Pod Filter questions

[fuzion]

Jono,

heres a few ideas for you.

Forge Splitter (50 recirc, 50 atmospheric) - wont throw any codes and will give you that desired sound your after if wanting so.

Forge/Bailey/Go Fast Bits Diverter Valve (Plumback 100%) - with a stock airbox very minimal sound, however accompanied by a 'intake' it'll sound as loud as a 'blow valve' almost.

AEM Intake is my pic (as attached with pic below of my engine bay) You can pick these up from Ebay but AEM is VERY expensive as they are a premium brand. (get on ebay, search "aem intake golf")



Alternatively you could buy a Chinese Intake which is a AEM ripoff which i dont see why it wouldn't be any different, however you'd want to get an AEM, Pipercross or any type of DRY Airfilter so you don't ruin your maf.

[Manaz]

The potential damage to your MAF sensor being mentioned isn't strictly due to a pod filter as much as it is to an oiled filter. You can get oiled panel filters as well (and dry paper pods for that matter), and it's the oil in these filters which can, in theory, cause damage to your MAF if oil is sucked out of them into your intake and onto the MAF hot wire.

Irrespective, as indicated, it's illegal to fit a bare pod filter, and it's likely counter productive as it would just end up sucking in warm air anyway (and you'll potentially end up with less power).

[ntails]

I've had my GTI for a ~ 10 months now and it was fitted with a BMC intake when i purchased it. Im not sure how long it had been on there before i purchased the car, but i haven't had any MAF issues yet.

[blue_reality]

I've been running a POD on my GTI for over 2 years now without an issue.

I'm yet to dyno the car and do a comparison and am interested in getting a full cold air intake but get scared when I read things like "becuase the flter is below the front bar,be careful when driving through heavy rain!"

[fuzion]

im lucky as well, im careful where i go and try not use any boost at all whilst going through rain. mind you i have 2x diff air vents, 1 open 1 fully closed (weather dependant .. yes im that particulate lol)

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4360522

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4045487

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3238173

theres endless threads ..

you can also get a bypass from AEM as well, search ebay or google for that too .. worthwhile


whilst yoru there
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adxhQ1jkEn4 -dubaudi hydrolocked

[Jono]

Jono,

heres a few ideas for you.

Forge Splitter (50 recirc, 50 atmospheric) - wont throw any codes and will give you that desired sound your after if wanting so.

Forge/Bailey/Go Fast Bits Diverter Valve (Plumback 100%) - with a stock airbox very minimal sound, however accompanied by a 'intake' it'll sound as loud as a 'blow valve' almost.

AEM Intake is my pic (as attached with pic below of my engine bay) You can pick these up from Ebay but AEM is VERY expensive as they are a premium brand. (get on ebay, search "aem intake golf")



Alternatively you could buy a Chinese Intake which is a AEM ripoff which i dont see why it wouldn't be any different, however you'd want to get an AEM, Pipercross or any type of DRY Airfilter so you don't ruin your maf.

Thank you for the ideas,
might go a DV later down the track. but for now i kinda just want 2 try increase my induction noise a touch haha. ideally i would love a full intake kit. but i dont have the coins atm lol hence why i was planning to just go for $60 K&N... but im with "Blue_Reality" the thought of the pod sitting so low towards the ground is a big concern haha just the thought makes me nervous lol

Do you know of any places that sell the AEM Dryflow pod filter in aust?
there are heaps on ebay for about an avg of 50 USD but the postage is just as much which is a killer..

cheers,
jono

ps. love your car! looks harrddddd

[fuzion]

Jono,

For about $180aud you'd get one here from the states with filter second hand. New $450+ shipping.

Just grab one of the chinese ones and a dry filter, your best option to be honest!

Dont bother grabbing a K&N Panel, waste of money. 1kw difference and risk of stuffing yoru MAF isnt worthwhile. I tried both on dyno, and thats what i noticed! Stock is good suprisingly.. check this thread

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1835863 (general how to's)

http://bambergvr6.50megs.com/stock_airbox_cai.htm (very effective, most ppl do this and i had this on for AGES and cheap. although dont make it face forward, just flopping down haha works effectively enough)

vortex is the VW/Audi encyclopedia!

[qsilverza]

This always worry's me with regards to water being sucked up. I have seen some heavy rain and had to go through some serious puddles and I am pretty damn sure if my airbox had been down lower I would almost certainly have sucked in volumes of water, something to be wary of as the stock one is right near the top of the bonnet vent. Not worth the risk for 1 KW imho rather remove some weight much better

Jono,

For about $180aud you'd get one here from the states with filter second hand. New $450+ shipping.

Just grab one of the chinese ones and a dry filter, your best option to be honest!

Dont bother grabbing a K&N Panel, waste of money. 1kw difference and risk of stuffing yoru MAF isnt worthwhile. I tried both on dyno, and thats what i noticed! Stock is good suprisingly.. check this thread

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1835863 (general how to's)

http://bambergvr6.50megs.com/stock_airbox_cai.htm (very effective, most ppl do this and i had this on for AGES and cheap. although dont make it face forward, just flopping down haha works effectively enough)

vortex is the VW/Audi encyclopedia!

[Jono]

Fuzion,
thank you so much for taking the time and helping me out. You've been more than helpful.

might consider a 2nd hand or chinese version later down then track...

realli liking the stock airboc CAI nice and cheap for me haha so ill prob do that

thanks again,

[Manaz]

This always worry's me with regards to water being sucked up. I have seen some heavy rain and had to go through some serious puddles and I am pretty damn sure if my airbox had been down lower I would almost certainly have sucked in volumes of water, something to be wary of as the stock one is right near the top of the bonnet vent. Not worth the risk for 1 KW imho rather remove some weight much better

As long as your intake has the ability to drain water away at some point, rather than being a straight path all the way into the engine, you should be OK.

------------------------
|                        Engine
|   --         ---------
|  | | Airbox |
|  | |        |
|  | ---------
|  |
|  |
|  |
Intake

In that sort of setup, the water could get pulled up into the airbox, but as long as you have something that allows water to drain out of the airbox (and don't spend too long sucking water in), water shouldn't get sucked across into your engine.

[fuzion]

Fuzion,
thank you so much for taking the time and helping me out. You've been more than helpful.

might consider a 2nd hand or chinese version later down then track...

realli liking the stock airboc CAI nice and cheap for me haha so ill prob do that

thanks again,

its all good.

in order and give you some help on pricing
$300 3" downpipe
$45 3" cai tube into stock airbox as per above
$220-140 Go Fast Bits (GFB) Plumb Back Diverter Valve
$45-95 dogbone mount bush replacement
$95-145 N75J valve (holds boost longer, electronic wastegate switch 'as say' you could call it)
$800-1400 chip (giac, revo, apr)
$20 mesh tt vent mod (behind intercooler, front of driver side wheel. refer to faq site above "Tt vent mod", allows more smic flow)

exhaust is not necessary to change until your making some better power outputs, however thats up to you.. if you do hiflow cat is NOT needed!

that should give you a break down on what to spend etc.

suspension is a matter of choice and funding allowance..

[Jono]

lucky i have very limited funds right now haha that list is tempting..
but engine wise im just after some induction noise.. and possibly a better DV..
im more of a looks person rather than performance.. doing too much engine work will encourage me 2 lose my licence ever quicker than just owning a gti will haha

i will try find the tubing for stock intake setup this weekend.. seems pretty straight forward to do..

after this its time 2 save for wheels and lowering.. but thatll be in a loonnggg timee and another thread for advice on susp.

for the stock airbox intake setup, what are the chances of things going wrong? like in heavy rain etc.. seems like a more safer approach imo.. especially when i worry heaps haha

[fuzion]

lucky i have very limited funds right now haha that list is tempting..
but engine wise im just after some induction noise.. and possibly a better DV..
im more of a looks person rather than performance.. doing too much engine work will encourage me 2 lose my licence ever quicker than just owning a gti will haha

i will try find the tubing for stock intake setup this weekend.. seems pretty straight forward to do..

after this its time 2 save for wheels and lowering.. but thatll be in a loonnggg timee and another thread for advice on susp.

for the stock airbox intake setup, what are the chances of things going wrong? like in heavy rain etc.. seems like a more safer approach imo.. especially when i worry heaps haha

you will be fine, just dont face it forwards is all.. it'll suck enough air behind the bar itself.

[gavs]

Jono, i've driven through some substanial puddles and behind trucks etc throwing up volumes of water and the air filter is still dry, in fact, the water only comes a total of about 50mm up the tube.

[Jono]

ok awesome, hopefully i can get it done in the next couple of weeks.
thanks again.