A4 1.8t K&N Cold Air Intake

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Feb 3, 2009 | 12:22 AM

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Tweaked

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Originally Posted by euro_2nr

Yes it will. Carbonio is the only intake on the 1.8t to actually show a hp increase. Minimal of course(2chp). Hence my statement that its not worth the $ unless you're worried of the aesthetic portion of your engine and want to cover it in CF.

How can you measure 2 hp accurately on a dyno or track? Is there proof of this?

May 10, 2009 | 01:26 AM

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mccague36

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sorry, new to audis, but what is this air box mod you guys are talking about and if it really noticeable or affective?

May 10, 2009 | 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mccague36

sorry, new to audis, but what is this air box mod you guys are talking about and if it really noticeable or affective?

It's effective and noticeable in making more noise, but not power.

May 10, 2009 | 02:47 AM

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jmgrande

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it won't add any power, just noise

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Dec 17, 2011 | 03:20 PM

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caseyg92

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What about the AFE stage 2 intake? Have you heard anything on that?

Dec 17, 2011 | 03:48 PM

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turbo kraut

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Originally Posted by jmgrande

it won't add any power, just noise

This. No intake will add power. Most will rob power. Factory airbox is good upto 400hp

Dec 19, 2011 | 07:55 AM

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CCA4

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Dec 19, 2011 | 08:13 AM

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turbo kraut

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Lol chris

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