Induction Air Filter - Which is the best?
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Induction Air Filter - Which is the best?
Hi
I have a MK1 Golf GTI Cabriolet with a DX engine.
Which Induction Air Filter kit is the best option, Pipercross or K&N? Do they do one for this engine?
Do they work or make any difference. Does the engine need to be retuned?
My standard air filter needs to be changed so i thought might as well upgrade.
Many thanks
I have a MK1 Golf GTI Cabriolet with a DX engine.
Which Induction Air Filter kit is the best option, Pipercross or K&N? Do they do one for this engine?
Do they work or make any difference. Does the engine need to be retuned?
My standard air filter needs to be changed so i thought might as well upgrade.
Many thanks
Marypot
1993 Blue Mk1 GTI Cabriolet Rivage
1993 Blue Mk1 GTI Cabriolet Rivage
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They are all much of a muchness there isn't alots of difference they do the same job i would go for the cheapest to be honest, I have had both on mine at one time or another make very little differnce is felt
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Old Timer
Just get a K&N panel filter. Don't bother messing with an induction kit for the mk1. Won't need a re-tune unless you do other mods too.
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cheers for the advice
Bit of a vain question this but do you still get the induction noise with the panel filter?
Also the pipe from the air box to the front of the engine bay has a split in it which obviousley needs to be fixed are these easily found?
Bit of a vain question this but do you still get the induction noise with the panel filter?
Also the pipe from the air box to the front of the engine bay has a split in it which obviousley needs to be fixed are these easily found?
Marypot
1993 Blue Mk1 GTI Cabriolet Rivage
1993 Blue Mk1 GTI Cabriolet Rivage
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Old Timer
No induction noise with a panel filter. Will sound the same as a standard filter. If you really want some induction noise then drill some holes in the bottom half of the air box on the side AWAY from the engiine (don't want it drawing in hot air). I wouldn't bother though.
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When i had my DX i had a panel filter (pipercross) and drilled the lower half of the airbox with a holes saw.
Made a massive difference to the noise, no noticeable increase in power or anything along those lines.
I've got the panel filter and a perfect lower airbox (ready for drilling) in the for sale section if you fancy spending a lot less than ?35 on a new filter
Made a massive difference to the noise, no noticeable increase in power or anything along those lines.
I've got the panel filter and a perfect lower airbox (ready for drilling) in the for sale section if you fancy spending a lot less than ?35 on a new filter
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