007 dv and smoothing airbox

[Kris6383]

Hey everyone! What benefits can I gain from a smooth airbox and a 007 dv on a standard 1.8t? And what's the crack with drilling holes in the airbox? All help appreciated thanks

 

[daz-20vt]

i wouldnt go buying bigger brakes to compensate

 

[<tuffty/>]

Roughly translated no gains at all... drilling the air box just gives a bit more induction noise... was popular on the TT forums

<tuffty/>

 

[DPM]

Uprating the DV is a worth while thing, especially if you're getting or running a remap but drilling the airbag is a waste of time.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[Gazwould]

Uprating the DV is a worth while thing, especially if you're getting or running a remap but drilling the airbag is a waste of time.

Damian @ DPM Performance

Please don't drill your airbag

 

[:: blade ::]

i drilled my airbox just for the induction noise (dont drill hole too big or have loads of them either), no gains what so ever from it

 

[Kris6383]

Thanks all, lmao don't intend drilling my air bag.

 

[Kris6383]

i drilled my airbox just for the induction noise (dont drill hole too big or have loads of them either), no gains what so ever from it

How big of a hole and where?

 

[:: blade ::]

A few 8mm holes on the side closest to the wing. Theres a few pics on google

 

[Kris6383]

Wouldn't it suck in hot air from the engine?

 

[Kris6383]

A few 8mm holes on the side closest to the wing. Theres a few pics on google

wouldnt it suck hot air from the engine though?

 

[<tuffty/>]

Air is 150 odd degrees coming out of the turbo so irrelevant... thats what a decent intercooler is for

<tuffty/>

 

[Gazwould]

Air is 150 odd degrees coming out of the turbo so irrelevant... thats what a decent intercooler is for

<tuffty/>

So why do we have cold air feeds and heat insulating air boxes even around cone induction kits ?

 

[Richie-XR2]

I drilled my air box for a bit more noise but only because I bought a panel filter, if I knew what I know now I'd probably try the s2000 cone filter instead.

 

[Richie-XR2]

So why do we have cold air feeds and heat insulating air boxes even around cone induction kits ?

Is the airbox the same on the N/A vehicles? Might just be for those without an intercooler.

 

[<tuffty/>]

The cold air thing is more applicable to NA engines than turbo engines

<tuffty/>

 

[Kris6383]

Pros and cons for a drilled and smoothed airbox?????? Please

 

[<tuffty/>]

pro - a little induction noise
con - lot of effort for a little induction noise

Fit a cone filter... be happy

<tuffty/>

 

[Kris6383]

pro - a little induction noise
con - lot of effort for a little induction noise

Fit a cone filter... be happy

<tuffty/>

what cone filter is best? I heard jetex for audi.

 

[Jenno007]

what cone filter is best? I heard jetex for audi.

The most important thing is to make sure it's not oiled.

S2000 is tested and proven + cheap, or jetex as you said

 

[Kris6383]

The most important thing is to make sure it's not oiled.

S2000 is tested and proven + cheap, or jetex as you said

what would you suggest with fitting the cone filter? Taking airbox out completely, or cutting the airbox for the cone to fit in side?

 

[Jenno007]

Removing the airbox completely. Then make a bracket our of some strip metal to stop the cone flapping about. If you keep the airbox on, you wont get any more induction noise.

Alternatively you can buy a heat shield to hold it in place

 

[Kris6383]

Removing the airbox completely. Then make a bracket our of some strip metal to stop the cone flapping about. If you keep the airbox on, you wont get any more induction noise.

Alternatively you can buy a heat shield to hold it in place

excellent mate thank you. But.... What about it sucking in heat from the engine as people keep telling me.

 

[Jenno007]

the air coming out of the turbo is going to be 100+ degrees regardless of its temp entering the turbo. don't be worried about it, you will gain power from fitting the pod.

If you are worried about it, fit a heat shield

 

[Kris6383]

the air coming out of the turbo is going to be 100+ degrees regardless of its temp entering the turbo. don't be worried about it, you will gain power from fitting the pod.

If you are worried about it, fit a heat shield

thanks mate.

 

[Kris6383]

thanks mate.

Jetex universal 80mm neck?

 

[JonnyDerv]

I fitted a heatshield with my Jetex cone to keep it in place and stop the maf moving about, as tuffty has pointed out the whole sucking hot air in from the engine is widely misunderstood with turbo cars, it's about getting as much flow as possible cooling is the intercoolers job.

Drilling your airbag will help the flow of air if you had a crash, worthwhile mod

 

[JonnyDerv]

Jetex universal 80mm neck?

Yes, that's the one I have


FR-08012

 

[GeorgieS3]

I've used an s2000 filter and left the bottom part of the airbox in, couple of cable ties keeps it nicely in place.

 

[Kris6383]

I've used an s2000 filter and left the bottom part of the airbox in, couple of cable ties keeps it nicely in place.

any pics of your setup pal? And what s2000 filter? Looked on flea bay and there's a few.

 

[GeorgieS3]

White and red one, then painted it black so it matches evrything.

 

[JonnyDerv]

Personally I'd go jetex rather than s2000, I'm sure I've heard reports of people struggling to get over 300bhp on them, think someone here had that issue at Bill's or R-tech. I took out all the airbox but left in the stock air duct. Looks tidier in my opinion of course

 

[Kris6383]

View attachment 60192 White and red one, then painted it black so it matches evrything.

wicked thank you very much shall be getting one I think, how much did urs cost?