Your VW MK8 GTI, Golf R, or Audi S3 factory airbox is a highly restrictive design that suppresses power and engine sound. We have engineered the iE MK8 Air Intake System with true motorsport features to maximize air supply and flow rates, liberating your driving fun with added power and an endless supply of addicting throttle and turbo noises.

Elevate your style with our optional high-gloss carbon fiber lid that spans the entire length of your intake. This simple upgrade completely transforms the look of your engine bay, giving it a high-end, show-stopping appearance.

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Deflect performance-killing heat with an intake that sports an aluminum alloy heat shield. Spanning the entire length of the front clip it seals off hot engine bay air. High-pressure outside air is channeled from the front grill directly to an integrated velocity stack and air filter.

Throttle growls, turbo whistles, engine snarls—call it what you want. Our high-velocity bellmouth and free-flow design unmuzzles your engine with unique, satisfying notes and turbo sounds. Switch the radio off and smash the throttle pedal to conduct your own symphony of addictive engine noise.

With this adaptable design, you’re good to go for future turbo upgrades. This is a single-piece turbo inlet, so there’s no need for silicone couplers. That means fewer transitions and less power-robbing turbulence. With the included turbo adapter, you’ll get great flow without buying another inlet to complete your intake system. Install is a snap, just three clamps.

Lifted from the pages of professional race engineering, our built-in velocity stack bellmouth shape is designed to deliver huge gulps of air that flow efficiently from the 5" air filter surface area to the intake piping. This true motorsport design feature is built for maximum airflow with minimal drag and power-robbing turbulence.

Tuning your MK8 2.0T’s with a stock intake can kill horsepower and torque. Stage 1 tuning can give you some good gains with stock hardware. But if you’re thinking of taking your car to Stage 2, you’ll want to replace your intake and intercooler too. Losing those hardware limitations can add up to +35HP and +20ft-lbs of torque over Stage 1 with a stock intake!

In flow bench testing of iE’s intake versus the stock intake with small-diameter pipes, our intake took home the trophy (and it wasn’t even close) with consistent airflow gains of up to 40% more than stock!

With factory-style mounting and an ultra-precise fitment, this intake pops into place without any guesswork or permanent modifications. It's easy breezy for any level of DIYer. All you need are a few basic tools and your favorite garage playlist.

AVERAGE INSTALL TIME: 30-45 MINUTES

Save your expletives for something else. We’ve made the install a piece of cake. Using 3D scanners, we render a digital model of the engine bay for a dress rehearsal in The Matrix. We can see if everything fits like a factory-installed part but with smarter-looking curves and angles. Then it’s onto real-world rapid prototyping for the finishing touches and snug fit with no snags. You’ll f#$%@ing love it!

There’s some nasty stuff out there, if you find yourself in harsh climates, keep your engine safe and combat dirt, sand and whatever that is. Drive confidently with our optional upgraded 8-pleated filter treated with penetrating filter oil and covered with a pre-filter soc!

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