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Evolution Racewerks Turbo Inlet Pipe Type III Hard Black Anodized for Audi A4 B5 1.8T 96-01
$202.50

If you’ve ever felt your turbo struggle to breathe, you know how frustrating it can be. That factory turbo inlet hose? It’s like a straw that starts to crumple when you really need it to deliver. As the turbo spins up and builds that sweet boost pressure, it creates a vacuum in front of it. This vacuum pulls on the inlet hose, made of flexible rubber, causing it to collapse. Picture a balloon losing air—it’s not pretty. When that hose shrinks, your turbo chokes, and you end up with sluggish throttle response and less power when you need it most.

Now, if you’re running stock boost levels, you might not notice much of a problem. But once you start cranking up the boost with a chip or turbo upgrade, that rubber hose becomes a real bottleneck. I’ve seen it happen—when it collapses completely, it can suffocate your turbo, making your engine run rich and potentially stalling it out. Not ideal, right?

That’s where Evolution Racewerks’ turbo inlet pipe (TIP) comes into play. This isn’t just some upgrade; it’s a game changer. Crafted from 6061 aluminum, it’s lightweight yet incredibly strong. Unlike that flimsy factory hose, this piping maintains its diameter no matter what vacuum pressures you’re dealing with. So, when you hit peak boost, your turbo gets all the airflow it needs without any of that annoying choking. The result? Faster spool times, snappier throttle response, and a boost in sustained power levels that you can actually feel.

Features:

  • High-grade 6061 aluminum piping that won’t collapse
  • 100% TIG welded for durability
  • Type III Hard Black Anodizing finish for a stealthy look
  • Improved throttle response
  • Faster turbo spool-up
  • Compatible with all factory components
  • Includes all necessary hardware for installation
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty for peace of mind

Fitment:

  • Audi A4 B5 1.8T with 3" MAF (1996-2001)

Notes:

  • Images are for marketing purposes only; the actual product may vary.
  • This product is intended for OFF ROAD USE ONLY.
  • Not legal for use on pollution-controlled vehicles on public highways.
  • This item is not for sale, installation, or use on licensed vehicles in California.

So, if you’re serious about getting the most out of your Audi A4, this turbo inlet pipe is a solid investment. It’s designed to keep your turbo happy and your engine performing at its best.

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Vehicle Make/Model
Audi A4 1996-2001 Base
Audi A4 1998 Avant
Audi A4 2001 Confort
Audi A4 2001 Sport
Audi A4 2001 Basico
Audi A4 2001 Luxury

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About Evolution Racewerks

Evolution Racewerks started out as a custom fabrication shop in 2004. Its experienced staff of fabricators and welders can virtually craft any part that you want. Evolution Racewerks’ talented welders (TIG & MIG) are skilled at working with aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium. The company takes pride in helping petrolheads build their dream race car from the ground up. Evolution Racewerks has you covered from the beginning stages of chassis preparation, which includes steam welding and roll cage construction, to the complete assembly of the car. 

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If you dream it, Evolution Racewerks can build it. The company specializes in a number of different areas that all come together to create automotive works of art. Evolution Werks’ experienced technicians can install just about any part you may have. Nothing is impossible with the team’s custom fabrication, tuning, and suspension skills. The brand is known for fabricating custom welded (TIG & MIG) steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium parts. As aforementioned, Evolution Racewerks’ specialty lies in roll cage assembly and chassis welding, as they have built numerous roll cages to meet all racing rules set in place by sanctioning bodies. Whether it is NHRA drag racing, SCCA, drifting, or road racing, Evolution Racewerks can do it all. 

Evolution Racewerks takes pride in being a one-stop shop for building, servicing, and pit crewing for your race car. It boasts years of experience building race cars for its customers, many of which brought home trophies and were featured in several magazines.

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