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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Trapp3r on 28 October 2012, 21:06
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hi all iv been looking at these forums for a while and this is my 1st post (yay).
iv just got a 1999 1.8t golf (fallen in love with it)
Im going to be getting some kind of induction kit and cant decide what one to get.. everything points to getting a carbon filter with a cold air feed as opposed to having the filter down in the bumper.. living in wales there is alot of back roads and puddles to splash in that will soon ruin the filter down there.
I think the other option is to just have some kind of heat shield but im not sure whats the best one to look at here. is it a good idea to get a heat shield and put a custom cold feed in if i can find room?
The other problem i have as im sure most people have is im on a budget so under £100 is a must :(
any links and suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance :)
P.S going for a red engine bay so anything with red pipe or carbon etc would be spot on :)
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On your budget I would go for a Pipercross panel filter in the standard air box also maybe look at a cold air feed.
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On your budget I would go for a Pipercross panel filter in the standard air box also maybe look at a cold air feed.
hmm would this just be a slide old out slide new one in? then cut some kinda feed into the box?
Also would this give me some sound?
thanks for fast response :)
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On your budget I would go for a Pipercross panel filter in the standard air box also maybe look at a cold air feed.
hmm would this just be a slide old out slide new one in? then cut some kinda feed into the box?
Also would this give me some sound?
thanks for fast response :)
Exactly that, remove lid and replace. :smiley:
Not sure how much sound it would give you. An induction kit gives more sound that a normal panel filter...
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I'd suggest a pipercross panel filter and a little adjustment to the airbox.
I cut a few ribs out the opening of the airbox to increase the flow. Still utilizing the standard ducting.
Makes a lovely sound from the DV and a nice induction growl.
If your looking for a little extra noise take out the under bonnet soundproofing. All it does is increae under bonnet temps.
If someone can post up the max G/S of the standard filter and inlet snorkel I can see if it flows any better
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I may well give that a try, However been looking at various reviews and descriptions and the lack of sound may be an issue for me. I will try and look into it more.
Are there any good options for the induction kits if i decide against the panel filter?
Thanks again for all the help :smiley:
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take your pick prices
http://www.awesomegti.com/parts/engine/induction-kits?model=116
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I can hear the valve opening at 70mph down the motorway. It's loud enough!
Don't get me wrong, I haven't turned my airbox in to a piece of Swiss cheese. Just opened up the mouth.
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I did alot of time consuming research in this area, then I gave Ramair a call and spoke to a very nice fellow called Ryan. He explained to me the he had a 340bhp Mk4 turbo and he had a custom setup where he put a bigger induction on and used a reducer.
I asked him about the cai pipes and he said there more for looks and dont need to be used, he said that using the setup you see below he didn't need any kind of heat shield or anything, it cost me £59.99 posted and imho, it was worth every penny.
Give them a call and ask to speak with Ryan.
http://ramair-filters.co.uk/contact-us
(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6908/photo7iqf.jpg)
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If your insisting on have a induction kit for the sound get a r-tech kit , comes with a heat shield and they tested it on the dyno and it gave good results. :cool:
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I have just purchased a pipercross panel filter for my Tdi pd150 from awesome GTI. 37 quid delivered!
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When I was weighing a panel vs an induction kit, awesome had the ITG panel filter for around £40, used to use ITG a while ago and they were pardon the pun awesome :grin:
I went with a DIY kit of a heatshield, cone filter and cold feed down to the bumper :wink:
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messed up this post and dont know how to remove it :S
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I did alot of time consuming research in this area, then I gave Ramair a call and spoke to a very nice fellow called Ryan. He explained to me the he had a 340bhp Mk4 turbo and he had a custom setup where he put a bigger induction on and used a reducer.
I asked him about the cai pipes and he said there more for looks and dont need to be used, he said that using the setup you see below he didn't need any kind of heat shield or anything, it cost me £59.99 posted and imho, it was worth every penny.
Give them a call and ask to speak with Ryan.
http://ramair-filters.co.uk/contact-us
(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6908/photo7iqf.jpg)
This looks Great, did this include the reducer or did you have to chase one up yourself? and as im new to the dubing world.. is it easy to fit? :grin:
Will give them a call this weekend i think :)
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so where about in north wales do you live ?
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It included everything I needed apart from the julb clips cost me £2 at B&Q :)
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so where about in north wales do you live ?
ah i see your a fellow welshman im from abergele yourself?
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holywell pal
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It included everything I needed apart from the julb clips cost me £2 at B&Q :)
thanks for that this looks the part and right in my price range defo going to look into this :smiley:
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holywell pal
ahh not far then i worked on building the Lidl there :)
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unless you are running ridiculous bhp a decent panel filter in the original airbox is 100% better than an induction kit.after running a few track sccobies i soon learnt that induction kits on un-mapped cars spell trouble as they mess up the flow through the maf and can lead to running lean on boost then boom...
the same with dump valves.they make the car run rich between gear changes and when you think the guys that designed these cars know best so i always stick to whats best.
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panel filter m8 only as i have been told the induction kits will help go though lots of maf sensors lol not sure if its true but tock that advise
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unless you are running ridiculous bhp a decent panel filter in the original airbox is 100% better than an induction kit.after running a few track sccobies i soon learnt that induction kits on un-mapped cars spell trouble as they mess up the flow through the maf and can lead to running lean on boost then boom...
the same with dump valves.they make the car run rich between gear changes and when you think the guys that designed these cars know best so i always stick to whats best.
Theres alway gain to be made over standard parts. Standard sucks 150bhp would be good for a non turbo :evil: .
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velocity stack.and filter.