Slightly dented the PRL intake pipe and stock intake box hose connector

[Lancenfstr]

Installed the PRL turbo inlets using their manual at https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0...CR11-INT-TIP_InstallGuide_V1.pdf?v=1707854767, didn't see any torque spec for the hose clamps so I tighten them as much as I could. Today I was re-examining the installation and noticed one end of the inlet pipe and the stock airbox's hose connector (left of the MAP sensor) were slightly bended inwards due to the clamps. The couplers were still fine and my car didn't throw any CEL. Torqued the clamps back to around 30 lbft. Should I still be worried about the dents? They were about 3-4mm inwards.

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[ZeroGSR]

Installed the PRL turbo inlets using their manual at https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0...CR11-INT-TIP_InstallGuide_V1.pdf?v=1707854767, didn't see any torque spec for the hose clamps so I tighten them as much as I could. Today I was re-examining the installation and noticed one end of the inlet pipe and the stock airbox's hose connector (left of the MAP sensor) were slightly bended inwards due to the clamps. The couplers were still fine and my car didn't throw any CEL. Torqued the clamps back to around 30 lbft. Should I still be worried about the dents? They were about 3-4mm inwards.

FYI, the spec is 44 in. lbs (per HVI instructions). Note that is INCHES, which is less than 4ftlbs. Just wanted to point this out because I can see a lot of folks overtorquing things if they didn't notice the inches...

The dents likely won't matter, there are plenty of other smaller obstructions along the line, I would be more worried with any plastic fatigue. Just keep an eye on it and replace the parts eventually if you have concerns.

 

[Lancenfstr]

Air cover box (part 17210-66V-A00) is on national back order with no ETA. Best bet is to remove the cover and use a heat gun on the part that’s collapsed, and bend it back outward. As long as you didn’t fully collapse it and broke the plastic, you’ll be okay. Even if you broke the plastic, you can seal it with duct tape. The coupler should cover it, too, so there will be no leaks. Might be slightly more turbulent airflow since it’s not perfectly smooth, but the MAF sensor can accommodate for that.

Thanks for providing the parts number! Still ordered it just incase I need it later down the road

FYI, the spec is 44 in. lbs (per HVI instructions). Note that is INCHES, which is less than 4ftlbs. Just wanted to point this out because I can see a lot of folks overtorquing things if they didn't notice the inches...

The dents likely won't matter, there are plenty of other smaller obstructions along the line, I would be more worried with any plastic fatigue. Just keep an eye on it and replace the parts eventually if you have concerns.

There was a light stress mark, fortunately no cracks.

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