S55 Turbo Inlet Upgrade

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by Rob@RB

While they are in hand if you can measure them, it would be helpful for the S55 community. People really need to understand that it is not always about strapping on a part that simply bolts up, but rather how well the new part matches the internals to which it is bolting up.

IF miraculously there is an internal spec match then all in all what you have there would be ok but I'd replace all steel clamps and silicone couplers with those of much better quality. This basic hardware stuff usually is very low end on these kits, because there are better margins to be had (ie. $1 clamp vs. $8 clamp x multiple clamps).

I will. What dimensions do you want?

[Rob@RB]

Originally Posted by NORAGRETS

I will. What dimensions do you want?

Ideally you'd want to measure the following:
1) The rear turbo 90* cast adapters ID at the turbo mounting flange.
2) The front turbo Inlet tubes ID at the turbo mounting flange.

This measurement would tell you which size inlet (ie. compressor wheel inducer) would be best matched to the product. Unfortunately it could be a bad match for nearly all of them, I have attached a pic of what you'd ideally want to be happening with the component matching (as seen from disassembled rear turbos compressor housing up through a 90* elbow).

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by Rob@RB

Ideally you'd want to measure the following:
1) The rear turbo 90* cast adapters ID at the turbo mounting flange.
2) The front turbo Inlet tubes ID at the turbo mounting flange.

This measurement would tell you which size inlet (ie. compressor wheel inducer) would be best matched to the product. Unfortunately it could be a bad match for nearly all of them, I have attached a pic of what you'd ideally want to be happening with the component matching (as seen from disassembled rear turbos compressor housing up through a 90* elbow).

Pics

[chetrickerman]

I made my own back when I was running twins, and it definitely made a difference. The car was able to make the same boost, but with lower wastegating demand. It definitely allowed the rear turbo to inhale easier.

[Dsmdrew]

Ftp looks well made.

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by Dsmdrew

Ftp looks well made.

Was that sarcasm?

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by MoM2C

What’s wrong with it?

That

[Rob@RB]

Trying to decipher the measurement of front inlet flange pic using the tape measure, while it is tough to get perspective, my math comes up to around 46mm. If correct the FTP kit would be a good match for those upgrades using a 19T wheel (or slightly larger). FWIW I'd definitely not put then on any stock turbo car.

[Rob@RB]

Originally Posted by NORAGRETS

That

If you were to use them, alongside of getting new hardware and silicone couplers, you'd probably also want to go around things with some cartridge rolls and smooth out/correct imperfections in the "quick work" often found out there.

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by chetrickerman

I made my own back when I was running twins, and it definitely made a difference. The car was able to make the same boost, but with lower wastegating demand. It definitely allowed the rear turbo to inhale easier.

Hey trying to have my guy fabricate this for me, do you have “plans” for it or something to help?

[chetrickerman]

Originally Posted by MoM2C

What turbos were you running bud?

I used it with PS2+, Full Race turbos, and Kratos.

Originally Posted by NORAGRETS

Hey trying to have my guy fabricate this for me, do you have “plans” for it or something to help?

No sir. If you want, I can send it to you if you want to replicate it. I'm not using it anymore, lol.

[SilleM3]

I'm not sure who FTP is, but I am more-so mad I could've bought the product directly from them and saved $100 (on sale) from ECS. I never even opened my box, but it is FTP like you said. Product doesn't look to bad. I'll keep it. I don't have time to send parts back and source alternative parts. I'm waiting for mosselman turbos to come in so I can finally get my car assembled. My inlets has the same marks.

[mike@x-ph.com]

we never had any issues with FTP. But if you don't like it, we also offer the MAD inlets

[NORAGRETS]

I just ordered D088 inlets

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by SilleM3

I'm not sure who FTP is, but I am more-so mad I could've bought the product directly from them and saved $100 (on sale) from ECS. I never even opened my box, but it is FTP like you said. Product doesn't look to bad. I'll keep it. I don't have time to send parts back and source alternative parts. I'm waiting for mosselman turbos to come in so I can finally get my car assembled. My inlets has the same marks.

Or you could get them from extreme power house for like $270

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by MoM2C

These look great for stock turbos.

They make 2 versions yeah

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by NORAGRETS

Or you could get them from extreme power house for like $270

I like that

[Rob@RB]

Originally Posted by NORAGRETS

Or you could get them from extreme power house for like $270

I'll sweeten the pot and offer $100 plus provide shipping labels to anyone in the 48 states for the following:
1) Your removed good usable condition OE S55 front turbo plastic inlet.
2) Your removed good usable OE S55 rear turbo cast aluminum elbow.

These are items you will be removing to install any of these aftermarket inlet kits.

NOTE: Only looking for a bit of core surplus on these (ie. ~5-10 sets) and this is not an offer that will be forever.

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by Rob@RB

I'll sweeten the pot and offer $100 plus provide shipping labels to anyone in the 48 states for the following:
1) Your removed good usable condition OE S55 front turbo plastic inlet.
2) Your removed good usable OE S55 rear turbo cast aluminum elbow.

These are items you will be removing to install any of these aftermarket inlet kits.

NOTE: Only looking for a bit of core surplus on these (ie. ~5-10 sets) and this is not an offer that will be forever.

What’s the catch lol

[Rob@RB]

Originally Posted by NORAGRETS

What’s the catch lol

Thought about it for a minute and I guess the catch is that you have to put the old stuff back in a box and put the provided label on it...

[Rob@RB]

Been a month did anyone buy any and install new inlets and have their original stuff sitting on a shelf?

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by Rob@RB

Been a month did anyone buy any and install new inlets and have their original stuff sitting on a shelf?

I ended up getting a set of pure stage 2+ which came w 1 inlet so no, I did not.

I do however have the inlet for the rear turbo cyl 3-6 sitting around