Stock pipe or not?

schlepperock

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07 ms3
The pipe from the turbo on my car appears to be painted the same color as my car. Is this stock? It's black with a metal flake. I bought the car used, so I have mo idea what has been done/undone. There is a turbo timer on it. And screw holes in the steering column, I'm guessing gauges were there.
 
So I should get a Sri instead or a full cai? Is there a difference?

it's just the inlet pipe so you can get an sri or cai. they both attach to the inlet. if price isn't an issue then i'd suggest a cai. people say it doesn't matter and cai's are a waste of money because the turbo heats up the air anyway, but i disagree because the cooler you can make the intake air charge, the less stress on your turbo
 
I thought the cai would replace this, Wich being an aftermarket pipe I figured I should keep it. Your saying a full cai bolts to this pipe?
 
no the cai goes downward, usually in front of the front driver side wheel
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the sri's end at the stock airbox location
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Enjoy it! Lucky bastard! lol, that's one of the few things remaining I need to be fully bolted!
 
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