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Offline kat975

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K&N
« on: 12 May 2011, 10:27 »
Has anybody got any insights into whether or not its a good idea to install a K&N 57i induction kit to my mk3 2.0L GTi 8V??

I've heard from some people its a good idea and from others that it isnt, so some clarity would be muchly appreciated  :smiley:
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Offline Wayne

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Re: K&N
« Reply #1 on: 12 May 2011, 10:29 »
Nope, heat soak means little or no gain, better to fit a panel filter and mod the air box.
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Offline Ess_Three

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Re: K&N
« Reply #2 on: 12 May 2011, 10:30 »
Quote from: kat975 on 12 May 2011, 10:27
Has anybody got any insights into whether or not its a good idea to install a K&N 57i induction kit to my mk3 2.0L GTi 8V??

I've heard from some people its a good idea and from others that it isnt, so some clarity would be muchly appreciated  :smiley:

Don't.
They just let the engine suck in lots of hot air, which reduces performance...but sounds loud.

A better option is a K&N panel filter in a modified airbox...proven to ADD power as it keeps the air cold.

But then, the airboxe soen't sound as 'fast'  :rolleyes:
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Offline thai-wronghorse

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Re: K&N
« Reply #3 on: 12 May 2011, 10:30 »
Save your money and effort and just stick a panel filter in a smoothed airbox & cold air intake, much more effective for the cost.
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Re: K&N
« Reply #4 on: 12 May 2011, 10:31 »
it will increase the noise but no noticable increae/decrease in power.

I'm on the lookout for a cheap one to make up my own mind though as i do like the noise  :lipsrsealed:
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Offline golf newbie

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Re: K&N
« Reply #5 on: 12 May 2011, 10:35 »
Think the induction filter would be better if they supplied a heat shield with the kit..

Had both fitted to my car and would say the panel filter is the way to go..
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Offline thai-wronghorse

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Re: K&N
« Reply #6 on: 12 May 2011, 10:35 »
A drilled airbox makes lots of noise and is free.
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Offline thai-wronghorse

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Re: K&N
« Reply #7 on: 12 May 2011, 10:36 »
Quote from: golf newbie on 12 May 2011, 10:35
Think the induction filter would be better if they supplied a heat shield with the kit..

Had both fitted to my car and would say the panel filter is the way to go..

Most induction kit heat sheilds do f**k all though.
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Offline mellow yellow

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Re: K&N
« Reply #8 on: 12 May 2011, 10:52 »
Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 12 May 2011, 10:35
A drilled airbox makes lots of noise and is free.

I have this mod at the moment but still want to "experiment" with a k&n cone filter, maybe knock up a heat shield that will work!  :smiley:
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Offline MotorPsycho

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Re: K&N
« Reply #9 on: 12 May 2011, 13:38 »
if you're intent on running a cone filter modify the existing airbox to have a fitting on the feed to the engine then cut the wing side of the airbox out
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