MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: msx98 on November 05, 2010, 01:01:17 pm

Title: Better intake
Post by: msx98 on November 05, 2010, 01:01:17 pm

Hi guys,

I am useless at acr stuff but would like to know more.

Would getting an uprated intake look after my stock clutch? i am running 282 bhp on an ed30 and more than 300lb ft. basically im saying that an intake is cheaper than a clutch and i want to save money in the short term and look to fit a quaife atb and then a decent clutch in the long term.

Many thanks

Nick

Title: Re: Better intake
Post by: markc on November 05, 2010, 04:16:23 pm

The only thing that can look after your clutch is you.  Dont hoof it in big gears at low revs etc. 

Title: Re: Better intake
Post by: damoegan on November 05, 2010, 04:54:29 pm

A intake will add power, so in theory will be worse for your clutch..

As said though, take it easyer in the higher gears, drop a gear or two to reduce the stress on the clutch.

I have the same problem as you (running 300+bhp)  :sad1:

Title: Re: Better intake
Post by: bacillus on November 05, 2010, 10:56:20 pm

On a brighter note, most aftermarket intakes tend to move the torque curve to the right...   :smiley: