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Thanks for all of the quick replies. I know the testpipe will definitely give me the most power for the $ I am looking to spend; however, I also want to fix the problem I am having with knocking. I have heard from some who have installed aftermarket inlets, that prior to installing the inlet they also had knock issues, but they were minimized if not resolved after putting an aftermarket inlet on. Anybody have any insight on to why this may be? Sorry I am not trying to be difficult, just would rather spend the ~$160 on a testpipe if the inlet isn't going to help with my knocking issue.
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Probably because they ended up tightening the inlet clamp. When I had the stock clamp, it kept coming loose on me. And it is extremely picky. Simply not being tight, but also not loose (ie snug) would cause knock. I could tell because I would develop knock. Retighten, and it would go away. So, I ended up replacing with a T-Bolt clamp. So far so good.
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That is what I have been thinking too. Last time I took the battery out I made sure to check the tightness on the inlet and it was loose. Tightened it up, but I would bet that it is loose again. What size t-bolt clamp did you get?[quote author=steven88 link=topic=136508.msg2941665#msg2941665 date=1234841683]
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Thanks for all of the quick replies. I know the testpipe will definitely give me the most power for the $ I am looking to spend; however, I also want to fix the problem I am having with knocking. I have heard from some who have installed aftermarket inlets, that prior to installing the inlet they also had knock issues, but they were minimized if not resolved after putting an aftermarket inlet on. Anybody have any insight on to why this may be? Sorry I am not trying to be difficult, just would rather spend the ~$160 on a testpipe if the inlet isn't going to help with my knocking issue.
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have you tried dash hawking to see whats up with the knock?
the turbo inlet wouldn't hurt....i haven't heard about it curing knock...but i did hear about it curing turbo smoke problems
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I have a DH. I did a WOT run last night in 4th and did not get any knock; however, I do get it fairly often. I have posted my logs elsewhere on the site and every1 that has looked at them has said that I most likely just need to get a tune (out of my price range right now).[quote author=the_caruch link=topic=136508.msg2941713#msg2941713 date=1234842577]
yes it is restrictive :shock:
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How do you like it? Any issues with the recirc hose being too short?
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were you talking about the big recirc hose (that actually goes to your BOV/BPV?) or the little nipple near the turbo side of the inlet?
The actual recirc hose had no issues.
The little hose that goes on the nipple was too short to stretch to the CP-E location. a quick run to get some some correct diameter goodyear rubber hose and clamps solved that. the hose i bought comes in about 3-4 foot section. you onlyi need like another inch or 2 for it to fit. so you'll have tons of extra.
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Oh alright, good to know. But AFAIK, the Cobb unit comes with everything necessary for installation, correct? Not to knock the CP-E Inlet at all, it is a very fine piece. I just think it should come with everything necessary to replace the stock inlet.
Anybody here having knock issues that were cured when installing an aftermarket turbo inlet? I still need to go check and see if the stock inlet is secured on the turbo or not.
