High flow intake

[dieseldubber]

I would like to remove the factory air box and install a high flow intake with a nice cone filter. Does anyone have pics of yours to show me what you have? Do you guys have the cone filter in the engine bay or do you cut a hole and have the filter down on the other side closer to the ground if you know what I mean. Is there a kit to buy or does it have to be custom fabricated. I have the passenger 3'' downpipe and I would love to have Dave make me an intake too but not too sure if he would take the time to do that for me?

[Dr. Diesel]

I've found that anything other than paper filter elements don't filter worth a damn. Consider modifying the factory airbox for smoother inlet of cool air and stick with paper filters. Your engine will be better off.  
Having said that, if you must use a foam or oiled cloth type filter, the rain tray is a relatively dust-free, cool environment. Be prepared for a lot of noise if you don't have an intercooler though.

[jtanguay]

amsoil (i think) sells a really good foam filter.  apparently filters better than stock oem paper and flows better, but the catch is the price.  $$$  if you cheap out on a cone filter it won't filter that great like Bryson said.

check here for more info on the amsoil filters.  and click here for more info on the foam filters. rat407 sells amsoil products here.  he might have more insight on what to buy, and or kits.  expect any 'kit' to cost about $200 though... but for a filter that lasts the life of the car, why not?    i can't seem to find it on their online store though... maybe they discontinued it?

[svenson]

http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=180100

Some good readin' here. I will stick with good quality paper, thank you.

[spencebm]

the K&N filters seem to have a lot of testing behind them.  And flow wise, I would argue that the stock vw paper filter has a hard time keeping up with the demand for massive turbo suction at high boost but that is just me.  What about the claims of improved fuel economy and testing to back that up?  There are many factors to consider of course, like air density, temperature, and if the aftermarket filter actually filters as well as a certain oem filter. I don't see why not use the performance one.  I almost forgot about the ability to wash and reuse some aftermarket filters for many hundred thousand miles.  That saves a lot of money and then you don't have waste paper filters piling up in landfills.  (my 2 cents)