[Mk2] [Turbo] what is honestly better an aftermarket air filter or original airbox

[lee.w]

which is better for response and power , it's a rev 1 by the way

[mk2too]

if its an n/a then a airbox by far with an upgraded panel filter, open air filters arent needed on low power cars really, do more harm than good, just alot of noise..

[lee.w]

if its an n/a then a airbox by far with an upgraded panel filter, open air filters arent needed on low power cars really, do more harm than good, just alot of noise..

so a cone filter is better used with a turbo , or isn't there much difference

[mk2too]

well, theres going to be more of a noticeable gain on turbos, but its said that only above 300bhp is the oe airbox really restrictive; thats not to say that gains can't be had below the 300bhp mark with any car.

On n/a's they just make alot of noise and if you could notice the difference on a standard car then i would be surprised, maybe with supporting mods and a remap subtle gains through a cold air induction kit could be realised.

[tarmac terrorist]

i used to have a apexi cone filter on my turbo but all it seemed to do was suck hot air from the engine bay so i removed it & put in an arc air box much better

[Marf]

i used to have a apexi cone filter on my turbo but all it seemed to do was suck hot air from the engine bay so i removed it & put in an arc air box much better

Agreed, since removing my K&N cone and fitting an ARC the car seems less affected by outside temps than before.

[lee.w]

i used to have a apexi cone filter on my turbo but all it seemed to do was suck hot air from the engine bay so i removed it & put in an arc air box much better

Agreed, since removing my K&N cone and fitting an ARC the car seems less affected by outside temps than before.

I used to have a K&N and it used to get hot , so I bought a blitz sonic filter which has the adjustable heat sheild on it and that was better. but for some strange reason i always thought my car went better when it had the original airbox on

[Quigonjay]

at lower power levels the filter is pretty much irrelavant (at 300 hp level, you might gain 5hp) just makes noise as mentiond
i have the apexi but it came with the car, would rather have standard box for cooler air

[Moo]

i have the apexi but it came with the car, would rather have standard box for cooler air

I got a standard rev 3 tubby airbox spare if you want one

[LuizeGT]

ive put my filter further into the vent, much better