[wamman]

Anybody have an opinion on replacing the stock filter with a K&N? Also, K&N dosn't list a filter for the MKV but does have a listing for the A3 with 2.0T. My fealing is that this should fit. Any opinions???

Thanks

 

[tikiman]

the k&n part number for the gti is #33-2128 $58.99 available at most auto part stores

 

[IFlyS5]

$41.95 @ neuspeed.com with free shipping! That's where I got mine ;D

 

[DrJones]

Wait wait wait...

Did you just make a thread about an air filter in the Rims and Tires forum?

 

[NoParties4Me]

AHHHHH... 33-2128 IS NOT the correct model number. It is indeed 33-2888. I bought the 2128 and CRACKED MY ENGINE COVER and it turned out to be the WRONG MODEL!

Now I have to special order the 2888 and wait until it comes before I can drive again because I refuse to try and put the cover back on and have to take it off again now that it's cracked!

*tear* I cracked my engine cover... :'(

 

[blackgti06]

do you feel a differnece in the air filter?

 

[NoParties4Me]

Since mine is chipped, I guess the difference is so subtle, that I don't feel anything. However, my engine does make a very, very faint whistle now when in idle. I don't know what is causing this... LoL It's prolly not the K&N though. My past K&Ns have always performed well... at the very least, you won't have to touch the filter for like 75K miles or so...

 

[GotTobeInsane07]

ok good question for an 07 GTI --first where is the air filter its my first VW and i cant find the thing and how do i remove the cover without CRACKING it so that maybe i can put in the K&N filter when i find it

 

[Krugmeister]

ok good question for an 07 GTI --first where is the air filter its my first VW and i cant find the thing and how do i remove the cover without CRACKING it so that maybe i can put in the K&N filter when i find it

I bought a K & N for my fast and I too would like to know how to put it in without cracking the engine cover.. please anyone?
maybe with pics

 

[bcruzin]

Gents
Did this install 2 weeks ago. I consider myself handy and with the following DIY, it was cake. I have noticed smoother power delivery, but no neck snapping differences. But for 50 bucks, what do you expect.. ;D PM me with specific questions.. good luck

This is step one
http://www.swankmonkey.com/vw/jetta/2006/remove_engine_cover/

This is what you do after step one...
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2547554

Oh and if you fuck it up, don't come cryin!

-Bcruzin

 

[blackgti06]

nice DIY links

 

[Krugmeister]

Gents
Did this install 2 weeks ago. I consider myself handy and with the following DIY, it was cake. I have noticed smoother power delivery, but no neck snapping differences. But for 50 bucks, what do you expect.. ;D PM me with specific questions.. good luck

This is step one
http://www.swankmonkey.com/vw/jetta/2006/remove_engine_cover/

This is what you do after step one...
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2547554

Oh and if you fword it up, don't come cryin!

-Bcruzin

+1 for you sir

 

[UnitedGrayGTi06]

Gents
Did this install 2 weeks ago. I consider myself handy and with the following DIY, it was cake. I have noticed smoother power delivery, but no neck snapping differences. But for 50 bucks, what do you expect.. ;D PM me with specific questions.. good luck

This is step one
http://www.swankmonkey.com/vw/jetta/2006/remove_engine_cover/

This is what you do after step one...
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2547554

Oh and if you fuck it up, don't come cryin!

-Bcruzin

Sweey DIY tips! They are really easy to follow.

+1 buddy