Will a k&n for a gti fit a 1.4 8v?

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Demo_202
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Will a k&n for a gti fit a 1.4 8v?

Post by Demo_202 »

As above really, thanks
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Post by loud »

i'm not sure but if it's a normal k&n 57i you will most likely lose power as they draw in hot air from the engine
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Post by Arnoldo »

Is BMC really the best way to get more power?
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Post by Si_GTi »

Genuine carbon fibre filter housing says "yes" :wink:
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Post by Demo_202 »

Just wasnt sure if the diameter is different

I have a bmc cda already :wink: but its the 1.6 > version...
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Post by dubpilot »

doesnt matter if the diameter doesnt fit, im sure you can buy reducers to make them fit... imo
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Post by mk5 polo »

answer = NO

I know this cos awesome gti sent me a gti one and ive got a 1.4 16v
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Post by Arnoldo »

do u notice much power difference with the bmc filter?
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More responsive, and a nice noise of course :D
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Does it get rid of that crappy lag 6n2's seem to get?
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Post by loud »

mine still hasn't come, they've run out of silicon bends :x
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