MK5 GTI Intake Installation ~ Does That Mean It's a Race Car?

[@davidduma7615]

Exceptional camerawork, getting a view of those bolts in tight places.

[@freeridetony]

True story 🎉

[@HumbleMechanic]

One good thing about the Corn-Teen is me getting some of the MK5 videos out! Also the FSI engine cover is 100% the WORST!

[@lagerace227]

HumbleMechanic looks way better without it.

[@phantasmmasquerade7796]

awesome video, simple and straight to the point. I must say fixing stuff like this is fun even though I don't have a collage degree in this field. I was train to paint rail road cars but ended up with mechanic work and quickly catch on. My boss was amaze on how I kept track of each part and doing my job in the set giving time. I'm really hyped to see my work rolling down the rails knowing I did a great job. this little adventure made me think about getting in to car repairs. Thank you for this video and I hope to see my new and fun projects on your channel.

[@progmanmike]

I broke the one one my A3 the first time I took it off lol

[@cedricklanteigne]

mine broke the sensor on the HPFP a couple time before i saw that the problem was the engine cover lol found a 80$ CAI localy and it fixed my problem :) even got the woosh woosh in bonus :D

[@liftingafterdark3241]

Yes more MK5 content is welcomed!! I have time for my MK5 now....

[@joelmayorgaa]

i actually have this same intake on my mk5, the whooshing sounds drown out my exhaust so much because of how massive the intake is. i love it lol

[@corneliusthomas1790]

The next mod you should do could be a Diverter Valve to release more pressure off the turbo. Because Intakes and Diverter’s both help the engine breath much easier.

[@alexjames346]

Nice, simple and easy also looks way better then that cover. The way you show an explain step by step is wonderful....... makes me believe I can do that. You do a very good job.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you

[@carlosmarquez3844]

I'll love to detail that engine bay, nice video Charles

[@shemmo]

3:00 i would also clean AFM as preventative maintenance

[@jacquesdaoud4263]

Thank you for posting in this hard time 👍

[@michaelblacktree]

Subtitle: How to get rid of that over-complicated plasticky garbage 😜

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahahahah

[@coolkid2237]

Wouldn’t Volkswagen have saved Money if they didn’t use that and just did a normal intake?

[@mbardos]

And mount an even more complicated, pipe, rubber hose, 2 clamps, more pipe, rubber hose and 2 clamps again... And the pipe is not even secured, just vibrates around there behind the engine? I've mounted a one piece (single pipe) to mine, that gets secured also, with a mount, which comes in the place of one of the original engine cap holders (which screws out). Way better system, IMHO

[@tt-rs1457]

Wow Charles, looks like this is good stuff......well produced.

[@pospc2]

I like the sound it gave. May have to get an intake for my mk6 now. 😆

[@jamesk3565]

I'm sorry while taking the stuff out of the box having a slight pause nd going "this thing" I'm dying🤣🤣

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahahahaha glad to help 😂

[@JagoTFC]

Love the fact that in 2020 someone still care and mod a GTI mk5.

[@Zero_Ninety]

Classics never die.

[@JagoTFC]

@@Zero_Ninety True. The last M3 for me is the E46. Still the E36 3.2 is a great car. Tuner cars will never die.

[@Sindre290]

@@JagoTFC You should check out TR Hamza, lots of mk5 GTI modification videos.

[@ThePhonecat]

I just bout one roughly 35 mins ago haha

[@JagoTFC]

Enjoy yourself

[@philcoverdale4850]

I prefer that mounting point on the battery tray to the point that the Revo kit uses. The Revo kit just pivots on that point and comes off!

[@MTMMotorServices]

My only gripe with those aftermarket filters is that they aren't properly fed air from the outside. I've seen so many that have been pushed "in" as far as possible and that is just gulping in hot air from the engine bay.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yep! I have too. that makes them pretty pretty pretty awful

[@keithbussanich]

you should see if you can get a custom HumbleMechanic engine cover now. A custom cover would definitely add horsepower

[@ravuthpum8306]

more mk5 videos!! :D

[@paulirumbin1541]

Where is the cold air intake. In this case this is "hotter air intake"

[@lavachemist]

I'd love to see someone mythbust "cold air" intakes on the BPY. I'm very much a skeptic. The engine cover on the BPY is annoying and ugly, but I can't imagine this aftermarket setup is actually an improvement over a stock air box in good condition. So far all of the recommendations to run them seem to come from somebody who makes or sells a cold air intake.

[@HumbleMechanic]

I did some testing on my mk7R. I don’t think on a stock car you’re going to see any real change. But I hate the engine cover so much it’s worth it.

[@brianunangst4447]

Banks did a video about it. He proved the heat is detrimental (at least in a diesel).

[@lavachemist]

@@brianunangst4447 Are you talking about the video with the Mercury Marauder? Others, including Mighty Car Mods, have done similar videos that found the opposite (I'd say the car being tested probably matters a lot). I'm specifically interested in the MK5 GTI intake system though. I currently have a stock intake on my K04 MK5 ("Stage 3" Revo) and it seems fine, although I'm replacing it with an aftermarket unit for reasons other than performance of the intake system.

[@commodore665]

I often wonder why manufactures have all the extra piping on intakes , my car is very much a short ram cold air intake

[@HumbleMechanic]

It’s about noise generally. Most Normys don’t want loud sucky noises

[@commodore665]

@@HumbleMechanic I like that induction growl , it makes it sound like Chewbacca

[@BikingBarista76]

Nice presentation! Easy to follow. 2 Thumps up!!

[@bunko273]

Damn you for making me want to keep my MkV DSG when I am so close to selling it lol... as always nice videos!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahah I’m sorry

[@joseambriz4418]

Humble Mechanic, I was not sure how to submit a question. I’m trying to find the answer to my continuous P301 code on my MK6 Jetta 2.5. First time the code came on I immediately changed all the spark plugs and ignition coils. The code went away in two days. Two weeks later it came back I replaced the fuel injector. This time mechanic cleared the code and a week later it came back. I have no idea what it could be. I have around 128k miles on it and kept up maintenance. What else could it be?

[@Aldaiuss]

Nice install video

[@MrNehva]

the only justified way of getting a cold air intake

[@longgoneg60]

After cornteen is over, gonna need to Chris-fix that engine bay with a deep clean!!

[@ohnoitstime933]

Nathan Davis cornteen dafuq is that

[@Juan_More_Mile]

next, remove the cabin noise pipe

[@T4uri]

Now add an audi TTS engine cover to it for cleaner look.

[@ClaudiuB]

Does it fit to mk5 gti?

[@lorddragoono]

Nah let the heat escape

[@T4uri]

@@ClaudiuB From what I've heard you have to change the mounting brackets. They just unscrew, then fit tts ones. They're cheap though.

[@ClaudiuB]

@@T4uri, Nice. Thanks. I'll look into it

[@ClaudiuB]

@@lorddragoono, the heat will escape anyway, because I want to remove the textile thing which is anyway falling apart already. And winter is gone so it's the perfect moment now

[@walther89]

can you recommend aftermarket "closed box" intake, opens are not that good, still sucking hot air from sides.

[@jessicah3450]

I inherited my GTI from my Dad, and he had put an intake like this in it (it's Neuspeed). I've had the car 5 years and have just been washing it with warm soapy water when I change the oil. Now I see some filters require re-oiling? I of course can't ask my dad. How do I know if my filter is supposed to be oiled or can just be washed?

[@toddmccarter45]

Any tips for if the core support boltholes are stripped out?

[@auxmike]

Will this throw off throttle calibration? Also, what about silicone getting on sensors?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Neither one should be an issue.

[@KC-lu7vo]

Great video of the FSI. Would have liked to know cost as well. Question: Would you recommend this for a mk5 2.5l. Non turbo as well?

[@HumbleMechanic]

I don’t always mention the cost. That’s something that can change pretty often. The 2.5 with a similar filter will Benefit

[@stephenward8707]

another quality video ....

[@fedjadrndarski5606]

What about MAF case sizing ? It is different than stock one. Does ECM read wrong airflow after this upgrade?

[@6pistons]

I would rather have an intake box over the open air style.

[@Joe_Rebel]

Yeah, most cases you'll raise IAT and not any real flow improvement the turbo or tune can take advantage of. Nice sound though, even though you can remove the sound deadening in the airbox and TIP to get the same thing.

[@Joe_Rebel]

@Moto Guzzi No, higher IATs reduce hp, *real* CAI do increase hp but the actual intake is down by the bumper where cold air is flowing in. Any pod filter visible in the engine bay is going to reduce hp due to warmer air in the intake. You can argue this but, the fact is if you can see the pod filter when you open the hood; it'll suck in warmer air.

[@Joe_Rebel]

@Moto Guzzi Yeah, I still have the factory airbox on my 1.8t and it's making 40%-50% more power over stock. Usually a higher flow panel filter, intake pipe, and removing any sound baffles will be more than enough for more flow.

[@Joe_Rebel]

Yeah, I don't use any K&N or oiled filters in any of my vehicles, I personally run an AFE dry panel filter which flows better without sacrificing much of the OEM filters cleaning ability. I can clean and reuse it and not need to worry about oil residue on my sensitive MAF. I believe that OEM parts are the way to go as well, if there's an upgrade that can be done using OEM parts from a newer or higher end model vehicle, then I would go that route. Like using 2.0TFSI coils for their stronger spark instead of the regular 1.8T coils. When I go aftermarket it has to be a good quality engineered product that will actually provide benefits. In any turbo car, intake upgrades are very limited on how much you gain in general, you should really be doing them for better throttle response and turbo spool.

[@famousGravesUK]

Is it worth replacing the standard engine cover for a air intake pipe kit? I've read it doesn't give you any gains whatsoever. I have a stage 1 mk5 gti and considering getting a air flow intake set up bit will they give you any gains? @humblemechanic

[@mikef3300]

Cannot stand the engine/ air box cover on my MK6 Golf R. Thinking about replacing it with the ECS Tuning kit that’s very similar to this one

[@GTIMKV]

I have an mk5 with a p000a code intake cam slow response bank 1. i can't figure out what's wrong because the car drives fine and idle perfect

[@lorddragoono]

Have you checked the cam follower?

[@K03sport]

And ppl called the mk4 gti the worst. At least it had a real air box. Destruction aside, I'd rather put the money into suspension pieces (or wheels). Stay safe Charles.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yea it's not a HP mod. But dang if that OEM housing isn't awful. I was told by a VW engineer that it was a great design and I was crazy. Then he had to have the car running and monitor something under the cover.... The rig he needed was hilarious.

[@lorddragoono]

That's why you haven't seen another intake like it since. If it was such a great design why not keep it going?

[@K03sport]

... I've heard the mk5 was expensive to make; the oe intake manifold seems to support that.

[@13daprofessor]

Would you recommend a catch-can prior to or shortly there after or maybe both at the same time???

[@erikstuller9516]

i'm thinking about chainging intake as well but not sure if it will cause some error light pop on dash??? do you need to adjust ecu? thanks for answers and for content like this 👍

[@HumbleMechanic]

depending on the car/intake it might be fine

[@cars_anatomy]

Heey Charles! I installed very simillar air intake with k&n filter and 3" pipe, and I get "system lean" and "air intake leak" faults, sometimes even CEL. Checked the pipe, all clamps are tight, cleaned the MAF sensor, still same issue. Can you please suggest what I could do to fix it? Thanks!!

[@Drazzed]

Quick question, what is that black pipe next to the coolant reservoir going down near to the intake manifold? I once had an mk5 with this deleted, but could never find out what it was, or what it was for...

[@imwmanish]

Hi sir how are you very good video sir

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you!

[@ElPonyProductions]

Foro this kind of filters, is it necessary a ECU repro??

[@OlsunEdits]

Should other filters be same way of installation?

[@MrRangerZr1]

Why so many reducers?

[@ClaudiuB]

I only installed mine to get rid of that shitty plastic cover and to have more access to the engine when inspecting it. Have a look, I made a tutorial too :)

[@aussiebloke609]

Shame the new filter can't filter out all the hot underhood air. I was surprised at how disappointed I was when you actually called it a "cold air intake." 0:11

[@HumbleMechanic]

What’s the preferred vernacular?

[@aussiebloke609]

"Hot air intake" is probably more accurate...and perhaps a casual vernacular of "sports air intake" or simply "air intake" if one doesn't want to specify. But I fail to see how this could be called "cold" - the heat shield is only really good against direct radiant heat and does little about the regular underhood hot air that it'll be sucking in. Factory systems usually take air from ahead of the radiator/condenser for a good reason - it's where the air is coolest - and they are sealed once they pass behind those heat exchangers. And there's really no reason a quality aftermarket system couldn't do the same (only more efficiently) if they wanted. But this is much cheaper, and so long as people continue buy a semi-engineered product, they'll continue supplying one. /end rant

[@aussiebloke609]

PS: All that said, this is still probably better than having the intake run through that plastic cover where it will gather _all_ the heat from the top of the engine, so it's likely still a net win in this car. Just wish they'd do a better job with these systems.

[@simonjohnson3641]

I've seen worse kits than this one - at least the air filter is at the front of the engine bay and not at the back (just Google "Corsa air intake" if you want to see a really bad example). Besides, this kit can't be any worse than the OEM setup, especially when it is broken - who at VW Group thought combining an engine cover with the air filter was a good idea? That said, the video where temperature is measured sounds like it will be interesting in terms of hard data on the effect of fitting an aftermarket kit on air temperature.

[@sweis12]

Can you take a look at the S&b intake for mk6 tdis? It seems to be the best one but im not sure if it is really even better than the stock intake. It seems to completly sealed off from the engine bay and only get fresh air from the grill.

[@HumbleMechanic]

I will have to check that out. I have seen intakes on that gen TDI cause some weird EGR flow issues.

[@sweis12]

@@HumbleMechanic alright thank you. I don't want any airflow issues .

[@electroporsche911]

Great Job Humble ! but there is a concern whether that car has an ECU tune as i know without tune that intake would generate LEAN issues, please correct me if I'm wrong , thanks

[@lorddragoono]

I dont think so.

[@HumbleMechanic]

That is a great question. The short answer is no. The more accurate answer is possibly. So these intakes can slightly change the amount of air in to the engine. But the ECM can make small adjustments for that. So no need for a tune in most cases.

[@gavintwilley7586]

I got a question that would love to see if you have the answer for or really anyone here, I got an Audi 2006 3.2 vr6 8p body style my question is will a 2006 Audi b7 door fit on this car? They look the same but i want to know if they bolt up

[@tedbonbrake1967]

Do the clamp areas seal better if they're facing the same way?

[@devivoman]

I have a question: I picked up a mk5 the other day, there is a rubber hose that leads from just left and up from where the intake pipe meets the turbo and runs along the left side of the oem cover and meets a 3 outlet housing in the front of the engine, that hose connects in basically in front of the oil dipstick. On my car it is blocked off by a red cap with a screw on the end at the back and at the connection in front of the dipstick. What is that hose for and is that part of some sort of modification or maybe was it just removed and blocked off to be serviced and never put back on? I bought the car with jumped timing, so I haven't had it running yet, thanks!

[@justincace5517]

I am sure you learned this by now, but - I hope you believe this if not... It's a "sound pipe" and it can be removed and plugged.

[@tunedblow]

I think i blew op my sensor 🤣 if i buy a new sensor does it work again ? Or will i blow up that one aswel ?

[@jojago9]

Great video! I have a question. I’ve noticed my 2017 VW Golf 1.8 Tsi (A/T) RPMs surge when coming to a complete stop. I do have error code U0402 that I have yet to address (I believe it has to do with the chip recall I’ve yet to take to the dealer for) any advise?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Maybe and oil leak or PCV failure

[@jojago9]

HumbleMechanic thanks for your reply!

[@jensenwilliam5434]

Thank you !!!

[@shaungowler8909]

They sound cool but heat soak Robs the car of power unless u can encase it in heat sheald reflective film

[@MenaceManTV]

I installed a cold air intake on my 2008 R32 but after a while, the idle would go up and down. VW said an intake was confusing the computer in my car. Is this true? When I went back to stock the idle issue went away. do you have to adjust the computer after installing a cold air intake like this?

[@HumbleMechanic]

It may have disturbed the air flow across the air flow meter. making it pass in a different way. I don't know if a tune would have helped that. I have seen a few intakes cause the fuel trim numbers to get all weird.

[@MenaceManTV]

@@HumbleMechanic Thanks for the answer. Your video have really help me I look forward to all the one you make with your new amazing Shop Studio

[@ZanicL3]

What's actually the difference between these engines (in the mk5 gti's) and the ones in the mk6 & mk7 gti's (EA888)? The engine covers are different

[@HumbleMechanic]

These are pretty different. If I can find some BPY footage I’ll do a video

[@ZanicL3]

​@@HumbleMechanic 👍👍 Would love to see it, I was wondering since I have a 2.0 TSI Scirocco (identical to an mk6) but the Scirocco R has 280 ponies and uses the 'older' mk5 GTI engine. I'm assuming it's easier to get more reliable power out? I know it's worse on fuel than a newer (mk6, etc) 2.0's

[@Giuseppe_coachgius]

Same kit and procedures for 1.6 FSI?

[@hasanmodallal6564]

Can you make a video on how to install a boost gauge please on the mk5 gti

[@HumbleMechanic]

I did on my Mk3 and mk7. 2 different ways to install. One P3 OBD and one direct boost pressure tap

[@muznick]

If you install that tag frame, every Corvette you gap will understand that they never even had a chance. Or you can leave it off for the ultimate sleeper. Hellcat drivers will toss and turn all night, wondering how in the world you got the best of them.

[@wulfdean]

Such a small pipe to the turbo, I'm sure there's much better kits than this one. Great video as usual but I'm sure the K&N is the one to go for

[@HumbleMechanic]

I think the gains on these are so minimal they probably all perform about the same. That would be a great dyno test

[@wulfdean]

@@HumbleMechanic wow that reply was so fast it's like we're in the same room..... Thanks buddy great channel

[@HumbleMechanic]

Love it!!! Haha

[@jerrybonggarcia6575]

Air for filter for golf 2005 if is available

[@Dukelax510]

Getting my first impact and socket set. Would you recommend 3/8 or 1/2 for MK7 GTI work?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Depends on which drive tools you have. If you’re starting from scratch, I like 3/8 better. Lot of tight spaces.

[@Dukelax510]

@@HumbleMechanic Thank you!!

[@benelsh6792]

Can you make videos about the twincharged engines?

[@benelsh6792]

And upgrading them...

[@rgprgp3454]

How did the car perform after this intake pipes.did it make more power

[@lorddragoono]

When I installed an intake on my mk5 gti it felt alot better. I think the stock intake design for the mk5 gti is one of the worst. It sits above the engine collecting heat and on hot days you can get some heat soaking issues. I'm not saying for every car this is true but for my car it gained performance and if you plan on going stage 1 and up this is a good idea. Also it sounds cool.

[@alistairebosman9181]

Did you feel a power upgrade ? Thinking of doing it to my car.

[@HumbleMechanic]

not really. It was louder though

[@alistairebosman9181]

@@HumbleMechanic okay cool thanks so much

[@maxcichon2557]

Wouldn't that be a good time to use a bit of MAF cleaner???

[@HumbleMechanic]

It very well might. I’m very cautious on doing that. Mostly the mk4 AFM were so junk if you looked at it wrong it broke

[@18t4motion]

Missed one final step. Removal of the turtle neck..

[@dantemagz6672]

time to slap a ko4 on it. Im pulling 5.0 mustangs in mine loll.

[@Joe_Rebel]

I thought the 2.0T engines had K04's from factory, no? I know the Audi A4's with the 2.0T does, either way; not much to gain unless you go with a K04 from an RS3 or something which would require custom manifolds and a downpipe. At that point, go with a GT series turbo like a GT28 or GT30.

[@YusufGinnah]

Dorkage K04 also standard on TT Mk1 225 While Mk4 GTi had K03 as well

[@YusufGinnah]

Dorkage I've had the Mk1 TT many moons ago and did a turbo replacement on it. Audi supplied a KKK Turbocharger with the model number on the box being K04-s So as far as I know, it was a K04

[@Joe_Rebel]

Ah okay, thought I read somewhere that the B7 A4's with the 2.0T had a K04-015. There are a lot of K03/K04 variants though so I see that.

[@YusufGinnah]

Fudge You 👍🏼

[@noseyparker6622]

You need to remove that stupid oil filler extension tube so the filler cap sits flush with the rocker cover.......its only lightly glued on so a couple of gentle taps with a mallet and it comes flying off.

[@jokeron6365]

Did this cause a check engine light to come on?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Nope. :)

[@garthor]

any car can be a race car if you believe... =D

[@HumbleMechanic]

HAHAHA I like that!

[@The3lloba]

Aka "The stupid beauty cover"

[@1nation706]

I have a 2006 mk5 Gli 2.0T that keeps shouting off immediately as I turn it on any idea what could cause it and how can I fix it

[@lorddragoono]

Could be a bunch of things.

[@whydoihave6neutrals772]

My friends did that took it in and the 3rd cylinder was cracked

[@dantemagz6672]

Any codes? Make sure your lower hoses for the intercooler are on tight. mine blew off and when i started the car, it just stalled

[@1nation706]

Dante magz no codes at all

[@1nation706]

None of my cylinders are cracked

[@Zero_Ninety]

Yes. Yes it does.

[@omercarrothers7537]

What, no secondary air filter?

[@HumbleMechanic]

This car doesn’t have it

[@baronvontourettes]

The stock intake actually flows cold air. With the fipk you’re pulling hot underhood engine air.

[@victorsoria6278]

Does it pass Calli emissions tho? 🤪

[@HumbleMechanic]

I don’t think anything does

[@mu7452]

What is a tsi ,fsi and tfsi engine?

[@lorddragoono]

All different engines. Google it.

[@cristianojoana1898]

Can you tell me whats DSG common problems?

[@lorddragoono]

Google it

[@cristianojoana1898]

@@lorddragoono im asking a vw tech who work on these. Not everything is "on' or "true" on google...

[@lorddragoono]

@@cristianojoana1898 search for the video on the internet I mean. He has already made one.

[@cristianojoana1898]

But he talked only about the 7 speed....

[@lorddragoono]

You ok?

[@BeeShopcs]

with cover more nice try to cut to fit

[@alancolmenarez7317]

I don't like that intake at all because it doesn't allow the turbo to be heard

[@HumbleMechanic]

You can hear it more than the stock one. But it’s not crazy loud

[@BenState]

AIT logged at all?

[@HumbleMechanic]

no. The car ran like crap before we started. In the video description I linked to the video where we did a lot of testing on the Golf R.

[@IvanBoychuk]

Hello there, I am new on your channel. Mostly because of I am a fan of vw and especially mark4. I found you playlist and wanted to watch the whole story from the beginning, but...damn. Your playlist is from newest to oldest videos. I don’t wanna watch from the last video. I won’t understand anything. So I watched first video and gave up. Can you fix that? Oh btw gti playlist is the same. Your new joiners can’t watch it without the paint.

[@famousGravesUK]

Is it worth replacing the standard engine cover for a air intake pipe kit? I've read it doesn't give you any gains whatsoever. I have a stage 1 mk5 gti and considering getting a air flow intake set up bit will they give you any gains? @humblemechanic

[@luckylukekansai9594]

Have the very same intake in my Jetta 2.0TFSI Stage1. Gain is marginal but hearing the sounds from the diverter valve and spooling turbo is priceless! Looks pretty good too after spending an hour or so detailing the engine bay. One note of caution: the silicone sleeves and reducer are NOT reinforced and overtightening the clamps will chew right through them

[@OlsunEdits]

Its not really that hard to insall. Other intakes should be similar to this to

[@admireinspire]

Get 2 cans of gunk engine cleaner and fix that whooooole bay!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Haha I don’t think that would help. Haha

[@Defesioxr]

Nice job, but please clean that engine bay....

[@HumbleMechanic]

This car has bigger issues. LOLL

[@nhzxboi]

Why do they put so much plastic garbage on top? Selling point? Such a PITA to keep stock. Never understood "engine cover:" Marge, look at my engine, it looks sooo pretty. Lol Hate engine pretty covers.

[@rafaelcordova6374]

That poor car engine bay needs a pressure washing! 😞

[@HumbleMechanic]

It needed a lot of things. Ahhaha

[@lenwoodcruze3594]

No race car....I would strip the interior, and add a roll cage if needed,tires and brakes before I did a CAI if making a race car was the goal....wouldn't even pop the hood unless I had to....just saying.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Not a race car for sure. LOL We did this as much as a repair as for race cars LOL

[@tylerkrug7719]

I hate those engine covers

[@HumbleMechanic]

THE WORST

[@basithph8958]

GTI owners be like

[@a200tq1]

And now you will have very funny readings from your AFM. If you move AFM even 1/10 inch from the factory location inside the pipe, or this new pipe has a 5% more/less diameter you will have completely wrong AFM readings. What does it mean? For example, the load parameter in your ECU will be too low, and you'll have too high ignition timing and because of that pinging, excessive timing retardation, etc. Same situation with the target fuel AFR (especially during component protection in KFLBTS map). Factory air filter setup doing good even on Mk6 R with a chip, and its more than enough on the tiny k03 turbo, even if you pull every lb/min out of it.)))

[@HumbleMechanic]

Maybe. I’ve seen it go either way. I’ve seen Fuel trims get way sideways from intakes. And I’ve seen it make no real difference. You are right that tweaking with MAF and filter positioning can make the reading whack.

[@TheDemoncaller]

this design doesn't look like it has the best fitment

[@HumbleMechanic]

The fitment was pretty consist with lost intakes I’ve installed

[@TheDemoncaller]

@@HumbleMechanic to clarify, I mainly meant the last elbow pipe the filter connects to. The rest of it looks good, but it seems like it's tweaking that isolation bushing and the pipe jams against the battery box. but maybe thats just how it was supposed to be 🤷‍♂️

[@TheDemoncaller]

side note, I have a mk4 r32, and the aem intake that came with it when I got the car years ago recently tore off the stud it mounts to from the factory airbox mount. I think the accordion tube behind the maf shrank over time and put a lot of strain on the attachment point. super annoying

[@operamatthew]

lol love the tittle.