Open the hood of a modified turbocharged car and the intake often catches your attention immediately. Its pipework, filter, and airbox can give the engine bay a different character before you even start the engine.

But the details deserve a closer look. One intake kit may combine a filter and heat shield with new pipework. Another adds a turbo inlet. A third uses a closed airbox with a clear cover for filter visibility.

MST Performance offers examples of those different approaches through Extreme Power House. The MST Performance collection at XPH gives enthusiasts a range of vehicle-specific intake options, with applications across BMW, Volkswagen, Toyota, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and other makes. Exploring what each kit includes is a useful way to find your starting point.

Look at the Intake as a Complete Assembly

An intake purchase becomes easier to understand when you identify the components being replaced.

Look for the filter, the pipework leading toward the turbocharger, the surrounding heat shield or airbox, and any included inlet. Then compare those pieces with the parts already installed on your vehicle.

That comparison is especially useful when a product title includes both “intake” and “inlet.” It helps establish the scope of the upgrade and whether a separately purchased component would duplicate something in the kit.

MST’s Volkswagen Mk7 GTI/R system is one example. Its listing describes a 3-inch reinforced silicone intake pipe and an oversized aluminum turbo inlet elbow. It also specifies that the larger inlet must be paired with the supplied MST silicone hose. Those components are intended to work together as a matched arrangement. 

Volkswagen Golf Mk8 R: Compare the Airbox Designs

For supported Golf Mk8 R applications, XPH lists MST options with different approaches to the filter enclosure.

The VW-MK802 intake and inlet kit includes a heat shield, reusable dry cone filter, and oversized turbo inlet. Its description emphasizes airflow and a more pronounced induction sound.

The separate VW-MK99905 listing describes a closed PE airbox with a clear top cover and a reusable 100mm filter. The cover adds a visual detail while allowing the filter to be inspected through the top.

For an owner comparing the two, the enclosure design is worth examining alongside the included hardware. Consider how you want the installation to look, how filter access is arranged, and which kit matches the vehicle’s current configuration.

Use the part number and full application information when ordering. A shared Golf Mk8 R description is the beginning of the comparison; the individual kit details define the purchase.

Toyota Supra and BMW Z4: An Intake-and-Inlet Package

The MST TY-SUP01L listing covers supported Toyota Supra A90/A91 and BMW Z4 B58 3.0L turbo applications.

XPH describes this V2 system as combining a 4-inch intake pipe and filter with a 3.5-inch turbo inlet pipe. The package also includes a heat shield and a dry cone filter, with black powder-coated pipework providing a coordinated finish.

That makes the contents particularly relevant for an owner planning to address the intake and turbo inlet together. Review the entire package before adding separate inlet hardware to the order.

The B58 3.0L application is also an essential detail. Match the engine and exact vehicle configuration to the listing rather than shopping by the Supra or Z4 name alone. This gives the project a defined set of components and a clear installation plan. 

BMW B58: Give the Engine Bay a Coordinated Finish

For supported second-generation B58 BMW applications, XPH lists MST’s BW-B5802 intake. Its description includes a 4-inch intake pipe and filter, a black powder-coated inlet pipe, and a heat shield.

A washable, reusable dry cone filter is part of the design. The product also offers a clear heat-shield-cover configuration option.

For an owner developing a BMW engine bay, those details provide more to consider than pipe diameter alone. Look at how the filter sits within the shield, the finish of the pipework, and the access available for future servicing.

XPH identifies applications including the M340i and M440i in this listing. Confirm the precise model and engine generation when comparing it with other B58 kits, since MST also offers products for different BMW chassis and installations. 

BMW X3 and X4: Identify the Engine Before the Kit

The XPH catalog includes separate MST intake products for B48 2.0T and B58 3.0T BMW X3/X4 applications.

The BW-X301 listing identifies G01/G02 B58 applications and describes a powder-coated pipe, heat shield, and washable dry cone filter. The BW-X302 listing addresses supported B48 2.0T vehicles.

This is a useful reminder when browsing SUV upgrades. The model family can stay familiar while the engine and intake arrangement change. Start with the engine code, then check the chassis and production details against the individual listing.

For an enthusiast building an X3 or X4, that approach makes the catalog easier to navigate and helps keep the chosen intake aligned with the actual vehicle. 

Hyundai Elantra 1.6T: Know What Comes in the Box

The MST HYN-EL16T listing at XPH identifies supported Hyundai Elantra 1.6T applications.

Its package includes an intake pipe, heat shield, high-flow filter, mounting hardware, and installation instructions. The description specifies use of the factory mounting points and black powder-coated components.

That gives owners a concrete package to evaluate for an intake project. Review the parts supplied, confirm the exact engine and vehicle application, and compare the installation with any existing aftermarket hardware.

The 1.6T designation deserves attention here. Keep the product search tied to that powertrain and its supported configuration when browsing the wider Elantra range. 

Make Filter Care Part of the Upgrade

Filter access and maintenance are useful considerations before purchasing an intake.

Several MST listings at XPH specify dry filters, and some explicitly identify washable, reusable elements. Follow the care instructions for the exact filter supplied with your kit.

For example, the X3/X4 B48 and Elantra 1.6T listings provide cleaning and replacement guidance. Other kits describe different filter arrangements, including the visible filter beneath the Mk8 R closed-airbox cover.

Keep the kit’s part number and filter information with your vehicle records. That makes future maintenance and replacement purchases easier, especially if the car receives additional intake hardware later. 

Explore Your MST Performance Options at XPH

A well-planned intake upgrade starts with the exact application and a clear understanding of the package. Compare the enclosure, filter, pipework, included inlet, and service access together.

Whether your project centers on a Golf R, Supra, BMW, or Hyundai, those details help turn a broad product search into a specific purchase.

Shop MST Performance at Extreme Power House to explore intake systems, turbo inlet kits, filters, and supporting components for your next build.