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Apr 13, 2005 | 07:28 PM

active1331

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intake

is it better to keep my stock air box with a K&N or run a aftermarket intake.

Apr 13, 2005 | 07:29 PM

clconversion

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RE: intake

Neither will give you any gain the K & N will most likley do worse damage than good

Apr 13, 2005 | 07:29 PM

swift_A4

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From: Seattle

RE: intake

depends on your engine type. most cai for 1.8 t's have the filter sitting right over the turbo/cat. this is bad lol. find one with good placement and you will see gains otherwise no, you will see losses.

Apr 13, 2005 | 08:00 PM

Theblackbeast

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RE: intake

I have a k&n drop in and i modified the stock air box, it will outflow and keep air cooler than aftermarket ones.

Apr 13, 2005 | 08:05 PM

BFlan2001

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RE: intake

i'd go with black beast's suggestion.....here's a write-up on modifying your stock airbox...

Apr 13, 2005 | 08:24 PM

active1331

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RE: intake

its a 1.8t sorry

Apr 13, 2005 | 09:53 PM

jlaudio184

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RE: intake

i have the 2.8 and with the k & n i have felt a slight increase in power. Maybe becasue my last filter was damn near black

Apr 13, 2005 | 10:55 PM

David_K

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From: Austin, TX

RE: intake

if you have a K04 you will see tremendous power gains from an open air filter. such as a HKS or a EVOm

Apr 14, 2005 | 01:30 AM

johnebusch

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RE: intake

Not to step on anyone's toes, but I definitely felt a difference after I installed the EVO CAI in conjuction with a new exhaust system. I personally think it was worth it, but that's just my .02

John