anyone using universal heatshield on aftermarket intake

[smtroupe]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-75-3-3-5-A...t_1093acutally just saw these and thought they were quite interesting. (and yes i know stock box works fine no need for that talk) i just ordered a aem dryflow and looking to protect alittle more from the heat. Is this worth using or
by the time it gets that close to late? thoughts? i figured it did work it would be alot nicer then building the heat shield wall in the middle of the engine bay

[android3000]

Don't waste your money.

You could make a better one with scrap metal and license plates

[smtroupe]

just thought if it does help any it would be convient since it hooks right under tie down

[travrach]

Take the piece of metal off the stock box and make that work, that's what I did.

[smtroupe]

Take the piece of metal off the stock box and make that work, that's what I did.

what did you attach it to though? i can't see anything around the area other then twist tieing it to random this and that and it isn't very big. do you have pictures by chance i looked up a few other heat shields none have a very good explination of supplies or diy, most used heat shield pad from hardware store then cut vacucme line and placed on the top and screws into the fire wall and mounted to radiator

[texasboy21]

what did you attach it to though? i can't see anything around the area other then twist tieing it to random this and that and it isn't very big. do you have pictures by chance i looked up a few other heat shields none have a very good explination of supplies or diy, most used heat shield pad from hardware store then cut vacucme line and placed on the top and screws into the fire wall and mounted to radiator

I have posted several pics regarding mounting the heatshield without the air box. Youre need to slip it in between the rubber groments for the airbox and the seam of the fender.


Then attach like so too keep in in place.


Yes this set up is not as good as the airbox, but the heatshield makes a drastic difference. Without it the filter would get too hot to touch. With it in place its cool to the touch.

It helps to angle the filter down.


You can see it to the right of the filter.

[Fast4esT]

If your getting the dryflow then why not run the filter down lower to the fog grill vent area? Away from the heat of the turbo. You can also fabricate a shield and bolt it to the head and cover the turbo.

[smtroupe]

and you don't think adding one like this universal would help putting another wall there? i was actually hoping to fit a U pip in there as mentioned before instead of going right off the maf but things might get alittle tight if i did that plus the tube would be really close to the turbo... and you said you ran a new vaccume hose for your crank filter and just attached that behind the front bumper?

[smtroupe]

If your getting the dryflow then why not run the filter down lower to the fog grill vent area? Away from the heat of the turbo. You can also fabricate a shield and bolt it to the head and cover the turbo.

ya that would be smart i will have to take the box out and look at what kind of piping i need to buy and how i would run it. i would imagine you would just go straight across and not go up into the engine bay at all? i'm going to do some searching on the forum and see what i can find

[travrach]

what did you attach it to though? i can't see anything around the area other then twist tieing it to random this and that and it isn't very big. do you have pictures by chance i looked up a few other heat shields none have a very good explination of supplies or diy, most used heat shield pad from hardware store then cut vacucme line and placed on the top and screws into the fire wall and mounted to radiator

I'm away and don't have a pic on my pad, but basically what tex did, besides as you mentioned below, I do also have a U pipe, this helps get it away even more from the heat. When I get home...like a week, I can try to post a pic for you of what I did.

and you don't think adding one like this universal would help putting another wall there? i was actually hoping to fit a U pip in there as mentioned before instead of going right off the maf but things might get alittle tight if i did that plus the tube would be really close to the turbo... and you said you ran a new vaccume hose for your crank filter and just attached that behind the front bumper?

[smtroupe]

this seems to be by far the best option but i can't seem to find it for a better price which sucks
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CXRacing-02-...ht_5823wt_1093
i suppose you could always just buy the flex pipe and make it work though
if anyone knows where to buy that one cheaper that would solve all problems

[Fast4esT]

there is a photo in the engine bay photos post of an aem dryflow mounted down low. looks very appealing.

[Fast4esT]

wet0willy01 about 3/4 down the page:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ay-pics!/page5

[smtroupe]

i actually like the one i posted from ebay better since i dont have a BT, just wish it wasn't 160$ does anyone own one or have specs on the piping so i could potentially piece my own together with a cheaper universal one? hopefully someone actually reads this so i dont have to make another post just to find out about the pipe. or even have the name for the system instead of just the ebay one
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[EBG 18T]

Just posing a question, what are you looking to gain by installing the warm air intake?

[smtroupe]

how is it a warm air intake if it is down by your bumper, i don't like the look of the stock box under the hood and i have never owned a turbo car so i want more engine noise is that such a bad thing? and we have a intercooler... that cools the air..

[widgget]

how is it a warm air intake if it is down by your bumper, i don't like the look of the stock box under the hood and i have never owned a turbo car so i want more engine noise is that such a bad thing? and we have a intercooler... that cools the air..

the engine bay gets hot, even down by the bumper it's warm in there, unless you are talking about going really low, but then you have to worry about pulling in splashed water.

you dont like the look of the airbox? is that really your main concern? if so look at the carbino. i dont see how having the same crap intake used on every ricer honda is going to make it look better, i think they personally all look like shit hack jobs, but of course that's just my opinion.

for sound, eah, sure, use an aftermarket. but why the hell would you want to make your stock 4banger overweight car sound louder? it's not like the car is heavily modded. this can also be done by just pulling all the sound matting out of the airbox you have now. shit, might as well just punch holes in the stock airbox and save the money you would have spent on a cone filter and get the same sound.

i can think of a hundred things you would be better off upgrading with that cash unless a loss of power, hacked looking engine bay, and a loud stock A4 are what you are after.
if your application requires it (IF turbo is so big the stock one wont fit) then that is a different situation, but it doesn't sound like that is the case for your car.

not to get all "OG vs noob" on you man, you seem cool, but this intake is the wrong direction

[texasboy21]

how is it a warm air intake if it is down by your bumper, i don't like the look of the stock box under the hood and i have never owned a turbo car so i want more engine noise is that such a bad thing? and we have a intercooler... that cools the air..

For starters the factory SMIC is in a terrible location (prone to heat soak) and is not adequate even for the stock setup. Further any intercooler can only reduce air temps a certain number of degrees. Meaning if your IATs are higher with a warm air intake (compared to the stock airbox) you post intercooler IATs will be higher with a warm air intake (compared to the stock airbox).

the engine bay gets hot, even down by the bumper it's warm in there, unless you are talking about going really low, but then you have to worry about pulling in splashed water.

you dont like the look of the airbox? is that really your main concern? if so look at the carbino. i dont see how having the same crap intake used on every ricer honda is going to make it look better, i think they personally all look like shit hack jobs, but of course that's just my opinion.

for sound, eah, sure, use an aftermarket. but why the hell would you want to make your stock 4banger overweight car sound louder? it's not like the car is heavily modded. this can also be done by just pulling all the sound matting out of the airbox you have now. shit, might as well just punch holes in the stock airbox and save the money you would have spent on a cone filter and get the same sound.

i can think of a hundred things you would be better off upgrading with that cash unless a loss of power, hacked looking engine bay, and a loud stock A4 are what you are after.
if your application requires it (IF turbo is so big the stock one wont fit) then that is a different situation, but it doesn't sound like that is the case for your car.

not to get all "OG vs noob" on you man, you seem cool, but this intake is the wrong direction

This.

[EBG 18T]

how is it a warm air intake if it is down by your bumper, i don't like the look of the stock box under the hood and i have never owned a turbo car so i want more engine noise is that such a bad thing? and we have a intercooler... that cools the air..

Obviously you have it all figured out. I bow down to your expertise, knowledge and experience. continue on..

[smtroupe]

the engine bay gets hot, even down by the bumper it's warm in there, unless you are talking about going really low, but then you have to worry about pulling in splashed water.

you dont like the look of the airbox? is that really your main concern? if so look at the carbino. i dont see how having the same crap intake used on every ricer honda is going to make it look better, i think they personally all look like shit hack jobs, but of course that's just my opinion.

for sound, eah, sure, use an aftermarket. but why the hell would you want to make your stock 4banger overweight car sound louder? it's not like the car is heavily modded. this can also be done by just pulling all the sound matting out of the airbox you have now. shit, might as well just punch holes in the stock airbox and save the money you would have spent on a cone filter and get the same sound.

i can think of a hundred things you would be better off upgrading with that cash unless a loss of power, hacked looking engine bay, and a loud stock A4 are what you are after.
if your application requires it (IF turbo is so big the stock one wont fit) then that is a different situation, but it doesn't sound like that is the case for your car.

not to get all "OG vs noob" on you man, you seem cool, but this intake is the wrong direction

Lol funny part about all of this showing the knowledge is the "but then you have to worry about pulling in splashed water" you would have to fully submerge the entire air filter to have the risk of sucking up water to that degree, many people run aftermarket intakes on our cars and have zero problems i don't need the lecture.

[smtroupe]

For starters the factory SMIC is in a terrible location (prone to heat soak) and is not adequate even for the stock setup. Further any intercooler can only reduce air temps a certain number of degrees. Meaning if your IATs are higher with a warm air intake (compared to the stock airbox) you post intercooler IATs will be higher with a warm air intake (compared to the stock airbox).This.

you run a aftermarket intake and yours sits right next to the turbo... any location is going to be better then were you have it, at least with that pipe it would run it further away from the turbo, i read alot of crap on this site, but you can't tell me the location in isn't a better location then right off the maf

[smtroupe]

don't get me wrong i realize this is a no hp gaining mod, but i like the look and sound of a aftermarket better, furthermore it is just a beginner mod or supporting mod to later bigger mods, fmic, exhuast, tune

[smtroupe]

hate to even ask further opinions since just going to get flamed but this flex pipe would be alot more convient http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-3-...#ht_3701wt_918 but i actually see heat issues that could happen with the flex pipe, and air rescritions since it is not smooth in the inside

[EBG 18T]

Piper-x makes a kit that has a heat shield'd filter and intake pipe. Gonna cost more than misc eBay parts, but piper-x has a good rep.

http://www.pipercross.net/fast_road/products_viper.asp

Then again I know you have all the answers and probably already dismissed piper-x as crap. But just another option...

[smtroupe]

those look like well made kits, i can't seem to find a price or which would work with the b6 though. and no i do not have all the answers just answers to questions when people ask me why i want to do something, also cost is a concern hence why i'm doing a cheaper mod first or why i just don't buy the most expensive pipe.