K&N filter and intake question

[tquince]

Been reading on how the stock intake for my 03 A4 1.8t is actually better than installing a K&N filter and intake. Is this true? Looking for a solid intake, for a reasonable price. Any advice?

[Willënskraft]

Are you talking about the cone air filters? Others on here have mentioned that the stock air intake is much more efficient than the cone styled air intake. Personally, I switched from the OEM air filter to the K&N filter. In terms of performance I did notice a slight increase in acceleration, but that was from a butt dyno. Perhaps others can chime in.

[ADCS]

Your time and money is better spent elsewhere. Buy a drop-in k&n filter if you really want better flow but just keep in mind that better flow means less filtration.

[tquince]

Are you talking about the cone air filters? Others on here have mentioned that the stock air intake is much more efficient than the cone styled air intake. Personally, I switched from the OEM air filter to the K&N filter. In terms of performance I did notice a slight increase in acceleration, but that was from a butt dyno. Perhaps others can chime in.

Yeah I was talking about the cone one. But I'll probably just get a drop in air filter now.