I've been meaning to install a front mount kit for a while but I keep getting mixed information. I've been told to stay away from the ebay kits as they have 2" piping which is basically the same as the standard piping and told they also have sharp bends which make them even worse of a product.
The R-Tech guides recommend a welly core with 2.25" piping from the hotside to keep some pressure and 2.5" piping to the cold side. I'd rather build my own than pay badge money for forge ones etc.
Anyway I was looking on ebay and I found a toyosports kit with 2.5" outlets and looking at the pictures there is only one step-down silicone piece which comes from the turbo. I can't get any specs on it but am I right in thinking it is 2.25 from the turbo eventually becoming 2.5" the rest of the way? Here is the link.
The R-Tech guides recommend a welly core with 2.25" piping from the hotside to keep some pressure and 2.5" piping to the cold side. I'd rather build my own than pay badge money for forge ones etc.
Anyway I was looking on ebay and I found a toyosports kit with 2.5" outlets and looking at the pictures there is only one step-down silicone piece which comes from the turbo. I can't get any specs on it but am I right in thinking it is 2.25 from the turbo eventually becoming 2.5" the rest of the way? Here is the link.

ALUMINIUM FRONT MOUNT INTERCOOLER KIT FOR VOLKSWAGEN VW GOLF MK4 1.8T GTI BLUE | eBay
Bar and Plate Intercooler 420MMx160MMx65MM. Flange for MAP sensor. You will get exactly what you see in the above picture. Max Horsepower Capacity : 400hp. 2.5" (64MM) Inlet and Outlet. Helpfull Links.
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