Euro Sport intake
Our hosts had been waiting to try their Cool-Flo Race air-intake on a TDI and this would be the opportunity. With a minor modification, they planned to use an existing Mk5/A3/CC 2.0TSI intake that comprises a metal intake tube (available in black/wrinkle or chrome/clear powdercoat), ITG cone filter and two silicone connectors. The only difference between our diesel and most gasoline models is an additional vacuum hose on the TDI, but a simple nozzle would accommodate that. So we went ahead with the installation you can read here or online.
With Euro Sport's CAI installed, we definitely have more induction noise, and a sporty turbo sound. But would it make a difference on the dyno? With the temp up to 83F, the three runs produced 132, 133 and 134whp. With the correction factors, this did mean we'd gained 2-3hp in the mid-range with our intake and exhaust. While it's a negligible, we are finally moving in the right direction. The next step will be some performance software to see if we can finally get this 2.0 four-cylinder turbo-diesel cooking. Stay tuned for the next update.
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