Vargas GC Installation

[Bushido Brown]

Might be a stupid question, but I'm getting GC turbos installed at a local shop here in Vegas and I get a text saying I need aftermarket intakes. I thought they were plug and play. From what I've seen and understand, the OEM intakes work just fine. Just curious if this is actually necessary. Especially since it seems like intakes are hard to come by.

[jturboawd]

OEM intakes work. Might need to trim heat shields a bit (I did). Hot and cold stockers bolt up.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Bushido Brown

Might be a stupid question, but I'm getting GC turbos installed at a local shop here in Vegas and I get a text saying I need aftermarket intakes. I thought they were plug and play. From what I've seen and understand, the OEM intakes work just fine. Just curious if this is actually necessary. Especially since it seems like intakes are hard to come by.

Which shop are you using? We now offer installation

I recommend upgrading the intakes with aftermarket turbos

[FriedPiston]

VTT recommends the use of aftermarket intakes.

Stock intake works with Bank 1 turbo inlet. Bank 2 turbo inlet may need some DIY PVC plumbing in order for the silicone to slide over.

Heat shields will need to be trimmed.

[Bushido Brown]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Which shop are you using? We now offer installation

I recommend upgrading the intakes with aftermarket turbos

Took it to Southwest Bimmers. Guess I'll be looking for intakes. Thanks!

[Bushido Brown]

Originally Posted by FriedPiston

VTT recommends the use of aftermarket intakes.

Stock intake works with Bank 1 turbo inlet. Bank 2 turbo inlet may need some DIY PVC plumbing in order for the silicone to slide over.

Heat shields will need to be trimmed.

Ah, ok. I think I'll look for intakes. I'd rather not have to rig it up to make it work.

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by Bushido Brown

Ah, ok. I think I'll look for intakes. I'd rather not have to rig it up to make it work.

I'm selling a used set of BMS Elite intakes for $299 shipped, feel free to PM me if you're interested. But all you really need with the Bank 2 inlet is a 45 or 90 degree PVC pipe. It won't be pretty, but it'll do the job.

[Chris@VargasTurboTech]

Definitely recommend upgraded intakes with turbos. And exhaust. And....

[ssgm1x]

Yup. I just went through this myself. Had no idea I needed aftermarket intakes. 😳😳😳

[BzsBimmer]

Originally Posted by Chris@VargasTurboTech

Definitely recommend upgraded intakes with turbos. And exhaust. And....

This. So true lol

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Bushido Brown

Took it to Southwest Bimmers. Guess I'll be looking for intakes. Thanks!

We have Injen intakes in stock if you wish to pick it up, we're 10 minutes away from SW bimmers

[Bushido Brown]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

We have Injen intakes in stock if you wish to pick it up, we're 10 minutes away from SW bimmers

Looks like my PM's aren't going through. If you are open now, I can come by.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Bushido Brown

Looks like my PM's aren't going through. If you are open now, I can come by.

I got all your messages and just responded to the latest one