owner]

Differences would be minute, but having installed new aftermarket parts you'll believe your car is performing better, so your perception will be your reality.

 

[Hoon]

Not saying they will blow. Thinking more of how they may have deformed over time from constant swelling and contracting.

You're overthinking this one. If you plan to go hybrid at some point and you're doing other work (like an IC install) then definitely do it. If you're staying IS20 it's a waste if time IMO.

 

[anotero]

Differences would be minute, but having installed new aftermarket parts you'll believe your car is performing better, so your perception will be your reality.

Nope.

 

[GTI_Owner]

Nope.

The little guy was meant to convey it was a tongue-in-cheek comment.

 

[billbadass]

you will see zero benefit with an is20 turbo and the stock parts worked fine very reliably for me for a very long time before I upgraded. on a >400whp setup though EQT has told me you can gain 5-7whp with the EQT piping and maybe better spool.

if you plan to go with a turned up is38 or larger turbo then get the EQT piping, don't get ECS or some of these others, some of the weak ones have bad fitment and can knock against the block causing the ECU to think there is engine knock and pulling timing.

the only benefit with the piping kits on an is20 or <380whp car is that it makes the turbo sound slightly louder.

 

[GTI_Owner]

you will see zero benefit with an is20 turbo and the stock parts worked fine very reliably for me for a very long time before I upgraded. on a >400whp setup though EQT has told me you can gain 5-7whp with the EQT piping and maybe better spool.

if you plan to go with a turned up is38 or larger turbo then get the EQT piping, don't get ECS or some of these others, some of the weak ones have bad fitment and can knock against the block causing the ECU to think there is engine knock and pulling timing.

the only benefit with the piping kits on an is20 or <380whp car is that it makes the turbo sound slightly louder.

Disagreeing with the "zero benefit" statement for the same reason as with the claim with the TIP.

 

[ITGUY]

I did an IC install with the stock piping and the lower left hose kept getting knocked off. So I changed the piping out with an ECS kit and don't have that issue anymore.

 

[ReadTheBook]

My wife is reading this thread. All I want is to sell the GTI, get a 15 year old Corolla and use the rest of the money in a very responsible way by buying her a big diamond ring of her choosing.

To all the wives: this is what we all want.

 

[anotero]

I did an IC install with the stock piping and the lower left hose kept getting knocked off. So I changed the piping out with an ECS kit and don't have that issue anymore.View attachment 191549

My AMS intercooler came with its own hoses, so I won't be reusing the stock ones.

 

[ITGUY]

My AMS intercooler came with its own hoses, so I won't be reusing the stock ones.

I didn't use the stock ones either it had to do with location of the OEM hose clamp.

 

[IanCH]

Diamonds are a rip-off. A car is a much more useful waste of money.

 

[aaronc7]

A car is a much more useful waste of money.

This is the way

 

[JerseyDrew77]

This is the way

Mandalorian.

 

[The Butcher]

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