Integrated Engineering (IE) MQB Intake V2 Install on a MK7 Golf, GTI or Golf R

In this video, I'll be sharing my process and documentation of the installation of the IE Cold Air Intake on my Mk7 Golf Sportwagen. Overall, installing this CAI was fast and easy.
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//Parts Used In This Video//
- Integrated Engineering MQB Intake V2 | geni.us/BSWykpM
For a full list of parts and modifications for the DadWagon, visit thedadwagon.com
Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
1:58 - Removal of Stock Intake System
5:07 - Install of New IE Intake System
9:43 - Install Review
10:44 - Sound Comparison

[@michaelyoung9667]

For anyone installing this CAI in 2023 or later, IE now provides two (2) 3M single-sided sticky pads to be placed underneath the tray, which seem to be used prevent rattle noise. I was unable to find updated instruction from IE on this, but it seems most intuitive. Before fully connecting the tray, you can mock place it in the bay and decide where the pads should best belong.

[@DadWagon]

Good add on! - thanks for sharing. I placed some foam pads under mine.

[@mygfhybnjcdv5406]

@@DadWagondo you know what kind of pads you used I want the rattle to do away with mine?

[@LatifAljic]

Great video ! You did step by step just what I was looking for cause I ordered exact the same one and I wasn’t sure how to do it but thanks to you I got this 👍

[@masonvonritchie]

This is a perfect install video. I appreciate the detail and conciseness and the comparison clips at the end. I’ll probably be referring back to this video when I install mine.

[@DadWagon]

Thank you so much!

[@michalis75]

Great install vid. I've got my intake on the way and found this while being impatient. Got yourself a subscribe for the concise walk through!

[@MrTibblez]

The best install video i've seen yet. I was kind of scared to try to do this install but it seems pretty easy after watching this! Thanks!

[@DadWagon]

Thanks so much man. That’s means the most to me. You got this. Coolant lines are the most cumbersome part. Just get some rags and be sure to top your coolant off when you’re done.

[@michaelluk9887]

New subscriber here from Hong Kong. One of the best intake install tutorial on youtube. I am going to get the RacingLine R600 intake soon. This video helps a lot. Bravo DadWagon 🙌

[@DadWagon]

Thanks so much! Your compliment means a lot. Thank you for watching.

[@lilweg]

Good install 👍 really appreciated the time stamps to find the sound comparison, great vid!

[@DadWagon]

No problem! Thanks for watching. 😍

[@ericisinwisconsin]

Thanks homie! Literally referenced this video during the install on my 17 GSW with my buddy.

[@IEtuned]

Killer job all around!

[@heymigo]

Awesome install video, thanks! Just got mine tonight and this massively simplifies some of the pics!

[@DadWagon]

No problem! The install will go super smooth for you.

[@heymigo]

You were right! Really no problem sat all, though I did break the hose clamp for the upper coolant line (I felt it wasn’t crimping tight enough as I could pull the hose off the barb with the clamp on). I ended up re-using one of the factory ones with the same effect, but it doesn’t seem to leak. *shrug*. You’re totally right that the difference in wooshy turbo noises adds a surprising amount of fun to a commute!

[@mikehawk8609]

Great video! Installing mine today.

[@fzxftw]

The Tetris-ing was probably the hardest part of this whole install. Thanks to your video, I knew I was in for a good time. Cheers dude.

[@DadWagon]

Thanks for watching!

[@Adreyan]

Ik mine is touching the brake reservoir and is vibrating my pedals now. I can't get it from touching the brake reservoir idk what I did wrong 😭

[@P3Gauges]

GREAT video, thank you! I'm installing on my Golf R as we speak!

[@aSinergy]

loving theese videos, I just bought a 2016 Golf Sportswagon R-line 1.4L tsi, not as strong engine as yours but im thinking of doing some of theese modifications in the future!

[@karstgeo7290]

Good one. Open intakes are so fun.

[@DadWagon]

Definitely! I feel like the typical talk for our cars is - "don't waste your money, no power gains"... but I think the right language is... "prioritize other mods first. Then when your car is fun enough for you - slap a CAI on!" :)

[@The1Karking]

Awesome job! 🤩

[@du3lcitiz3n]

Thinking of doing this myself in March... subbed for the great walk through. Love the color of your car.

[@DadWagon]

Thanks for the sub! and appreciate the support!

[@du3lcitiz3n]

@@DadWagon I got it and slapped it in this week... I did the IE Turbo Inlet at the same time. A few tricky parts but for this noob it wasn't even bad. The whooshing is awesome. I find myself stomping on it and letting off, over and over... Now I just need to go to stage 2 on the GTI.

[@ManojKumar-uw1ep]

Great install video! I was worried about the driver side mount as well and possible rattle from that. I was searching blogs to see if I am doing something wrong. If I had seen your video before my install, I might not have worried that much, lol!

[@benvazquez8665]

Great install vid. Took me no time at all except the shroud was too big and was bumping the radiator hose, had to do some DIY fab work

[@richardsmith9975]

Perfect video just installed mine easy peasy

[@DadWagon]

Glad it helped

[@justing6614]

Great video!!

[@DadWagon]

thank you!

[@c0Ld]

great vid thanks

[@headhunter743]

just installed this myself. its a good fit but isnt perfect. but once its all on the car that sound is worth it all

[@brayanestrada6601]

Thanks

[@bluh.5187]

so i’ve got an aftermarket cai but no IE, recently my coolant has been losing a lot and i’ve repaired everything that’s connected to the coolant. Do you know if CAI plays a role in anything with the coolant? If so, i may revert back to stock or purchase an IE CAI to see if there are any changes

[@TheStockFather17]

Great video, did you have tune with the DP and intake or was it stock?

[@freebirdjoe2]

Did you wind up intalling the check valve in the coolant line?

[@GOODSATIVA]

I was going to order a secondary air intake filter but it looks like I don't need it. I have a apr carbon closed box intake and it doesn't make much cool sounds so I'm gonna sell it

[@jo3y_2.0]

Omg that color!! I came upon something similar to that on Pinterest. I own a 2020 Golf GTI Mk7.5 6spd manual and have my car modded similar to yours. Installing CTS downpipe next week, but that color you have on your wagon is exactly what I want. Would love to know how you managed? Wrapped? Dipped? Definitely have a new sub here, cheers!

[@DadWagon]

Military Green by 3M. Check out the vid about the wrap for more details. Thanks for the sub!

[@JDDD33]

Great Video !! Does anyone know if this IE intake will work with an APR Turbo Inlet pipe on a Mk7 R ? I already have the APR inlet pipe

[@RickGTI2019]

Any improvement in performance ?

[@19robby2]

No need to bleed the cooling system after replacing the coolant line? Good install video. Mine comes in the mail tomorrow 🤙

[@DadWagon]

I don't believe so.

[@johnmota4921]

im installing an IE inlet and CAI soon so hopefully i can get it done under 2 hours lmao

[@DadWagon]

How did the install go?

[@CannondaleDad]

Great video liked and subscribed. Just wanted to ask if you noticed any issues with heat soaking or noticeable increase in the Intake air temps. I"m keen on getting one with the carbon lid but the facts its an open air intake has me a little hesitant.

[@DadWagon]

I don't have the previous data to really say one way or the other. Check out mygolfmk7.com/. - he's got some data on it there.

[@tiffanytucker6237]

When I put the new coolant hose on the clamps don't tighten it enough and it pulls off easily, is it supposed to be a tight fit like the oem one?

[@DadWagon]

It probably should... but mine was a little loose too - i had to tighten it up some more afterward. It also could be you didn't clean off the connection points enough (dry them).

[@derekjlight]

Just installed mine, little bit of vibration in the gas pedal at low speed at certain RPM. I have heard this could be from something touching when the engine is under load...hmm.

[@DadWagon]

Interesting!

[@user-jl5se4xe4w]

Just purchased a CAI from IE for my 2023 tiguan rline. And Im new to this kind of things. Does this need a tune after installation or no?

[@DadWagon]

It does not. Good to go

[@SDChillRide]

where did you put the round solid metal? thanks

[@DadWagon]

You only need to use that if you DONT have Secondary Air Injection (flexible hose that connects under the tubing)

[@andrewjordan6953]

Now that you have had it on got a while do you get any metal tapping? Im tryin to find my culprit now... Great intake tho Im lovin i.e. so far

[@angelvarela7944]

Do you get or have a check engine or any dashboard lights come on after the install?

[@andrewjordan6953]

@@angelvarela7944 no but i think i got it i put a felt dot under the tray n we good it was just a hard core rattle at half mass

[@Onkelrico]

You forgot to mention the transfer of the check valve from inside the stock coolant hose to the new one.....

[@DadWagon]

no check valve.

[@JDDD33]

The only negative I can see with this setup is the filter is wide open to the vented holes at the front of the car... Do you see any issues with water (when raining) hitting the filter directly ? Because in the stock setup, the filter sits in an inverted manner from the top of the box and the box has drainage holes at the bottom for rain water to escape.

[@DadWagon]

Haven’t had any issues. Water should smack against the back of the tray, and run down it and leak out the bottom of the engine. I’ve checked the filter for water and dampness a few times after heavy rain but haven’t found anything. Doesn’t mean it’s not an issue, but that’s my experience.

[@JDDD33]

@@DadWagon Thanks mate !

[@boostedsti04]

Does water get into the filter if it pours down with rain?

[@DadWagon]

Not that i've experienced

[@beecnul8r]

It is much easier to simply pull up the air intake and then remove the cover over the intake from the fresh air vent.

[@seylumcarter4819]

What’s the difference between the v2 & v3 ie intake.

[@DadWagon]

I don’t know. Haven’t seen the V3 yet. Best to ask IE.

[@Bamacutey146]

Did u already have the IE elbow installed?

[@DadWagon]

Yes, i have the unitronic elbow installed - there is a video for that installation as well.

[@johnr7910]

I cant find my secondary air intake hose😳 someone help (2016 Golf R)

[@HoracioGarciaS]

Golf Rs don’t come with SAIs

[@joshuakerstein9573]

So pricey but I will eventually crumble and buy it, haha

[@pincheadam2361]

Does yours rub against the brake fluid reservoir?

[@DadWagon]

It does not.

[@pincheadam2361]

@@DadWagon stock inlet or aftermarket?

[@RJYOUNG396]

how does this do in rain? It seems it'd pull water inside...?

[@DadWagon]

i have had no water pull inside at all.

[@RJYOUNG396]

@@DadWagon I’ve bought a rain sock for mine. It doesn’t rain much here in Cali but it also keeps out dust and debris

[@theRealJohnnyDubz]

What are the chances of water logging the turbocharger during heavy rain?

[@DadWagon]

I haven't had any issues. Driven in some pretty heavy rain with no issues.

[@Drewdownkali]

So on a 1.8t then?

[@DadWagon]

Yeah

[@wyattlease2483]

You gonna go is20 or is38? Hybrid???

[@DadWagon]

I think an IS38 is in my future. I don't even really know what Hybrid is.

[@joshuakerstein9573]

@@DadWagon i understand hybrid turbos as a turbo that it fortified/built for bigger power

[@The1Karking]

Station wagon! 🤔

[@Russxm]

this fits the mk7 tdi as well?

[@Bu0f]

Do you know if it fits the tdi or not?

[@Russxm]

​@@Bu0f it does not fit, I went with the neuspeed p-flo. Confirm fitment for your particular tdi 👍🏽

[@Bu0f]

@@Russxm Okay thanks, are you able to hear it while you're driving with the windows up or is it only audible while they're down?

[@Russxm]

@Bu0f windows up, music off, you can hear it inside but too much. Windows down was always nice too. I liked it very much

[@Bu0f]

@@Russxm was your car dpf deleted? Mines currently stock.

[@MK6CHRIS]

any idle rattle?

[@DadWagon]

no, there is not.

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@DadWagon you’ve heard of this issue tho?