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just purchased a pipercross unit off ebay for $100 shipped from england... i understand the whole upsetting the maf thing with a bit of oil... but honestly dont you think the turbo spits a little tiny teeny weeny amount back out that way anyway? i have the part numbers if anyone is interested in them for the three leading brands: Pipercross PP1599, K&N 33-2830, and BMC 311/01. now just to do a little research into opening the bottom of the airbox up a little... VW has quoted me $360 for the entire airbox assembly... any ideas guys? remembering that i want to keep a spare for stock purposes.
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My apologies for my absence guys I have been pretty sick and trying to work through it, couldn't find a receipt for the filter but the Mr took a photo when we put it in. I hope its enough.Originally posted by WRXconvert
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Originally posted by WRXconvert
I reckon the breather oil doesn't go through the MAF. Just straight into the motor.
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If you have a look at the side of the airbox there actually is a breather pipe coming from the engine into the airbox... i would assume it would carry oil fumes... the amount of oil you put on the panel filter wouldnt be drastic enough to upset anything anyway... the pipercross is a foam filter anyway i think? if anyone is interested in the pipercross unit go toOriginally posted by h100vw
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Have a read. K&N site , BUt then again some people will say anything to sell something. More reaserch is needed unless a mechanic on the site will chime in. What about it seb or andrew.Comment
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if the bmc pod is going to stuff things up so much, then guy is in for some big problems trying to sell the carbon dynamic airbox induction system... its made by bmc and he doesnt seem to have any problems with it.... i think this whole oil on the maf sensor theory is scare tactics that dealerships use. will tell you soon... should get the pipercross in about 3 days. i do understand that without modifying the airbox powergains will be very small... but im still looking for a spare box to play with.Comment
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The VW's must have a mighty sensitive MAF sensor if the oil in a K&N filter can throw it out. I know it's an issue when people service them, and over oil the filter, but not if they follow the instructions...
I and heaps of my friends use K&N filters and haven't had a drama, but until recently none have had VW's, one who now has a GTI has a carbonio (not sure of spelling) intake in it, and the other guy has his stock as a rock...
Hmmm...I have my RED , 3DR MKV GTI with leather in manual and I love it!Comment
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Pipercross filter needs oiling and falls apart. I wouldn't have one again. K&N cone for the win.Comment
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FRom what i have been reading i think the MK4 Golf MAF didnt have a specific function on it to clean the crap off it from every day driving and so would gunk up extremely quickly and fail. Something about them heating up to some extreme temp when you turn the car off to clean it and they didnt have that function, so that might be where the tale began.Comment
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got the panel today, and it is a non oiling version. so anyone who is interested in a kw or two, better throttle response, as well as meatier sound... look at the pipercrossComment
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i dont wanna be banned so i guess i better post some pics : P
this is the panel from top...
this is the thickness...
and this is the difference between the paper and the pipercross...
Doesn't make a HUGE differnce, but certainly can tell that it is different.. picks up a little quicker.Comment
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its not oiled guys... have no fear.... $100 for a panel replacement is pretty good... took 7 days to arrive, but there is a noticable differenceComment
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Ive heard lots of rumours about the polo's MAFs sensor and havent found anyone with a problem yet.
I will never buy a filter made of foam as tests have proven that the oil used in filters catches all the dirt. Some foam filters only get 75%, which really isnt anywhere near enough.
Anyone know how much a maf sensor is ? Im keen to test out the K&n Filter but dont want anything to go wrong.Comment
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what.... are you going to rally your car? i hardly think you wil get much dirt in your filter with day to day driving
if you lived on a farm, or had to travel on dirt roads all the time i could see your point... a lot of english rally teams use pipercross.. so i guess they must be alright.
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