TARMAC Engineering VW Golf R Intake

[scotty86]

Hey guys,

Has any one seen or heard of these guys before??? looks like a dual VWR intake... but better....

VW Golf R Intake

Is there any reviews or info on this kit?? looks like a good buy and half the price of APR...
They also do engine covers and FMIC's....

Thoughts?

[Tim]

Its a good product. Better quality, fitment and fuel trims than the VWR intake.

A lot of owners on vwgolf.net.au are running it.

[scotty86]

Its a good product. Better quality, fitment and fuel trims than the VWR intake.

A lot of owners on vwgolf.net.au are running it.

Really!?
To be honest it looks like it fits in nicer with the battery and fuse box, same styling i mean... I got put off the VWR because to be honest it looks nasty

How does it affect the fuel trims when its control by the MAF senor any ways??? or is it in the Air Filter they use?

[Tim]

The cross sectional area of the MAF housing is very important. If its out then this impacts fuel trims. The ECU is capable of compensating up to a certain point but beyond this you can run into trouble.

[DonJuan]

Scotty,

Tarmac is a user on here and has been selling these for quite some time now, more commonly on vwgolf.net.au as he is a forum sponsor there. He has/is also doing a big turbo project car as well as introducing a new tuning product onto the market. Obviously you have checked out their website!

The intake itself is a Volant intake and was then further developed in conjunction with Tarmac (Ben) once he had completed airflow modelling and requested some design changes. Their claim of an 8kw gain at all 4 wheels was completed on a stock Golf R run on a dyno before and after.

They are based here in Brisbane but are starting to set up an Australia-wide network. They also are developing a range of bolt-on big turbo kits, have just started carbon bonnets and are continually looking to develop their product base for a wide range of vehicles, not just VAG.

If you just want some feedback on the intake, I suggest heading over to the other forum for reviews, etc.

Hope that helps.

Don.

[parso_rex]

They simply work well, perfect fuel trims which are around stock values which is unfortunately not the case with the VWR and forge wintakes even with their 'fixes'. We've put these on many cars now too

[boltor]

I have one of these and have been very impressed. I think you found my build thread on the other forum - comments there. Ben is great to deal with as well. Send me a PM and I'm happy for you to take a look at the car to help your choice.

[Guy_H]

They simply work well, perfect fuel trims which are around stock values which is unfortunately not the case with the VWR and forge wintakes even with their 'fixes'. We've put these on many cars now too

If you have VWR Intakes that were purchased through the Australian APR Network that are outside of the factory trim level tolerance, please let us know - info@goapr.com.au - We have had none delivered through the network that have this issue.

Over 120 Golf R specific ones delivered through our dealer network & zero problems reported.

There were a batch (not Australian delivered) that may have had a different pipe diameter - that is a warranty issue & can be swapped out at place of purchase.

[parso_rex]

If you have VWR Intakes that were purchased through the Australian APR Network that are outside of the factory trim level tolerance, please let us know - info@goapr.com.au - We have had none delivered through the network that have this issue.

Over 120 Golf R specific ones delivered through our dealer network & zero problems reported.

There were a batch (not Australian delivered) that may have had a different pipe diameter - that is a warranty issue & can be swapped out at place of purchase.

Cool I will let the owner know although he did tell me it was the revised part. Is there an easy way to tell just by a simple measurement as to which is the newer one and the earlier, or was the fix more than just the pipe internal diameter eg MAF location relative to tube wall or similar

[Guy_H]

Cool I will let the owner know although he did tell me it was the revised part. Is there an easy way to tell just by a simple measurement as to which is the newer one and the earlier, or was the fix more than just the pipe internal diameter eg MAF location relative to tube wall or similar

Not sure 100% as we never had the supply issue on our batch. I assume the inside diameter of the Maf housing must be slightly different, so if you measure it I'll pull one out of stock to compare for you.

[Magoo]

Hello,

I've had the Volante intake for ages now. Car runs well and fitment is a breeze.

Aaron

[Tarmac]

Hi Scott,

Im not on here much but just stumbled across your thread. Im not a sponsor over here so i hope im not breaking any rules, will comment anyway.

Most of the info is on the website but just a bit of info on these:
As others have mentioned the pipe diameter around the MAF area is very important. Being specifically molded cross link poly pipe the diameter is the correct size to give good fuel trims. No other intake using steel piping will be able to do this. The simple fact is unless you do a specific run at a mill (which will be tonnes and tonnes worth) the closest pipe is 2.75 inch. Which is wrong. Im not 100% sure so dont quote me on this but i think other intake in question did a cheap fix by inserting a sleeve into the pipe to help change the diameter. 9/10 cars ive seen with these intakes or other intakes with the same size pipe have had fuel trims out of whack.

Whilst the intakes are manufacture in the US, we modify them in house to help fit out Euro model Golf's as their are some small differences. We also include our own heat shield which helps get a bit of heat way from the MAF sensor which is very sensitive.

We are always here to help, please feel free to ask any questions. We have sold well over 100 of these and im glad to say have had zero problems.

Engine covers are super popular. The intercoolers seem to work well and are good value for money.

Free delivery Australia wide on everything we sell.

Cheers

[Guy_H]

If you are referring to VWR, they do not use 2.75" pipe, it is a pipe diameter specially drawn to size.

A sleeve was not a fix for AU delivered pipes, so are you referring to the Forge intake pipe? Or are you trying to assume something you know nothing about (VWR Intakes)?

Don't forget, intake size & profile is only one component that can effect fuel trims, there are many more variables & the most common causes are not intakes.

[Tarmac]

If you are referring to VWR, they do not use 2.75" pipe, it is a pipe diameter specially drawn to size.

A sleeve was not a fix for AU delivered pipes, so are you referring to the Forge intake pipe? Or are you trying to assume something you know nothing about (VWR Intakes)?

Don't forget, intake size & profile is only one component that can effect fuel trims, there are many more variables & the most common causes are not intakes.

Yes, some other companies are using the incorrect pipe size, being 2.75". Which we all know is wrong.

Wasnt APR offering warranty replacements a while back guy? If this was just the USA then does Australia still have the old ones that dont work? I believe there was a revised version, doing a quick search makes mention of this sleeve revision here http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...ion-85281.html

Im sure i could dig up 10 more related topics if anyone needs them. Maybe i do know what im talking about after all...

So we dont get too far off topic. People should do there own research regarding what intakes work best with our sensitive cars as of course each supplier will back there own product.

[Guy_H]

Yes, some other companies are using the incorrect pipe size, being 2.75". Which we all know is wrong.

Wasnt APR offering warranty replacements a while back guy? If this was just the USA then does Australia still have the old ones that dont work? I believe there was a revised version, doing a quick search makes mention of this sleeve revision here http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...ion-85281.html

Im sure i could dig up 10 more related topics if anyone needs them. Maybe i do know what im talking about after all...

So we dont get too far off topic. People should do there own research regarding what intakes work best with our sensitive cars as of course each supplier will back there own product.

Yes, that is correct - if you live in the US & have a US specific intake, you may take it back to APR if you think there is a problem. As you are already aware, our intakes are different, and the AU delivered ones were never a part of the problem - that is why we have never had a warranty issue with them.

People can do their own research, but also be aware of vendors (who don't even sponsor the forum) casting doubt about other companies products - especially without proof.