Breathe free
Your VW Golf R, Audi 8Y S3, VW Tiguan R, or T-Roc R factory airbox is a highly restrictive design that suppresses power and engine sound. The IE Air Intake System (IEINDB1) is engineered with true motorsport features to maximise air supply and flow rates, liberating your driving fun with added power and an endless supply of addicting throttle and turbo noises. Full-width ram-air scoop, integrated velocity stack, and a single-piece high-flow turbo inlet.
Ram air scoop
Deflect performance-killing heat with an intake that sports an aluminium alloy heat shield. Spanning the entire length of the front clip, it seals off hot engine bay air. High-pressure outside air is channelled from the front grille 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 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 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.
Stage 2 power
Tuning your 2.0T with a stock intake can kill horsepower and torque. Stage 1 tuning gives good gains on stock hardware, but if you're taking your car to Stage 2 you'll want to replace the intake and intercooler too. Losing those hardware limitations can add up to +35 HP and +20 ft-lb of torque over Stage 1 with a stock intake.
Upgrading the intake system removes major restrictions, allowing for higher power potential via tuning. The dyno graph shows max power from the stock intake on 91 octane Stage 1 vs the IE intake system on 91 octane Stage 2, on a VW Golf R. The result is significant gains of 35 horsepower and 20 ft-lb of torque.
Up to 40% more than stock
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. It also highlights the IE intake's ability to support higher airflow demands and power goals, even when upgrading turbos.
Flow results
| -IN. H2O | 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% |
Source: Integrated Engineering flow-bench testing, measured on the 2.0T EA888 Gen 4 EVO (Golf R / S3).
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR | ENGINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | S3 8Y | 2022-2026 | 2.0T EA888 Gen 4 EVO |
| VW | Golf R MK8 | 2022-2024 | 2.0T EA888 Gen 4 EVO |
| VW | Tiguan R | 2022-2025 | 2.0T EA888 Gen 4 EVO |
| VW | T-Roc R | 2022-2025 | 2.0T EA888 Gen 4 EVO |
Optional upgraded 8-pleated oiled filter available separately.
Factory-style mounting and ultra-precise fitment mean this intake pops into place with no guesswork and no permanent modifications. Easy for any level of DIYer with a few basic tools. Average install time is 30–45 minutes.
| VEHICLE | YEAR |
|---|---|
| Audi S3 (8Y) | 2022-2026 |
| VW Golf R (MK8) | 2022-2024 |
| VW Tiguan R | 2022-2025 |
| VW T-Roc R | 2022-2025 |
Send us your make, model, year, engine, VIN, and any current modifications, and we'll confirm compatibility before you order. Contact us here.
