sealing the standard intake

[broke.]

right guys i know this is abit ghetto. The open mouth at the lower back of the standard intake, can i seal this? i am saving for a new aftermarket one, the is just for the short term 

[TomB]

You could get some gaffa tape and block it up that way, I thought about doing this yesterday :)

[bacillus]

right guys i know this is abit ghetto. The open mouth at the lower back of the standard intake, can i seal this? i am saving for a new aftermarket one, the is just for the short term 

Yes you can...

[RedRobin]

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But is it wise? - I read somewhere that it's important to draw in more air by a configuration which allows the air to 'somersault' (not their words but if you can understand the principle). It's to do with aerodynamics in that area of the Mk5 bonnet/upper grills. Sorry to be vague but I can't bookmark absolutely every page I visit just in case there's a question.

[TomB]

I know what you mean (its like venturis in carbs to speed up the air) but the way its designed means the air goes straight through into the engine bay rather than into the air intake.

Less air=less fuel, so its probably something to keep the emissions down.  When I get a chance for a long drive, I will gaffa tape it up and see if it makes a difference.

[bacillus]

....

But is it wise? - I read somewhere that it's important to draw in more air by a configuration which allows the air to 'somersault' (not their words but if you can understand the principle). It's to do with aerodynamics in that area of the Mk5 bonnet/upper grills. Sorry to be vague but I can't bookmark absolutely every page I visit just in case there's a question.

Interesting theory but wouldn't that would mean that your carbonio would also stop that 'somersault' ?

[jonnyc]

Im a bit lost here.. What are you wanting to do?

If you want a ghetto intake then remove the panel filter material, and re install the plastic / rubber seal surround.. then just fit a filter to the intake duct of the engine cover..

[billyboy]

Ive done this, gaffa taped up, also i got a hacksaw blade (junior) hand held and cut out the flap piece in there, removed the top lid/cover, then drilled as many holes as i could in the base so it draws air from all over, (bit like drilling the air box on MK2s)
probly makes no differance what so ever, but its nice to know am giving it a fighting chance of getting air, jonnyc's idea is my next move i think, with open fog grilles and the filter down in the back of the bumper area.

[broke.]

cheers guys. gunna have a go at this tomorrow n see if it makes a difference. the carbonio one is what i'm wanting next, just saving extra cash for it at the moment.

[RedRobin]

....

But is it wise? - I read somewhere that it's important to draw in more air by a configuration which allows the air to 'somersault' (not their words but if you can understand the principle). It's to do with aerodynamics in that area of the Mk5 bonnet/upper grills. Sorry to be vague but I can't bookmark absolutely every page I visit just in case there's a question.

Interesting theory but wouldn't that would mean that your carbonio would also stop that 'somersault' ?

....IIRC, it was more to do with the small upper grills just in front of the Carbonio.

[Jaywoo-GTI]

Yes you can, I have got a spare one waitin  to be plastic welded and smooted inside to see if it gives a difference. Read on another forum that it performs just as well as other aftermarket sealed intakes and for the sake of about 10 quid.

[broke.]

cheers jaywoo