MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: Arnoldc1990 on June 11, 2014, 12:01:38 am
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Hey guys,
I'm sure that all you long timers and experienced members are fed up of seeing a thread like this :surprised: so am sorry haha
But the main mod I want to get done before having a stage 1 map is to get the best flowing air intake.
Obviously id like so added noise but I really just want the system that is the best flowing and aids power and pick up. :driver:
I had originally thought that the Revo intake was the best however thought id get some opinions before committing to an expensive piece of kit (£400!!!!!) :confused:
Any advise would be greatly received
Cheers
Chris
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Best for flow are the Evoms and REVO
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Cool, do you reckon the Revo is worth the extra money? quite a bit of difference in price?
Prefer the Revo for looks.
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REVO Ceramic
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Cool,
Might be a stupid question but what's the difference between the revo intake powder coated and ceramic coated?
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At the lakeside meets people are moaning that there REVO ceramic coated intake is mega hot and I can vouch for that as felt them myself upto 45 minutes after there 30-60 minute drive :confused: £130 difference between the 2 and possibly 2-3hp more I wouldn't bother with the REVO IMO :stupid:
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Turbo charger bodies will impart heat into the inducted air so within reason it's academic. You need to be more concerned with the temperature of the air when it leaves the intercooler as after this it arrives at the cylinders where it's used for combustion and this is where temperature and density of inducted air really matters. For an NA car it's a different story. CAI's matter and work here.
Your intake plumbing will get nowhere near as hot as a turbo charger body and consider that the very act of compressing air will heat it.
There is science in the flow dynamics of the formed tubing of both the Revo and Evoms for instance and you're paying for development costs and some tooling costs. It's also a matter of asking what people are prepared to pay. There is scientific fact in the development of these products and there is also a good degree of marketing. This is after all how businesses make money.
A heat soaked intercooler is your worst enemy.
BTW - a standard intake will meet the technical demand for flow volume at stage 1, but maybe not the aural specification you have in mind! :wink:
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I'm awaiting delivery of an itg maxogen. Hope it's as good as it sounds
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Get revo, love mine!
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Get revo, love mine!
+1
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I got it for £300 so I'll see how it goes. I rang awesome gti and asked about the heat shield they said it was dropped from the kit as it was loosing power??
Is this the case with other intakes? Or just itg?
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I found great improvement on the ED30 and Golf R with VWR intakes.
To be fair, I also noticed not only fuel efficiency improvement on my on K03 GTI but also throttle response.
I have removed my intake and gone back to stock approx 2 months ago. As I'm currently selling my GTI. :sad1:
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I did have REVO but wasn't a fan, so i've got an ITG Maxogen kit now which is much better IMO. :happy2:
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I'm going to try a new intake soon I think so evoms will be my first choice.
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How well does a ceramic coating reflect heat? I have always been led to belive ceramic coating is to trap heat not reflect it, for example keeping heat inside an exhaust for faster flow and reduced bonnet temps..
My opinion proper heat reflecting wrap would be better, Gold is also a fact the best heat reflective..
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ive just removed my itg and installed the revo ceramic for the best results :grin:
hopefully with some track abuse it holds up,but seriously thinking of heat wrapping it next :evilgrin:
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I reckon richwig's gold taped Evoms would be best of both world for flow and cooler temp.
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Too smiles I hope this ITG turns up tomorro.
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ive just removed my itg and installed the revo ceramic for the best results :grin:
hopefully with some track abuse it holds up,but seriously thinking of heat wrapping it next :evilgrin:
Hows it feel? Comparing?
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Just got a VWR from awesome on my eddy. Not cheap.
Took their advice as didn't want too much noise...i am an old fella! They reckon itg is noisier.
I am happy, crisper response, less delay on spool up, perhaps a little better mpg?
Lots of heat soak. Inevitable on what is a 300hp fwd, smallish hatch? Its never going to be a m3 is it?
Imo there is perhaps a lot of overly pseudo tech/science, particularly when you see the results in the metal. No escaping the fact that its 3ft of bent pipe and a few bits of plastic. Little skill or art when compared to proper manifolds. However, I will go with what works.
As the man above said, its intake temp that matters.
Part of my stage 2 plan, as/when overtime payments allow...