Upgrade Turbo Inlet And Outlet Pipe for VW Golf MK7 Audi A3 EA888 Gen3
Replace your factory taper with this CNC-machined aluminum turbo inlet elbow and restore unrestricted airflow straight into your EA888 Gen3 turbocharger. The stock intake hose restricts volume by narrowing from an approximate 62 mm opening down to just 48 mm at the turbine flange, creating turbulence that delays boost response and muffles turbo noise. This performance bypass pipe maintains a consistent 65 mm internal diameter through the entire intake run, matching the full output capacity of your turbo and any aftermarket cold air setup you may have installed.
Benefits & Practical Tips
- Faster Spool Response: Bypass the factory choke point to deliver cooler, denser charge air immediately when you open the throttle.
- Bolt-On Simplicity: Designed as a direct plug-and-play replacement, it installs using your existing mounting hardware without cutting or modifying brackets.
- Fitment Tip: Apply dielectric grease to the mating surfaces before sliding the new pipe onto the throttle body and turbo inlet to ensure a clean seal and easier future maintenance.
Product Specifications
- Material: CNC milled aluminum billet with scratch-resistant black finish
- Intake Side Internal Diameter: Approx. 65 mm (replaces 62 mm restrictor)
- Turbo Flange Internal Diameter: Approx. 53 mm (replaces 48 mm restrictor)
- Total Pipe Internal Diameter: Approx. 65 mm
- Compatible Turbo Units: IHI IS12, IS20, and IS38 configurations
Vehicle Application: MQB platform models equipped with EA888 Gen3 1.8T or 2.0T engines (Model Years 2014–Present). Directly fits VW Golf MK7/7.5 GTI & R, Audi S3/A3/TT/TTS (MK3/8V), SEAT Leon & Cupra (MK3/5F), and Skoda Octavia vRS (MK3/5E).
Package includes:
- 1 x CNC Aluminum High-Flow Turbo Inlet Elbow Pipe
Installation Reminder: Disconnect the negative battery terminal before handling forced induction components. After the first three to four driving cycles, verify that all worm-gear clamps remain torqued to specification, as repeated heat cycling can cause minor settling.
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