CTS Turbo - Air Intake - VW Golf 6 GTI 1.8TSI / 2.0TSI EA888.1 / EA888.3

This CTS Turbo Air Intake is developed for EA888 Gen 1 and selected EA888 Gen 3 non-MQB engines. The system replaces the restrictive OEM airbox with a full 3" high-flow intake featuring a sealed airbox, large-performance air filter, and aluminum intake pipe.

Thanks to the improved airflow, the engine benefits from more power, faster turbo response, and a more aggressive intake sound. On a standard vehicle, power gains of 9 to 15 WHP are possible, while tuned vehicles can achieve even greater benefits.

The intake retains the original MAF configuration, preventing fault codes and fuel trim issues.

Advantages

• Capital gain of 9-15 WHP
• Improved airflow to the turbo
• Faster throttle response
• More power and torque across the entire rev range
• Sporty intake and turbo sound
• No CEL or fuel trim issues
• Sealed airbox for colder intake air
• Suitable for CTS BOSS kits
• Reusable high-flow air filter

Technical specifications

• 3" CNC mandrel-bent aluminium intake tube
• Black powder coating
• High-flow air filter with inverted cone design
• Sealed airbox with rubber seal
• 4-layer silicone couplings
• Stainless steel hose clamps
• Anti-vibration mounting brackets
• 2x 1/8 NPT connectors for CTS BOSS kits

Compatibility

EA888 Gen 1

• Volkswagen Golf 5 GTI TSI (2009)
• Volkswagen Jetta TSI (2009-2010)
• Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI (2010-2013)
• Volkswagen Jetta GLI (2012-2013)
• Volkswagen Eos TSI (2009-2016)
• Volkswagen Passat CC TSI (2009-2013)
• Volkswagen Beetle TSI (2010-2013)
• Volkswagen Scirocco TSI (2008-2017)
• Audi A3 TSI (2009-2013)

EA888 Gen 3 Non-MQB

• Volkswagen Beetle (2013-2017)*
• Volkswagen Jetta 1.8 TSI (2013-2017)*
• Volkswagen Jetta GLI (2013-2019)
• Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI / 2.0 TSI (2013-2017)*

Not suitable for Gen 3 B-cycle / Miller-cycle engines.

Contents

• CTS Turbo airbox
• 3" aluminium intake pipe
• High-flow air filter
• Silicone couplings
• Stainless steel hose clamps
• Mounting brackets
• Sealing plugs

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this intake give error codes?
No, thanks to the OEM MAF configuration, fuel corrections and error codes are absent.

How much power does this intake produce?
CTS Turbo yields a gain of 9 to 15 WHP on a standard vehicle.

Does this fit all EA888 Gen 3 motors?
No, not on MQB models and not on Gen 3 B-cycle/Miller-cycle engines.

Is this intake suitable for tuning?
Yes, the intake works excellently on Stage 1, Stage 2, and larger turbo setups.