Forge or ITG Intake

[Alexis]

Morning all,

Before I go any further I know that this has been discussed a thousand times before, but I have managed to narrow it down to 2 options and I am new so I can be forgiven for asking the million dollar question .  My choices the ITM Maxogen & the Forge TWINtake.

So what would people recommend?  I will probably go for a remap at some point in the future and also what I'm looking for is the noise i.e induction noise & flutter but only when accelerating.  Does that make any sense?

Thanks

Al

[stealthwolf]

Oem is fine for stage 1/2. If you go 2+, then it's worth going for an intake. ITG is noisier.

[Statller-Stevo]

Morning all,

Before I go any further I know that this has been discussed a thousand times before, but I have managed to narrow it down to 2 options and I am new so I can be forgiven for asking the million dollar question .  My choices the ITM Maxogen & the Forge TWINtake.

So what would people recommend?  I will probably go for a remap at some point in the future and also what I'm looking for is the noise i.e induction noise & flutter but only when accelerating.  Does that make any sense?

Thanks

You'll deffo see power with an intake even on stock car just make sure it's a cold sealed system that's fitted correctly,
We see loads that are fitted sh*te and pick red hot engine bay air up rather that cool ambient air
We've  fitted just about every kind, the open ones are obviously noisier but the new ITG is now closed so quiet really
I don't know how the twintakes get good flow the filters really are tiny IMO
We use VF or Evoms on our big power cars the flow is incredible but they are noisey

[Marshall]

The new enclosed itg. Is this available for k04 cars?
I've tried searching but haven't found anything.


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[h4rdy]

Yes it is buddy have a look at my build thread.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,51751.0.html

http://www.volkswagenracing.co.uk/parts/vwr-cold-air-intake-system-12/

Its the best for noise but the fit isn't great which I will update on Tuesday as I have time to play.

If you read carefully I have had ALL the intakes almost so can say with some authority I am most happy with this one.

Avoid at all costs the Forge TwinTake. Before I get lambasted that is my opinion. My car never ran right with it. I took it off it ran great so make your own mind up.

Stage 2+ ED30.

[Marshall]

I must say I've tried a few.
Twintake
Pflow
Bsh
Dblias
Itg
Pipercross
Carbonio.

I get fed up with noise and felt the dblias was the best I've had.
But if itg enclosed one is quiet ish that maybe my answer.
Cheers

[Alexis]

Thanks for all your opinions.  I have just won a twintake off ebay, sorry h4rdy it was after I saw your post

I'll give it a go and see how it works out.  Whilst reading posts on intakes people mention oil catch tanks, are these necessary?  Will I need anything else to make the induction kit work to its full potential?

[Statller-Stevo]

I must say I've tried a few.
Twintake
Pflow
Bsh
Dblias
Itg
Pipercross
Carbonio.

I get fed up with noise and felt the dblias was the best I've had.
But if itg enclosed one is quiet ish that maybe my answer.
Cheers

I've used Dibilas Lots in the early days but it's a heavy messy thing on the tfsi's makes more power than stock though, again a really tiny filter in there
Mind you the ITG is messy IMO (Although I do run an ITG panel on the 997t as the filter itself has very good flow)
Both these do exactly what's intended
I think the evoms in probably my favourite for looks & doesn't heat soak as much although I don't run that myself as its not big enough on the maf housing

[Statller-Stevo]

Thanks for all your opinions.  I have just won a twintake off ebay, sorry h4rdy it was after I saw your post

I'll give it a go and see how it works out.  Whilst reading posts on intakes people mention oil catch tanks, are these necessary?  Will I need anything else to make the induction kit work to its full potential?

Software 

[h4rdy]

Catch cans are snake oil on a road car.

Stick with the PCV.

[h4rdy]

I must say I've tried a few.
Twintake
Pflow
Bsh
Dblias
Itg
Pipercross
Carbonio.

I get fed up with noise and felt the dblias was the best I've had.
But if itg enclosed one is quiet ish that maybe my answer.
Cheers

Ill try and get a video up.

[Marshall]

I must say I've tried a few.
Twintake
Pflow
Bsh
Dblias
Itg
Pipercross
Carbonio.

I get fed up with noise and felt the dblias was the best I've had.
But if itg enclosed one is quiet ish that maybe my answer.
Cheers

Ill try and get a video up.

Good man thanks.
Just one question where did you it?



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[h4rdy]

If you meant where did I get it, it was from a forum member with the maxogen part as well.

But VWR, Awesome and APR sell it as well.

[Marshall]

Emailed apr 
Thanks

[RedRobin]

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These are the usual considerations which folks make when choosing an aftermarket intake: (Not in order of importance)

- Performance
- Standard of manufacture
- Ease of maintenance
- Sound
- Appearance aka 'Eye-Candy'
- Price

We are all different individuals with our own preferences.

I chose the Forge Twintake and it ticks all the boxes for me on my modified K03 GTI.

Review & Info:  http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,9988.0.html