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Perrin Turbo Inlet Hose Black 2002-2007 WRX / 2004-2021 STI / 2004-2008 FXT

Current price $283.05
Original price $333.00
Original price $333.00 - Original price $333.00
Original price $333.00
$283.05 - $283.05
Current price $283.05
-15% -15%
101 In Stock, Usually Ships within 1-2 Business Days
SKU PSP-INT-401BK
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DETAILS

Silicone technology allows Perrin to design a turbo inlet hose that is better in all aspects than the OEM part and increases your engines horsepower and performance.

The PERRIN inlet hose is perfectly smooth on the inside and has a significantly larger internal diameter than the OEM part. The increased air flow by removing the pleats found in the OEM hose makes more horsepower, decreases turbo spool time, improves acceleration and increases throttle response.

The PERRIN inlet hose is reinforced with a stainless steel support wire that is embedded within the silicone layers. The support adds rigidity to the hose and prevents collapse when used with restrictive filter elements and large turbo applications running extreme amounts of boost.

Customer Reviews

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James B
A lot of work, but worth it. (2004 WRX Wagon)

TLDR: This is a great upgrade, but if you have an older car, you will likely need/want to replace some other OE parts while you do the install, especially if you have an older car. The final fitment will be more crowded than the OE inlet, and you'll need to do some maneuvering and improvisation to get everything to line up properly, but that is the intended design/fit. If you want OE fitment, I don't think it's possible without removing the intake manifold.

You have to hack up the OE inlet to get it out. So be prepared for that. There's really no going back once you've committed. I think you'd also be hard-pressed to get a replacement OE inlet back in without removing the intake manifold.

While removing the old inlet, I identified some things I wanted to replace before putting the new inlet it and getting everything put back together. My car is over 20 years old, and in addition to breaking some old and brittle vacuum lines, I also took the opportunity to replace the PCV valve (stayed intact, but the hoses were rock hard) and the throttle body gasket (which looked really brittle), since I had easy access to those once I had torn everything down to get the old inlet out.

My OE inlet was pretty beat up where it joins with the turbo. It was super mushy and melted, probably from 20+ years of small amounts of oil cycling through, and eventually settling in a pool and eating away at the inlet from all of the hot/cold cycles. I've included a photo of the OE inlet, which probably tore a little bit while I was removing it, but I'm also 99% sure it was already leaking, which is why I wanted to replace it in the first place.

I also broke a few really old and brittle vacuum lines, had to literally chip away at the old PCV valve hose assembly with a hammer and chisel to get the last little bits free from the block, my throttle body gasket basically broke a little bit every time I touched it, and the valve purge on the evap system broke in half when I removed that vacuum hose from the OE inlet. I've included a couple of photos of everything that broke/had to be replaced. All-in, I spent $200 on OE replacement parts at my local Subaru dealership, which isn't too bad IMO. If you have an older car, make sure you budget some extra time and money to 1) properly replace brittle parts that break during the removal/install and 2) replace some things like the PCV valve and throttle body gasket while you have access, even if they seem serviceable.

The crux of the install is getting the Perrin inlet around the turbo. It comes in at a bit of a funny angle, and is compressed a little bit, and the underside and passenger side are basically inaccessible to try to maneuver the lip of the inlet. I ended up taking a small cord, looping it inside of the inlet, and then pulling both ends in opposite directions around the outside of the inlet to draw the lip of the inlet out around the turbo from the inside. Once it's on, you need to twist and pull and squish and test fit all of the fittings and hoses before you tighten everything down. You will need to figure out orientations for everything that cause the least tension and pressure, but things will be touching.

I have this paired with a Cobb intake, airbox and post-MAF hose, and the final fit for everything upstream of the inlet is a little bit snug, but totally fine.

The quality of the Perrin inlet is great. The fitment is challenging and snug, but definitely acceptable. It solved my leaky inlet issue, and I'm happy to have replaced some other old critical parts that weren't in good shape.

James,

Thank you for your incredibly detailed and insightful 5 Star Review! The Perrin Turbo Inlet Hose is definitely a worthwhile upgrade, and we appreciate you sharing your experience—especially for those with older WRXs who might face similar challenges.

You made a smart move replacing those old, brittle components while you had access. A 20+ year-old OE inlet is bound to have some wear, and your breakdown of the issues (PCV valve, throttle body gasket, vacuum lines, etc.) is a great heads-up for anyone tackling this install. Also, that trick with the cord to seat the inlet around the turbo is genius!

We’re glad to hear that despite the tight fitment, everything came together well and solved your leak. Paired with the COBB intake setup, it sounds like your WRX is breathing much better now! Enjoy the performance gains, and thanks again for the thorough review!

Regards,

L
Larry
very good

very good

Larry,

Thank you for your positive feedback and 5 Star Review! We're glad to hear that you are satisfied with the Perrin Turbo Inlet Hose for your vehicle. If you have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Happy driving!

Regards,

L
Larry
good part works well

good part works well

Larrt,

Thank you for your 5 Star Review! We are pleased the Perrin Turbo Inlet Hose is meeting your expectations and enhancing your setup.

Regards,

J
J.R.
Great Purchase

Great Purchase

J,

We appreciate your 5 Stars!

Regards,

J
J.R.
Good Upgrade

Good Upgrade

J,

Thank you for your 5 Star Review!

Regards,