Description
Upgrade the intake system of your MQB-platform vehicle with this Ramair Silicone Intake Hose & Oversize Turbo Inlet Elbow Kit, designed for a wide range of 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TSI EA888 engines. This performance-focused bundle combines a reinforced silicone intake hose with an oversized turbo inlet elbow to improve airflow through the intake tract and provide increased airflow potential to the turbocharger.
The kit is designed as a direct replacement for the factory intake components while retaining compatibility with the OEM air box and intake system. It is an ideal upgrade for vehicles running either the standard factory air box or an aftermarket induction system that mounts in the original air box position.
Silicone Intake Hose
The included Ramair Silicone Intake Hose replaces the standard OEM plastic induction hose and features a constant-radius design to help reduce restriction through the initial stage of the intake tract. The smoother internal path promotes more consistent airflow toward the turbocharger and provides a performance-oriented alternative to the original factory pipework.
The hose is manufactured from high-quality multi-ply silicone with fabric mesh reinforcement, providing increased strength, flexibility, and structural rigidity. The reinforced construction helps maintain the shape of the hose under high engine load while providing reliable performance for both daily driving and modified applications.
The intake hose is supplied with two high-quality stainless steel W2 hose clamps, replacing the difficult-to-use OEM spring clamps. These clamps provide a secure connection while making installation and future servicing easier.
The silicone intake hose can be used with the standard factory air box or with an aftermarket induction kit designed to mount in the original air box position, making it suitable for a variety of intake configurations.
Oversize Turbo Inlet Elbow
The included Oversize Turbo Inlet Elbow is designed as a direct replacement for the standard turbo inlet elbow used with compatible IHI turbochargers on 1.8 TFSI and 2.0 TFSI EA888 engines in MQB-platform vehicles.
The larger inlet design provides increased potential airflow to the turbocharger, helping reduce restriction at the turbo inlet. It can also provide a slightly more pronounced induction sound, making it a useful upgrade for enthusiasts looking to improve both intake performance and engine-bay presentation.
The turbo inlet elbow is compatible with the OEM intake hose and factory air box and is supplied with the required fittings for installation. A replacement O-ring is also included to ensure a reliable seal in cases where the original O-ring is worn, aged, or perished.
Constructed from lightweight aluminum tube, the inlet elbow features CNC-machined connections, a laser-cut mounting bracket, and fully TIG-welded construction. The component is finished with a textured black powder coat, providing a clean OEM-style appearance while offering excellent durability.
The kit also includes clear, step-by-step photographic installation instructions, helping make installation as straightforward as possible.
Key Features
- Complete intake hose and turbo inlet elbow upgrade
- Designed for compatible 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TSI EA888 engines
- Suitable for a wide range of MQB-platform vehicles
- Direct replacement for the factory intake components
- Constant-radius silicone intake hose design
- Helps reduce restriction in the initial intake tract
- High-quality multi-ply silicone construction
- Fabric mesh reinforced intake hose
- Oversize turbo inlet elbow designed for increased airflow potential
- Lightweight aluminum turbo inlet construction
- CNC-machined connections
- Laser-cut mounting bracket
- Fully TIG-welded construction
- Textured black powder-coated finish
- Includes stainless steel W2 hose clamps
- Includes replacement turbo inlet O-ring
- Compatible with the OEM intake hose and factory air box
- Compatible with aftermarket induction kits using the standard air box position
- Includes photographic installation instructions
- May provide a slightly increased induction sound
Vehicle Fitment
Audi
- A3 (8V) 1.8 TFSI — 2012–2021
- A3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI — 2012–2021
- Q3 (F3) 2.0 TFSI — 2018–2021
- S3 (8V) 2.0 TFSI — 2016–2021
- SQ2 (GA) 2.0 TFSI — 2018–2021
- TT (FV) 1.8 TFSI — 2015–2021
- TT (FV) 2.0 TFSI — 2014–2021
- TTS (FV) 2.0 TFSI — 2014–2021
SEAT
- Ateca Cupra (KH) 2.0 TSI — 2018–2021
- Leon (MK3) 1.8 TSI — 2013–2021
- Leon Cupra (MK3) 2.0 TSI — 2014–2021
Skoda
- Karoq (NU7/ND7) 2.0 TSI — 2019–2021
- Octavia (MK3) 1.8 TSI — 2013–2021
- Octavia RS (MK3) 2.0 TSI — 2013–2021
- Superb (MK3) 1.8 TSI — 2015–2021
- Superb (MK3) 2.0 TSI — 2015–2021
Volkswagen
- Arteon (3H) 2.0 TSI — 2017–2021
- Golf (MK7) 2.0 TSI — 2013–2021
- Golf GTI (MK7) 2.0 TSI — 2013–2021
- Golf GTI Clubsport (MK7) 2.0 TSI — 2016–2021
- Golf GTI TCR (MK7) 2.0 TSI — 2019–2021
- Golf R (MK7) 2.0 TSI — 2013–2021
- Passat (3G) 1.8 TSI — 2015–2021
- Passat (3G) 2.0 TSI — 2015–2021
- T-Roc R (MK1) 2.0 TSI — 2019–2021
- Tiguan (AD/BW) 2.0 TSI — 2016–2021
- Tiguan Allspace (AD/BW) 2.0 TSI — 2017–2021
- Touran (MK2) 1.8 TSI — 2015–2021
Specifications
Intake Hose Construction: Multi-ply silicone with fabric mesh reinforcement
Intake Hose Design: Constant-radius
Turbo Inlet Construction: Lightweight aluminum
Turbo Inlet Connections: CNC-machined
Mounting Bracket: Laser-cut
Welding: TIG welded
Finish: Textured black powder coat
Clamps: Stainless steel W2 hose clamps
Turbo Inlet O-Ring: Replacement O-ring included
Installation Instructions: Step-by-step photographic instructions included
Important Fitment Information
This Ramair intake hose and turbo inlet elbow kit is designed for compatible EA888 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TSI MQB applications. Vehicle specifications and turbocharger configurations can vary between models and production years. Please verify your exact vehicle, engine, and turbocharger configuration before ordering.
