All Things Mk5 > Performance Modifications
VWR Intake disappointing
MIJ_JAGGER:
--- Quote from: 99hagued on July 30, 2017, 06:40:50 pm ---Fitted it today took my time with it to make sure there's plenty of clearance and I'm happy with it the only thing I'm not happy with is where it goes into the front grille, I think it should be attached in some way instead of just resting in there I feel like it's ether going to pop out or knock with any engine movement but saying that I took it for a good run today and all is good. Also cutting the hole for the dv pipe was a pita. I still feel for £440 which I think is the most expensive intake you can buy for these cars should be made to fit better and not have to cut holes in it.
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[img width= height= alt=IMG_2134" border="0]https://preview.ibb.co/b9dSjk/IMG_2134.jpg[/img]
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Result overall looks good matey
pudding:
--- Quote from: Shoduchi on July 30, 2017, 01:56:19 pm ---Also, the turbo intake silicone tube has enough flex to remove the rest of the intake pipe from the front grill bracket, so I think there're enough flex in the pipes for the engine to move around. Also, the canister isn't stuck to the front grill bracket so it can move a few centimetres forward and backward, if needed.
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You'd be surprised. The previous owner of mine had some kind of intake on it and there are gouge marks on the battery cover where the intake rubbed on it. A VWR kit I reckon, judging by where the jubilee clamps sit. Stuff like that really bugs me as it's just not necessary if things are designed properly in the first place. And charging people nearly £500 for a bit of 'That'll do' engineering. And Revo intake users are finding the mounting lug is snapping off, or snapping the chain cover. Aftermarket parts makers always underestimate engine movement, and also exhaust movement when it comes to flex joint sizing. It's VERY basic stuff :stupid:
I'm thinking of building my own intake that fits properly. I just need to find out the internal bore of the MAF tube to get the scaling right.
Shoduchi:
--- Quote from: Pudding on July 31, 2017, 09:26:48 am ---You'd be surprised. The previous owner of mine had some kind of intake on it and there are gouge marks on the battery cover where the intake rubbed on it. A VWR kit I reckon, judging by where the jubilee clamps sit. Stuff like that really bugs me as it's just not necessary if things are designed properly in the first place. And charging people nearly £500 for a bit of 'That'll do' engineering. And Revo intake users are finding the mounting lug is snapping off, or snapping the chain cover. Aftermarket parts makers always underestimate engine movement, and also exhaust movement when it comes to flex joint sizing. It's VERY basic stuff :stupid:
I'm thinking of building my own intake that fits properly. I just need to find out the internal bore of the MAF tube to get the scaling right.
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I agree with you, aftermarket companies should spend a bit more time developing their parts. I know my engine can't rock as much now due to the VibraTechnics subframe and dogbone mounts. The intake jubilees are close to the battery cover but I don't think mine rub against it at the moment.
The problem with the MAF scaling is that the OEM airbox has an ovoid shape where the MAF sits. If it was round, it would be much easier to replicate.
pudding:
--- Quote from: Shoduchi on July 31, 2017, 11:29:34 am ---
--- Quote from: Pudding on July 31, 2017, 09:26:48 am ---You'd be surprised. The previous owner of mine had some kind of intake on it and there are gouge marks on the battery cover where the intake rubbed on it. A VWR kit I reckon, judging by where the jubilee clamps sit. Stuff like that really bugs me as it's just not necessary if things are designed properly in the first place. And charging people nearly £500 for a bit of 'That'll do' engineering. And Revo intake users are finding the mounting lug is snapping off, or snapping the chain cover. Aftermarket parts makers always underestimate engine movement, and also exhaust movement when it comes to flex joint sizing. It's VERY basic stuff :stupid:
I'm thinking of building my own intake that fits properly. I just need to find out the internal bore of the MAF tube to get the scaling right.
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I agree with you, aftermarket companies should spend a bit more time developing their parts. I know my engine can't rock as much now due to the VibraTechnics subframe and dogbone mounts. The intake jubilees are close to the battery cover but I don't think mine rub against it at the moment.
The problem with the MAF scaling is that the OEM airbox has an ovoid shape where the MAF sits. If it was round, it would be much easier to replicate.
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Indeed they should, but it's the whole aftermarket thing in general. Under developed products pushed out to the public for beta testing.
Anyway.....yep, the oval MAF housing is interesting, but my plan was to leave that bit stock and develop the rest of it from there back to the grille. Perhaps a BMC OTA mounted by the battery and some piping built into the engine cover, with the OEM plastic corrugated flex coupling for easy detachment, like stock. Big heavy pipes flapping about above the engine only secured with 1 small bolt and no flexi is just rubbish for lifespan.
pudding:
Something like this, but OEM flex couplings in place of the red silicon. And the filter will be mounted to the gearbox, not onto a flimsy piece of plastic with a 10mm bolt. Obviously there will be a pipe leading under the cover to the MAF housing.
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