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The hierarchy of parts installed in my opinion would be
1. Charge pipe
2. FMIC
3. Downpipe
4. Tune
5. Intake if you must purchase one. I would get inlet over intake
Charge pipe for reliability and peace of mind. The FMIC will keep intake temperatures in check and allow the engine to continue to produce peak power after driving for awhile. Majorly beneficial on stock engine and will feel a small but noticeable HP increase from the FMIC. Downpipe frees up the turbo to exit more air faster. Again majorly beneficial on stock car as well as a really nice hp increase from the downpipe. Once these mods are installed then I feel is the perfect time to introduce the tune. Your car will be best equipped and will be better capable to handle the extra stress.
I've toyed with a couple intakes and compared them through data logs with lackluster results. Stock or Mppk + drop in filter still seems to be as good or better than any other intake performance wise. Sound wise there are plenty that make more whooshy noises.
Happy building!!
Chase
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