TheMysticWizard
Member
Foreword, I know there is little proof that Cold Air Intakes and Silicone Hoses do much, if anything for performance and efficiency. I don't want that debate to start over in this thread. Also, I am posting here because the A3 section is pretty dead, we share the same EA288 engine afterall.
I had previously installed a Neuspeed Cold Air Intake. Seems like a decent part, I like it, washable filter and produces some extra sounds.
But then I started thinking... a common intake tract upgrade on the TSI/TFSI engines is the turbo elbow and accordion hose. I found a solution for the later, Kerma offers a silicone hose, but it's out of stock. Ended up ordering from the UK, Darkside Developments. Ordered Thursday with DHL shipping, Arrived Monday, took some time and installed it today:
Here is the stock hose next to the silicone one:
And here's my bay/intake after:
So, My question in all this... is there a part available to replace the plastic elbow going into the turbo? I know many manufacturers make one for the TSI/TFSI engine, but from looking at it, ours is different on the TDI. Pretty sure the gas version won't fit. Anyone look into it and come up with something?
I had previously installed a Neuspeed Cold Air Intake. Seems like a decent part, I like it, washable filter and produces some extra sounds.
But then I started thinking... a common intake tract upgrade on the TSI/TFSI engines is the turbo elbow and accordion hose. I found a solution for the later, Kerma offers a silicone hose, but it's out of stock. Ended up ordering from the UK, Darkside Developments. Ordered Thursday with DHL shipping, Arrived Monday, took some time and installed it today:
Here is the stock hose next to the silicone one:
And here's my bay/intake after:
So, My question in all this... is there a part available to replace the plastic elbow going into the turbo? I know many manufacturers make one for the TSI/TFSI engine, but from looking at it, ours is different on the TDI. Pretty sure the gas version won't fit. Anyone look into it and come up with something?