Cupra 160 Air Intake

willbones · 22-10-2005, 20:18

To all the people who have had this mod fitted - once the air filter has been changed (green cotton) and the intake has been swapped to the cupra 160 version - has anyone ever actually noticed any difference? I know this is usually done to complement a re-map, but just wondering if anyone has had this only and noticed any diff?

SkodaLover · 22-10-2005, 20:26

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Originally Posted by willbones

To all the people who have had this mod fitted - once the air filter has been changed (green cotton) and the intake has been swapped to the cupra 160 version - has anyone ever actually noticed any difference? I know this is usually done to complement a re-map, but just wondering if anyone has had this only and noticed any diff?

This has been covered many times, use the search facility on the site, I'm sure you will find many different opinions.

Heres mine:
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/showt...t=cupra+intake

Harry_vRS · 22-10-2005, 20:36

I have the intake alone atm and ive noticed quite a difference. revs a lot easier and feels smoother

ChrisRs · 22-10-2005, 21:00

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Originally Posted by harrystainer

I have the intake alone atm and ive noticed quite a difference. revs a lot easier and feels smoother

Same with mine

Tom_vRS · 22-10-2005, 21:03

The main difference I noticed was it is much freer to rev, especially at higher revs.

***Neo_VR*** · 22-10-2005, 21:07

the main difference is it clogs up your air filter in less than a month!

Tom_vRS · 22-10-2005, 21:36

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Originally Posted by Neo_VR

the main difference is it clogs up your air filter in less than a month!

I think cleaning every 5000 miles is about right. Much more often than the 40,000 miles interval with a paper element!

I can't get my head around the difference in how quickly they get dirty. Maybe its simply down to the Green having better airflow?

Lummox · 22-10-2005, 21:46

Or the fact its pulling in more air due to the larger intake.

willbones · 22-10-2005, 23:39

Dont see why it would clog the filter up exponentially more quickly. Anyway, is the SEAT intake an exact fit? And will it have any effect on warranty?

***Neo_VR*** · 22-10-2005, 23:49

the reason being the bigger pipe is open to direct airflow from the front of the car, whilst its not on the ibiza, and the smaller pipe has the air deflected.. so its got less chance of sucking in bigger particles like dust, flies etc

SkodaLover · 22-10-2005, 23:52

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Originally Posted by willbones

Dont see why it would clog the filter up exponentially more quickly. Anyway, is the SEAT intake an exact fit? And will it have any effect on warranty?

It doesn't clog up the filter exponentially more!

It is an exact fit, but some people have reported that it can rub on the adjacent hose, it needs to be checked every now and again, I quick visual check everytime you check your oil should do!

Effects on warranty: Couldn't say, if in doubt take it off before making any waranty claim, there is no way the dealer could know it's been on there!

vindaloo · 23-10-2005, 02:29

How much is a standard filter anyway?

I'd guess that even changing it at 5K intervals, wouldn't break the bank.

b1ackb1rd · 23-10-2005, 10:17

The standard filter won't flow as much air, so you lose half the benefit!

Whelan_vrs · 23-10-2005, 13:27

does anyone have a picture of this 160 intake?

SkodaLover · 23-10-2005, 13:56

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Originally Posted by Whelan_vrs

does anyone have a picture of this 160 intake?

Found this under the "guides" section for you:

http://www.briskoda.net/cms/BRISKODA...ox_inlet_pipe/

Whelan_vrs · 23-10-2005, 14:07

Thanks! i still use the standard one at the moment but i will change that soon. I tested my new induction kit today and made a video:

http://www.streamload.com/Deliver/De...D%3D1867033397

hope it works!

SkodaLover · 23-10-2005, 14:35

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Originally Posted by Whelan_vrs

hope it works!

It doesn't for me

Just says access denied...

willbones · 23-10-2005, 15:42

same for me - just says access denied.

Having read all the posts so far - im gonna go with the 160 intake and see how it goes. If its rubbish its only thirty quid.

lisburn · 23-10-2005, 20:00

wats 30quid a night on the lash , i done my intake and green filter at the same time , and the car felt instantly quicker , felt more torqy and as said b4 freer (typo) revving think the green filter was 36quid , oh and clean n at 5-6k ,

mikejay · 23-10-2005, 23:22

cant go wrong, but one!!

22-10-2005, 20:18	#1
willbones Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North West Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cupra 160 Air Intake To all the people who have had this mod fitted - once the air filter has been changed (green cotton) and the intake has been swapped to the cupra 160 version - has anyone ever actually noticed any difference? I know this is usually done to complement a re-map, but just wondering if anyone has had this only and noticed any diff?

22-10-2005, 20:36	#3
Harry_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Posts: 2,041 Thanks: 16 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts	I have the intake alone atm and ive noticed quite a difference. revs a lot easier and feels smoother __________________ \| Silver Octavia v/RS Mk2 \| 18" Alloys \| Dual Zone Climatronic \| Xenons \| \| 273bhp 335lbft \|

22-10-2005, 21:03	#5
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,081 Thanks: 625 Thanked 380 Times in 261 Posts	The main difference I noticed was it is much freer to rev, especially at higher revs. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. Don't miss the new DR COLORCHIPS GROUP BUY!

22-10-2005, 21:07	#6
*Neo_VR* UberMod™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,091 Thanks: 67 Thanked 162 Times in 113 Posts	the main difference is it clogs up your air filter in less than a month! __________________ ColGod the UberMod VXR, Gti, ST, Type-R, vRS, Cupra, Shifty... An MPS fears not these things...

22-10-2005, 21:46	#8
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,842 Thanks: 22 Thanked 661 Times in 556 Posts	Or the fact its pulling in more air due to the larger intake. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services

22-10-2005, 23:39	#9
willbones Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North West Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dont see why it would clog the filter up exponentially more quickly. Anyway, is the SEAT intake an exact fit? And will it have any effect on warranty?

22-10-2005, 23:49	#10
*Neo_VR* UberMod™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,091 Thanks: 67 Thanked 162 Times in 113 Posts	the reason being the bigger pipe is open to direct airflow from the front of the car, whilst its not on the ibiza, and the smaller pipe has the air deflected.. so its got less chance of sucking in bigger particles like dust, flies etc __________________ ColGod the UberMod VXR, Gti, ST, Type-R, vRS, Cupra, Shifty... An MPS fears not these things...

23-10-2005, 02:29	#12
vindaloo Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Bucks Posts: 1,147 Thanks: 15 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	How much is a standard filter anyway? I'd guess that even changing it at 5K intervals, wouldn't break the bank. __________________ Slowly turning the planet sooty.

23-10-2005, 10:17	#13
b1ackb1rd Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 302 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The standard filter won't flow as much air, so you lose half the benefit!

23-10-2005, 13:27	#14
Whelan_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wirral merseyside Posts: 140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	does anyone have a picture of this 160 intake?

23-10-2005, 14:07	#16
Whelan_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wirral merseyside Posts: 140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks! i still use the standard one at the moment but i will change that soon. I tested my new induction kit today and made a video: http://www.streamload.com/Deliver/De...D%3D1867033397 hope it works!

23-10-2005, 15:42	#18
willbones Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North West Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	same for me - just says access denied. Having read all the posts so far - im gonna go with the 160 intake and see how it goes. If its rubbish its only thirty quid.

23-10-2005, 20:00	#19
lisburn Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NI Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wats 30quid a night on the lash , i done my intake and green filter at the same time , and the car felt instantly quicker , felt more torqy and as said b4 freer (typo) revving think the green filter was 36quid , oh and clean n at 5-6k , __________________ SACHS CLUTCH , QUAIFE ATB , CUSTOM CODE PHASE 2 STONEY

23-10-2005, 23:22	#20
mikejay Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: wigan Posts: 1,138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	cant go wrong, but one!! __________________ bye bye primera, hello furby number 2!!!

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