Is there a custom intake DIY?

[Zactastic]

So far ive moved the MAF back about 1/4 to half an inch. im gonna try to free up the wires and plug again this weekend. I know it looks strained in the above photos but It's not as bad as it looks, and i wouldnt leave it that way. That will be in my write up when im finished, under things "HIGHLY recommended TO DO" :)

[Zactastic]

Some progress. Maf cord has no strain now. Air scoop coming together nicely so far.


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[Marko S]

Some progress. Maf cord has no strain now. Air scoop coming together nicely so far.


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Looking good

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[MoonlightBlue]

Some progress. Maf cord has no strain now. Air scoop coming together nicely so far.


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Clean job so far!

[Zactastic]

thanks guys, i completed the intake and here is my review. I'll be making a few more minor adjustments to the air scoop/heat sheild but for now im just trying to enjoy the completed project :)

what I bought:
- Thermo- Tec 12 x 24 $22
- M-D Building Products 56020 1-Feet by 2-Feet Galvanized Steel Sheet $11 each x 2.
- K&N RF-1047 Universal Air Filter $61
total : $105
I already had a silicone turbo inlet pipe and Id recommend having this as you will need to cut it down on both ends to adjust the intake position. (ill post pictures in the future)

Pro:
- saved $170 to $190 dollars (compared to the Typhoon or Luft-Technik intake respectively) or saved $370 compared to APR's Carbonio's intake
- fun DIY project, mostly easy
- It greatly enhanced the DV+ i have. I really like the whooossh it makes when shifting now. I didnt experience this before with my drop in.
- supposed increase in HP (though not enough to notice... its never enough haha)

cons:
- has that annoying whistle/ high pitch sound when moderately accelerating, not there with slow accel and full throttle. see link -> http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...i-A4-2-0/page5
- wear gloves or you'll have cuts from getting creative with the heat shield ( i kept taking my gloves off, god damnit!)
- careful with the maf cord and plastic clips when removing

So im guessing it's the same sound has the Typhoon. I'd really like to meet up with someone that has an intake to compare it to. Videos don't do enough justice.

conclusion: If you're someone that likes to do things yourself and save money Id suggest you make you're own intake and post about it. Maybe you can improve upon what i've done here. ill try to post more of a step by step with cut dimensions i used for the heat shield/ air scoop. just be warned, do this at your own risk and be aware of the annoying whistle these intakes make. I have an aFe drop in for back up that i can see myself going back to eventually, unless someone knows how to get that annoy whistle away. For now im quite satisfied.

[MoonlightBlue]

thanks guys, i completed the intake and here is my review. I'll be making a few more minor adjustments to the air scoop/heat sheild but for now im just trying to enjoy the completed project :)

what I bought:
- Thermo- Tec 12 x 24 $22
- M-D Building Products 56020 1-Feet by 2-Feet Galvanized Steel Sheet $11 each x 2.
- K&N RF-1047 Universal Air Filter $61
total : $105
I already had a silicone turbo inlet pipe and Id recommend having this as you will need to cut it down on both ends to adjust the intake position. (ill post pictures in the future)

Pro:
- saved $170 to $190 dollars (compared to the Typhoon or Luft-Technik intake respectively) or saved $370 compared to APR's Carbonio's intake
- fun DIY project, mostly easy
- It greatly enhanced the DV+ i have. I really like the whooossh it makes when shifting now. I didnt experience this before with my drop in.
- supposed increase in HP (though not enough to notice... its never enough haha)

cons:
- has that annoying whistle/ high pitch sound when moderately accelerating, not there with slow accel and full throttle. see link -> http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...i-A4-2-0/page5
- wear gloves or you'll have cuts from getting creative with the heat shield ( i kept taking my gloves off, god damnit!)
- careful with the maf cord and plastic clips when removing

So im guessing it's the same sound has the Typhoon. I'd really like to meet up with someone that has an intake to compare it to. Videos don't do enough justice.

conclusion: If you're someone that likes to do things yourself and save money Id suggest you make you're own intake and post about it. Maybe you can improve upon what i've done here. ill try to post more of a step by step with cut dimensions i used for the heat shield/ air scoop. just be warned, do this at your own risk and be aware of the annoying whistle these intakes make. I have an aFe drop in for back up that i can see myself going back to eventually, unless someone knows how to get that annoy whistle away. For now im quite satisfied.

The VW 2.0t is pretty notorious for loud turbo sounds. I don't think you can actually get rid of it.
Would you take pics of the intake and components now that it's done? Can't wait to see the finished product.

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[JeriQo]

Some progress. Maf cord has no strain now. Air scoop coming together nicely so far.


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you can smooth those sharp ass edges out with a rotary tool. well.. thatd be my only contribution here lol.
great job on that intake! youre a 'save that money' diy'er person just like me