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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: GSY-Golf-GTI on 25 March 2008, 18:45

Title: upgraded from 8v to 16v :)
Post by: GSY-Golf-GTI on 25 March 2008, 18:45
just sold my 5 door 8v, hopefully getting a red 16v tomoroo
first things first.. air flow- gonna go with just panel filter and drill the box out, has anybody tested which is better pipercross or K&N or is there not any difference? cheers

p.s. il upload some pics coon
Title: Re: upgraded from 8v to 16v :)
Post by: Blazing Storm on 25 March 2008, 18:58
Please post what you think of the performance difference between the two. I'd really like to know how big it is. :smiley:
Title: Re: upgraded from 8v to 16v :)
Post by: Conker on 25 March 2008, 21:07
I'll be amazed if you can detect a difference between the two.

Title: Re: upgraded from 8v to 16v :)
Post by: giorgio1712 on 25 March 2008, 21:37
Mate get those pics up asap. I shotgun first spin in it, see you at school tomorrow!
Title: Re: upgraded from 8v to 16v :)
Post by: sesterfield on 25 March 2008, 21:44
I'll be amazed if you can detect a difference between the two.



I hope you're referring to the air filter  :tongue:  :laugh:
Title: Re: upgraded from 8v to 16v :)
Post by: Conker on 25 March 2008, 22:33
I'll be amazed if you can detect a difference between the two.



I hope you're referring to the air filter  :tongue:  :laugh:


Yep.

Title: Re: upgraded from 8v to 16v :)
Post by: Blazing Storm on 25 March 2008, 22:46
I of course meant the difference between 8V and 16V not air filters. :smiley:
Title: Re: upgraded from 8v to 16v :)
Post by: H981CVV on 25 March 2008, 23:11
at last another forum member, with a 16 valve, in cornwall and less than 30 mins from me finally lol
Title: Re: upgraded from 8v to 16v :)
Post by: GSY-Golf-GTI on 26 March 2008, 14:02
gutted- raining today so iv not been able to get it (needs some minor work done before i can have it)
so nobody any idea which to go for? K&N cos its 2 quid cheaper?
Title: Re: upgraded from 8v to 16v :)
Post by: wopdat on 27 March 2008, 11:38
I've been using K&N filters for years and swear by them... I am currently using a K&N panel on my valver and it made a huge difference. With my box drilled & trumpet taken out the car roars!!! Makes peoples heads turn cos it sounds so sweet!! Drill it right then it'll sound quiet during slow acceleration and open up when you put your foot down!!!

K&N all the way!!!
Title: Re: upgraded from 8v to 16v :)
Post by: GSY-Golf-GTI on 27 March 2008, 22:02
I've been using K&N filters for years and swear by them... I am currently using a K&N panel on my valver and it made a huge difference. With my box drilled & trumpet taken out the car roars!!! Makes peoples heads turn cos it sounds so sweet!! Drill it right then it'll sound quiet during slow acceleration and open up when you put your foot down!!!

K&N all the way!!!

when you say drill it right? im guessing you don't mean complete swiss cheese? its got a scorpion exhaust on it too so should sound the dogs
Title: Re: upgraded from 8v to 16v :)
Post by: tinman on 28 March 2008, 22:49
just sold my 5 door 8v, hopefully getting a red 16v tomoroo
first things first.. air flow- gonna go with just panel filter and drill the box out, has anybody tested which is better pipercross or K&N or is there not any difference? cheers

not that you'll take any notice, but I'd just get a new air filter and not start drilling holes in anything.

most of the performance gains people get when changing filter is because they get a new clean filter rather than anything particularly performance wise. but K&N won't tell you that.
Title: Re: upgraded from 8v to 16v :)
Post by: wopdat on 29 March 2008, 09:52
I've been using K&N filters for years and swear by them... I am currently using a K&N panel on my valver and it made a huge difference. With my box drilled & trumpet taken out the car roars!!! Makes peoples heads turn cos it sounds so sweet!! Drill it right then it'll sound quiet during slow acceleration and open up when you put your foot down!!!

K&N all the way!!!

when you say drill it right? im guessing you don't mean complete swiss cheese? its got a scorpion exhaust on it too so should sound the dogs

1. Take the bottom half of the box out and firstly prise out the trumpet.

2. Use a 15mm drill bit and drill holes along the moulded ribs on the wing side of the box... NOT ENGINE SIDE.

NOTE: drill in between the ribs that can be seen on the inside of the box... DO NOT drill through the reinforcement ribs.

3. Clean all the plastics dust out and file the edges of the holes if necessary.

4. Put box back and throw in your filter.

5. Take for a spin and enjoy!!!