Are intake spacers worth the money? Newsouth or VAST? Is it a difficult install?

 

Not really IMO, it requires more effort than its worth i think.

Chipping, exhaust, and downpipes is what you should be doing.

 

You should go to the chip and protecting your car I believe.. I have moved up in small steps in 3 months and I am 2-4k away from a full stage 3+ a6 ;p... I wouldn't mess with the intake other than filter/cut out the bottom of the box.

 

intake spacers are definitely worth it, fairly simple to install. If you want to talk about protecting your car, try lowering your intake temps I.E. Intake spacer

 

^ I agree 100%, they ARE worth it and will lower the temperature.. I ahve had them on my car. had the shop isntal them (free) when they did the auxiliary water pump since itis undet the intake. Cars runs stronger too, in the mid range nayway it seems to me.
I have those, parts were only $75
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