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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: edition_30 on 05 June 2009, 11:00
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Im thinking of upgrading my filter to an itg panel filter.. anybody here replaced their paper filter.. i have a stock ed30
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ITG is probably the best panel filter to go for. Most of the ED30 guys who have upgraded have either had the Pipercross or the ITG. :nerd:
Quite easy to swap it out too, but if you haven't done it before there are quite a few write ups on how to :smiley:
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http://merlinmotorsport.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=8842
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Thanks for that fellas... is it a worth wile upgrade?
I’m not looking for massive gains but am wondering would it allow for the engine top breathe better than the stock paper filter
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I have always used K&N in the past (other cars) but they don't seem to do one for the MK5 GTI?
Is the ITG an 'everlasting' one and if so how often does it need cleaning?
Oh, and where can I find the guide on how to change it? I presume it's under the engine cover somewhere (never removed it). Worst case I can get my mate to do it as he's a VW tech.
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You just clean the filter every couple of years or whenever you feel the need.
The ITG will pay for itself in the money you save from buying filters come service time.
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I bought the ITG, but found it way too oiley for my liking. There have been many disputes as to whether oiled filters are good for the MAF etc and I'm sure that the ITG product is very well researched and proven, but I just wasn't happy with the amount of oil that was on the filter - even after I had done the initial wipe down!
I now run with the Pipercross that came with my Carbonio.
Its up to you though mate.
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Oh, and where can I find the guide on how to change it? I presume it's under the engine cover somewhere (never removed it). Worst case I can get my mate to do it as he's a VW tech.
http://www.golfmkv.net/blog/archives/16
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2547554
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Turns out that K&N do make one. It's about £41 off ebay, will probably go for that.
Never considered about the filter oil affecting the MAF, but never had an issue with any of my previous cars.
The process involved for changing the filter looks far too complex to me........no wonder the VW replacement intervals for the filter are so far apart - 60k miles or something - that's madness. Should be done every 10-20k imo.
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Im running a Pipecross one with no problems. I added it when I threw on my Carbon CAI so its hard to say what difference the filter alone has made.
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I'm currently running a 'green' cotton filter on my edition 30, it doesn't need oiling. so far so good.
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Changing the air filter is a right PITA and will test your patience (and your wallet as you may end up having to buy a new cover).
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How much is the cover if I f*ck it up?
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By the way, have ordered the K&N off ebay (£45 inc delivery).
Decided to go for that in the end because i've had K&N in my last 3 or 4 cars and they have always given good results, especially on turbocharged engines.
Will let you know how I get on. I am sure it will help, it's currently still running on the factory fitted filter so it's got 40K's worth of crap in there.
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K&N filter finally arrived yesterday. Can't believe what a P-I-T-A it is to fit. I had read the guides on how to do it but pulling the cover off the engine is worryingly difficult as it is so close to breaking (managed not to break it somehow). Greased the mounts before putting it back so hopefully it will be easier next time.
Not the best design though, far too much hassle to do it.
Anyway, took it for a quick spin, it does make a difference esp. at the top end where it pulls much harder. Away to the Lake District this weekend so hopefully will get to test it some more..................
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Good stuff! This maybe a future mod for mine :cool:
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put a pipercross on mine and it runs a lot smoother that the standard filter, well worth it for 35 quid!
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put a pipercross on mine and it runs a lot smoother that the standard filter, well worth it for 35 quid!
Same for me! I didn't feel any increase in power or anything, just that when the engine was being pushed that it felt like it was coping a lot easier and taking in the air easier.