Hi folks,

My new gti6 doesn't have a scoop and air intake pipe fitted, Im guessing the old owner must have lost it at some point so you can see the yellow air filter when looking down into the engine bay.

Does this have a detrimental affect on power? I imagine its probably giving me the nice induction note I'm enjoying but also sucking a load of hot air in from behind the rad?

I'm looking to get the car to a really nice standard condition so will be buying an intake/scoop to fit just so it looks neater, but what are the performance ramifications?

Cheers.

Is the filter exposed or in the housing?
If you've no snorkel but the filter is in the standard airbox it isn't too bad but could do with more airflow.

If you've an exposed filter then you'll likely have lower torque low down, but will particularly notice the car being sluggish after sitting in traffic with engine bay temps going up in stagnant air.

Overall, not massive, but they are noticable.

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Cheers guys.I'll get one fitted, I just have a standard air box but missing the snorkel so the filter is pretty exposed to heat soak from the rad.