More GLI work

"PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn)
10/14/2016 at 17:05 • Filed to: None

Now that I’ve had the K04 turbo installed for about 3500 miles, i decided to do some data logging with a buddy of mine. What we found out was that the stock airbox was not giving enough airflow, and that above 4000rpm the car was cutting fuel to compensate for the lack of air. I went to a local VW shop, and picked up the APR Carbonio Intake for my car. Was pretty easy to install, and the throttle response is much improved now, as well as top-end grunt. It looks pretty sweet too...

I hate to be that guy and say i got hp gains from an intake, but in this case, if that data os correct, i actually gained about 10hp at the wheels due to the now much less restricted airflow!

While i was under the hood, I also finally did the soundaktor delete. That’s VW’s symposer, that pumps fake sounds in to the cabin. Took some fidgeting to get it out from under the rain guard, but the car sounds a lot more natural now! Overall, a productive few days with the car. Next up, larger S3 brakes going on next week hopefully!

DISCUSSION (7)

itschrome > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
10/14/2016 at 17:08

sweet! But I mean it’s ok you’re not being that guy. That guy ONLY puts on an air box. in this case you needed that air box because of everything else.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
10/14/2016 at 17:14

This reminds me that I should get a proper intake for my Mini. Right now it has a “Cold” air intake which really just pulls the hot air from around the engine. It does make good noises though.

Tripper > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
10/14/2016 at 17:41

That is a handsome intake.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > itschrome
10/14/2016 at 18:01

Haha yeah... i actually kept the stock box because of sleeper points, but i guess that won’t fly anymore

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Tripper
10/14/2016 at 18:02

I like it, was worth every penny

Saracen > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
10/14/2016 at 18:22

I recall tests that showed in my Golf R there were alot of restrictions around the MAF of the stock intake. I imagine that yours is similar.

The Carbonio intake is also one of the few that has a ram air effect because of the orientation of the filter directly in front of the duct. That also helps a little.

You must be roasting the front tires with a K04!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Saracen
10/14/2016 at 21:10

to traction up to 60, but i get serious wheelhop. stiffer suspension (KW or H&R coils) are on the list, so I’ll have them on by spring most likely