APR Open Air Intake System
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APR Open Air Intake System - Volkswagen Golf GTI/R (5G/CD) / Audi S3 (8V/8Y)
APR builds its intake systems around real flow gains rather than just looks under the bonnet, and this Open Air Intake System is a straightforward, effective upgrade for the EA888 2.0T engine. It swaps the restrictive factory airbox and tube for a straight through design with a washable, reusable cotton gauze filter that flows 22% more air than stock while adding 20% more filtering surface area.
This listing covers the Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk7 5G/Mk7.5 5G/Mk8 CD), Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7 5G/Mk7.5 5G/Mk8 CD), and Audi S3 (8V/8Y). All are fitted with the shared 2.0T EA888.3/3B/4/4B engine platform, so the same intake kit applies across each chassis.
Key Features
- Straight through design with minimal bends for maximum airflow
- Washable, reusable cotton gauze filter with 22% more flow than stock
- 20% more filter surface area than the factory unit
- Massive 127mm (5 in) filter outlet, 260% larger cross section than stock tube
- Glass filled polypropylene heat shield and inlet pipe for heat deflection
- Fresh air fed from frontal inlet ducting, not the engine bay
- Installs in minutes onto factory mounting pegs, no cutting required
Vehicle compatibility, OEM part numbers, and fitment notes are provided in the tabs above. Please confirm your vehicle's model year and engine code before ordering.
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Vehicle Compatibility
| Make | Model | Chassis | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | S3 | 8V | EA888 |
| Audi | S3 | 8Y | EA888 |
| Volkswagen | Golf GTI | 5G | EA888 |
| Volkswagen | Golf GTI | CD | EA888 |
| Volkswagen | Golf R | 5G | EA888 |
| Volkswagen | Golf R | CD | EA888 |
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Compatibility | 1.8T / 2.0T EA888.3, 3B, 4, 4B (MQB, MQB EVO, MQB A platforms) |
| Filter Design | Straight through, minimal twists and bends |
| Filter Outlet Diameter | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Outlet Cross Sectional Area | 260% larger than stock tube |
| Filter Flow Increase | 22% more than stock at various depressions |
| Filter Surface Area Increase | 20% more than stock |
| Filter Material | Washable and reusable cotton gauze |
| Heatshield / Inlet Pipe Material | Glass filled polypropylene |
| Air Intake Source | Frontal inlet ducting (fresh air feed) |
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