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[JCM308]

I agree that the hot air will reduce the performance somewhat over a cold air kit. But even though this setup would be sucking in hot air it has to be better than the standard airbox with a seat intake as it has access to a much larger volume of air. Ideally you would try this setup with a custom made cold air intake to get the best results

[mozzzy_2000]

This is the K&N 3004. I install it to reduce the length of the intake pipe. In Brazil we don’t have Seat cars, so I couldn’t find the Seat air intake.

Some people say this pod it will do more harm then good because of the hot air, however when the car is in movement fresh air is always coming. The air some degrees hotter will not do any difference to the turbo performance, the turbo is already compressing hot air, the compression generates heat, making the turbo an oven!
I defend the theory of big intercoolers.

The Stock air filter is designed to reduce engine noise and limits air flow, with the K&N I have sound and it makes the engine run more freely now.

I don't know about doing harm to the turbo but its true about hot air reducing performance. Cold air is denser and is more oxygenated than warm air and hence results in more power. That's one advantage the SEAT intake has since it draws air from directly outside the engine bay & not the hot air from inside the engine bay. Some say that with a pod what you add in free flowing air is negated by the increase in temp of the air intake. Anyway I guess you'll be the judge of that. Does look pretty cool though & I bet it does make some noise!

[Plautos]

Looking good mate. What pod filter is that & how do you find the performance?

how come you went with the pod? did you notice much of a differance in throttle responce? any particular reasons, you didnt go with the seat air intake?
lookin good btw.

This is the K&N 3004. I install it to reduce the length of the intake pipe. In Brazil we don’t have Seat cars, so I couldn’t find the Seat air intake.

Some people say this pod it will do more harm then good because of the hot air, however when the car is in movement fresh air is always coming. The air some degrees hotter will not do any difference to the turbo performance, the turbo is already compressing hot air, the compression generates heat, making the turbo an oven!
I defend the theory of big intercoolers.

The Stock air filter is designed to reduce engine noise and limits air flow, with the K&N I have sound and it makes the engine run more freely now.

[mikepologti]

how come you went with the pod? did you notice much of a differance in throttle responce? any particular reasons, you didnt go with the seat air intake?
lookin good btw.

[mozzzy_2000]

Looking good mate. What pod filter is that & how do you find the performance?