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 Limited use Dec 01, 2009
By R. Lozon
I just received the K&N Typhoon Air Intake Kit for my 2003 VW GTI Turbo. Looked through the instructions which stated the kit is only for use in good weather. If it rains, you are supposed to disconnect the filter from the extension tube and place the filter on the short tube in the engine compartment...not a simple operation. Apparently the long tube that puts the filter near the wheel well for cold air access also puts the filter in an area that will allow water to be sucked into the engine. Unbelievable. This is not mentioned in any of the advertisements for this product.
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 Worth the price of the product, and the cost of buying a friend lunch. Jun 24, 2010
By Michael
The reviews I have read about this product seem to say easy install, minimal performance gain, 3rd gear sounds amazing.
My experience, installation somewhat difficult, performance much improved, gears 1-5 sound amazing depending on how your driving.
Changed stock air intake w/ 80,000 miles, on 2.0 8 v Jetta (naturally asperated) w/ Manual Trans.
First time doing more than maintaince on a vehicle.
It took me and a friend more than 5 hours to get the old intake out and put the new cold air intake in, and don't even think about doing this without help, unless you have some experience.
It is true all you need is a couple of screw drivers to install the actual K&N kit itself, however, on a Jetta, it would really help if one of those screw drivers is offset, (like an S) because without a piece like that, getting the clamp of the filter on to the pipe underneath your car is almost impossible (very little room), and it takes more than a few screwdrivers to get your old stuff out, a lot more on a VW. Also, at one point, the instructions asks to remove some rivets. The only way we could figure do so was to break them, and one of them is close to the bottom of the car. Breaking them worked, but it was odd.
Had these things been clear from the begining, it would have saved us at least two hours.
Once the CAI was in, it was instantly noticeable that the laughable initial chuc-chuc choking sound of a vw jetta engine starting up was replaced by a deeper more aggressive deep breath sound followed by a low growl from the engine. Not only was the sound from the engine better, but I noticed a big improvement in accelleration. I don't have any way to measure, but I would estimate at least a 15% gain on my 90-110 hp car. I have not seen an improvement in MPG because I am having so much fun tearing up the road with the faster, better sounding car.
All in all, I am happy with my purchase.
 Instant difference. Sep 26, 2011
By Republic Intoxication
I don't have a dyno to test the number and frankly I don't want or need to. Once I pulled the plastic housing stock intake from my Jetta I knew no matter what i put in its place it would likely be better than it.
The K&N is quite simple to install, the directions are easy to follow and once you've got the parts layed out it's pretty self explanatory.
The results are awesome in my opinion. The whole sound of my engine is much more aggressive and I love hearing the K&N sucking air. It feels like there is a noticable difference in performance though I have no way of testing it and some of it could be my imagination letting the new sound of my engine trick me. Either way I'm happy.
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