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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: ExEvo on 24 March 2007, 23:02
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Hi
I have a Golf tdi 130 6 speed 52 reg i want an uprated filter should i get an uprated panel or an induction most say leave the induction kit and get a panel filter is this right ?
What is the best panel filter to go for because some are oiled and this is bad for the afm isn't it?
I have been told the green one is best because it is dry.
Any help or recommendations would be great.
Cheers
Tim.
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Don't waste your money on an induction kit, only benifit on a petrol car is the induction roar. On a diesel all you get is a slight increase in turbo whistle.
I've got a K&N panel in my '53 Skoda 130 PD, she's still going strong 10k on.
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Cheers for the reply.
Do you know if the K&N is an oily filter or is it dry.
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Cheers for the reply.
Do you know if the K&N is an oily filter or is it dry.
It's oiled.
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I thought that the oiled ones were bad for the maf.
Cheers
Tim.
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i've also heard that u should avoid the oily ones and go for a cotton green as they are not oiled. but i'm not sure :undecided:
i'll stick with the standard 4 now :wink:
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One of my mates at work has heard that as well, he's using a Green cotton one. As I mentioned, I've had mine on for about 10k with no problems. Well, MAF related problems anyway...
Incidentially the engine's an AWX.
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Just wondering what's an awx.
Cheers
Tim.
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Got a feeling that AWX denotes the engine code.
I think Bluefox has a Skoda Fabia VRS so it's pretty much the same engine as the 130 ASZ found in the Golf (as far as I'm aware!)
Incidentally I've got a 130 and just use the standard filter; seems fine with that; both rolling roads I've been on show her to be putting out 144 and 140 (obviously take the results with a pinch of salt!)
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Got a feeling that AWX denotes the engine code.
I think Bluefox has a Skoda Fabia VRS so it's pretty much the same engine as the 130 ASZ found in the Golf (as far as I'm aware!)
Incidentally I've got a 130 and just use the standard filter; seems fine with that; both rolling roads I've been on show her to be putting out 144 and 140 (obviously take the results with a pinch of salt!)
Is your car standard or have you got any mods?
Cheers
Tim.
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Standard :smiley:
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Just see that under your photo :rolleyes:.
Cheers
Tim.
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i've heard that alot, about them putting 140 out rather than 130. i've seen it in magazines etc. weird :undecided:
but cool :cool:
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i've heard that alot, about them putting 140 out rather than 130. i've seen it in magazines etc. weird :undecided:
but cool :cool:
Defo
So i have a TDI 140 then :smiley:
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think one member on here had a 150PD and put it on the rollers; put out near 180bhp or something along those lines!
Always handy having an extra 10bhp for nowt :wink: whether or not the rolling roads are accurate are always open to speculation but if they are out (which is most likely) at least it gives a higher number so there's more chance of the car putting out what the manufacturer claims!
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Got a feeling that AWX denotes the engine code.
I think Bluefox has a Skoda Fabia VRS so it's pretty much the same engine as the 130 ASZ found in the Golf (as far as I'm aware!)
Incidentally I've got a 130 and just use the standard filter; seems fine with that; both rolling roads I've been on show her to be putting out 144 and 140 (obviously take the results with a pinch of salt!)
Yeah, AWX is the engine code - but I've actually got a Skoda Superb 130 TDI, my mum's got a Fabia VRS. :laugh:
Incicentially, my engine's mounted north-south and mum's is east-west, so I'll assume the Fabia's engine is very similar to the Golf's. Did the ASZ have a six-speed box?
Ryhso, thought you'd had yours remapped recently?
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Got a feeling that AWX denotes the engine code.
I think Bluefox has a Skoda Fabia VRS so it's pretty much the same engine as the 130 ASZ found in the Golf (as far as I'm aware!)
Incidentally I've got a 130 and just use the standard filter; seems fine with that; both rolling roads I've been on show her to be putting out 144 and 140 (obviously take the results with a pinch of salt!)
Yeah, AWX is the engine code - but I've actually got a Skoda Superb 130 TDI, my mum's got a Fabia VRS. :laugh:
Incicentially, my engine's mounted north-south and mum's is east-west, so I'll assume the Fabia's engine is very similar to the Golf's. Did the ASZ have a six-speed box?
Ryhso, thought you'd had yours remapped recently?
yeah ASZ has a 6 speed box :smiley:
not had it remapped; building up my no-claims at the moment as insurance is a bit of a killer :sad: also want to sort the handling out first before i try putting any more power through the front wheels :laugh:
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i'm going to resurrect this thread as my car's due for a server in a few weeks at which point the air filter is going to be replaced, so naturally I'm thinking get a 'performance' panel filter :cool:
so what's the best to go for on the TDI's the oiled K&N or the dry green cotton?
price wise they are both about the same ~ £50
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think the dry cotton one is your best bet. Oiled filters tend to screw up the MAF in next to no time.
Haven't you learnt anything!!?? :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes: :tongue: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Haven't you learnt anything!!?? :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes: :tongue: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
yeah changing pretty much anything can fook the MAF up :laugh:
i'll have a look round the web and find out where the best place to get a green cotton one from is then, unless anyone has other recommendations for a dry filter
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yeah changing pretty much anything can fook the MAF up :laugh:
keep it standard then :wink: does mine no harm :smug: :tongue:
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keep it standard then :wink: does mine no harm :smug: :tongue:
lol playing it safe then!
well the way i see it i'm going to be paying someone to put a new standard one in, so may as well spend a bit extra and get a 'performance' filter to help her breath better :cool:
just ordered a green one from potn, just hope it don't mess up the MAF :smiley:
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standard filter is only £12 and you can fit it in less than 5 minutes :afro:
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standard filter is only £12 and you can fit it in less than 5 minutes :afro:
yeah but i'm not planning on services mine myself.
the green filter is £43 with a million mile life span so, the same as 4 replacement standard filters, and it should improve throttle response and according to the website improve economy, i'll let you know how i get on!
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a million miles!!!??? crikey!!
I look forward to yet another my 'MAF's gone west' thread :tongue: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
will be interesting to hear your results though; may even consider one if it goes ok :wink:
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I look forward to yet another my 'MAF's gone west' thread :tongue: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
thanks for the vote of confidence :laugh:
if it does then the standard one will be going back in!
i think million mile warranty's are standard on uprated filters.
well i hope to have it delivered tomorrow, so i'll try and get some recordings and pics :cool:
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I look forward to yet another my 'MAF's gone west' thread :tongue: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
thanks for the vote of confidence :laugh:
anytime!! :tongue: :laugh: :laugh:
http://www.potn.co.uk/c5206_3077_7421_7462_p1516599.htm
is that the one you're getting?? £7.50 for delivery!!!??? :shocked: got more money than sense!! :grin:
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http://www.potn.co.uk/c5206_3077_7421_7462_p1516599.htm
is that the one you're getting?? £7.50 for delivery!!!??? :shocked: got more money than sense!! :grin:
sh1t just realised that wasn't the same place i was looking at yesterday :angry:
i meant to get
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?id=32305 (http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?id=32305)
as that the company doing next day delivery, looks like i'll be phoning potn and cancelling :laugh:
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:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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yeah i know what a w4nker
just cancelled the original order and placed it in the right place :laugh: although you can get it cheaper, most places only do 3-5 day delivery so don't mind paying the extra £1
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yeah i know what a w4nker
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cool; let us know how you get on then mate :wink:
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million mile life span? but it does need cleanin!! i bet it costs £10 for a garage to clean it!! :grin: :grin:
i'm with rhyso keep it original!!
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million mile life span? but it does need cleanin!! i bet it costs £10 for a garage to clean it!! :grin: :grin:
i'm with rhyso keep it original!!
yeah i think you're meant to clean them every couple of years, which i'll be able to do myself :smiley:
well fingers crossed, i'll be getting better throttle response and economy from the green filter :drool: