How To: Install Turbo Inlet (TIH)

Mazdaspeed6 Turbo Inlet Install How To/Review

Tools needed
-8mm socket
-10mm wrench/socket
-12mm wrench/socket
-various extensions
-flat head screw driver
-channel locks
-wd-40 (used as lubricant)

Install
This install was not done on the stock turbo inlet pipe and some directions may vary.

Step 1
Remove intercooler cover and disconnect battery terminals (10mm)


Step 2
Remove battery tie down (1) 10mm nut and (1) 10mm bolt and then remove battery carefully.



Step 3
Remove battery tray by removing (2) 10mm bolts.



Step 4
Remove intake from turbo inlet, valve cover vent, and disconnect bypass valve hose using channel locks (it helped to remove the hose from the bypass valve and then from the turbo inlet.)






Step 5
Remove 10mm nut holding turbo inlet in place as well as the clamp (10mm t-bolt or worm clamp) holding the inlet on the turbo.



Step 6
Here is a comparison of the cob inlet, stock inlet and speedie6’s inlet


Cobb Inlet alone


Install Cobb inlet on turbo and secure worm clamp (8mm), also connect boost control vacuum line onto plastic nipple.




Step 7
Make sure both metal sleeves on inlet are protruding half way out and then secure them with supplied clamps (8mm).


Step 8
Reinstall your bypass valve hose and intake (wd-40 used to help slide bypass valve hose and intake on to metal sleeves as fitment is a little tight.) Make sure all your clamps are tight and everything is secure, reinstall intercooler cover if necessary and you are ready to go.



Miscellaneous Pictures

Here is a picture of the impeller.

And here is a picture of what I use to pressure test the system (held just fine.)