MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: Andy_Ed30 on March 14, 2013, 12:29:21 pm

Title: Removing intake.
Post by: Andy_Ed30 on March 14, 2013, 12:29:21 pm
The sound of the evoms is starting to get annoying.  The only time I like it is at full throttle, The rest of the time it just sounds crap.


Do you guys think I will lose much power removing my evoms intake and putting the standard air box back on with a aftermarket panel filter.


I have edition 30 with a stage 1 map
The car made 286bhp on the rollers @ JKM.

Thanks andy.

Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: bacillus on March 14, 2013, 01:09:54 pm
You will lose some hp but gain a little more low end torque if you go back to the oem air box.
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: the bruce on March 23, 2013, 02:53:01 am
The sound of the evoms is starting to get annoying.  The only time I like it is at full throttle, The rest of the time it just sounds crap.


Do you guys think I will lose much power removing my evoms intake and putting the standard air box back on with a aftermarket panel filter.


I have edition 30 with a stage 1 map
The car made 286bhp on the rollers @ JKM.


Andy, agree with bacillus.

To minimize that small loss of power even more I'd recommend to remove the lip inside the small box behind the grill.
Remove the cover/cap and you'll see what I mean.


there:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fup.picr.de%2F13857035po.jpg&hash=2c572e07ddf82654ea5e14cd3f636c3531cb1f6b)

this lip:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fup.picr.de%2F13857036cn.jpg&hash=293e4343193cbba589b0887563f6bf881deba4ee)

removed:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fup.picr.de%2F13857037xd.jpg&hash=9006ab816738632e2278cac6a00e2ac7bf5f7a70)

smoothened:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fup.picr.de%2F13857038yr.jpg&hash=bfeeabfce8a832d9782894adba745905a1e305ab)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fup.picr.de%2F13857039ae.jpg&hash=ae860d136c9cf3db43dfe6e7e3d2ac70b3c816c6)


Before this most of the air went into the engine bay.


BTW, I'd go for an OE paper filter.
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: MizGTi on August 16, 2013, 07:54:16 am
Very handy post. Was just considering a EVOMs intake. Need to look elsewhere. Thanks
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: Mandy on August 16, 2013, 08:57:36 am
Very handy post. Was just considering a EVOMs intake. Need to look elsewhere. Thanks

The tolerance level of the intake noise is all down to personal preference though I think, you have to expect an increase in noise from any induction kit. I quite enjoyed the chatter from my Evoms, the Twintake made a lot more whooshing though.:happy2:
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: kahunajb on August 19, 2013, 07:01:18 pm
The sound of the evoms is starting to get annoying.  The only time I like it is at full throttle, The rest of the time it just sounds crap.


Do you guys think I will lose much power removing my evoms intake and putting the standard air box back on with a aftermarket panel filter.


I have edition 30 with a stage 1 map
The car made 286bhp on the rollers @ JKM.


Andy, agree with bacillus.

To minimize that small loss of power even more I'd recommend to remove the lip inside the small box behind the grill.
Remove the cover/cap and you'll see what I mean.


there:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fup.picr.de%2F13857035po.jpg&hash=2c572e07ddf82654ea5e14cd3f636c3531cb1f6b)

this lip:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fup.picr.de%2F13857036cn.jpg&hash=293e4343193cbba589b0887563f6bf881deba4ee)

removed:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fup.picr.de%2F13857037xd.jpg&hash=9006ab816738632e2278cac6a00e2ac7bf5f7a70)

smoothened:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fup.picr.de%2F13857038yr.jpg&hash=bfeeabfce8a832d9782894adba745905a1e305ab)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fup.picr.de%2F13857039ae.jpg&hash=ae860d136c9cf3db43dfe6e7e3d2ac70b3c816c6)


Before this most of the air went into the engine bay.


BTW, I'd go for an OE paper filter.

Bruce what did you use to smooth it? I presume it needed plastic welding?
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: rich83 on August 19, 2013, 08:38:22 pm
The removal and smoothing of that lip will make approximately 0.000000000% power increase!  :P
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: Markyed30 on August 19, 2013, 11:01:59 pm
The evoms sounds fine!!! Man up  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: rich83 on August 19, 2013, 11:40:09 pm
The evoms sounds fine!!! Man up  :signLOL:

^^^ THis... an not to mention the ~20bhp peak power increase!
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: xjay1337 on August 20, 2013, 12:24:06 am
The evoms sounds fine!!! Man up  :signLOL:

^^^ THis... an not to mention the ~20bhp peak power increase!

If it doesn't Rich, I'm going to come to your freshly redecorated bathroom and poopy on it!!
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: MizGTi on August 20, 2013, 10:37:03 am
Very handy post. Was just considering a EVOMs intake. Need to look elsewhere. Thanks

The tolerance level of the intake noise is all down to personal preference though I think, you have to expect an increase in noise from any induction kit. I quite enjoyed the chatter from my Evoms, the Twintake made a lot more whooshing though.:happy2:

Just got into a friends car who has a EVOMs intake and i can see why you like the noise. I think it sounds great. If u had to recommend one which would it be? My choices are between the EVOM and the Twintake. Opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: MizGTi on August 20, 2013, 10:37:11 am
Very handy post. Was just considering a EVOMs intake. Need to look elsewhere. Thanks

The tolerance level of the intake noise is all down to personal preference though I think, you have to expect an increase in noise from any induction kit. I quite enjoyed the chatter from my Evoms, the Twintake made a lot more whooshing though.:happy2:

Just got into a friends car who has a EVOMs intake and i can see why you like the noise. I think it sounds great. If u had to recommend one which would it be? My choices are between the EVOM and the Twintake. Opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: rich83 on August 20, 2013, 12:55:26 pm
Evoms for goes.... Forge for shows.  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: Mandy on August 20, 2013, 12:55:41 pm
If you've got a GTI (non Ed30/ Pirelli) then either of the two should work great, I know the Twintake made good gains on my bf's GTI but it was rubbish on my Ed30...
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: Saintsteve on August 20, 2013, 09:36:50 pm
If you've got a GTI (non Ed30/ Pirelli) then either of the two should work great, I know the Twintake made good gains on my bf's GTI but it was rubbish on my Ed30...

But it's ok on mine though  :drinking:

 :signLOL:
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: MizGTi on August 23, 2013, 03:19:30 am
Are both of these intakes similar in price? Im considering an intake just struggling to decide on which one?
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: Hurdy on August 23, 2013, 04:53:33 pm
The evoms is cheaper than the Twintake and makes bigger gains. :smiley:
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: NudgeMe on August 29, 2013, 08:32:19 pm
The evoms is cheaper than the Twintake and makes bigger gains. :smiley:

I thought I read the gains were as close as even (depending on setup)?
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: gigolo456 on August 30, 2013, 07:26:45 am
As Hurdy said, Evoms! Ive had both and the Evoms makes the car feel more 'free', certainly at top end!!
Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: xjay1337 on September 01, 2013, 10:32:05 pm
Trying to get the Evoms but out of stock :(

Title: Re: Removing intake.
Post by: MC71 on September 01, 2013, 10:48:54 pm
^^^^ Did you tried Regal?

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