Difference between 8p and 8v intakes

Rayner_1704 · Dec 25, 2018

Hi as above I’m wanting to know what the main differences are between the 8p and 8v induction kits are I hear they are different and won’t fit?

I’m wanting a new intake for my 8v but purely for noise and I can’t justify £1000+ for some intake noise.

Wondering if you could modify an 8p induction kit to fit? If not it will be a fabrication project for me from scratch

Thanks

D0C · Dec 25, 2018

I'm no tuning expert but the common consensus on here over the years seems to be that the stock intake is actually very good and you just want a panel filter if anything.

Rayner_1704 · Dec 25, 2018

D0C said:
I'm no tuning expert but the common consensus on here over the years seems to be that the stock intake is actually very good and you just want a panel filter if anything.

Yes I agree and think a few people have proved how good it is, only reason I’m looking for one is for noise not gains.

Phil3 · Dec 25, 2018

D0C said:
I'm no tuning expert but the common consensus on here over the years seems to be that the stock intake is actually very good and you just want a panel filter if anything.

Slight sidetrack but, is it worth changing to a better filter (K&N for example) on a standard car? Or just leave it as is?

Rayner_1704 · Dec 25, 2018

Phil3 said:
Slight sidetrack but, is it worth changing to a better filter (K&N for example) on a standard car? Or just leave it as is?

Probs get better flow but doubt it make power gains

Phil3 · Dec 25, 2018

I’ve changed them in the past on cars I’ve had tuned etc... I don’t think the RS3 will be mapped anytime soon, so possible no point?!

D0C · Dec 25, 2018

Rayner_1704 said:
Yes I agree and think a few people have proved how good it is, only reason I’m looking for one is for noise not gains.

Blimey, doesn't your PFL have the secondary decat pipes? Is that not loud enough?!

D0C · Dec 25, 2018

Phil3 said:
I’ve changed them in the past on cars I’ve had tuned etc... I don’t think the RS3 will be mapped anytime soon, so possible no point?!

Honestly I wouldn't bother. Better places to spend your money.

Rayner_1704 · Dec 26, 2018

D0C said:
Blimey, doesn't your PFL have the secondary decat pipes? Is that not loud enough?!

Yeah it does haha and you can’t go wrong with some induction noise, if I can’t get an answer on the differences I will resort to fabricating one

RS3-Rob · Jan 1, 2019

CTS do a kit for both PFL and FL. I'm looking at these myself for the FL and also cant justify paying stupid money for something which essentially wont add much, if any HP over the stock intake. I'm purely looking for a bit more noise from the turbo and CTS seems to be a good option at less then half the price, not sure how much you would get stung for import duty however.

http://www.ctsturbo.com/cart/products/CTS_Turbo_MK2_TTRS_8P_RS3_Air_Intake_System-4764-0.html

http://www.ctsturbo.com/cart/products/CTS_Turbo_8V_RS3_8S_TTRS_2_5T_EVO_Intake-5032-116.html

HTH

Rayner_1704 · Jan 1, 2019

I would imagine a lot! Iv decided I will fabricate one myself for the cost and a few hours of my time in the workshop it’s worth a go

RS3-Rob · Jan 1, 2019

Rayner_1704 said:
I would imagine a lot! Iv decided I will fabricate one myself for the cost and a few hours of my time in the workshop it’s worth a go

Works out at £482 delivered give or take a few quid according to the gov.uk website so what was cheap suddenly becomes borderline expensive. Still half the price of 034 motorsports or IE engineering etc.

Let us know how you get on with a custom fabrication, id be interested

Kaine19 · Jan 11, 2019

Looking at those cts kits. They dont say for PFL? Only the 8p and FL

Rayner_1704 · Jan 11, 2019

Saw on another forum some custom made ones

Callum66 · Jan 11, 2019

I don’t understand why anyone would want to fit some of the intakes available to a £50K car.

I’m not convinced by the CF ones at £1k+ in terms of any performance gains but at least they look the part. Possibly, if the plan is a big turbo & Stage 3 map but for 500hp they are just not necessary.

I’d struggle to put some of this roughly welded, poorly shaped stuff on a £15k Fiesta let alone a FL RS3. 6 to 11hp is only the difference between decent fuel or a cold morning vs a warm day.

Sorry, unsolicited rant over.

Rayner_1704 · Jan 12, 2019

Callum66 said:
I don’t understand why anyone would want to fit some of the intakes available to a £50K car.

I’m not convinced by the CF ones at £1k+ in terms of any performance gains but at least they look the part. Possibly, if the plan is a big turbo & Stage 3 map but for 500hp they are just not necessary.

I’d struggle to put some of this roughly welded, poorly shaped stuff on a £15k Fiesta let alone a FL RS3. 6 to 11hp is only the difference between decent fuel or a cold morning vs a warm day.

Sorry, unsolicited rant over.

It’s purely for noise ? Like you said even the £1000+ ones are what 11hp at best so what’s the point? And I work in an engineering and specialist fabrication shop so it’s cost free and the welding wouldn’t be rough? But each to their own at the end of the day it’s a pipe and a filter it’s hardly like anyone is sticking an eBay turbo to their motor.

Callum66 · Jan 12, 2019

Rayner_1704 said:
It’s purely for noise ? Like you said even the £1000+ ones are what 11hp at best so what’s the point? And I work in an engineering and specialist fabrication shop so it’s cost free and the welding wouldn’t be rough? But each to their own at the end of the day it’s a pipe and a filter it’s hardly like anyone is sticking an eBay turbo to their motor.

I understand that additional theatre may be desirable. I certainly wasn’t suggesting that you were planning to make a rough one for yourself. However, why do fabricators not take some time to grind the weld smooth before coating & add a bit to the price? It still wouldn’t approach the £1k+ of the carbon versions but would look more OEM.

Jonessy95 · Jan 22, 2019

Anyone tried the LEYO motorsport one for pfl?

Rayner_1704 · Jan 24, 2019

Jonessy95 said:
Anyone tried the LEYO motorsport one for pfl?

No was hoping someone else had, it looks fairly pimple design

Jonessy95 · Jan 24, 2019

Really want the 034 motorsport but the LEYO one is half the price , wonder if they will sound the same

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