I transferred the CTS piece from my is20 to the 38 when I swapped them keeping the same o ring. So is mine not correct? They were both a pita to get seated fwiw
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Turbo Inlet Pipe (TIP) Comprehensive Thread
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I transferred the CTS piece from my is20 to the 38 when I swapped them keeping the same o ring. So is mine not correct? They were both a pita to get seated fwiw
railroader
Autocross Newbie
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I did the same with mine, I tx the cts one I had on my is20 to the is38 and used same o-ring but I didn't have any issues with seating it.
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Interesting they both took getting just the right amount of twisting and pushing for that o ring to drop in.
railroader
Autocross Newbie
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- Yuma Arizona
I spit on it and it slid right in [emoji16]
Also the part number for the cts is20 and is38 are the same pipe
Also the part number for the cts is20 and is38 are the same pipe
Ha! Yeah I noticed the part is the same, i believe it is for everyone else as well.
WhyNotZoidberg?
Ready to race!
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- Chi-Town
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- 2017 GTI, 2015 TDI
I know this is a bit of an older thread, but I was wondering if anyone knows of an aftermarket TIP that's NOT made of aluminum, but plastic.
I'm not a big fan of metal pipes for intakes, strictly because of heat transfer from the hot engine bay to the intake air, especially aluminum.
I'm not a big fan of metal pipes for intakes, strictly because of heat transfer from the hot engine bay to the intake air, especially aluminum.
The amount of heat transfer that is going to take place will be trivial. I wouldn't worry about the material composition of that short length of pipe.
Any dyno data?FWIW, the only thing our piece shares in common is that they're both Turbo Inlet Elbows. Aside from that, it's not equivalent in any way, shape, or form.
More details to come upon full release.
Diggs24
Autocross Champion
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lol
SugarMouth
Drag Race Newbie
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- Nevada
FYI on the Unitronic inlet.
Excellent part that IMO should be looked at if thinking about the APR. This piece does not have an arm that can rattle loose.
One thing I do need to mention is the spacing between the DV and the inlet is extremely tight (IS38). My intake has a 6mm coupler and I am unable to get the coupler to fully seat with the clamp. It will seat without the clamp but it's a no go with. I had my local shop give it a try and I gave it a try and it won't go. I am going to grab another DV I have and measure it to the one on the turbo and see if there is a size difference.
I spoke with Unitronic and they have not seen this issue with any aftermarket couplers they have dealt with. It might be my specific combo is unique. I would not shy away from this part as it is very nice but thought I'd give you a heads up.
Update: I bought a 4mm coupler and it just barely squeezes by the DV.
Excellent part that IMO should be looked at if thinking about the APR. This piece does not have an arm that can rattle loose.
One thing I do need to mention is the spacing between the DV and the inlet is extremely tight (IS38). My intake has a 6mm coupler and I am unable to get the coupler to fully seat with the clamp. It will seat without the clamp but it's a no go with. I had my local shop give it a try and I gave it a try and it won't go. I am going to grab another DV I have and measure it to the one on the turbo and see if there is a size difference.
I spoke with Unitronic and they have not seen this issue with any aftermarket couplers they have dealt with. It might be my specific combo is unique. I would not shy away from this part as it is very nice but thought I'd give you a heads up.
Update: I bought a 4mm coupler and it just barely squeezes by the DV.
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Aliexpress TIP for $40 shipped.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/TUR...000&pvid=b99100f8-1c09-4dcf-83d8-2e9f14742213
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/TUR...000&pvid=b99100f8-1c09-4dcf-83d8-2e9f14742213
GTI Jake
Autocross Champion
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Is that not the stock DV?
Twist1
Autocross Newbie
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- Breaking Mustang Hearts
Solved two questions I have had with the tip. 1) Why does the pronged pcv not completely connect to the CTS (and copied) TIPS.
2) Why does the pronged pcv get stuck into the Apr tip.
As you can see in the photos the lip is not designed correctly on the cts. The APR pcv lip is more like the oem one the issue is it is much more pronounced due to the casting. I took the "bite" off a little bit with sandpaper. Hopefully that'll be enough to allow future removal.
2) Why does the pronged pcv get stuck into the Apr tip.
As you can see in the photos the lip is not designed correctly on the cts. The APR pcv lip is more like the oem one the issue is it is much more pronounced due to the casting. I took the "bite" off a little bit with sandpaper. Hopefully that'll be enough to allow future removal.
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SugarMouth
Drag Race Newbie
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- Nevada
Not OEM but OEM replacement (same size). Same issue with OEM DV. Same issue with Turbosmart DV. The elbow makes too tight of a turn IMO.