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K&N (or other)replacement air filter Vs STOCK
« on: April 20, 2012, 07:08:04 pm »
Ok, this is an old question, and I have read read a lot of different opinions on the matter. But i want to hear it from MK5 Owners: Does the K&N replacement filter perform better than the sock? Is there any beneffits for this engine in particular?

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Re: K&N (or other)replacement air filter Vs STOCK
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2012, 07:13:51 pm »
There are little perceived differences from the driver's seat.  :smiley:
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Re: K&N (or other)replacement air filter Vs STOCK
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2012, 07:35:08 pm »

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Re: K&N (or other)replacement air filter Vs STOCK
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2012, 07:53:55 pm »
Proved to be about 7BHP on JKM's dyno

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,34562.msg438030.html#msg438030

Between mine (was standard except K&N panel) and Nodz's (totally standard) there was about 7bhp. Both cars were on V Power  :happy2:

This was on the same day, one after the other.

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Re: K&N (or other)replacement air filter Vs STOCK
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2012, 07:58:43 pm »
Between mine (was standard except K&N panel) and Nodz's (totally standard) there was about 7bhp. Both cars were on V Power  :happy2:

This was on the same day, one after the other.
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Technically that proves nothing as you need to dyno the same car with the oem then k&n filter fitted.
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Re: K&N (or other)replacement air filter Vs STOCK
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2012, 08:02:51 pm »
Between mine (was standard except K&N panel) and Nodz's (totally standard) there was about 7bhp. Both cars were on V Power  :happy2:

This was on the same day, one after the other.
Graeme

Technically that proves nothing as you need to dyno the same car with the oem then k&n filter fitted.

Very true but mine did feel a bit quicker. I guess that could be around 7bhp. R-Tech noted the ability to flow more air with the K&N panel so it proves there is a better flow. Also I get more intake noise with the K&N :wink:

Which ever way you look at it, £30 for an air filter and it will give you some gains. Nuff said
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Re: K&N (or other)replacement air filter Vs STOCK
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2012, 08:18:53 pm »
Had a new stock one, replaced it for a new K&N filter. Cant say I've noticed much difference in intake noise or performance.