$75 DIY 3" Intake

[BlownOne]

So after buying my '11 last week I immeadiatly started buying stuff...I tinted it, tune2air Bluetooth, rs4 grill, led rear plate lights and wanted an intake. After reading our cars are factory map sensor cars, I knew I could build my own relatively easy, so I did. I went to my local auto parts store and bought everything I needed for $75😳

They had a 3" aluminum 45* to straight pipe that was identical to the stock tube. Grabbed a black 3" air filter and a black breather filter. Went home, tore off the stock contraption and test fitted the new pieces. Everything lined up perfectly so I locked it down and tidied up. Capped the vacuum line that goes to the intake and tucked it away, secured the breather tube/filter to the existing air box tab and tightened up the intake.

Fired up the car and took it for a spin! Normal crushing sounds stock with no audible difference, but is more responsive to throttle input. 1/3 throttle sounds audibly different (reminds me of electric rc car motors) and has more pep than stock. Wot has a nice audible whine and seems to accelerate faster than stock.

Overall this was well worth a little footwork and some creativity.

[Johnnycash]

pics or it didnt happen;)

[BlownOne]

I have some pics but they aren't uploading...

[BlownOne]

pics or it didnt happen;)

Hahaha I think I'm just not able to post pics since I'm a new member.

Can admin pm me and clarify?

[Johnnycash]

you can post pics just have to use a hosting site like tinypic or photobucket, or you can use the tapatalk app for android or apple devices.

[BlownOne]

you can post pics just have to use a hosting site like tinypic or photobucket, or you can use the tapatalk app for android or apple devices.

Gotcha. I was trying to upload them

[BlownOne]

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[jimrobbington]

I'd suggest a heat shield of some sort.

[jran76]

I'd suggest a heat shield of some sort.

This. It's an absolute must with the filter so close to the exhaust manifold.

[jimrobbington]

We called this a hot air intake on the A4, and you could definitely feel the heat soak immediately without a heat shield.

[S4 00 2.7]

I would install a heat shield and wrap the pipe with heat-reflective tape.

[jran76]

There are a coupe other recent DIY intakes that did a heat shield. They'd provide a good idea on what's needed. One that channels air from the scoop at the front of the engine would be ideal.

[BlownOne]

It's kinda hard to tell in he pics but the end of filter is about an inch from the headlight ballast. I know I t's winter in nor cal, but both the filter and intake tube are cool to the touch after multiple pulls, idling and city driving. Coming into the summer months I will create a block off plate.

Will

[BlownOne]

I would install a heat shield and wrap the pipe with heat-reflective tape.

I was thinking about wrapping the pipe, but this particular place doesn't stock it. I want it black anyways.

There are a coupe other recent DIY intakes that did a heat shield. They'd provide a good idea on what's needed. One that channels air from the scoop at the front of the engine would be ideal.

Rodger that! I'll take a look around and see what I come up with

[AudiTFSI3o3]

It's kinda hard to tell in he pics but the end of filter is about an inch from the headlight ballast. I know I t's winter in nor cal, but both the filter and intake tube are cool to the touch after multiple pulls, idling and city driving. Coming into the summer months I will create a block off plate.

Will

props on DIY'ing your intake, but i highly doubt this setup is "cool to the touch" after spirited driving.

[Dudemans4]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...tom+intake+mod

[S4 00 2.7]

I was thinking about wrapping the pipe, but this particular place doesn't stock it. I want it black anyways.


Rodger that! I'll take a look around and see what I come up with

in that case you can ceramic coat it black. there is some stuff you apply like a paint.