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S3 Air box mod
Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2003 7:18 pm
by Paul-RS
Simon, Dunc, Mick etc..
More info here.
http://www.tt-quattro.com/forum7-6/foru ... D=538&PN=4
last post particularly on page 3 ( box to change pages is in bottom RH corner)
Vagcom logs more air through the maf (got to be a good sign?)
but there is mention that there
might be a slight increased in lag.
However, im sure if we didnt cut as much out the box, it could be reduced, but still get a increase in induction sound and performance too?
noise was lovely tho on demo drive.
Re: S3 Air box mod
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 1:52 am
by chris22
Had a look at the cut up box attached [img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img]
What's the point in having an air filter in there, they have cut holes underneath the filter so it's basically just sitting there scratching it's balls.
Thanx but no thanx.
Bass. [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]
Re: S3 Air box mod
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 4:30 pm
by Paul-RS
air is sucked in from the bottom.
all air still has to go through the filter.
Just gives more induction noise, and a bit more airflow.
Re: S3 Air box mod
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 7:37 pm
by chris22
Yeah your right sorry.
Bass.
Re: S3 Air box mod
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 8:34 pm
by DuncS3
I'm going to do this pretty soon then, a cheap mod and if its no good only £40 quid to put right
Dunc
Re: S3 Air box mod
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 10:55 pm
by chris22
Me too. [img]images/graemlins/biggrin3.gif[/img]
Tell us how you get on.
Bass.[img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]
Re: S3 Air box mod
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2003 11:39 am
by Cupramax
Hi chaps,
Just thought I'd comment on this one as I saw it in passing. Are you guys seriously considering cutting holes in your airboxes????? [img]images/graemlins/062802beat_prv.gif[/img]
The standard airbox is actually a very good design with a cold air feed from the grill. Why would you want to let lots of hot air from around the engine in? Am I missing something here?... I dont think this mod would have a beneficial effect because as soon as the engine gets hot your inlet temps will go up through the roof due to dragging hot air from around the engine and hence the boost would be backed off. [img]images/graemlins/suicide.gif[/img]
Re: S3 Air box mod
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2003 12:16 pm
by Paul-RS
I had considered the heat, but like Wak, thought it would be a better solution and less prone to heat than a full on induction kit, which i just wouldnt do. It also would retain the audi look under the bonnet.
I would have bought a spare airbox to play with, so i could revert to standard.
Ill knock this idea on the head for now and give it some more thought
Re: S3 Air box mod
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2003 6:51 pm
by simonelman
I like this
Air Box Mods
Simon S3MTM
Re: S3 Air box mod
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2003 6:57 pm
by simonelman
But have gone for this
TTDA
Simon S3MTM
Re: S3 Air box mod
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 10:34 am
by Cupramax
Yep, thats much better, enclosed filter with cold air feed. You'll get much better results out of that. [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]
Re: S3 Air box mod
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 5:55 pm
by MRK_IV
...so much so that mine's blown the end cap (MAF side) clean off!
Re: S3 Air box mod
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2004 1:16 pm
by Domcj
I need a new filter like those
Re: S3 Air box mod
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 9:42 pm
by Paul-RS
decided i will stick with standard.