Is intake effective?
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Is intake effective?
I was wondering if intake is a waste of money, or really worth it. I have heard numerous things on this, and I would like to know for sure. If intake is effective, which type would you use?
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I, unlike many here, think that a proper intake system (Dahlback) is a good thing....
I have been going back and forth from a stock box fitted with a K&N filter...to the Dahlback open intake. I have tried the Dahlback with 3 different styles of filter chargers in order to see/feel/here and differences between them. In the end, I strongly feel that the Dahlback intake makes more power (and more boost) than the stock box (atleast in my A4...cant speak for others). If anyone in the NJ area would like to feel the difference for themselves....I would be glad to throw in the stock box and do some runs....then put the intake in and do some runs. Its a big difference. Keep in mind than its winter....which is most likely effecting these results.
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It's been proven that K&N filters can reduce engine efficiency, and damage
hotwire MAF sensors, such as what's in audi's designs. Or more importantly, it's mainly the oil that's required by K&N filters to properly filter the air.
There's plenty of other things that may cost a bit more than an actual intake, but will net you better gains across the board. I wouldn't worry about an intake until you're close to 200 whp from a 1.8T, and then make sure you stay away from the oiled filters, or use it extremely sparingly. This coming from someone who sells & installs them. ;-)
There's plenty of other things that may cost a bit more than an actual intake, but will net you better gains across the board. I wouldn't worry about an intake until you're close to 200 whp from a 1.8T, and then make sure you stay away from the oiled filters, or use it extremely sparingly. This coming from someone who sells & installs them. ;-)
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