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Nd272 · 02-09-2019, 06:40 PM

Hi

I’m at 140k miles and have been thinking of some upgrades for my gti mkv. Car was revo stage 1 when I bought it, aside from that am stock.

I’ve read so many differing stories on intakes I just wanted to see what the status quo is on them

I was thinking of getting a bsh true seal intake, or alternatively I can save up some more money and go stage 2 with a down pipe and larger diameter catback exhaust

Any opinions welcome

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snobrdrdan · 02-11-2019, 03:15 AM

Sure...it'll add some nice turbo/DV noises

Dagger1120 · 02-12-2019, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by snobrdrdan

Sure...it'll add some nice turbo/DV noises

Is the twintake worth it or should I go a single intake ?

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kgozi · 02-14-2019, 02:21 PM

Im going stage 2 very soon, and I will be using the stock air box.

You will get slightly better throttle response with an intake but peak power falls short..

Ive done b2b pulls on my first GTI with other stage 2 MKVs. Stock box vs AF intake(I had a K&N intake, other was stock box), there was no noticeable straight line difference.

If you dont mind spending a few hundred bucks for some cool sounds, then its worth it for you. Also getting rid of the huge engine cover.

Going ebay for the downpipe, investing on better tires/alignment and all the other FSI weak points so I can rev it out with a piece of mind.

Dagger1120 · 02-14-2019, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kgozi

Im going stage 2 very soon, and I will be using the stock air box.

You will get slightly better throttle response with an intake but peak power falls short..

Ive done b2b pulls on my first GTI with other stage 2 MKVs. Stock box vs AF intake(I had a K&N intake, other was stock box), there was no noticeable straight line difference.

If you dont mind spending a few hundred bucks for some cool sounds, then its worth it for you. Also getting rid of the huge engine cover.

Going ebay for the downpipe, investing on better tires/alignment and all the other FSI weak points so I can rev it out with a piece of mind.

I’ll probably go twintake then thanks ?

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snobrdrdan · 02-15-2019, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dagger1120

Is the twintake worth it or should I go a single intake ?

The twintake is a joke, IMO

golfballer78 · 02-15-2019, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by snobrdrdan

The twintake is a joke, IMO

Yeah, really don’t get it using that one on a k03, even above stg2 your not flowing enough. Single filter unit will be fine & save you cash.

kgozi · 02-16-2019, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by golfballer78

Yeah, really don’t get it using that one on a k03, even above stg2 your not flowing enough. Single filter unit will be fine & save you cash.

Agreed.

Dagger1120 · 02-17-2019, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by golfballer78

Yeah, really don’t get it using that one on a k03, even above stg2 your not flowing enough. Single filter unit will be fine & save you cash.

Ok thank you for the help !!!

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02-09-2019, 06:40 PM	#1
Nd272 Drag Racing Champion Drives: 2008 GTI MKV Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Ireland Posts: 59	Cold air intake- worth it? Hi I’m at 140k miles and have been thinking of some upgrades for my gti mkv. Car was revo stage 1 when I bought it, aside from that am stock. I’ve read so many differing stories on intakes I just wanted to see what the status quo is on them I was thinking of getting a bsh true seal intake, or alternatively I can save up some more money and go stage 2 with a down pipe and larger diameter catback exhaust Any opinions welcome Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-11-2019, 03:15 AM	#2
snobrdrdan former GTI owner Drives: no VW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 5,091	Sure...it'll add some nice turbo/DV noises

02-14-2019, 02:21 PM	#4
kgozi Autocross Champion Drives: Red 2-Door Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 96	Im going stage 2 very soon, and I will be using the stock air box. You will get slightly better throttle response with an intake but peak power falls short.. Ive done b2b pulls on my first GTI with other stage 2 MKVs. Stock box vs AF intake(I had a K&N intake, other was stock box), there was no noticeable straight line difference. If you dont mind spending a few hundred bucks for some cool sounds, then its worth it for you. Also getting rid of the huge engine cover. Going ebay for the downpipe, investing on better tires/alignment and all the other FSI weak points so I can rev it out with a piece of mind.