Revo Air Filter

[ReeceH13]

Anyone got this?

I have been hearing a lot that the air filters decrease performance in the lower revs. Is this Air Filter the same? If not can anyone reccomend a decent one that works well in both High and Low rev range, is it really worth it?


http://revohardware.com/p/66/revo-replacement-air-filter-element-for-vag-20t-fsi

Cheers all 

[jimojameso]

Dont bother with panel filters mate. If your gonna do it get a whole intake such as the forge or ITG to see decent improvements 

[ReeceH13]

Ok mate cool, How much would one typically set you back? Would there be improvements over all rev ranges? Cheers

[GNJ_Motorsport]

Dont bother with panel filters mate. If your gonna do it get a whole intake such as the forge or ITG to see decent improvements 

Agreed, or if you don't want to spend so much then there is the Neuspeed

http://www.gnjmotorsport.com/products/Neuspeed-P%252dFlo-Air-Intake-Kit-%252d2.0T-K03.html

I put this kit on our K03 GTI as I didn't feel a need for the ITG or Twintake on a stage 1 GTI.

[ArildStavrum]

Dont bother with panel filters mate. If your gonna do it get a whole intake such as the forge or ITG to see decent improvements  

Interestingly i was told the complete opposite by a vw indy technician and that a full CAI is only worth it when going stage 2.

[rich83]

Dont bother with panel filters mate. If your gonna do it get a whole intake such as the forge or ITG to see decent improvements  

Interestingly i was told the complete opposite by a vw indy technician and that a full CAI is only worth it when going stage 2.

A good intake should get you about 5-10bhp across the range even on a stage 1 map.

[ArildStavrum]

interesting, thanks.

[Hedge]

Panel filters are a waste of money and time.

[rich83]

Panel filters are a waste of money and time.

[ArildStavrum]

Panel filters are a waste of money and time.

I'm not sure I agree with that but each to their own.

If a panel filter allows more air flow than stock air filter surely that can only be a positive thing?

[rich83]

Panel filters are a waste of money and time.

I'm not sure I agree with that but each to their own.

If a panel filter allows more air flow than stock air filter surely that can only be a positive thing?

Any proof of that?

[ArildStavrum]

Course I dont have proof my friend, do you?
note. I assume you already knew i wouldnt have proof.

Do you have proof a panel filter doesnt let the engine 'breath' better than a stock air filter?
note. i have no clue of the answer.

I was going by the what the mechanic I use told me.

[dan930]

Course I dont have proof my friend, do you?
note. I assume you already knew i wouldnt have proof.

Do you have proof a panel filter doesnt let the engine 'breath' better than a stock air filter?
note. i have no clue of the answer.

I was going by the what the mechanic I use told me.

How is a panel filter going to let more air in!!!maybe because of the material it's made from but tbh I wouldn't waste money on buying one..it's either get the whole thing or don't bother..just my opinion mate

[ArildStavrum]

haha! you are probably right! i just went on the say so of the mechanic!
It does sound better!! as i was getting work done there he gave me one for free (out of his mk5 gti) as he has gone stage 3 with full CAI.

anyway, looks like I will be getting one myself now!!

 

[Hedge]

Panel filters are a waste of money and time.

I'm not sure I agree with that but each to their own.

I know of someone who ran on a dyno without one and then followed this up with a run with a panel filter. Same readings give or take 1 bhp.

If you really want to know log your MAF using VCDS before and after fitting a panel filter, personally I wouldn't bother.

Just fit a brand new OEM Ed30 filter.