Airtec Crossover Pipe on V50 T5

ctrsam · Jun 18th, 2019, 11:40

Hi all, newb here

Just bought my 2008 t5 last week

I have ordered a panel filter and was looking at the airtec crossover pipe that goes from the airbox to the turbo intake

Has anyone fitted one of these?

Welton · Jun 18th, 2019, 17:11

No experience of these myself but know which bit you're talking about; this is purely 'cosmetic' being on the fresh air inlet side of the turbo - I can't see any performance benefits?

LizardOfBodom · Jun 18th, 2019, 17:26

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Originally Posted by Welton

No experience of these myself but know which bit you're talking about; this is purely 'cosmetic' being on the fresh air inlet side of the turbo - I can't see any performance benefits?

In theory it is not only cosmetic as oem plastic pipe flattens up in the middle where most aftermarket ones retain max diameter for whole lenght, also because are made of metal are less prone to heat up air, but this is only theory. I have no clue how/if it helps with anything or provide any performance benefits except "coollookness"

would be interested to see scientific test!

domhart10 · Jun 18th, 2019, 21:55

it does make a difference, if you do get one go for the 3". you will need an adaptor pipe from the turbo to the intake and also then to the maf as well. That will help your air intake massivly.

Got a 3" intake on at the moment.

ctrsam · Jun 19th, 2019, 05:06

Thanks for the info

I did similar on a mk7 golf keeping the oem box and replacing the turbo intake pipe and it does make a significant difference

Just the focus one is £130 and the equivalent V50 one is £190 and they look exactly the same

domhart10 · Jun 19th, 2019, 07:20

That's weird there isn't really any difference that I know of. You can pick up some incredibly cheap ones on the focus st and rs forums on Facebook.

Jun 18th, 2019, 11:40	#1
ctrsam New Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2020 16:16 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Derby	Airtec Crossover Pipe on V50 T5 Hi all, newb here Just bought my 2008 t5 last week I have ordered a panel filter and was looking at the airtec crossover pipe that goes from the airbox to the turbo intake Has anyone fitted one of these?

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Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	No experience of these myself but know which bit you're talking about; this is purely 'cosmetic' being on the fresh air inlet side of the turbo - I can't see any performance benefits? __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Jun 18th, 2019, 21:55	#4
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Today 10:55 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	it does make a difference, if you do get one go for the 3". you will need an adaptor pipe from the turbo to the intake and also then to the maf as well. That will help your air intake massivly. Got a 3" intake on at the moment. __________________ ----------------------------------------- Current: 2009 Volvo S40 T5 Progress Thread: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=271945 Previous Volvo: 2008 S40 SE Lux R Design 2.0D

Jun 19th, 2019, 07:20	#6
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Today 10:55 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	That's weird there isn't really any difference that I know of. You can pick up some incredibly cheap ones on the focus st and rs forums on Facebook. __________________ ----------------------------------------- Current: 2009 Volvo S40 T5 Progress Thread: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=271945 Previous Volvo: 2008 S40 SE Lux R Design 2.0D

Jun 19th, 2019, 05:06	#5
ctrsam New Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2020 16:16 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Derby	Thanks for the info I did similar on a mk7 golf keeping the oem box and replacing the turbo intake pipe and it does make a significant difference Just the focus one is £130 and the equivalent V50 one is £190 and they look exactly the same

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