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ebay P-flow intake....it definitely sucking

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Ebay VR6 P-flow intake: $50
2.75" Cone filter: $60
3/8" Crankcase Filter: $15
Misc plumbing fittings from Home Depot: $5
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Total: $130
getting flamed by the Vortex & TDIclub.... priceless


Modified by GT17V at 5:57 PM 4-22-2006
 
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Re: ebay P-flow intake....it definitely sucking (00boraslow)

Quote, originally posted by 00boraslow »
i got a neuspeed P-flow for $50 on the classifieds

There are 2 issues...
1. THe MAF size is smaller on the TDI
2. The vacuum hose coming out of the TDI airbox is way too small for the secondary air injection coupling.
So you'll have to spend money to adapt.
 
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Re: ebay P-flow intake....it definitely sucking (GT17V)

Quote, originally posted by GT17V »

There are 2 issues...
1. THe MAF size is smaller on the TDI
2. The vacuum hose coming out of the TDI airbox is way too small for the secondary air injection coupling.
So you'll have to spend money to adapt.

damn sorry to hear...


all i kno, if u have a tdi.. u just leave the stock box..... if anything, u can swiss cheese it... but thats about it
 
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Re: ebay P-flow intake....it definitely sucking (dckeener)

Quote, originally posted by dckeener »
Your gotta love all the positive feedback on vortex.
At least you got some initiative and did a little project.
Too bad the filter is green though

given the choice... I'd take blue. But the local shop had Green Filters that fit my size.
Apparently, it is a 2-stage filter and used by PSA Motorsports.
 
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Re: ebay P-flow intake....it definitely sucking (Black Magic VW)

Quote, originally posted by Black Magic VW »
w3rd. Are all TDI's that gnarly under the covers?

No! My GF's TDI has super clean engine bay!
Speaking of clean engine bays, here is mine after 30 min with Simple Green and the water hose:

... and that is a 1999.5 model!
 
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Re: ebay P-flow intake....it definitely sucking (Black Magic VW)

Quote, originally posted by Black Magic VW »

w3rd. Are all TDI's that gnarly under the covers?

nope, mines acutally cleaner then my minivan, alot cleaner, and the minivan is 4 years older.....and i rarely wash it, i think ive washed it three times since i got it.
anywho, props to you for trying to make something work for a TDI....if i were you i would have got a K&N air filter, smooth out the airbox, and replace the stock feed tube going to the airbox with some 3" flex tube of any style, such as dryer vent, or you can get more expensive stuff that extreamly smooth on the inside even around the corner, i think its some water suction hose....
 
#21 ·
I had a K&N filter. THe crappy MAF lasted me only 100,000 miles!!!
I ditched it when the rubber seal deteriorated and started to separate from the metal frame.
THe other reason for doing this is now I have room to clean up my wiring mess from my fogs & driving lights and leave room for future electrical work.
Plus, I want to get a NACA duct or something in the future that leads straight to the P-flow.
There is some method to the madness.
 
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