Induction Kit and chip

[Benji_DuB]

I have a 1.8 8v GL and want to get a decent induction kit. I was wondering if it would be more efficient to add a chip with it to compensate for the different air intake? i heard that you could loose power with just adding the induction kit and not adding a chip to go with it, as the engine is tuned to the standard air box? if any one knows of any chips/induction kits that work good together or have any advice that would be great.

[Adam]

Save your money fella. Just get a decent panel filter and drill the hell out of the bottom of the air box. Costs you £40 MAX and sounds good.

You don't have to have a chip for an air filter, the reason that it can reduce power is because you are allowing the engine to suck in more hot air from the engine bay.   

[boneybradley]

the big issue with the 1.8 is the spi unit!! a panel filter and save your cash for a 1.8 16v engine or a gti is far better value!

[Benji_DuB]

thats the thing i cant save for a better engine going to uni in a month, just made it look nice and run sweet so i dont have to spend too much on it when im there! i knew that drilling the air box and putting new panel filter in was an option, how would i do it? just literally drill a few nice organised holes lol

[Wolf]

Hi, this is a very helpful page if you're going to attempt this yourself, it's dead easy and really very effective especially if you add a cold feed pipe. There are many variations on this theme in terms of feeding cold air to it but the principles stay the same. I also added a Aluminium grill to mine to prevent mice from making it into a home and to stop any other large debris getting in.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2837772

Good luck

Andy

[noms]

I added a BMC Carbon Dynamic Airbox to mine with a Supersprint Exhaust and it made a considerable difference. Chips on this model won't do anything except improve fuel efficiency. Check them out: http://www.bmcairfilters.com/

[gazpowells]

get yourself a panel filter and drill your air box mate