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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: sambo1670 on 16 November 2008, 16:22

Title: drilled air box
Post by: sambo1670 on 16 November 2008, 16:22

i've read about this on a few forums, was wondering why do you do it?
is it just to get the induction noice, and let engine breath little better

Title: Re: drilled air box
Post by: DazVR6 on 16 November 2008, 16:48

Yup, but personally i'd just get and induction kit.

Title: Re: drilled air box
Post by: barry-gti on 16 November 2008, 19:19

so does drilling the box actually give you the noise like an induction kit?? because ive has a couple of problems with induction kits so im sticking to the K&N panel filter but didnt know you could get a growl lol

Title: Re: drilled air box
Post by: Dragon6 on 16 November 2008, 19:44

A drilled airbox with a standard paper filter in it made the same deep growl on my VR6 as with a K+N 57i induction fitted, certainley not worth the cost of buying one new.Cant comment on the other induction kits on the market..

Title: Re: drilled air box
Post by: sambo1670 on 16 November 2008, 21:06

has anyone got any pictures of a drill airbox not sure where i would have to drill it

Title: Re: drilled air box
Post by: CHRIS_MC on 16 November 2008, 21:26

Quote from: sambo1670 on 16 November 2008, 21:06

has anyone got any pictures of a drill airbox not sure where i would have to drill it

just fill it with 50pence sized holes

Title: Re: drilled air box
Post by: sambo1670 on 16 November 2008, 22:08

i doesnt matter what side top and bottom acers might try it this week

Title: Re: drilled air box
Post by: CHRIS_MC on 16 November 2008, 22:13

Quote from: sambo1670 on 16 November 2008, 22:08

i doesnt matter what side top and bottom acers might try it this week

just perhaps leave the side facing the engine in tact (you dont want it drawing in hot engine air)

Title: Re: drilled air box
Post by: boneybradley on 16 November 2008, 22:29

inside wing side is best bet....a few holes (only in the base of the unit! otherwise youll get unfiltered air!) also while the box is off..remove the trumpet and smooth the insides with a dremel etc....

Title: Re: drilled air box
Post by: boneybradley on 16 November 2008, 22:33

there is a link to a guide in this thread...http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=62370.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=62370.0)  :wink:

and loads more helpfull info too

Title: Re: drilled air box
Post by: CHRIS_MC on 17 November 2008, 01:07

Quote from: boneybradley on 16 November 2008, 22:33

there is a link to a guide in this thread...http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=62370.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=62370.0)  :wink:

and loads more helpfull info too

indeed

im going to try this http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2837772 (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2837772)

Title: Re: drilled air box
Post by: sambo1670 on 17 November 2008, 18:48

cool had a look at the other 1 you said you were going to do looks like a better idea.

cheers bud