Any one fitted a after market air filter or induction kit on a vti 1.6

[Sigorman85]

Would like to have a look at a induction kit or filter for the vti 1.6 does it make a difference in the sound of the car and a bit more pokey?

The air filter looks well tucked away in the engine bay :-/

If so point me in the right direction please also post a pic if you have one or vid

Cheers guys

Si

[WTF]

I think someone has.... can't remember who though. I'm sure someone will help out if they have

I haven't on mine

[ZACK]

It's simples, just fit a cone filter onto the end of the pipe.

[Sigorman85]

So then it sucks in all the warm air off the engine ? Was after some pics the filter and pipes are well tucked in there so would be nice to see to get a idea of what I'm looking at and if its worth it

[Jonbays]

Performance Air filters and cold air induction kits are all a con there is no performance gain to be had on a street car driven on the road.

All you can do is make the engine bay prettier, the car a bit noisier and sound and or look faster perhaps at best.

[ZACK]

Performance Air filters and cold air induction kits are all a con there is no performance gain to be had on a street car driven on the road.

Not true, on a n/a engine like a VTi yeah maybe but on a turbo you'll see small gains - maybe up to about 3 horsepower. Depends on how restrictive the stock intake is.

It's small but a gain's a gain

[robbo51]

You won't see any gains, even with a turbo engine
IMO they do very little.

[ZACK]

kkkkk

[Dangerousfish]

You won't see any gains, even with a turbo engine
IMO they do very little.

I'm assuming you have the facts to back up such a bold statement?

[robbo51]

Yes I do:
A guy in the Briskoda Forum had his car remapped by AmD (Fabia vRS 130 Tdi)
I too had this done (Same car)...but retained the OEM air intake and panel filter
His car was then put on the rollers at 'Awesome GTi' in Irlam, Manchester.....with a K&N cone filter fitted like the one described
His car gave 165 bhp
Mine with the same remap and OEM parts gave 172 bhp

[Connor]

Yes I do:
A guy in the Briskoda Forum had his car remapped by AmD (Fabia vRS 130 Tdi)
I too had this done (Same car)...but retained the OEM air intake and panel filter
His car was then put on the rollers at 'Awesome GTi' in Irlam, Manchester.....with a K&N cone filter fitted like the one described
His car gave 165 bhp
Mine with the same remap and OEM parts gave 172 bhp

I saw gains with mine compared to standard...

Maybe you have had a different personal experience.

[ZACK]

His car was then put on the rollers at 'Awesome GTi' in Irlam, Manchester.....with a K&N cone filter fitted like the one described
His car gave 165 bhp
Mine with the same remap and OEM parts gave 172 bhp

Sounds like dodgey rollers to me, same car with a 7 bhp difference ?

[Dangerousfish]

Yes I do:
A guy in the Briskoda Forum had his car remapped by AmD (Fabia vRS 130 Tdi)
I too had this done (Same car)...but retained the OEM air intake and panel filter
His car was then put on the rollers at 'Awesome GTi' in Irlam, Manchester.....with a K&N cone filter fitted like the one described
His car gave 165 bhp
Mine with the same remap and OEM parts gave 172 bhp

In the same breath mine was ran on a Dyno before and after without a simple panel filter and gave an additional 6BHP.

Looks like the jury's out.

[cyclone]

Yes I do:
A guy in the Briskoda Forum had his car remapped by AmD (Fabia vRS 130 Tdi)
I too had this done (Same car)...but retained the OEM air intake and panel filter
His car was then put on the rollers at 'Awesome GTi' in Irlam, Manchester.....with a K&N cone filter fitted like the one described
His car gave 165 bhp
Mine with the same remap and OEM parts gave 172 bhp

This is a false comparison different cars even with the same type engine and accessories will put out different HP on a dyno. A single car will even put out different numbers from different dynos.

[robbo51]

Nothing dodgy about the rollers
My personal experience of replacement induction etc.. tells me they are a waste of time and money
No stopping any of you getting one fitted..your car..your choice
The OP did ask