Does an aftermarket Turbo inlet hose help?

NCSupraowner

New Member
Sep 29, 2008
100
0
0
NC
Is there any reason to not use the stock toyota "accordian" turbo inlet hose? The one from the AFM to the turbo. I have seen silicone, alum, etc and done a bunch of searching, but still don't think I have a good grasp on it. Thanks
 

tissimo

Stock is boring :(
Apr 5, 2005
4,238
0
0
40
Melbourne, FL
It might, being a smoother tube/pipe it would cause less turbulence entering the the compressor.

But you wont really notice a difference.

A reason not to use it is if its cracked.
 

NCSupraowner

New Member
Sep 29, 2008
100
0
0
NC
Ok. My current OEM pipe is cracked all to pieces and a new one from toyota is $41, which I have no problem replacing it OEM, just curious if anyone had seen performance gains from one of the aftermarket ones. Thanks for the replies.