CHEAP Audi 3.0t Intake with BIG performance

This is for all my Audi drivers with the 3.0t engine in your car which could be in the s4, s5, a6, a7, sq5, and q5. In this video I show a BUDGET intake I put together for only $130 that whines and performs just like the $500 intakes. The intake is made up of a K&N filter with a modified box and RKX intake tube. Like I mentioned I have owned two other Audi s4's one with the APR intake and one with the Injen intake and this one performs the same and give the same supercharger whine. I will say the open air APR intake may have been louder but it was on a higher revving S4 so its hard to compare. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
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[@DeanAndryeyev]

I really appreciate this video. Thanks for putting this together. Good job!

[@rickyham2991]

Perfect 👍👍👍 I have spent hours looking for this video. Parts now on order. Thanks👌✌️

[@rickyham2991]

@Man like Jerry thanks dickhead.

[@jcass1970]

Makes sense. $130, $280, $499 at the core they're all a filter and a tube. Granted, the higher ends come with some molded plastic or aluminum that's supposed to work as a heat shield, but with everything stuffed in one compartment, I've always wondered how much "colder" is air anyway.

[@errol_m]

great video and thanks for taking time to create it. since posting this a little over a year ago, prices have gone up on both items you use. RKX silicon intake is $105. K&N e-1987 is $75. totaling $180. i was ready to pull the trigger on this method (and again thank you!) but a CTS turbo full mandrel bent 3.5" intake kit with heat shields, filter, all hardware is on sale currently for $280.. ended up going that route. in case anyone is sorting by 'new' here's some updated pricing info. jan 2 2022. -EM

[@kurt9510]

Good point. Better to go full custom instead of diy since the custom kit would fit a lot better

[@rossn5186]

Regardless of the cutout which may or may not be drawing in engine heat - the cut out is extremely tidy.

[@partoosaucy1268]

Sounds and looks pretty good! I like it lol

[@AristoPeiOfficial]

Good Video Bro!

[@stevenwilkins3687]

Quality, happy with that 👏🏻

[@lauretiu]

you should put some amazon links to them in the description of your video(that way you might as well get some kickback from affiliate) and i don't have to rewind 3 times to make sure I wrote it right when I search for it :))

[@Darkerc7owner]

Just as good as any intake for half the price I did something similar with my 3.0T A6 the stock air box in these audis can be used in a lot of ways

[@bimmerlife5452]

034 tune trans tune turns to whole new beast

[@f4m0u582090]

very nice! im using the 4" blox racing velocity stack to a massive 6" x8" long aem dry filter. with a ported supercharger and the right cooling setup, the "hot air intakes work best. the boxs (even a rs7 or one with custom cut outs) are restrictive at ported charger levels. at stage 1 and single pulley i loved having my filter in oem box woth few holes on bottom/ passanger side

[@uwkcal]

Dude oh yeah this is a legendary video! Fcuk yeah! Quick question whats the pipe size on that? Inlet pipe size?

[@joaomagalhaes2446]

the good old hot air intake

[@SubtractZero]

I'd just stick with cutting the lid and adding a less-restrictive filter, at least for the whipple-whine.

[@Worldrecord]

Excellent video. Could u provide a complete list of parts needed to complete this lroject? I already bought the afe filter and the rkx intake tube. Thank you in advance. Big LIKE 🔥👍

[@user-el3iz5xo2l]

Fancy inventing one for a Q7 😜

[@netguru598]

I see alot of people have dome this looks cool, but did it inhanse any noticeable performance?

[@samlan2005ma]

Hot air intake with the top cut out...very nice job!!

[@robertdaone]

Yep just better off keeping the stock airbox like it is and put a less restrictive drop in filter.

[@fxmoto_y2]

Is there a firmware for the engine and gearbox and a cold intake? did you change the pulley?

[@oakleyS5]

hi when when you put the new filter in you need to put the old gasket on it too. thanks

[@andisnallbani7774]

Okay everything nice i like it but,what’s the Consumption after this.

[@keithmiddleton5542]

I need that exact part. Where did you order from

[@marcmann982]

Afe filter works just as good if not better and 034 motorsports has a similar tube both options are cheaper did the same kind of setup on my other b8 s4 and did it all for under $90

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

Dang I wasn't aware of that option. Thanks

[@davidsibble7429]

I’m running the same setup here, that’s really this video tripped me, but looking into making a clean and clever opening on the grill of my C7 A6 BTW, this definitely is a way to save a lot and add extra 🐎 s

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

Maybe down by the fog light grille?

[@davidsibble7429]

@@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES sure, just as much as the air intake area of the grill for a direct intake feed 👍🏼

[@isiahburd8071]

Do you have to tune when adding this ?

[@Tankslayer109]

For the people wondering this exact setup works on a c6 a6 (2009) however I removed the entire factory air box, gotta say I’m very impressed. Definitely recommend for price, sound, and performance.

[@mixedmarksman5873]

Thanks man! I got a 2009 I was wondering

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

Thanks for adding that info

[@engelcrona]

You got part list bruh?

[@Tankslayer109]

@@engelcrona 3” k&n filter from autozone, you can get the intake tube on eBay

[@oliverburton8486]

@@Tankslayer109 I have a 2010 C6. Do you have a link for the intake tube ?

[@namelastname9939]

What about the power gain? You only talked about the sound gain?…..

[@trentm9372]

Thanks for the video. This is a similar set up to what I installed but used an aFe filter, which fits the airbox. You mention that the stock intake does not flow that well. Actually, it flows very well and can be backed up by measurements. There are guys with dual pulley S4s on race gas running mid-11s through the .25 mile with the stock intake. Using a silicone hose does increase the S/C whine and you may get several whp from such a setup. Keep up the good work.

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

Trent M never thought to use the afe filter. What was the cost on that? Thanks for the info!

[@trentm9372]

@@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES wow! It's been a while. I think it was around 45 to $50. I'm actually using their dry filter but they have an oiled one that's nearly identical.

[@lou4nysq510]

@@trentm9372 the oil one stay away from it.

[@aleks138]

@@lou4nysq510 oiled filters are bad for maf sensors. no maf sensors on this engine

[@ProjectArjun]

The oiled filter is perfect for this vehicle, no issues whatsoever

[@ProjectArjun]

Your camera picked up the SC whine, it doesn’t have to be that loud unless you’re planning to tune the vehicle

[@davidmeza756]

Everyone is commenting about the holes in the airbox.. but the Rs7 comes with holes in the airbox from the factory? Lol

[@OhioBahn440]

Don't worry about that tube compressing man! Its reinforced with steel rings. its not a 15 $ ebay tube

[@geriatricginger]

the tube won't suck closed, if the filter flows enough CFM. I run 50-60psi boost on my 6.7L Cummins tune, and it never has sucked the 3" silicone intake hose closed, and it's smaller than the JHM and RKX inlets.

[@Dandoestilla]

Will this work in a 2015 q7?

[@An86suvivr]

Good video, I have the Injen that i haven't installed yet. It looks like you have the same color Q that I have, do people ask you about the color also?

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

An86suvivr ya and I honestly wish it wasn’t this color. My one door got a funky dent and the best way to fix it is a new door. Well I’m trying to buy a factory painted one and it’s impossible to find that color haha

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

An86suvivr is love to see how the i hen ends up working on that car. I almost went that route

[@nicholasbriney9842]

The injen is a BAD design, the stock air box is pulling the best possible air.. upgrade the tube and filter and that’s it

[@tureh1290]

Can you show me what do I need to buy

[@komalpreetpawar4899]

This is better than aftermarket intake, and it looks way cooler with the intake part cut out

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

Thanks definitely way cheaper

[@angie00102]

What the exact one you got?

[@oxy6233]

Put an 034 motorsport pipe and cut into the airbox but it still doesn't whine anywhere near as much as the revo open air intake I installed after

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

Ya could be more

[@swift__]

Is the RKX a larger diameter then stock? I believe mine is 3.5” diameter. I just threw a K&N filter on it and a dirt bike k&n filter for the breather hose on the bottom ( 2014 Q7 is what we have )

[@swift__]

Correction > motorcycle* not dirt bike

[@Djart82]

Check engine light ??

[@mfauu]

I think I'm gonna do exactly this. I was looking at IE intakes and 400 just seems ridiculous

[@invictant_media]

i was wondering what were the benefits of trimming out the plastic box around the inatke?

[@whatdidyouzay5688]

It let's more sound out

[@Jaeslecan]

Great Video! Beautiful Setup! I have a 2014 Audi Q7 S-Line...wondering if there's another tube, anyone know's about, I could use instead of the silicone.

[@geriatricginger]

I use the JHM intake tube (silicone) on my '13 Q7 Prestige S. Under $100 for the intake tube.

[@chrisoakes8345]

Will this work for the 3.2l A5? It looks like the same type of intake setup

[@slingshotnerd]

I have the same question for my A4 3.2L

[@350vroom]

I know it’s an d video, but you would have been better off trimming the entire top off that air box and using weather stripping on the top of it to seal to the hood. It would have been the best way to keep the intake from sucking in the warmer air from the engine bay and still using the cold air the factory intake is trying to feed into the filter.

[@Lizard6376]

I realllyyy don't think you're getting any power gains with out a tune. The sweet sound it makes definitely makes it feel faster, but I doubt there's any real bump there.

[@quattro4944]

I bet 4 , 5hp

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

probably not much unless its tuned. Its for the sound right now.

[@dingobadman6149]

Gonna give it the beans eh? 🤣

[@recome69]

do you have a link for the tube of rkx ? :) thx ! subcribed !

[@Bytrl]

Google it. Just bought mine for $100

[@marcmann982]

034 has a similar tube for cheaper it's only like $70-80

[@rcl300018]

@@marcmann982 link?

[@dagnut]

Thanks for the vid, any idea if it fits the a6 3.0t?

[@nicholasbriney9842]

The tube does it’s available on amazon

[@dagnut]

@@nicholasbriney9842 cheers

[@netguru598]

@@nicholasbriney9842 can you share the ebay link

[@pywak8248]

Is it a 3.0 t? How many seconds does it take for you to reach 100 km/h? This car is too slow.

[@falksemken1620]

German Cars are obviously the Best

[@alloneword154]

Does amybody feel the 3.0t with the 8 speed feels sometimes not smooth. And the engine braking at low speeds is too much

[@mikebliss8328]

Take it out of dynamic mode

[@jackgray1402]

The engine braking is much harder with sport mode active.

[@hh7258]

I’ve added drivetrain parts to stiffen it up makes it less flimsy feeling

[@Pwnulolumad]

@@hh7258 epl zf8 tune and the aluminum differential inserte

[@vladkuz1298]

So the stutter feel at low speeds is engine braking ?? Lol

[@taur73]

You modify a "cold air intake" into a hot enginebay,,, you will loose HP,, only fun is the noise,,, 🙉

[@nolangoldie3203]

Listen to „hasse the builder“ everyone. He is Bob the builders cousin.

[@jcass1970]

Ive actually done it both ways on my A6. Had an injen on my first A6. Took out the box, etc...didn't see much, if any, gain. My 2nd A6, I added the K&N replacement for the stock filter, added a chrome intake pipe and left the box alone. Using the same chip I had in the first Audi, and there definitely is a big difference. Makes sense. Those engineers at Audi know what they're doing...it gets plenty cold air straight into the box. You lose all that air the min you open things inside that hotass engine compartment.

[@robertdaone]

Better off keeping the stock airbox like it is and install a less restrictive drop in filter.

[@ejsupatrukkacatlin3452]

Intakes not giving big hp gains either way. So enjoy hearing your supercharger whine bro.. as long as u enjoy 4get the naysayers

[@slingshotnerd]

Nobody is really doing this for the HP, they’re doing it for how awesome it sounds. Stay boring and stay out of the left lane chump lol

[@andreamangia5290]

Nice video i like more than apr and ecs 💪... Easy..cheep and the look is not bad ...why spend more for maybe 3/4 horse power

[@bryanjames4678]

This sounds nice , But what is this intake and where can i get one , Is this a secret?

[@robertdaone]

Amazon - RKX Silicone Air Intake Inlet Hose.

[@Jak3C06]

ayyyyyyyyy n o t i s

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

Jake btw I waited a little later today

[@Jak3C06]

yeah thanks. when i get home i always have yt notifications so i get so excited that someone liked my comment or subbed 😂😂

[@7spower998]

That's counterproductive work. Now the engine sucking up all the hot air from the engine bay. The opening should have been at the bottom, not the top of the airbox.

[@louisolivierfortin]

This is probably true when sitting at a stoplight with traffic, but as soon as he starts moving he still have the front end snorkel that is bringin fresh air under some pressure. So I guess it’s really not that bad in most normal driving situations...

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

exactly

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

The scoop that is up by the grille and holes in the bottom shouldn't let much hot air stay.

[@petera2421]

Seems to be a few comments bashing this... ignore them. Your a good creative dude that took the time to make something your own with a level of skill beyond most guys out there. I like it! Who gives a shit whether anyone else agrees or not. Let them sit and play video games while you create and make...keep it up!

[@aleks138]

engineer - spends hours designing intake to take cool outside air youtuber with BIG performance - dremel goes bzzzz

[@nolangoldie3203]

Additional Engineers (Aftermarket) - design and have open air intakes with a heat shield for no heat soak. 🤔 Not everything „engineers“ design is actually beneficial to the process or output.

[@mikemayers9353]

the audi intake is just perfect no other aftermarket is needed , i stuck to the filter and the airpipe , enough noise ;) . some users on audizine put a grill on that hole

[@firestarterfernie]

Engineered to not make noise to not scare soccer moms. That tube has to go. The box can stay though

[@mikebliss8328]

Uh the whole point is to get rid of the intake box 😒

[@laziboi519]

Definitely doing this and save a few hundred lol

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

I definitely recommend it

[@laziboi519]

@@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES i actually did a slightly different way but still sounds amazing ill try to upload a video soon

[@jerevanski]

I'm looking forward to doing this aswell instead of spending 400-500 dollars on a 'kit'. Had any difficulties in the meantime?

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

@@jerevanski no it’s been perfect. Definitely not regrets.

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

@@jerevanski you could maybe get a bigger filter for around the same price which some comments have mentioned. Only thing that would do is maybe make it louder.

[@k0lendasolutions705]

can you install that to the a6 facelift (c7.5)?

[@scuzzyfpv]

JHM has a silicone hose for the a6

[@k0lendasolutions705]

@@scuzzyfpv thanks!

[@andrewdiminico9328]

8:32 🥵🥵🥵🥵

[@Manu-Official]

Meh, Green Filter France, fits right in no mods required.

[@Vteccer666]

metal pipe sound much better than the silicone as the rubber still muffles it some

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

Metal gonna cost alot more

[@Vteccer666]

@@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES cheap metal intake now available for them its about 130 all in

[@Kingmcnees23]

@@Vteccer666 where can I find the metal pipe?

[@Vteccer666]

@@Kingmcnees23 Ebay bud HG Motorsport 3 inch hard pipe kit for Audi £133

[@Kingmcnees23]

@@Vteccer666 Thank you so much! Have a good day

[@alexmanoshin1943]

have you dynoed see what gains you get?

[@JoelParmigiano_]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@alexmanoshin1943]

@@JoelParmigiano_ so I take it as no?

[@grahamwilliamson9950]

Wire.... are you a farmer working on an old tractor

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

lol gotta do what you gotta do

[@lou4nysq510]

That's wats up!

[@MagicMike007]

If he only wanted to spend the least amount he could, I’m pretty sure he won’t spend what is costs for a dyno session just to find out his gains were not “huge”, they were basically nothing in the hp, just sound.

[@gordislavdogstaevski4992]

$130 i would have paid for an APR and enjoyed my afternoon instead.

[@VadderMan]

spend 120 bucks to get less performance. good idea! ....not

[@robertdaone]

Sort of like how some people replace their BPV with a BOV for the sound and that's it but no gain at all and actually hurts performance.

[@dins.garage]

Factory intake is not restrictive at all. You are delusional. Also now your sucking up hot air due to that cutting. DO NOT do this. Also that K and N filter is ruining your MAF sensor over time due to the oil filter.

[@European_carclub]

your correct up to the point about the MAF sensor. These engines use a map sensor instead but I agree, cutting up the intake system will create more dust and heat when the outside air flows into the intake system.

[@Paul-yx6bn]

Zero Hp its all for sound, i dig it though

[@phobiazzzero4935]

you are wrong buddy,the CAI gives you around 5-6hp

[@Paul-yx6bn]

@@phobiazzzero4935 right, even the best intakes on this car and if you can see 5-6 hp and that clearly doesn't relate to "big improvement" sound is the biggest thing

[@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES]

I mean with a tuned car you may notice but ya mostly for the sound. Thanks!

[@Paul-yx6bn]

@@GUNSKNIVESNBIKES the whole point was the video said big gains...the gain was sound and maybe just maybe few HP

[@dartdude4085]

Party pooper

[@ivayloipetkov]

This is complete crap. What this guy is proposing will not be better than stock. Save your money

[@RaiJin.335]

how do you know, have you even tried this with a tune? if not then you shouldn't say anything:)

[@ivayloipetkov]

@@RaiJin.335 yes I have been that guy. I have tried it. It did not work. I tried a different filter. Did not work. I started reading on this. I looked at the way it is Engineered by the manufacturer ...turns out it's not restrictive and can easily handle 50% more power. Turns out the aftermarket sucks warmer air and there are vortexes around it and it's less efficient because it's bolted on and not Engineered in. There is another issue these filters require to be sprayed with oil to filter the air. If you do not put enough oil you will not get proper filtering. If you put too much you mess up your MAF sensor. Do your research... and then comment;)

[@96t5wagon]

@@ivayloipetkov what’s the part number for the mass air filter on the car in this video? ;)

[@robertdaone]

@@RaiJin.335 Sucking in more hot air will never give you any gains, with or without a tune.

[@dfldd6891]

@@robertdaone not looking for gains looking for sound