Euro OEM Blockoff Plate for MK7 Golf GTI R | Remove Snow Guard

In this video, we revisit the Airbox Modification to make a few tweaks.
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Block off Trim Part # 5Q0129849 | 5Q0 129 849
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[@id70b40]

The part for the air intake is from the Golf GTE HYBRID sold in Europe

[@E50HW]

after of year of testing, i can tell that block of trim should not be installed during very hot days on long trips. but cutting off right side like he did will make "huge" difference. KN lets more dirt then anything. Racing line filter foam filter or KN not recommended if you like your car very much. snow grit and cutting the piece of right side is the way to go. Good video overall . Thank you.

[@ilimit]

Interesting feedback on your long term impressions. Thanks for watching

[@josemariapugagarcia7147]

El aire que necesita el motor le entra fundamentalmente por la rejilla, da igual que le pongas el block off o no. Simplemente el intake trabaja por aspiración y hace que esa apertura meta calor del motor al principio para proteger y aumentar la temperatura de turbo antes cuando el motor y su aceite no ha llegado a la temperatura óptima. Lo ideal sería tener un Block off plate modulable y cuando el motor llegue a su temperatura poder cerrarlo porque la admisión ya no necesita ese aire caliente, ya lo que necesita es ese aire frío. Piensa que el intake de stock tiene que trabajar en infinidad de países con climatología muy diferente de inicio de motor, y el turbo en frío es lo que más sufre si se le pisa sin temperatura. Esa pieza, block off plate, viene bien cerrarla en países muy fríos en verano, pero abrirla en invierno. En países de clima no tan frío se puede mantener cerrada. Otro tema de porque es bueno tenerla abierta en invierno es por las posibles nevadas y entrada de copos por el intake que puede llevar a que el filtro pueda coger cierta humedad y perder eficacia y ahogar la entrada de aire. Ya te digo, el intake está hecho para su función en el mundo, depende del país donde uses el coche puedes modificarlo sin preocupaciones o no. Esta última explicación es la misma por la cual la parte del conductor no viene abierta directamente de stock. Piensa en R601e, como viene montado y se supone que es para sacar rendimientos sobre stage2+ o 3. Espero haber ayudado un poco a todos.

[@peterlipowski8759]

So cutting right side is good, but left side should stay as it is?

[@bm_wuratli6883]

Basically k n is for track OEM filter is still the best only that why US reability suck compared to UE golf GTI 7 for an exemple cuz it's forbid to change just a minority do that...​@@peterlipowski8759

[@tobiasxxx1742]

The other thing is, your car dont need a K&N Filter, it gets enough air with the original one. Aside from that, K&N Filters are made for racing - they do NOT Filter the Air as good as the Original will do, so if you will cut up the Lifetime of your Turbo, than use K&N oder complete without filter.....

[@Joerg1One]

Don't you think that the left open side of the air intake was deliberately designed by engineers to cool the engine and turbocharger, for example?

[@santino4917]

you are so right ! it´s stupid to close this, becuase it´s to cool the enginge etc.

[@gwadastyles]

@@santino4917 why the r600 close it????

[@ilimit]

True!

[@danielrelph2092]

The real question is did it raise engine temperatures? It would seem the engine will still receive some air via the grille.

[@Joerg1One]

daniel relph “would seem“...ok 😂🤪

[@JDDD33]

Doesnt the backing plate then block cold airflow to the engine, namely the part of the engine whereby cold air enters ? I think it may be best to leave the backing plate off, and still have those new slots/holes drilled on the right hand side.

[@E50HW]

i close it during winter and open on summer.

[@bobfearick2297]

NICE WORK, DON`T MISS ANYTHING, DETAIL THE INSIDE ALSO I SEE A DIVIDER IN THE SECOND PIECE I DON`T THINK YOU NEED THAT RESTRICTION

[@ilimit]

Thanks Bob. Yeah the plate is help direct airflow straight to the intake hose

[@Mgtowfreedom]

Hint number 327 🤪 wack an icebrick in the airflow section to make the airflow colder

[@FalcoINC]

Ugh....drives me crazy when people do these mods and dont test it/drive it to see the difference.

[@ilimit]

No difference to be honest ✌️

[@ThenameisOskar]

It made a slight difference for my 2.0TDI. I havent blocked off the passager side yet though. I might also put a silicone airbox-turbo pipe on it and then measure the power on the same dyno it got remapped on.

[@flyn811]

I have this exact same mid to my facelift 2019 Golf7R. Im from south africa and the dealership was able to get me the part to block off the car the side. I was able to get the part number from track attack you tube video. Top mod. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@ilimit]

Good to hear Flyn! Some people don't think the part is detrimental to the engine's cooling. It works fine on mine. Good luck with the car and enjoy!

[@nickbromage29]

What were your conclusions after adding the blanking plate, any issues?

[@namewithheld7835]

Cuz you know air loves to go in a perfect 90° angle and bend around and go where you want it 🤔

[@kevinc7632]

Kind of like a vacuum cleaner thats pulling in air with a motor……

[@user-dx7kp8xj7k]

Sounds like too much air now,filter needs oiled, what's your mpg.might cause mixture to be lean,kill your motor,get remapped.😊

[@SniggidySnag]

That opening that you closed is to lead air over the engine onto the turbo to cool both the engine and the turbo.

[@ilimit]

OEM for a reason

[@jonnyfuente9049]

It gets blocked with every single aftermarket intake that gets added with no negative feedback on engine temps. There’s an OEM part for a reason

[@JDDD33]

the turbo is at the rear of the engine. blocking the left hand side will reduce cold air to the intake side of the engine.

[@nickbromage29]

Turbo is at the back behind the block.

[@Gabriel-km2xi]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gaijins30]

I hope you oiled that K&N filter like they say you need too...before use

[@Deki757]

No, you don't. It's oiled already

[@lastnamefirstname520]

You also want to put a piece of high high speed tape to blck off the resonance chamber

[@ilimit]

Thanks for the advice

[@GiuseppeBusso7]

what does that?

[@CookieGTAS]

Hello. I’m considering getting just filter to replace the stock one. Do you think there will be much of an improvement sound-wise?

[@ilimit]

L33 - Not much - but if you also add the turbo inlet elbow pipe, it will.

[@josemariapugagarcia7147]

Yo he cambiado el filtro oem por racingline. Se nota un poco el sonido pero lo que si se nota es la capacidad de más repris en bajas rpm. Tiene su sentido, el jet lag que tiene el pedal sobre la respuesta es debido a lo que tarda el turbo en llenarse, y no es lo mismo el filtro de stock que uno de alto flujo que deja llenarse antes, es decir, lo que hace es mover y adelantar un poco la gráfica de par y cv, aunque la entrega a altas rpm sea casi la misma tanto en stock como con filtro alto flujo. No esperes más potencia final, pero si espera mejor repris y más facilidad de mover las rpm en bajas, rpm que es donde el turbo empieza a cargarse.

[@bejety]

Did you tried making biger hole on air box where the plastic conects?

[@ilimit]

I did open the blocked portion for direct airflow

[@CarrShortss]

The back area in that little hole under where the "snow guard" is.. is it good to block it off completely and seal it, or leave it open, since it has no use inducting air through the inlet itself?

[@papasbesterschuss2398]

It is a water drain

[@CarrShortss]

@@papasbesterschuss2398 thank you

[@patrickfallen6398]

Was curious if your piece came with screws? I installed it without the screws as I didn’t feel like taking the entire unit out to drill and use the screws. I see you just clipped it into place. Have you had any issues without adding the screws?

[@ilimit]

Hey Pat, nope no screws is included with the piece.

[@jeffgroves4533]

Mine came with screws, installed them for extra security

[@JuanPerez-yy5hr]

That’s awsome can you feel the difference Sorry what is the part no for the OEM part

[@ilimit]

The part number should be in the description. No major difference!

[@rjbaldwin_]

I’ve got a MK8 GTI, will this part fit mine? I’m assuming no changes were made between the generations.

[@ilimit]

Mk8’s already have one. It’s a flapper design

[@rjbaldwin_]

@@ilimit oh I need to check it! Theoretically I could tape it shut for a free mod 😂

[@Kdeees29]

OEM number from the Plate of the side

[@ilimit]

description

[@peterspinuzzi9695]

Do you happen to know the name or part number of the part you cut in the original video? I lease my A3 so I can't cut the original piece, but I could cut up a second one and just replace the original when I turn in the car in 3 years.

[@ilimit]

5QM129254 Quite possibly this one 🤔

[@peterspinuzzi9695]

@@ilimit Thanks...this got me on the right path. 5Q0129254B for the A3/S3 for anyone else who reads this.

[@ilimit]

Glad you found it dude

[@ghost_lukh]

Why block the cooler air from going into the engine.

[@KasamS]

To allow it to go to the intake

[@smiggieballs8257]

Thats right the engine actually will run hotter

[@trubblman]

No it won't. The difference is negligible

[@eliseocortes0228]

I prefer the first mode you did to open the gridle in front of the intake, but not closing the other side...it will receive more air anyway.

[@E50HW]

@@trubblman sorry but long trip to croatia from denmark prøve othervise. on the way back i took if off. better gear change on dsg and better pulls while overtaking. better mileage 2.

[@tonyv7589]

Hi..how much was the block off trim,,and where did U find it??

[@tommicky6296]

Mygolfmk7.com. Alsp I’ve seen them on ebay. Just google vw gti mk7 air modification.

[@ilimit]

There's a link in the description 👍

[@olexandergerasymenko2283]

Hello. Is your R alive? Any pitfalls with K&N filter appeared?

[@ilimit]

R is alive and well - KN filter works great!

[@olexandergerasymenko2283]

@@ilimit thanks for your reply

[@angeljose1369]

Dónde has conseguido la tapa de la izquierda?

[@necc74challenger]

En la casa VW. Es recambio original.

[@angeljose1369]

Gracias por la respuesta, yo he hecho la misma modificación pero añadiendo una chapa para que suba el aire por ella, el motivo es que con tú modificación al cerrar el capó tapa los huecos que has hecho.

[@jean-baptistemetreau8063]

Hey man ! Thanks for the video ! Have you noticed water rentention within the air intake using the "block off part" ? thanks !!

[@ilimit]

Hey man, no water retention at all. 👍

[@lordbrewer812]

I’ve done the same as him and even added the ecs scoops in the grill. I live in Seattle which is pretty much a big ass rainstorm from nov to mar and haven’t seen a drop make it into the duct let alone the filter.

[@AaronCarp]

I have same as Brewer, drove an hour in downpour on interstate one night this week. Curious and checked box and filter next morning in garage, no moisture.

[@ThenameisOskar]

There is a hole in the airbox to get rid of water.

[@yasss-]

Anny divrence bro at you troggle response ?? I hear u can get arround 3HP and 7NM with this mod ..?

[@ilimit]

Unfortunately no improvement in throttle response. If you want quicker throttle response, try the pedal tuner from DTE, REMUS, BMS.

[@yasss-]

@@ilimit i have done it exact the same in have a little quicker response on my pedal💪🏼

[@Supersoee]

Where can i buy this blocking plate? Any web link sir?

[@ilimit]

It's in the description

[@chiquicat1]

The oily KN filter gets clogged with dust LOl you’re actually losing airflow. Also, why on earth would you block airflow into the engine bay in Australian heat?? Dumb

[@ilimit]

Same with an OEM paper filter? What do you do when that happens? Replace right? KN is reusable. And what Australian heat lol

[@FN-rr6mk]

It will trap all the air but also all the water. That part.

[@ilimit]

So far so good 🤞

[@FN-rr6mk]

@@ilimit i did it yesterday . What the heck . I felt a more rapid response.

[@soppingclam]

extra 40-60 hp right there!

[@ilimit]

Haha!

[@craigguest]

Where did you order the blanking plate from and how much cheers

[@justinburbidge4472]

eBay

[@craigguest]

@@justinburbidge4472 have you got a link

[@justinburbidge4472]

@@craigguest just put in eBay mqb blanking plate

[@davidb7358]

ECS Tuning also sells them on there website.

[@E50HW]

@@justinburbidge4472 5Q0129849

[@ritchiemclean]

I'm wanting to do this to my cupra 300 but I get a lot of rain where I live so I'm not sure if it's a good idea or no 😖

[@ilimit]

I would say go for it, Ritchie

[@ThenameisOskar]

Wont do any harm. I also live in a country where it rains alot. No water in the airbox so far. Also there is a hole on the bottom to get rid of the water.

[@rcweed4820]

I live in the UK it rains constantly and my cupra 290 has had these mods on for ages and rain hasn't bothered it

[@chiathau]

Hi not sure if you still have the video on how u did the cutoff of the air Intake duct? Thx for the sharing man and nice videos as always. 👍🏻

[@ilimit]

Hey man - yeah dude it was a hack job lol. I ended up spending more time to smooth everything out. If you want a cleaner way - there are forum members who used a drill bit to open up holes within the closed off duct. It's much easier to do - and also performs the same. Maybe even better as it can filter out larger debris from getting into the airbox. However - the cluster of mini holes gives me goosebumps and why I didn't go that route.

[@chiathau]

@@ilimit hey man appreciate your reply. A quick clarification when u mentioned the close off duct... Which section do u refer to? Not sure if still have a link for that. Actually plan to do it on another VW ride I have. I found that it is closed off at the front which is similar to the mk7. So wonder if I should open up the block area and get more direct air flow. Do u noticed more dirts n inserts in ur filter box after u open up the air duct? Thx again man... Appreciate your sharing.

[@stevebbkny2394]

I wonder why ecstuning says that this won’t fit the R’s

[@ilimit]

Not sure actually but it does 👍

[@tmoreirarscup]

I wouldn't do that. You are blocking a hole that, it's purpose is to cool down the plastic intake manifold.

[@ilimit]

Hopefully no damage then. 🤞

[@tylerrosmus9044]

What if that duct is actually just an alternate route for the airbox to pull air from incase of possible exterior airway blockage due to a snowfall? I don't think blocking this will case ANY damage whatsoever. The engine is liquid cooled, and the radiator still has full airflow.

[@davidcuevas6997]

Its all about emissions/noise why the piece is missing. In Europe its blocked different emissions standard. Just like my bike its super neutered for emissions and in Europe its 20hp more. Car will be fine blocking it.

[@ThenameisOskar]

@@davidcuevas6997 On my 2.0TDI (EU) the passenger side isnt blocked either like in this video. Im not sure yet if I want to block it off 🤔

[@ronburgundy4375]

Just remove that piece all together

[@robzen4732]

Bad idea what you have done. Closing the air intake which is cooling the motor. 🤦‍♂️ Its an turbo motor which is getting very hot. The cold air from the front which is flowing over the hot motor is necessary because in the back is the turbo unit which is also cooled sith that air.... 🤷‍♂️

[@ilimit]

Have you seen the new MK8 intake setup?

[@rcweed4820]

You haven't a clue lol

[@josemariapugagarcia7147]

Totalmente falso. El motor no se enfría por un conducto que trabaja por aspiración. Hablan de que es para enfriar el colector de admisión, pero también es erróneo, si fuese así y necesitará enfriarse por temperatura no estaría hecho de plástico. Es simplemente para que no se bloquee la entrada de aire en caso de nevadas fuertes sin más.

[@Gabriel-km2xi]

What a boomer.😂

[@tobiasxxx1742]

you kill your engine, if you close that intake!

[@ilimit]

FIngers crossed that it won't

[@tobiasxxx1742]

@@ilimit it cools your engine...(it overflows it)

[@Largeone1968]

Nonsense. The engine is water cooled. There’s still a huge area for air to get in.

[@Gabriel-km2xi]

😂😂😂😂

[@nicoheim7561]

Yea stop the air flowing right to your turbo😂

[@ilimit]

Block-off plate is also on the newer MK8 now, although it has a flapper function.

[@Gabriel-km2xi]

The turbo is behind the engine, you have no idea what you're talking.😂

[@MsNathan9]

Water will go into air box no drainage