So after driving on the on ramp reaching up to 3k rpm, I notice a pull back on the car and seemed like it just lost all it's power. It can barely reach 40-60 mph along with struggles to climb mph. It can no longer boost. I check all vacuum leaks and couldn't find anything. I took it to Faxon garage and charged me $50 for diagnostic and couldn't tell me what was wrong. I decided to pull my TMIC apart and noticed the inlet was ripped from the clamp from inlet to turbo. Seemed to melt right through the holes. I hope this was the problem but there was a little oil in my TMIC and hope the turbo is not blown. The turbo spun freely and I heard it boost a little when car was still operable and assembled. Now I need help taking my stock inlet off! I'm stuck cause I can't get this hose off with this clamp on it from BPV to the inlet. I really need assistance! If anyone has a stock inlet or aftermarket inlet, that would be useful as well. PLEASE HELP!

MODS:

VF48 Turbo
STi TMIC
STi Dark Blue Injectors
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
Helix Catted DP
Helix UEL header + uppipe
RS*R Exhaust
K&N Drop In
COBB Accessport V2
And FLi Dyno tune

 

where are you located?
the bpv return is a little tricky. you need some angled pliers

 

i dont suggest getting another stock replacement as it will just result in the same situation you are in right now. look into getting a silicon 2.4inch diameter replacement.

 

cut the stock one out. get a qaulity silicone unit. set aside 2 hours to do it.

 

get perrin inlets. theyre great. you might need to run hose adaptors from the circ hose to the inlet though.

 

Sorry for the late response, I just ordered my GimmickMS 2.4 inlet and will be arriving tomorrow Friday (May 6). If anyone is available or free to lend a hand who has expertise, I would greatly appreciate it. I'm just worried that the inlet may not have been the problem of my cars failure to run properly =x