Removing an extra bit off an airbox

[ElliottJ]

Hey guys, just a quick question, what are the pros and cons of removing the extra pipe thing from my airbox, it seems to be blocking a lot of air



Thanks

[MCiN7]

If it's anything like the Mark4 airbox, it's a.. Semi CAI pipe?

[ElliottJ]

So whats the point of it?

[badgerboards]

to suck in colder air from inside the fender, rather then the hot air coming from the engine bay.

[ElliottJ]

So would removing it to allow more airflow at the cost of slightly warmer air benifit me an any way? Has anyone else done this?

[Ben J]

it may help a little.

May aswell do this though rayray's garage: airbox mod done!

Makes a big difference. You don't need a K&N filter either, as long as you have a fresh new filter that isnt all clogged up it will be just fine. Actually Ive heard its been proven a new paper filter flows better than a K&N.

[ElliottJ]

Im not too keen on chopping up my airbox, i might just remove the J pipe and see what happens.

[jono0309]

Cutting out the airbox is really easy, and for a 2L, I would just chop a small amount out so you dont see performance loss.