silicon hoses?????

[Epyon08]

I was wondering if adding silicon hoses to a wrx will add any hp gains for the car??? or anything else like better throttle response or acceleration like for example adding samco intercooler hoses on a stock turbo??? or perhaps adding a perrin or samco turbo inlet pipe??? in conclusion... are these better than stock?

[IBAUCLAPlaya]

Well they are better and might yield a minimal gain - 3-4 hp, you might be able to notice on the butt dyno tho! Not really worth the money.

[redtangent]

that's what i heard about them too. when i spend the money on a new intercooler i think it wouldn't hurt, they're supposed to more efficiently direct the air

[WRXblurr]

also if you plan on running higher boost they wont crack.. the plastic pices tend to split at high boost levels..

[IBAUCLAPlaya]

A new intercooler comes with new reinforced hoses. If you plan on getting a new IC don't buy the IC hoses.

[Sphinx1]

I believe the turbo inlet may increase spool slightly.

[mtskibum16]

You may also experience a slight gain in throttle response. They are not really needed until you start raising boost. At the point that you start significantly raising boost however, you should get a new ic and thus get new hoses anyways. It's probobally not something you want to spend your money on esspecialy if you plan on buying a new ic in the near future.