POWER. SOUND. STYLE.
DESIGN
BREATHE FREE
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.
STYLE POINTS
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.
SOLD SEPARATELY
RAM AIR
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.
CALL OF THE WILD
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.
UNIFIED FLOW
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.
HIGH VELOCITY
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.
PERFORMANCE
POWER IS IN THE NUMBERS
DYNO TESTING
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!
Upgrading the intake system removed major restrictions, allowing for higher power potential via tuning. The dyno graph details the max power from the stock intake with 91 octane Stage 1 vs. the iE intake system with 91 octane Stage 2 on a VW Golf R. The results are significant gains of 35 horsepower and 20 ft-lbs of torque.
FLOW TESTING
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!
NOTE: GTI engines have a smaller turbo inlet than larger Golf R/S3 turbos. Testing reflects real-world conditions, and lower GTI results are due to the smaller factory turbo inlet. These results also highlight the iE intake's ability to support higher airflow demands and power goals, even when upgrading turbos.
GOLF R / S3 FLOW RESULTS
| -IN. H20 | STOCK FLOW | iE FLOW | INCREASE |
|
5 |
162 CFM |
227 CFM |
40.12% |
|
10 |
236 CFM |
330 CFM |
39.83% |
|
15 |
293 CFM |
410 CFM |
39.93% |
|
20 |
342 CFM |
480 CFM |
40.35% |
|
25 |
385 CFM |
540 CFM |
40.26% |
|
30 |
427 CFM |
594 CFM |
39.11% |
GTI FLOW RESULTS
| -IN. H20 | STOCK FLOW | iE FLOW | INCREASE |
|
5 |
140 CFM |
171 CFM |
22.14% |
|
10 |
204 CFM |
246 CFM |
20.59% |
|
15 |
253 CFM |
306 CFM |
20.95% |
|
20 |
295 CFM |
356 CFM |
20.68% |
|
25 |
333 CFM |
401 CFM |
20.42% |
|
30 |
366 CFM |
440 CFM |
20.22% |
INSTALLATION
FROM BLAH TO RAW IN MINUTES
INSTALL GUIDE
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
