Best open air filters e.g. induction kits

Yella Fella · 31-07-2007, 01:19

Majority use the PD160 an replacement filter, but what about those that chose an induction kit? IIRC heat soak shouldnt matter as much with turbo'd cars as it takes in a lot of hot air anyways to spool turbo up?

what do people think of the powertec, or best stick to pipercross or K&N?

**mannyo** · 31-07-2007, 09:15

Heat soak is a massive problem with turbo cars, this is why the induction kits for the golf and octavia mk1, come either with a surround to stop the the hot air getting into the intake, or they place the filter low down behind the battery away from the engine. dont forget that the air passes thorugh an intercooler before entering the engine, this helps cool the air but if the air is to hot to start with then performance will be affected.

ultra_joel88 · 31-07-2007, 10:58

In my experience they cause more problems than give benefits.

AwesomeSarah · 31-07-2007, 11:15

Hi
I tried the Pipercross one on my car
I left the PD160 intake on and directed the air to go on it
Gave 4BHP increase and quite a bit of noise
Because I travell ALOT of miles , I chose to remove it and stick to my panel filter
Sarah

31-07-2007, 01:19	#1
Yella Fella Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 156 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Best open air filters e.g. induction kits Majority use the PD160 an replacement filter, but what about those that chose an induction kit? IIRC heat soak shouldnt matter as much with turbo'd cars as it takes in a lot of hot air anyways to spool turbo up? what do people think of the powertec, or best stick to pipercross or K&N? __________________ Ed - vRS mother! and leave the avatar chick alone

31-07-2007, 09:15	#2
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,439 Thanks: 56 Thanked 356 Times in 328 Posts	Re: Best open air filters e.g. induction kits Heat soak is a massive problem with turbo cars, this is why the induction kits for the golf and octavia mk1, come either with a surround to stop the the hot air getting into the intake, or they place the filter low down behind the battery away from the engine. dont forget that the air passes thorugh an intercooler before entering the engine, this helps cool the air but if the air is to hot to start with then performance will be affected. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

31-07-2007, 10:58	#3
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,501 Thanks: 26 Thanked 109 Times in 104 Posts	Re: Best open air filters e.g. induction kits In my experience they cause more problems than give benefits. __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - 312mm Brakes, Whiteline RARB, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Pipercross Panel Filter & PD160 Intake, Pioneer and Infinity ICE, Custom exhaust system w/ de-cat, CCV Bypass w/ Catch Can, Boost + Volt Gauge, Window Tints

31-07-2007, 11:15	#4
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,940 Thanks: 35 Thanked 182 Times in 162 Posts	Re: Best open air filters e.g. induction kits Hi I tried the Pipercross one on my car I left the PD160 intake on and directed the air to go on it Gave 4BHP increase and quite a bit of noise Because I travell ALOT of miles , I chose to remove it and stick to my panel filter Sarah

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