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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: kat975 on 12 May 2011, 10:27

Title: K&N
Post by: kat975 on 12 May 2011, 10:27

Has anybody got any insights into whether or not its a good idea to install a K&N 57i induction kit to my mk3 2.0L GTi 8V??

I've heard from some people its a good idea and from others that it isnt, so some clarity would be muchly appreciated  :smiley:

Title: Re: K&N
Post by: Wayne on 12 May 2011, 10:29

Nope, heat soak means little or no gain, better to fit a panel filter and mod the air box.

Title: Re: K&N
Post by: Ess_Three on 12 May 2011, 10:30

Quote from: kat975 on 12 May 2011, 10:27

Has anybody got any insights into whether or not its a good idea to install a K&N 57i induction kit to my mk3 2.0L GTi 8V??

I've heard from some people its a good idea and from others that it isnt, so some clarity would be muchly appreciated  :smiley:

Don't.
They just let the engine suck in lots of hot air, which reduces performance...but sounds loud.

A better option is a K&N panel filter in a modified airbox...proven to ADD power as it keeps the air cold.

But then, the airboxe soen't sound as 'fast'  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: K&N
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 12 May 2011, 10:30

Save your money and effort and just stick a panel filter in a smoothed airbox & cold air intake, much more effective for the cost.

Title: Re: K&N
Post by: mellow yellow on 12 May 2011, 10:31

it will increase the noise but no noticable increae/decrease in power.

I'm on the lookout for a cheap one to make up my own mind though as i do like the noise  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: K&N
Post by: golf newbie on 12 May 2011, 10:35

Think the induction filter would be better if they supplied a heat shield with the kit..

Had both fitted to my car and would say the panel filter is the way to go..

Title: Re: K&N
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 12 May 2011, 10:35

A drilled airbox makes lots of noise and is free.

Title: Re: K&N
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 12 May 2011, 10:36

Quote from: golf newbie on 12 May 2011, 10:35

Think the induction filter would be better if they supplied a heat shield with the kit..

Had both fitted to my car and would say the panel filter is the way to go..

Most induction kit heat sheilds do f**k all though.

Title: Re: K&N
Post by: mellow yellow on 12 May 2011, 10:52

Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 12 May 2011, 10:35

A drilled airbox makes lots of noise and is free.

I have this mod at the moment but still want to "experiment" with a k&n cone filter, maybe knock up a heat shield that will work!  :smiley:

Title: Re: K&N
Post by: MotorPsycho on 12 May 2011, 13:38

if you're intent on running a cone filter modify the existing airbox to have a fitting on the feed to the engine then cut the wing side of the airbox out