K&N high performance air intake on R32??

[BHardstaff]

Was looking into fitting an k&n kit on my mk4 R32 and just wondered what people thought? Is it worth it and which model??

[VR6man]

Any other mods?
Are you after power, noise or both?

[Manaz]

If you mean a pod - only if you have it where it can get good quantities of cold air. Be aware that any unenclosed filter (pod included) is illegal in most states (not sure on Qld, but check).

Benefits - largely noise. You might get a bit better intake flow, but unless you're also doing exhaust work, you're just moving the bottleneck in that case.

Be aware that if a filter of one particular kind allows higher flow, it's probably not filtering as well as the original alternative. Changing filters is a compromise.

[MGV]

I am currently trying the VW Racing high flow panel filter in my Stg1 Tiggy. Have had it in a week & initially didn't notice a difference apart from a slight increase in intake noise (which i kinda like!). I now feel as though after a few hours driving time, adjustments (learning?) have been made & torque feels to be up a little. Got better than usual fuel consumption as well on a day trip down the coast with a massive paddle-board on the roof racks (7.3l/100)!

[BHardstaff]

Any other mods?
Are you after power, noise or both?

Looking for a bit of both, no other mods yet but prob will get it chipped later in the year! Was told that the model 69 typhoon would b a good little addition??

[thepowercosmic]

Was looking into fitting an k&n kit on my mk4 R32 and just wondered what people thought? Is it worth it and which model??

From what I remember of K&N filters, they're the oiled type and I'm going to presume that you're thinking of just replacing the stock panel filter.

In which case, it's generally regarded as a bad idea as the oil will foul your MAF and they're not that cheap to replace.

This will be less of an issue if you're looking at the kits that replace the stock air box that have the filter at the end of the intake that sits close to the front of the engine bay. But still probably not worth doing.

Then there's the kits that have the air filter that sits behind lower bottom grill of your bumper.

For the few hundred dollars that these kits will typically cost. I don't think it's worth it.

But if you're still keen, I would research the dry type of filter systems. Like the one from EVOMS:

http://www.evoms.com/WebSiteUsers/evoadmin/install/MK4%20V-Flow.pdf

http://www.evoms.com/marketplace/ViewProduct.asp?Now=4%2F15%2F2012+4%3A22%3A27+AM&ProductID=%7B9A4A21F2%2D63A6%2D4E92%2D8800%2D005335FADF2C%7D&OrgID=%7BCA5E16BC%2DD877%2D4137%2D8237%2D7EB9084DD3D8%7D&ParentID=%7BF7D49839%2D8AC3%2D4DC0%2DBEDF%2DFD32BDA65B6F%7D&Curr=%7BF7D49839%2D8AC3%2D4DC0%2DBEDF%2DFD32BDA65B6F%7D

[Manaz]

In which case, it's generally regarded as a bad idea as the oil will foul your MAF and they're not that cheap to replace.

Only an issue if you over-oil the filter. With an appropriate amount of oil, the oil should stay in the filter, and not end up on your MAF sensor.

[Tuning Dynamics]

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[balkanac]

i have a neuspeed CAI on my r32. The car is more responsive, takes about 1l/100km less and the noise is great. The air filter is a K&N POD filter that sits in the bumper behind the passinger side bumper grille so its getting proper cold air. I did have a POD in place of the airbox but that killed the MAF.
So if you want one of these go for a proper one like mine or dont do it at all. THe ones that sit in the airbox dont really make much difference since its not getting proper cold air

NEUSPEED Race Series Cold Air Intake : Neuspeed®

[BHardstaff]

i have a neuspeed CAI on my r32. The car is more responsive, takes about 1l/100km less and the noise is great. The air filter is a K&N POD filter that sits in the bumper behind the passinger side bumper grille so its getting proper cold air. I did have a POD in place of the airbox but that killed the MAF.
So if you want one of these go for a proper one like mine or dont do it at all. THe ones that sit in the airbox dont really make much difference since its not getting proper cold air

NEUSPEED Race Series Cold Air Intake : Neuspeed®

Not sure what to do now because my wife has brought me a K&N typhoon 69 cold air intake induction kit type for my bday and she got it in from the uk, cost a bit and K&N told her it will b good and do the job??

[h100vw]

Not sure what to do now because my wife has brought me a K&N typhoon 69 cold air intake induction kit type for my bday and she got it in from the uk, cost a bit and K&N told her it will b good and do the job??

Fit it or sleep on the couch! They are oiled correctly from the factory, just be careful when you service the filter and don't go mad with the oil.

You will be fine.

Gavin

[JustCruisn]

Have a feel of the filter when new, remember that feeling when you clean and oil later.
You can dab the filter with a paper towel after oiling to remove any excess.

[BHardstaff]

Fit it or sleep on the couch! They are oiled correctly from the factory, just be careful when you service the filter and don't go mad with the oil.

You will be fine.

Gavin

Thanks will just go for it! Hoping I will b able to tell the difference in performance and hope it sounds better!?