Intakes

rihannamk7 said:

Hey guys,
I just got a Golf 1.8T and I was just wondering what intakes you guys have on your Golf / GTI and which ones you suggest


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IVDUB said:

I went with a K&N Drop in and silicone hose from ECS. I also removed the snowguard and dremmeled out the stock inlet behind the grill. Its way better to just modify the stock airbox IMO you can get the kit from ECS Here
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assembled-by-ecs-parts/oe-performance-induction-package/010944ecs01akt/

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Gti jake said:

Dry filters are superior to cotton filters like K&N that require oil to make up for the larger holes/worse filtration.

I wouldn’t suggest any oiled filter, especially in a turbocharged application. The oil is there to catch dirt, so if the turbo sucks the oil off the filter guess what’s coming with it. Yep, the dirt.


I have the cheap injen open intake, $180 new and built a grille scoop for free from a piece of scrap. Quality filter, perfect fitment, sounds awesome, and logs indentically to Shaggz car running the $800 CF IE intake (we both have my FMIC and stage 2)




matthew prior quotes




With a quality intercooler any intake is a good intake (this includes stock!)

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Kip2MyLou said:

I think afe has a dry filter and that's what everybody runs if I'm not mistaken.

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Kip2MyLou said:

I'm looking at getting the 034 P34 intake. Not super expensive and really like the design.

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golfdave said:

ITG replacement foam panel filter....as used by VWracing..

these are oiled, but use a heavier/stickier grade of oil for "road" applications.....

I have previously(past 18yrs) run Green cotton & K&N & NEVER had any oil problems...

that's because I leave it to stand for 24hrs in a warm place on newspaper...then wipe the excess off...

Just spraying it loads & fitting it back in causes problems..


Also GTE front slam panel duct conversion..which is blank of rear left side & open up front right side....I did a how to & listed the parts..

Then heat shield the ducting from the air filter to turbo & turbo to throttle body...just the sides facing the engine..

The difference is quite a bit...my car pulls like its just started in cold air cold even after 1hr of demanding back road in 24C....

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Gti jake said:

You just assuming the flaws I pointed out with oiled filters would’ve had to been caused by improper maintenance is interesting to say the least. Why do you think dry filters were developed?

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MyGolfMk7 said:

You appear to be assuming they are flaws.

Do you have evidence from the products identified that filtration is worse or that "oil issues" arise?

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Gti jake said:

Look at your green and k&n under a microscope vs a dry filter. It’s like a cheese grater vs a coffee filter.

And are you sure you didn’t have “oil issues” or you just assume your turbos compressor wheel wasn’t covered in oil.

You just assuming the flaws I pointed out with oiled filters would’ve had to been caused by improper maintenance is interesting to say the least. Why do you think dry filters were developed?

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golfdave said:

Never had the oil come off the panel filters...& will never have it come of the ITG foam either as that oil sticks to the filter more as its a heavier grade...

also re oil issues...one thing that makes me laugh ..many so called "oil on turbo wheel" problems is NOT air filter oil but oil vapour which happens to pass through the engine oil crankcase breather separator...

Remember that this feeds back into the air intake before the turbo & after the air filter...& using a thinner oil makes this happen more....& its not a problem...the engines are designed to cope with this.....unless your drinking the stuff & blowing blue smoke...

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Gti jake said:

Different kind of oil sir. Engine oil from the PCV will not stick to the blades, it’ll pool in the inlet and charge pipes...completely different.

I’m speaking from experience on other applications, not specifically my mk7, but as you can see I’m correct thanks to third party lab tests posted above. Dry filters are superior.

Sorry, but if you’re gonna upgrade make sure it’s actually an upgrade. That’s why my car has always been equipped with a dry filter.

They asked, I explained. You’re welcome

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golfdave said:

Point taken, But in 20yrs I've never had any problems.....& I doubt I will with the ITG foam one as it uses a heavier grade of oil than the Green cotton & K&N filters...

As for lab results, pretty much every filter company etc in any field will proved lab results which are in their favour....so I tend to take them with a heathy dose of scepticism...

BTW..ITG ones are made for VWracing...you know VW motorsport....so pretty good..mind you they are made here in UK....like my VWR alloy wheels...which I got "unbranded VW" direct from the original manufacturer with their branding on...

Masses of performance cars, tuinners etc use good oiled filters & offer warranties when used as part of upgrade kits etc...I think most problems is people over oiling & not letting them stand/drain for 24hrs before use...

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