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MST V2 with CTS or Paradigm Inlet?

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Can I replace the MST silicone turbo inlet with a CTS or Paradigm aluminum inlet?

Probably a stupid question but wanted feedback before I bought one.
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FWIW, don’t waste your money on the CTS one. It fits like shit and the breather bung will rub against your charge pipe if you have an aftermarket one (Even CTS).
 

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FWIW, don’t waste your money on the CTS one. It fits like shit and the breather bung will rub against your charge pipe if you have an aftermarket one (Even CTS).
Mine doesn't? I'm no fan of CTS. I think they overall make garbage, but my CTS inlet works and fits well. Much better than the Paradigm one that literally hit on everything.
 

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Mine doesn't? I'm no fan of CTS. I think they overall make garbage, but my CTS inlet works and fits well. Much better than the Paradigm one that literally hit on everything.
That’s odd. I had the opposite experience. I had the CTS intake, inlet, and charge pipe when I was on a stock turbo and it rubbed the powdercoat away and ate into the aluminum.
 

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That’s odd. I had the opposite experience. I had the CTS intake, inlet, and charge pipe when I was on a stock turbo and it rubbed the powdercoat away and ate into the aluminum.
Maybe the CTS intake pushed everything inboard more? My CTS inlet doesn't even come remotely close to my charge pipe.
 

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Maybe the CTS intake pushed everything inboard more? My CTS inlet doesn't even come remotely close to my charge pipe.
I’m honestly not sure. Maybe either my inlet or charge pipe was from a bad batch and dimensions were off a bit?
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