Passat Pod Filter

[makedonia]

i installed a K&N Pod filter last week on my 2003 passat se v6 cost $230 including installation , suprised at how much difference it has made , big difference in sound and more power

[balkanac]

Looks ok mate, but now it will be sucking up all the hot air coming from the exhaust manifold. See if you can get a proper cold air intake, it makes much more difference. I have a neuspeed one, the filter sits in the bumper and its really good. The downside is that it could suck up water. I live in Perth so its not that much of a problem since it doesnt rain here too often

[noone]

Or you could build a heat-shield to help the cool air in and the hot air out...

[makedonia]

its making this banging noise from time to time sounds like its from exhaust , is it something bad or nah , what can i do to prevent this

[Manaz]

How do you know it's making more power?

Regarding the banging noise - is the pod filter secured somehow so it can't move around? As you rev, your engine will try to twist, and you may find that the pod is banging around a bit inside the bay. To stop it, you'll need to secure it somehow (but still give some allowance for movement of the engine).

[team_v]

Non enclosed pod-filter on a non turbo v6.........

I am going with Manaz to say how do you know it has more power?