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Offline jazzgti777

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AIR BOX SMOOTH
« on: 03 April 2009, 15:21 »
hay ppl just read the thread on the airbox smooth, and am wanting to do it to mine?
should i defo drill the holes in or just smooth it? and what dos drilling the holes help???
thanks nath :wink:

Offline player.777

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Re: AIR BOX SMOOTH
« Reply #1 on: 03 April 2009, 16:07 »
i didn't bother drilling extra holes in mine. Although the seal around the bigger intake isn't completely flush with the box, so extra air gets in that way.

Offline northeast_gti-t

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Re: AIR BOX SMOOTH
« Reply #2 on: 04 April 2009, 01:24 »
i didn't bother drilling extra holes in mine. Although the seal around the bigger intake isn't completely flush with the box, so extra air gets in that way.
ideally you should seal the gap thats created  :wink:
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Re: AIR BOX SMOOTH
« Reply #3 on: 04 April 2009, 13:24 »
mine was a pretty snug fit when i did my DSG intake but ive drilled a couple of 8mm holes havent had no problems