Does anyone have an idea of how to proceed? Is there a silicone coupler that will resolve this, or do I just need to get a new charge pipe?

Sorry to hear that…I went from an EVO1 with factory connections that I used both on my N20 and N54 then to Evo 3 but that was uprated plumbing…Christopher72 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:01 pm It fits in the space okay with a bit of adjusting of the surrounding plastic. It's about 5.5" deep versus the 4-1/4" of the stock. it's a little above the front of the condenser, maybe another 1"+. I picked it up because it had factory connectors... needless to say, I spent more time on this "plug and play" than I would have if I had chosen a Wagner or VRSF. I just unscrewed the front cross piece and left it out since it would block the lower inch of the intercooler.
The hot end connected with a little bit of negotiation... the cold end was horrendous -- and forcing it just made me regret it. Is there an easy replacement to an aftermarket cold-end charge pipe? I'm not looking for BOV port or injection additions. Just an easy fix to get this sealed up.
Nik, that's excellent advice. Unfortunately, the part between the red arrow and the intercooler is now my problem. The metal retention part of the join is broken, so I can't lock it in place with a clip. So, I'm looking for another OEM connection cold end part that would reach the red arrow t-clamp. Any ideas there? Are there aftermarket options in that connection?Nick9one1 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:51 pm I have a stepped intercooler and had the same problem installing mine - it needs a lot of force to allow it to seat correctly.
I found that removing the lower part of the charge pipe and connecting out of the car was the easiest option.
There is just enough room to install with the lower part attached to the intercooler.
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remove the T clamp (10 mm socket) marked by the red arrow.
Looks like I have a factory band there... What size T-Clamp and Which brand do you or B21 recommend?
Christopher72 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 1:21 amLooks like I have a factory band there... What size T-Clamp and Which brand do you or B21 recommend?
That’s a good to knowNick9one1 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:50 am edit - I think this is what you need
https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/ ... apter.html
To be fair, the EVO3 is a better solution as it has a larger and smoother flow. So dont feel too annoyed about itB21 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 12:26 pmThat’s a good to knowNick9one1 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:50 am edit - I think this is what you need
https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/ ... apter.html![]()
Wish I knew about that before I spent a lot more on an Evo 3 to get around that problem….![]()
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Nick9one1 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:43 pmTo be fair, the EVO3 is a better solution as it has a larger and smoother flow. So dont feel too annoyed about itB21 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 12:26 pmThat’s a good to knowNick9one1 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:50 am edit - I think this is what you need
https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/ ... apter.html![]()
Wish I knew about that before I spent a lot more on an Evo 3 to get around that problem….![]()
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