Custom R36 Cold Air RAM intake - Almost $0 DIY or small fee to get it done

**XXX-1.8T** · 04-05-2015, 09:02 AM

What about the one Forge makes for the R32 apparently fit the R36 as well?

**Elmura** · 04-05-2015, 12:16 PM

Updated on next post

**Elmura** · 04-05-2015, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by XXX-1.8T

What about the one Forge makes for the R32 apparently fit the R36 as well?

Thanks for pointing this one out. Although, I haven't found a kit to suit the R36 / CC V6 yet. If you know of such, I'd like to review it. I did find this image and it looks quite decent. The elbow is a bit sharp and the air filter may not have large enough surface area, but is much better than the GruppeM and EvoMs as it is a proper Cold Air intake and, (appears to be) a RAM intake.

**XXX-1.8T** · 04-05-2015, 01:32 PM

They use K&N panel filter

**Elmura** · 08-05-2015, 09:41 PM

Update:

Further proof that removing the wire mesh behind the plastic grille is a good idea, I just pulled my (recently acquired) MY12 Passat CC V6 intake apart to perform the same operation to find it had no wire mesh in the MAF sensor! The MAF sensor is different from the R36 and is an update for the BWS engine.

As a further minor enhancement to the Elmura Cold Air RAM intake mod, I removed the water drain plug at the front base of the airbox and filled it with silicone, along with the two small holes that hold the plug.

I also double side taped the intake mouth / scoop to the back of the car's front grille to seal off the incoming air and reduce turbulence. And, I used wide tape to seal the gaps further behind, again, for aerodynamics.

PS - While the mods are fiddly and individually have minor benefit, they all add up to give benefits similar to a good aftermarket cold air intake.

**gldgti** · 09-05-2015, 01:30 PM

That's not really proof it's a good idea, as you just said the sensor is different. Despite your doubts I would still suggest that the sensor calibration would be dependant on the presence of the grille. IMO.

**Elmura** · 15-05-2015, 11:30 PM

Here are some Diagrams to show you what the main modification is and how it benefits. The diagrams are not to scale, they'e a rough cross section going by appearance only.

**esskayy** · 18-05-2016, 11:24 AM

Hi Elmura, you have pm

**xR360** · 19-11-2016, 12:56 PM

Hi Elmura & fellow admirers, how did you go with the Forge and/or other comparisons to your design since the diagrams compare the stock to Elmura?
Any further updates or adjustments?

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