Induction kit Pro's & cons

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:20 am

Hiya, Whats peoples views on induction kits? I've got one dude telling me that they make the car sound better and improves the brake slightly & in no way cause more wear or damage to the car...and another who says it can screw things up?

So is it a good idea or not? Don't want to harm my gti in anyway

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:29 pm

Depends on what induction kit you are intending to fit but in principle its not a bad idea

I've got a BMC induction kit on mine (and several other owners have one too). It makes a great noise

doesn't make any trouble and possibly adds 2 or 3 bhp to the car's power output. It definitely feels more responsive though, especially towards the top of the rev range! The only downside is that your fuel consumption will go up slightly (you might get 10-15 miles less out of a tank of fuel) but thats about it.

Cheers

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:30 pm

For my BMC:

Pros: Sound
Cons: Loss of power

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:11 pm

So although it sounds good it may cause power loss? not too happy about that!

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:52 pm

No need for one...

Ive just put a pipe going from my wing (where the standard pipe was) going straight into my airbox.

It sounds pretty much the same as the BMC...and the power feels exactly the same as the BMC.

No need for one in my opinion, but if you want to buy one...im selling mine

Tigz · Post by **Tigz** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:44 pm

How big is your throttle body?
Measure it.

Spend Â£150 on a BMC.
Measure it again.

Same size?
Your not getting any more air into the engine then

Induction kit will give you a noisier engine, thats about it IMO.

Silky V · Post by **Silky V** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:33 am

In my opinion, the induction kit on the GTI isn't worth it.

The reason being is that the airbox sits on top of the manifold and ends up getting hot anyway. So there is no advantage to the induction kit except for the louder sound.

If the airbox was located on the side then it would be more benificial.

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:47 am

I'm in it for the noise, I must admit

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:04 am

To be honest it is a bit of a rip off. Â£160 plus Â£50 for a good cold air feed. When I finally get a good feed if it's still the same I'll probably sell it and get a panel filter

Dee-vub · Post by **Dee-vub** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:34 pm

A good air feed is always the key!! Just use the standard airbox and slip in a panel filter! Will do just as much id think. Thats what im gonna do and have a good air feed.

loud · Post by **loud** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 7:40 pm

Silky V wrote:In my opinion, the induction kit on the GTI isn't worth it.

The reason being is that the airbox sits on top of the manifold and ends up getting hot anyway. So there is no advantage to the induction kit except for the louder sound.

If the airbox was located on the side then it would be more benificial.

thats why you get an enclosed one like the bmc, rather than a s**t open one

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 8:00 pm

CymruPolo wrote:Has everyone exprience loss of power with a BMC? Or only if you don't have a custom air feed?

Before my BMC I timed my GTI 8.3 to 60 with a stop watch. When I got the BMC I tested it on the same road, same time, same conditions, same amount of petrol and it was just over 9. Noticed it is worse in between gears from when I originally got it

Silky V · Post by **Silky V** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:22 pm

loud wrote:
Silky V wrote:In my opinion, the induction kit on the GTI isn't worth it.

The reason being is that the airbox sits on top of the manifold and ends up getting hot anyway. So there is no advantage to the induction kit except for the louder sound.

If the airbox was located on the side then it would be more benificial.
thats why you get an enclosed one like the bmc, rather than a **** open one

Although its enclosed, it doesn't stop it from absorbing the heat.
Its not heat resistant.

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:33 pm

Off topic - How's the car looking Silky?