[kzlflash]

So I've been wondering and searching, we all know the stock UICP expands during increased boost levels, but how much will it make a difference for daily drivers that don't mess around with the boost level of the car? It seems that most people on this forum speak in terms of a heavy modding mind set. I know the more boost you run, the more the squishy pipe is going to expand. But what if you're not messing with the boost levels (with a boost controller)? Will the drop in throttle response be that much?

How much difference is it going to make for a conservatively tuned car with just a panel filter, cat back, fmic, and hi flow cat?

 

[kzlflash]

Great read.

What do you all think about the Intake Elbow Pipe (throttle-body). Should that be replaced as well?

Do you mean the turbo inlet pipe that Cobb makes?

 

[kzlflash]

My head exploded after reading all these responses, but thanks for the input guys. I think I might end up just sticking with the stock pipe as the amount of modding I'm doing to the car might not get adversely affected by the soft stock pipe, whether it affects air flow or not. The main point of the original question was whether I would get adversely affected if I just planned on getting a cat back, drop in filter, fmic, and tune.