COBB OEM Replacement Turbo Inlet Hose Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X (2008, 2010-2015) 2.5" ID or 3.0" ID

Fitment Information

• Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) 

Emissions Compliance

• 50 State Legal - This part is legal for sale and use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles in all 50 states when used in accordance with the manufacturer's application guide because it has a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO) number: D-660-112
  

Specs & Features

• Crush-Proof Construction: Built with 4-Ply Steel Reinforced Silicone to prevent the hose from sucking shut (collapsing) under high-boost vacuum.
• Smoother Airflow: Replaces the turbulent, accordion-style factory hose with smooth, tapered inner walls for lightning-fast air velocity.
• Flexible Durability: The reinforced structure is tough enough to hold its shape but flexible enough to absorb engine movement during hard launches without popping off.
• The 3" Inlet Option: Features a unique "bulge" design that expands to 3.5 inches to feed aftermarket 3" inlet turbos (like the MHI TF06-18K).
• The 2.5" Inlet Option: Utilizes a True Taper design to maximize air volume for standard or stock-sized turbochargers.

Product Description

Let’s get technical for a second: the factory inlet pipe on your car is likely a clunky piece of plastic or soft rubber designed for cheap manufacturing, not performance. The biggest issue? The "milkshake effect." Just like a paper straw collapsing when you drink a thick shake too fast, stock rubber hoses can actually suck shut and collapse under the intense vacuum created by the turbo at peak RPM. COBB Tuning solved this by embedding a steel wire reinforcement directly into the 4-ply silicone layers. This "exoskeleton" ensures the hose stays wide open and flowing freely, even when your turbo is demanding maximum air.

But it isn't just about durability; it's about flow dynamics. The OEM part often has "accordion" ribs that cause air turbulence, slowing down the velocity before it hits the compressor wheel. COBB Tuning utilizes smooth interior walls and a tapered design to create a laminar stream of cool air.

Choose Your Path:

• Going Big? If you are chasing big power with a 3" inlet turbo, the 3.5" ID Version is your answer. It features a specialized bulge that acts as an air reservoir, smoothing the transition from a standard intake to a large compressor housing.

• Staying Stock-ish? The 2.5" ID Version is the perfect direct replacement for stock turbos, optimizing the flow path without requiring other modifications.

Whether you are fixing an old, cracking stock hose or prepping for a bigger turbo, COBB Tuning delivers the fitment and flow reliability you need to keep that boost gauge climbing.