Defender TD5 Turbo Inlet Silicone Hose – Alive Tuning™ (Lifetime Warranty)

Premium silicone turbo inlet hose for Defender TD5. Developed with Samco Sport®, wire-reinforced to prevent collapse, and backed by a Lifetime Warranty.

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Description

This Alive Tuning™ silicone turbo inlet hose is a direct-fit upgrade for the Land Rover Defender TD5. Designed and manufactured in partnership with Samco Sport®, it delivers exceptional strength, airflow efficiency, and reliability – all backed by a Lifetime Warranty.

  • Fits all Defender TD5 models (1998–2006)
  • Reinforced with wire helix to prevent collapse under vacuum
  • Essential upgrade for high-power TD5 tuning (including Alive GTB450 & GTB550 VNT turbo conversions)
  • Resistant to oil, heat, and boost pressure
  • Smooth internal bore for better airflow and throttle response

Why Upgrade?

The factory TD5 inlet hose is prone to collapsing under vacuum, especially on tuned engines or when fitted with a restricted induction system (such as a snorkel). This restricts airflow and reduces performance. The wire helix reinforcement in the Alive Tuning™ hose eliminates this risk, making it a near-essential part for tuned and performance-focused TD5 builds.

Breather System Improvement

This hose is designed with no breather port. We recommend routing the engine breather through a catch tank and venting it to atmosphere. This avoids oil vapour contaminating the intake system, which otherwise coats intercoolers, hoses, and manifolds – reducing efficiency.
(If you require a hose with the breather port, please see our alternative version HERE.)

Cost-Effective Alternative

Replacing the entire TD5 intake system with alloy or stainless sections can be costly, yet offers little real advantage. This Alive/Samco silicone solution is more affordable, easier to fit, and delivers the same (or better) performance benefits.

Alive Tuning™ & Samco Sport® Partnership

Samco Sport® is the leading name in silicone hoses, trusted by top vehicle manufacturers worldwide. Alive Tuning™ have partnered with Samco for years to produce the finest Defender TD5 silicone hoses – combining long-term durability, excellent fitment, and outstanding performance. These hoses look fantastic and perform brilliantly for life.

Additional information
Weight1.8 kg
Dimensions30 × 20 × 15 cm
Brand

Brand

Alive Tuning

Twinwoods 4x4 are an authorised Alive Tuning dealer covering Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and surrounding areas. Click here to find out more about Alive Tuning
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Delivery

Twinwoods 4x4 ships Land Rover parts across the UK and around the world. We regularly send parts overseas and use trusted tracked courier services so UK and international customers can order with confidence.

Standard UK shipments are normally sent with DPD. UK orders containing oils or fluids are normally sent with DHL where required, because some carriers restrict liquid shipments.

Worldwide delivery is available through DPD and DHL Express, depending on the destination, parcel size, weight and available courier services. Add the parts you need to your basket, enter your delivery address, and the checkout will show the available delivery options and prices before payment.

Free mainland UK postage and packaging is available on eligible orders over £99, subject to our delivery terms and conditions.

Returns
14-day returns Unopened & unused Faulty? We cover postage
  • Return within 14 days of delivery of your order.
  • Items must be unused, unopened and in original packaging.
  • Faulty items: we’ll cover return postage—keep your receipt.
  • Refunds & Replacements are dealt with once the original item is received and inspected.
Non-returnable: non-stock/order in/special orders and genuine Land Rover parts (unless faulty).

Returns – quick FAQs

How long do I have to return an item?
14 days from receipt of your order.
Who pays return postage?
We cover it if the item is faulty—please keep your postage receipt.
What items are non-returnable?
Non-stock/special orders and genuine Land Rover parts (unless faulty).
How do I start a return?
Contact us

Please include your order number and a brief reason for the return.

Warranty

Buy with confidence: all new parts sold by Twinwoods 4x4 include at least 12 months manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.

Some products and brands may include a longer warranty period where this is provided by the manufacturer. Where applicable, this will normally be stated on the individual product page or covered by the manufacturer’s own warranty terms.

Warranty cover applies to manufacturing defects. It does not cover misuse, incorrect fitting, competition use unless stated, contamination, modification, damage during installation, normal wear and tear, or failure caused by an unrelated vehicle fault. For certain components, proof of professional fitment may be required.

Warranty claims may require the part to be returned for inspection and/or supplier testing before the claim is accepted. Any advance replacement is discretionary.

Warranty remedies relate to the part itself, meaning repair or replacement, or refund if those are not possible. Warranty does not cover labour, removal or refitting, diagnostics, consumables, travel or other incidental costs.

This warranty is in addition to your legal rights and does not reduce those rights.

For full details, please see our Terms and Conditions.