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[Mk2] [Turbo] what is honestly better an aftermarket air filter or original airbox
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[Mk2] [Turbo] what is honestly better an aftermarket air filter or original airbox
which is better for response and power
, it's a rev 1 by the way
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] what is honestly better an aftermarket air filter or original airbox
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.
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mk2too wrote: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..
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so a cone filter is better used with a turbo
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] what is honestly better an aftermarket air filter or original airbox
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.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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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.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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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.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] what is honestly better an aftermarket air filter or original airbox
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
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tarmac terrorist wrote: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
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Agreed, since removing my K&N cone and fitting an ARC the car seems less affected by outside temps than before.
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Marf wrote:tarmac terrorist wrote: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.
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I used to have a K&N and it used to get hot
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] what is honestly better an aftermarket air filter or original airbox
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
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i have the apexi but it came with the car, would rather have standard box for cooler air
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Quigonjay wrote:i have the apexi but it came with the car, would rather have standard box for cooler air
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I got a standard rev 3 tubby airbox spare if you want one
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] what is honestly better an aftermarket air filter or original airbox
ive put my filter further into the vent, much better