eBay Carbon Induction Kit

[Ivor Mk4 Turbo]

The item in question:-  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UNIVERSAL-CARBON-FIBRE-INDUCTION-KIT-AIR-FILTER-HOSE_W0QQitemZ260364931681QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3c9ef59261&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Some of you seem interested in how I've put this on, so I've started this thread for your perusal. 

I've found this IK to be surprisingly good & haven't suffered from any heatsoak issues, as of yet.  (What heat...............  It's pi55ing down every day, I hear you say!!!  )  So far, it seems a bit of a bargain for about £45, if you ask me. 

The only problem I had with it, was that it came with 3 x 3" jubilee type clips, but one of them is too big for the 'rubber reducer-to-MAF' connection.  (Easily solved by a trip to your local DIY/Car Spares/VW dealer etc. to get a smaller jubilee clip).

You will see that I've wrapped some bubble wrap around the bracket (along with some hideous red insulation tape, which will get swapped soon) to stop the IAM cable chafing on the metal of the bracket.  This bracket is quite long, but if you follow the angle I've used, you should just get it in there.  Please also note, that I've shoved the end of the bolt from the clip in the 2nd picture (this clamps the ducting), through the last hole of the bracket to stop it potentially slipping off.  (The clip isn't that tight, but don't worry, it's not going anywhere). 

If you've got any questions, or if you'd like any more pictures, then please don't hesitate to ask. 

[ABOO]

Cheers Ivor
Will need to sort me a breather filter as well, but think I'm gonna give it a go

UPDATE: have just ordered kit, does anyone know how big breather filter is in mm??

[ABOO]

Can anyone shed any light on breather filter size required peeps............
 

[Ivor Mk4 Turbo]

I don't know the exact size, but Halfords sell a Pipercross & Ripspeed breather filter for £20 & ~£16-17 respectively.  Perhaps you could measure your hose, then go down to Halfrauds & see if you can measure them/read diameters on the pack etc. 

[northeast_gti-t]

nice work ivor looks spot on especially for the money 

[gtigolfthree]

There is something bugging me about these induction kits perhaps you can explain. I see from your pics that the input goes into the centre of the filter and the output also comes out of the centre of the filter, the outside of the filter has c/fibre wrapped round it. Can you explain how the air gets filtered?

[DarkGti]

its just a cone air filter wrapped in plastic!

[Ivor Mk4 Turbo]

There is something bugging me about these induction kits perhaps you can explain. I see from your pics that the input goes into the centre of the filter and the output also comes out of the centre of the filter, the outside of the filter has c/fibre wrapped round it. Can you explain how the air gets filtered?

Via the filter inside the carbon cylinder!!   

[Ivor Mk4 Turbo]

its just a cone air filter wrapped in plastic!

You got it! 

[Ivor Mk4 Turbo]

nice work ivor looks spot on especially for the money 

Thanks, Matt. 

It's pretty good, TBH.                 

Worked even better when I span it around 180 degrees, though - Not sure why! 

Perhaps I should get to the R-Tech RR to see if it's lossed/gained any bhp!!