the reasoning DC uses a rubber hose for that pipe is:
1) cheaper
2) easier to insatll during assembly
3) (the big one) passes crash tests better than metal
Thuis was discussed w/ engineers at the block party.
But it doesn't mean it would not work. They agreed that there would be measurable difference in going to a solid pipe & removing the silentcers. how much they could not say.
They told me just removing all the restrictive silentcers would make a difference. They were designed in to remove the various noises for the turbo's intake to get the car more quiet for the general public.
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