K&N Typhoon Induction kit - Any good?

[VWellsy]

Hi Guys,

anyone got any info on these K&N kits, 69-9503TFK 69 Series Typhoon Kit. I did a quick search on the forum and got no info back so maybe that's bad news.

Anyway I know you can get these kits for about £200 and they claim about a 19HP increase, so maybe not bad at all. Also looks to me as though the ITG kit is the popular choice at the mo - but that's loads more dosh so not too keen on that idea.

Finally i'm off to the states with work next month and it looks like I could get the K&N kit for about £170 so even more of a bargain.

Look forward to getting some opinions back.

Cheers

[VWellsy]

Surely someone has an opinion on this kit, or am I covering some new ground here!  I doubt it ?!!

So come on - give us your thoughts....Pleeease.

[Top Cat]

We are all simplez we only respond well to colour pictures. 

To be honest i have not come across many of them on here if any, so you will be hard pressed to get an opinion, maybe better to ask the USA forums. 

[VWellsy]

Ta for that, can't believe that not many peeps are aware of the K&N stuff in the UK. I tried to insert a photo but it didn't work. I'll have another go later (apparently it's worth a 1000 words you know!)

[VWellsy]

Here's an image if I can get it to work!!

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=69-9503TFK

And here's the link for all the other info that I can't insert without doing a computer programming degree!! 

[Boothy]

I've not used K&N on the Golf but all my other cars have used K&N induction kits. They have always been well made with good noise. One of which has just been replaced after covering over 150k with no issues! It looks ok from the picture, especially at £170. There seems to be some debate about where the best place for the filter too sit is (original position or behind the headlight) but the one pictured seems to be regarded by peeps on here as being the best location. Other than that its a pipe and a filter so what can be wrong with it unless you pay £350 + for the ITG etc that has lots of in depth engineering magic to make everything perfect.
 
Thats my opinion anyway lad. 

[owen lcr]

i wonder what diameter the pipework is, it doesnt say on the link?

[Poverty]

VW Racings developed new intake, 200 notes

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/pipercross-venom-cold-air-intakebr-golf-5-gti-20t-fsi-golf-5-gti-edition-30-20t-fsi-1003-p-4908.html

[GTIforpassion]

I prefer the BMC CDA (www.bmcairfilters.com), in my opinion it's one of the best air intake system.

[VWellsy]

Not convinced the pipercross venom looks as sweet as the K&N cause of the position of the can, and the BMC is probably a bit too hard-core

And as it doesn't appear to have got a slating by anybody (yet!) Me thinks I will go for the K&N option for not bad looks, pretty good performance, and a blummin good price (compared to most).  Half the price of the ITG 

It's only pipes and a papery can, but I love that induction noise.

Will let you know how I get on with it when I take the plunge.

 

[SteveTDCi]

it would be good to know what its like as i might be able to get one cheap. The only thing i have yet to find out is if there is a take off for the remote DV as per KO4 cars.

[Golfgirl]

I had one on my Mk 4 R32, but that was a completely different car so can't really comment on it's performance on a Mk 5.

[matsu]

I prefer the BMC CDA (www.bmcairfilters.com), in my opinion it's one of the best air intake system.

got told these were good by guy who remapped my car asthe one to look for.anyone else used it?
matsu

[MAT ED30]

you could just buy 2 of these and call it a twintake 
http://www.bmcairfilters.com/infoCDA.asp

[VWellsy]

Popped into Halfrauds tonight on the way home from work and they are doing the K&N for £209 in a choice of colours (silver/black), 3 days for delivery and not a bad price. (best internet price £202)

The guy behind the counter was very helpful and said they were a great kit! (but he had a BMC on his Bimmer)

So not sure if I can wait till I go to the States in May and get a cheaper price (about £160), or just blow the extra dosh and get it ordered so I can fit it next week me-thinks. 

Mmmmm. I wish I had even a small amount of patients