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Recommendations for a new filter please!

DJ Reef

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Hi Folks

Was thinking of upgrading my standard cupra filter to a 'induction kit'/filter...

Any recommendations please.. ie good prices and makes...

many thanks

PS engine code AUQ, not sure if that makes any difference?

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Hello mate. Do a search on this site, there are loads of threads to help you pick the right one :)

AUQ? Is that 1.8T?

There are mixed opinions about what to get, ie: Induction kit for more noise (induction growl, turbo dump valve sound) or an upgraded panel filter with a smoothed air box which is a bit of a budget option but give good results performance wise. There is a handy smoothing guide on here somewhere and if you want a bit of noise, you can always drill the airbox too.

As for brands, try and find an open cone induction kit with a shield to help prevent heat soak so have a look for a Neuspeed P-FLO kit (awesome gti sell them) or perhaps a Jabba one. Make sure you don't fit a filter that is overly oiled as it might F*** up your MAF. Give it a wipe down before.

I think alot of people on here recommend Green panel filters so if this is the route you want, have a look for one.

Good luck with the modding :)
 
Drill the box?? Not heard of that before?? whats that all about??

Im mainly looking for the wastegate jodda (spelling!! lol)
 
The airbox surpresses the sound so you can't hear the engine "roar" on OEM cars. As I am sure you'll agree, an 80yr old dear isn't going to appreciate a throaty sounding Micra as much as say me & you when it comes out of the factory. Drilling it allows the sound to get out I believe but won't be as loud as an open cone induction kit.

You won't hear a wastegate noise though, 1.8t engines have a diverter valve so you get a ptshhhh sound although don't expect it to sound like a Scooby. Our engines hate completely atmospheric Dump Valves and thrive on fully recirculating Diverter Valves instead where the air is pumped back into the air system.

P.S. Cosworth's are cool! If I had the cash, I'd definitely have an Escort Cossie as a toy, you'll know what I mean if you have a go in one. Those Scooby boys have no idea what a fast 4wd is :p (in tuned form anyway, think they were 230bhp from factory)
 
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Jason S said:
P.S. Cosworth's are cool! If I had the cash, I'd definitely have an Escort Cossie as a toy, you'll know what I mean if you have a go in one. Those Scooby boys have no idea what a fast 4wd is :p (in tuned form anyway, think they were 230bhp from factory)
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yes they are, had may trips in the 500+bhp cosworth,


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got a bmc cda on my lcr, coupled with a forge tip and forge d.v 007. did some flow rates on vag com , quick logs and got peak of 206g/s. sure with less heat build up and a fifth gear log it'll nudge 210. makes nice roar and definately flows more air than the standard box as it is quicker.

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I've got a Jabbasport induction kit with heat shield. Its superb. Makes a great noise and is better insulated and better quality than the Dynatwist and the BMC CDA I had on my previous 1.8Ts. Its not the cheapest but its the best I've come across.

If you can do without the induction noise and dump valve whoosh, a green panel filter and smoothed airbox is just as good performance wise.
 
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