But some light mods for a touch more power are worth it in my book.

I plan on getting a tune next.

I think the Eurofag version is the Vauxhall...Astra, I think.

I don't remember exactly.

you probably won't actually get any increase from the filter without a pretty heavygoing remap

exhaust is usually the best place to start on upping power, especially if you can get away with a decat

I would agree if it was the 1.8L.

The turbo? I would really be surprised if it didn't benefit from a less restrictive filter. @LOGiK The stock one is _horrendous_

Plus, I couldn't do a decat even if I wanted to. State requires yearly emissions inspections, and in any case any real exhaust mods would make the car too loud IMO.

More turbo spool I like, but much more than that would drown out the good qualities of the car: being quiet and efficient.

Also that's why I plan on getting a remap later.

Just...gotta start with the filter.

I'm not expecting like a hundred horsepower from this either. Manufacturer says to expect about 7hp and about 12lb/ft. Various forums seem to support that it gives a noticeable power bump, so it's good enough for me.

dunno, most modern engines aren't suffocated by induction but at very least run happier with less backpressure. I wouldn't say for sure if good manifolds and decats translate to more hp without a remap as ecus dictate a lot but they certainly lead to better throttle response

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DqRGyfSi84

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HkmYvKVx58

'AVE some of that

@Broo TulsiGang 2024 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 Those last 10 laps were some quality racing

https://youtu.be/DJ1EZOvLJcI

@LOGiK i would argue decat amd mufflers improve sound and fuel economy more than anything else unless coupled with a tune.

Still not really an option for me. Particularly not decat

can't you just swap a decat pipe out for inspection each year?

I run a 3" from turbo right back, I only put the cat on for the yearly MOT

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/956D/production/_102435283_vetteldancereuters.jpg

Mk2 golf with an Audi TT engine and interior, pretty sweet build

That looks clean

I love the little angry headlights

@LOGiK If I lived at home or at an apartment i would consider it, but i am at a dorm fulltime currently, it is inconvenient, and and it would compromise the quiet of the car too much.

I like my cars making noise like any other gearhead, but quiet is, to a degree, why i even bought this car

Quiet an convenience.

One of my dream builds is a mk1 GTI with a mk4 R32 VR6 in it, with a honkin turbo and a 4wd conversion

I mean most performance exhausts have an insert for making them less noisy, I've never used mine because pissing off neighbors is great but it's there if I needed it

also I have a personal dislike toward the entire VW group so I can't comment on any affection for VWs, sorry

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/416654435712892929/465706916002398218/20180708_213024.jpg

This took waaaaay too long to install

All because i assembled it then immediately realized i forgot one of the gaskets

ooo looks shiny.

I need to clean the shit off my engine. :/

haha it's weird for me seeing the chevy logo next to ecotec

Oh yeah, I keep forgetting you Eurofags have Vauxhall and Opel instead.

Also it turns out the old intake may have been the source of my engine problems. Like the knock sensor constantly going off.