Dahlback induction kit

[Andyh-R6S]

Are there any benefits in using the ‘Dahlback’ induction kit in a UrS6, except maybe more space in that area of the engine bay, etc?

[quattro20v]

More induction noise

I don't think that heat shield is big enough to keep the air cold in the engine bay.

I modified my stock airbox to have bigger air intake and a feed from the oilcoolers path.

[Rusty]

There are loads of threads on cone filters, pannel filters and airbox options for the S2 and the same applies here. If you want more noise then a cone filter is the way forward, you will get problems in traffic with hot air being sucked into the engine but when moving along it'll be ok although forget any claims of performance increase, it's not that likely. Personally I find cone filters annoying, especailly when boosting around atmospheric pressure on part throttle as you get a farting noise.

Enclosed cone filters are better (BMC, ITG) and can have cold air feeds from the front or inner wing, much better.

Modifying the airbox is your best bet IMO, cheapest option, keeps all the stock air feeds and shielding in place and a spare airbox is a lot less than the Dahlback kit. Cut the front off and drill it on the cold side if you're feeling brave, done it to my box and it sounds better than a cone filter and is properly shielded and has a decent cold air feed. Get another feed in there if you can too.

Put the £200 from the Dahlback kit towards some Samcos, a remap or a better dump valve (although a 710N is fine on a remapped car).

Just my 2p, HTH.