Project R8 GETS ITG High Flow AIR FILTERS
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*TO AVOID CONFUSION, PLEASE SIMPLY CONSIDER THIS VIDEO AS A COMPARISON BETWEEN THE OLD OEM AIR FILTERS & NEW ITG AIR FILTERS AS THAT IS EFFECTIVELY WHAT YOU'D BE DOING IF YOU REPLACED YOURS. I CAN'T AFFORD TO SPEND £200 ON TWO NEW OEM AIR FILTERS FROM AUDI TO DO A SCIENTIFIC COMPARISON & THEN CHUCK THEM IN THE BIN, IF YOU WANT TO SUPPLY THEM, THEN I'LL GLADLY GIVE IT ANOTHER GO BUT I AM CONFIDENT THE CONCLUSION WOULD BE NO DIFFERENT. THERE IS LITTLE OR NO DIFFERENCE IN PRICE, SO EVEN IF THE ITG GAINS ARE MINIMAL THEY ARE STILL GAINS & DON'T FORGET, THEY CAN BE CLEANED & REUSED INDEFINITELY*
In this non-sponsored video I replace the original 6 year old air filters in Project R8 with a performance pair from Coventry based manufacturer ITG
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The normally aspirated V8 in the R8 needs all the help it can get to perform and fitting free flow air filters is a well trodden path.
Rather than just offer a 'seat-of-the-pants' conclusion I wanted to measure the amount of air going into the the engine using diagnostic software to see if there was a difference so two before-and-after test runs were performed with VCDS software logging the air mass data. The original air filters were not brand new by any means but the consistency of the data recorded would suggest this didn't make any difference & any restrictions to flow were elsewhere in the engine.
Two runs were made with each filter to minimise the effect of heat soak from idling while filming in the car at idle, the second was a few miles later. Normally aspirated cars like this one aren't as affected by heat soak as turbo cars, as the air goes straight in without running through pipes and hoses that get very hot and link turbos, intercoolers and throttles.
I also offer my opinion on the effect the filters have on driveability using my own well worn 'seat-of-the-pants' . Somewhat unexpectedly I was also able to quickly come to a very distinct conclusion when it comes to their effect on fuel economy though I only discovered it on arrival at home so had to film it on my phone which seems to have issues recording audio (hopefully this clunkiness will confirm that this was unstaged and totally unexpected as I never use a phone to film by choice). This unexpected result is definitely not typical of a standard V8 R8 so I am 100% confident it is down to the ITG filters.
Watch the video right to the end for the results, I've kept it short and sweet at 14 mins total. The only area I didn't make clear was noise. Like the OEM filters, the ITG filters sit in an airbox to keep them away from the hot air in the engine bay and all that is right at the back of the engine behind a very solid bulkhead so if there is any difference, it's not discernible inside the car.
The official line from ITG is that my kit was missing the required hardware to secure the filters to the MAF sensor bodies. This is a one-off and other kits will include them.
The t-shirt worn in the video is available here (was not supplied FOC to me):
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I've thoroughly enjoyed all of your previous R8 videos. However, I'm afraid I can't give your choice of filters a thumbs up. In my 45 years experience with cars and motorcycles, the use of a solid foam air filter is a huge No No.
Even moreso due to the extreme hear cycles an R8 engine bay has. The foam medium is a very poor filtering choice for many reasons. Damp environments like the UK will play havoc with your A/F ratios due to it's inherent ability to absorb moisture. My years experience has shown me that a well cleaned and lightly oil pleated gauze filter (K&N type) prevent any moisture penetration or retention and the filter medium is as good or better then a new oem paper filter. Then there's the added bonus that they can be cleaned and re-oiled which makes them even more practical. I've been using K&N filters in my Audi's for 13 years and they're car/engine specific - IE: they have the perfect fittings and hardware specific to your car/engine. Obviously ITG is a big miss on that aspect. For them to say their future kits will be properly equipped tells me their initial R&D failed miserably.
Perhaps ITG provided them free of charge in lieu of a positive review? Please give a K&N type gauze filter a try. K&N does have an R8 specific filter kit.
Hi John, from my experience in the business 20 years I've never been a fan of K&N, having spoken to various modifiers, owners and racers over that time. We all have our different allegiances to brands based on exposure to various factors whether it be cars, baked beans, toilet roll or tuning parts.
Your preference for K&N is your choice but it doesn't mean every other type or brand is a "huge No No". It doesn't take a lot of searching online to find pages and pages of criticism of K&N most which is probably unfounded and opinion.
Did you perform a scientific test between the two forms of filter material that you are basing your criticism of foam on?
I'm surprised with your experience you seem to be unaware that foam can be cleaned and re-oiled too so there is no "bonus" here for K&N type filters.
Since your message I''ve asked others on their opinions about foam vs gauze and researched the matter on the internet and the general consensus is that there isn't much of a difference apart from foam isn't as good as filtering fine particles but this is not an issue in the UK as the air is rarely that dusty.
I'm actually quite offended by your suggestions that the items were supplied FOC in exchange for a positive review not least because this wasn't exactly a gushing review. I could have easily glossed over the lack of fixings (which were actually human error, not a failing in R&D) and even tweaked the airflow numbers if I had an agenda. Is it really that implausible that the filters may have improved the areas I said I felt had been improved, namely driveability, response and mpg?
After all, your criticism of foam filters doesn't cover that they don't have a positive effect on these areas. So let's assume we both agree fitting a free flow filter of any sort makes a positive improvement in at least one of those areas (though they are all to a degree interlinked so all three is not unlikely), and the fact you are clearly a keen advocate of doing so going by your stated actions over the last 13 years, surely you too have experienced the benefits of a free flow filter (regardless of brand) that I expressed in the video? Therefore I'm bewildered why you think falsification of results is actually required when the benefits are well proven. It's not as if I was saying one brand is better than the other.
Secondly I couldn't test a range of filters before buying so chose ITG based on the experience of those I trust. The MRC Tuning reference is not one to take lightly and if it's good enough for them, then it's good enough for me.
Also the trip computer mpg reading at the end of the video over 36 miles cannot be falsified and is way better than anything I've experienced before with that car over 17 months and 5000 miles which cannot be simply put down to being a freak occurrence. I didn't actually expect this but had to record it and tag it on to the end of the film because I believe in praise where praise is due (not praise where payment is due), the quality of this footage is testament to how unexpected it was.
@@volkswizard I've read similar (bad) things about foam filters, but I think the context is important (and not applicable to your situation). The bad reviews/tests I've seen were largely situations where a foam "mushroom" type filter has been used to replace both the OEM filter and air-box on some turbo-charged Japanese applications...in typical "tuner" "cold air" intake fashion. (apologies for the multiple quotes there). In those applications the foam is left directly exposed to the engine bay and subjected to thermal stress, and myriad potentially-solvent fumes and liquids. In your case, they are contained within an airbox that thermally separates them from the engine bay and is largely sealed from the environment. All that is to say, I see no problem as long as the filter media keeps particles out of the motor (acknowledging that "race grade" parts can emphasize power vs. safety).
As a side note, I personally quit using oiled gauze filters after seeing them perform relatively poorly on particulate filtering tests and, after being re-used, not really out-perform new paper filters in flow tests. As such, I've just taken to replacing the paper filters in my NSX more often as I can do so several times before I'll approach the cost of some dubiously effective aftermarket solution.
Either way, looking forward to the long-term results. Keep up the great work!
Hahahahaha john has been schooled
Thanks Mike.
@@johnschrauwen7077 no problem John
Hi another excellent video I was thinking to buy the BMC or K&N performance filters. But after seeing this I’m considering these especially at this price However I’m a little concerned about the material there made out off... is the foam an efficient and effective material to reduce heat flow in to the engine considering other air filters mentioned are made from different materials. The price is very tempting and your review makes them sound great value but I’m just wondering is it worth paying that bit more for the BMC or K&N?....
With great air flow comes.... great amounts of contaminants and particles. 😬
Not necessarily www.itgairfilters.com/technology/
Great information great channel
Right, I’m off to buy a V8
Go for it!
A really interesting video, thanks. Loving all the content since finding the channel a few weeks ago. Keep it up!
Glad you enjoy it, thanks for commenting! I think I'll have a few days off but more next week, have a great weekend Stephen 👍
Andrew,
As they say in the automotive industry " Continuous Improvement ", about small incremental changes .
Your approach is spot on. Just no need to go into "Tune up" mode in my opinion.
I heard you mention Banbury. I lived in Banbury, from 89-92, while stationed at RAF Upper Heyford, in the USAF, during Desert Storm. Loved that little town😁 I owned a Series 1, XJ6, Saloon Red, while living there. Thanks for the video.
Did ITG ever get back to you? Have they made amendments to their design now?
Hi Andrew I put k&n airfillters on my r8 made a big diffence great viedo mate
Good to hear and glad you liked the vid Jason :)
Lol i only get 28mpg at best in the focus rs, i would love an R8 but the running costs could be a bit beyond me.
I thought that Monty but buy well, use a specialist and it need not be dear (he says crossing fingers and touching wood!)
I wish Go APR offered their air filter replacements for my R8 V10 Performance. I fitted their’s on the TT RS and it was noticeable immediately. The turbo spools so much bettter
Stunning cor as we say in Scotland , however my ocd DID get the better of me with the debris in the air box. Great channel we need more
Thanks B C! What worries me is that I've had the airbox open before and didn't clean it out. Probably thought I'd do that in a few weeks or so, bang!, there goes another year :)
Do they filter better or just let more through…
Would you need to declare this to insurance as a mod since it does not make any performance change?
I wouldn't really but you need to check as insurers can use any excuse to not pay up.
Lol love the T-Shirt and the fact you are now getting better MPG 😎
Glad you watched to the end👍
You didn't stop of at Becket's Farm for a bacon sandwich!
Haven’t been there for years, the local Tesco is just too convenient now if I’m peckish. Sandwich bar was legendary though, all the different combinations you could choose, some not altogether awful 😆
Late to veiw the content, but again, another simple, informative production. The stats speak for themselves. Not massive gains as stated by other brands but if the vehicle feels more responsive and a little more induction noise, then that would be my choice to go with too. I would have the air box top cover removed to show off the filters, again that would be my visual choice but, would it make any difference to the stats? 🤔I don't own R8, I run an air-cooled 2110cc gt beetle, but this production is getting me hooked 💯
Hi Paul, glad you enjoyed it. Sadly its a no-no to expose the filters. I've seen it on other cars but not sure how they do it as the last thing you want is engine bay heat being fed into engine. Hence the filters are very thoroughly sealed from that. In fact they sit pretty close to exhausts too so you'd end up with the ECU retarding the timing and that's the last thing you want in that engine as all the fun is above 5000 rpm. Maybe a clear cover like a Swatch watch is the way forward?😁
@@volkswizard Thank you for the explanation. Very factual, clear and precise, just the same as these excellent you tube productions.
Seen a new r8 in the barriers on the m60 last week. Looked a mess
Ooops, well they do bite if you are stupid but roads were a bit greasy last week after first bit of rain in a while. No excuse in the dry though
I wonder what it would sound like with the airbox lid off 🤔
Probably the noise of pinking (pre-ignition) as all that hot air won't do the engine good! I am sure induction noise will sound good though👍
Thanks for another superbly interesting instalment of The R8 Project, I know what I’ll be fitting to the TT RS in the future 👍👍
Paper filters only.
Dirt in the intake is not a good thing, stick to standard paper filters at all times.
Those filters are rubbish. OEM is the only way.
What do you base that verdict on Bob?
Ooooooo....... lets have a watch of this. Interesting video as always Andrew. 👍🏻😎
Well? What do you think? I personally don't think the peak flow is any difference as the restriction is clearly elsewhere but driveability is noticeably better and the trip computer MPG doesn't lie especially over 39.1 varied miles.
volkswizard interesting especially monitoring Air flow between the 2. The R8 owners below seem a bit peeved though 🤔
DAMON! DAMON! DAMON! i thought your qualifying laps days were behind you, good thing there was`nt an unmarked police car behind you!!!!!!
In professional F1 circles we call that 'the safety car'
Always good to see a new volkswizard video. Not bad consumption for the performance. I've got a "V8 - doing my bit for global warming" tee.
Thank you again 964TB👍That’s a cool tee but probably a bit too controversial for me to where, couldn’t face the comments 😬
Hi, you should try the Reid / STM smooth sillicone air intakes. I've got them on the V10 and they felt good over stock. I don't have the numbers to back it up though. That would make a good video. They are about $150usd.
Thanks for the tip Amit, I will check those out👍
Great to see your T Shirt 4t I was the only Manual Driver left in the West Midlands (i30N) and see bloody Hyundai have started fitting Auto box’s.Great video loved my Scirocco till Stourbridge VW had it for a service (long Story) stay safe 👍👍
Great well built cars spoilt by idiot job worth’s at the local Stealers yes if the cap fits Stourbridge Vw .
Morning Andrew I want to tell you a story on surprising improvements in mpg. I had a Peugeot 306xsi back in the day, the standard exhaust back box failed so I decided to fit a cat back system from power flow in stainless steel (standard Oe £30 less)the difference was amazing, the engine would rev to the red line without hesitating making the pug far more fun to drive, plus the added bonus of better mpg (was 29 before 33 after )kept the standard air filter and just kept cleaning it frequently. Interesting content keep it coming. Regards Simon.
Nice info Simon, I guess it's all about breathing and the cat and exhaust are a big part of that, with restrictions reduced there, I'd imagine the air filters (possibly even the stock ones will allow more are through). One fo the future. Thanks for the feedback Simon👍
Andrew, have you considered getting carbon fibre side blades? They are quite a sought-after option and I imagine that they are available as an aftermarket product.
Hey John, yes I have considered them but they are quite dear even aftermarket and they are quite fiddly to fit, quite often they don’t fit well on cars if removed or replaced. But if something comes up and I need something to inspire me, I’ll give it a go maybe 👍
Another really helpful video, thanks. The missing nuts/bolts would have annoyed me…good on you for figuring out a workaround. BTW did it not come with any fixing instructions?
Thanks Faz, no, no instructions. Generally they don't from my experience (bit like a standard one doesn't). The missing bits means it should go on like OEM. If the nuts and bolts were in the box it would have been kind of obvious! Anyway, it was hopefully just a one off :)
Very interesting video, I like the use of VCDS for a more scientific stand point. Reckon you should have done a 0-60 or something to prove that your claimed improved responsiveness isn’t psychological!
Thanks Adrian. Not sure throttle response would change 0-60 as selecting sport /race mode in a car doesn't either. In fact it make the throttle so much sharper than the car breaks traction more readily even between gear changes. Not an issue here with AWD but so many variables with launching a manual car it would just open another can of worms The way it feels better is when you are using low revs rather than high (it feels more tractable basically) which is what you do more often than revving it out in a drag race so actually it's more useful anyway 👍
brilliant andrew! as ever, informative and enjoyable.
I haven't got a hope in hell of owning an r8 but I've just bought the filters!! 🤣🤣
best wishes and stay safe 👍
Thanks Raven master, you are too kind. Never say never dude :)
Great to see you smiling away and saving the planet in my favourite Audi and making Mr Catchpole jibes and or references - great work Andrew and love the T Shirt as well. Don’t you have a GTI VW shirt as well we haven’t seen for a bit? Hope you’ve had some luck with moving on the uP GTIs too otherwise time for more uP GTI videos pleeeeeese! 😝
R8 is your favorite Malcolm? Good to know! The GTI VW shirt is a polo type shirt, don't much like it but might wear again soon. No joy with Up! GTIs and a review video is not really allowed under lockdown. Fitting parking sensors is what I'd like to do to one and a vid would be possible but nobody will give me good ones FOC and I won't see a return when I sell the car and not a time to be wasting cash so there they will sit!
Great video Andrew 👍
I couldn't see the link for the t shirt..could you kindly let me know what time stamp it's at please 😊
Hope you are well
Thanks, I’m ok thanks all things considered, hope you are too. Here’s a link direct to eBay 👍
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wouldn't you have seen the increase using new OEM filters anyhow as they are new? the old ones look really old.
I don't think the old OEM filters were restricting the flow at all as the data was too close. The restriction in the amount of air the engine can take is clearly elsewhere such as in the exhaust.
Great video Andrew as always.
Are the itg filters maf friendly? I had a k+n on my golf a few years back and it killed the maf in no time at all .
Hi Brian, it’s the oil that does it and these were not very oily at all. K&Ns are wet with oil IIRC, if there was any on these, it wasn’t noticeable. Only one way to find out 👍
Really interesting stuff regarding the air flow information thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it Daniel and thanks for commenting👍
Sounds a beast
It does with a mic in the engine bay! Less so inside but might fix that soon👍
Great video. Thanks as always Andrew. 😀
Thanks Jake, glad you enjoyed it :)
To be fair, IMO, the OEM filter should have been factory fresh as well. But YOU are the expert, so there’s that. And the hair was just fine, IMO. Also...didn’t this car used to have different wheels...sort of a bronze-ish color?
I get your point re fresh air filters but not got £200 to buy, test then bin those so all I am doing here is a before and after as you see it, nothing more. Yes they were bronze over summer 2019, didn't hate them or love them so went back to OEM plus style of matt titanium and diamond cut.
Sorry I assumed companies gave you stuff for free. I loved those bronze wheels. I just bought a 2019 Golf r in grey. It has the oe black wheels on it which I’m not loving. Grey with bronze appeals to me. Carry on, mate!
Interesting Andrew. I honestly would have thought the new air filters would've had a bigger influence. Performance air filter companies 'usually' state a 20% increase in air flow etc.. I fitted a K&N panel filter to my old Scirocco R (easy job lol) and never noticed any difference tbh. Good video. Cheers.
Thanks Chris, I think K&N have wised up these days. Any increase in air flow is based on OEM filters being more restrictive than other parts of the engine (inlet track, exhaust) and I don't think that's the case, not here at least. Audi had a lot of trouble with B7 RS4 being under power which had the same 4.2 litres but just one air intake. The R8 (and to a degree B8 RS4) engine are more symmetrical with specific inlet tracts (filters, throttle bodies) per cylinder bank, like Ferrari have always done.
- WHAT INCREASE IN HORSEPOWER SHOULD I EXPECT FROM A K&N® REPLACEMENT FILTER?
K&N® does not complete vehicle performance tests (dynamometer tests) for every application for which a replacement air filter is offered. Airflow testing is performed on every air filter design in order to verify that the K&N filter provides high airflow. However, other components of the vehicle's air intake system (like the air filter housing or tubing) can create air restriction and limit horsepower. The design of these parts varies among different vehicles and manufacturers, so there is no way to accurately estimate a specific horsepower gain from replacing an air filter alone.
@@volkswizard Agreed mate. I can honestly say that it's really not worth paying the extra... Unless it's the similar price with OEM. I would never fit a cold air intake system either because I doubt I would notice a difference and it would look too modified for my tastes.
Have u looked in to doing a walnut carbon clean to remove carbon from valves
Something for the future but I personally think (and it’s just my opinion based on selling cars for 18 years)?TFSI carbon fouling has been blown out of all proportion by forum scaremongering not helped by the fact you can’t see it easily nor can its affect be measured easily (dynos all vary and can be setup to produce different results). Quite often with these engines other work is done at the same time like removal of intake flaps and dyno runs before and after aren’t necessarily the whole story. But I’m ready to be educated 👍
Nice video, love the sound of that manual gearbox 👌
Thanks Alan👍 One day I might even master it and not nearly select 1st instead of 3rd...:)
Your reason why I bought a golf r mate , manual I actually switched from a bmw 330d which had immense torque but I’m a car driver not a car cruiser , props bro oh and the gearbox is tight as a drum .......so far.😁
Nice one Ben 🙌 In the great scheme of things the Golf R is a brilliant car, Mk8 will struggle to improve on it but the clever Germans will no doubt find a way!
volkswizard honestly followed your advice to the letter , I pushed for the haldex to be done , I pushed for the service to be done pushed the price , in the climate I got lucky with a golf r with the nav options , heated seats 💺 , esc, collision warning , plus acc and that’s in a 2016 , oh and for info I drove it normally
And returned 38 mpg to be fair was motorway driving but it goes to show if you use the car properly it will look after you mate. 👍
Another good vlog andrew my mates going to have a look at your channel
Great, thanks for the recommendation Mark 👍
Dont these just suck in the hot air from the engine bay?
Easy to think that but like OEM they sit in a sealed airbox. the ITG filters have foam seals to ensure a tight fit to avoid contamination from engine bay air. Shame as they'd look cool but looks aren't as important as performance. Having said that carbon airbox would be the best of both worlds :)
157g/s. = 195-200cv. :). R8???
There are 2 MAFs so it's only half of the total.
Engine note is awesome, love the manual and gear gate on these too. You’ll know this, but be careful not to over oil the filters when the time comes. Hope ITG are sending you the missing parts too for completeness. Love the quip at the end, top tip, off to view V8s on Autotrader presently... 😉
The engine note was a cheat as the first runs were with a GoPro in engine bay using internal mic, very little of this gets into the car, need a rear window that can be lowered like in the Spyder! Curiously these filters were dry, very dry indeed to the point of not feeling any oil on your fingers (look at the bags they came in, a K&N bags would be all smudged and slimey). Yes ITG are sorting that, probably be similar to what I used anyway but with a riv nut to screw into that slots into filter hole. In all seriousness I'd expect no better MPG from a GTI Edition 30!
Might be worth checking with ITG. New shouldn’t need oil obviously, but it could be worth running it past the manufacturer to be sure the condition is correct. Doubtful that they will be old stock sat on a shelf for a while, but you never know, especially with missing parts.
I agree with darren the oil contaminates the maf sensors and over time destroys them
loool i'm going to save the planet
every little helps😁
Earned a sub in the US!
Awesome (dude!), thanks!
The sound is the same ?
Hard to say as the noise is all behind you and well sealed off so whatever changes aren't audible inside but maybe outside - I wouldn't buy for any noise changes
Cool cars
Thanks Andrew 👍
£204 for air filters 😂
For a car that was £100k new and is almost a supercar I don't think that's too bad especially when they can be reused indefinitely and seem to improve the mpg and driveability.
@@volkswizard yeah for that reason I'd be annoyed bcos undoubtedly that filter will be used on another car at a fraction of the price, £204 is a rediculus amount
You must only leave your house for essentials. Yes officer, I was data logging my supercar for a TH-cam video.
Like the R8 being a supercar :) that's a common misconception, usually by people who are lucky enough to be getting paid without having to go to work (one way or the other - furlough, pensions etc)
Read the bit about non-essential workers here (section 5), I can justify my actions further if required;
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Great video review on the air filters I have just watched your video E7 R8;rear brake pad and disc replacement just an observation when you wound back the brake calipers you should check that the break reservoir fluid was not overflowing due to the pistons forcing the fluid back in the break pipes I am sure you have done it but forgot to mention it still a good video
Thanks for the info William, yes indeed you are correct and I didn't mention that. I think I put some absorbent paper around it but can't recall now to mop up the excess. It's generally not the end of the world if it overflows as long as you pour some water over it, though with rear/mid engined cars, that could be tricky if reservoir is in the front book (frunk) :)
I see Warwickshire has lifted the lockdown
How have I broken the rules exactly?
Read the bit in the link below about going to work if you aren't a key worker (section 5) then bear in mind the following;
www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do
a) the journeys in the video originated and ended solely at my work premises
b) the vehicle used was a registered to the company
c) My only source of income is TH-cam revenue right now so quite clearly it's work and essential to me and tax paid on it keeps the economy going and pays for a lot of people to stay at home, being self-employed that's not me sadly.
d) if you want to argue the toss, the journeys shown may have been en route to get food or help vulnerable people, my 88 year mum lives 3 miles from work and 28 miles from home. I've broken the rules about social distancing many times with her because I've had to use my common sense such as when I had to cut a plaster cast off her broken wrist on instruction of the doctor because the hospital didn't want her admitted due to the risk etc etc etc
volkswizard that you had that reply waiting for an idiot