Mk7 GTI Air Inlet Scoop - OEM+ Intake Set Up

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Without going full aftermarket on the Mk7 GTI intake, we added the bigger turbo elbow, ECS silicon hose, K&N drop in filter and removed the snow guard. Now, we've cut out the driver's side air ducting and added the ECS air inlet scoop. It's a cool and subtle mod that should help to increase the air flow to our turbo and make the overall system more efficient.
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[@Beardchanics]

Same for all MQB platform cars. There is also a plastic part you can buy to block the hole on your passenger side so the air being scoop goes to the intake instead of the engine bay and removing the snow guard also helps.

[@daydream2818]

Where can i fine this piece? Link ?

[@jsplasha]

I found that you want to take that plastic block piece off in the summer it keeps the engine and the oil a little cooler UNLESS you do alot of city driving, then keep that thing on. My engine temps are like a full 20 degrees higher at idle or in start and stop traffic when I take that plastic piece off in the summer. But if youre moving most of the time keep it on. The car runs hotter than it tells you it does

[@mathieuscaccino8552]

keep up this series! I really enjoy it! :)

[@aroundomaha]

That’s a pretty cool little mod. I’ve been looking at that air intake for a couple months and this is the best how-to take I’ve seen on this. Subbed an looking forward to following your mods. One thing I’m wrestling with is adding camber on the front, and looking for simple weight saving items for autocross. One of the smaller batteries is something I’m considering for race days.

[@1iar]

I added this (along with the ECS Luft-Technik intake system). I used the provided template and mine stuck just fine; I lined up the holes and thought I was doing a good job but my install isn't right. It'll work but it's crooked. OP's install is nicer than mine. I suggest you skip the template and just eye-ball it.

[@ralphmurillo1206]

Dam bro I just bought a mk7 and looking at your build it’s amazing little by little

[@arnoldkibaara8955]

Hi, thanks for this video very interesting, been thinking about opening up the drive’s side on my GTI, since I can’t find any open dual air intakes, wanted to ask if you felt any difference with the car after this mod, would you recommend it? I still have the stock airbox, bigger turbo elbow, larger intake pipe & a drop in filter.

[@andrewpacheco3541]

ECS is the only place I shop at about to get the APR stage 1+, I'm planning on a same build good for the everyday family man but fun for the driver in the back roads.

[@ColoredinLight]

Good choice!

[@oscarmathson3006]

I also have a NC Miata and a VW but a Passat. For the Passat I have a OBDeleven of course.

[@ColoredinLight]

I picked up an obdeleven as well!

[@nxxbs_btw5568]

u also couldve bought the dual inlet luft technik snorkel from ecs

[@mikegreen2229]

On my 7.5, it has matching factory slits on both the driver and passenger side if someone wants an OEM look. I still had to open up the intake duct as you did though. Maybe this was part of their improvements for the new 10hp more on facelift models?

[@eden4949]

Done the same intake mod except for the grill thing and the ECS inlet. Even then I got a lot more turbo sound (im on the GTD Though)

[@joshwilkinson4177]

Is the inlet scoop any good with the GTD? Ive been debating to get it but don't know if it'll actuallt benefit it

[@eden4949]

@@joshwilkinson4177 opening up the intake will only give you more turbo sound on a diesel, that's why I've done it. No performance benefits. If anything then maybe the turbo might spool quicker if you add a thinner filter like a pipercross but I didn't really notice. For performance get a remap

[@joshwilkinson4177]

Thought so, I've already taken out the snow filter below and cut the additional holes out the main feed, extra turbo sound is always a plus though

[@javierceniceros2761]

Pregunta, como puedo conseguir esa entrada de aire.

[@mk6_mark920]

I removed the whole cowl now all the vents are open 👌

[@ColoredinLight]

That works too haha

[@eliseocortes0228]

@Bryce Czirr agree

[@Dayleno]

love the intros!

[@ColoredinLight]

Thanks!

[@justindtackett]

I cannot find it on ECS site!

[@lukeskywalker6148]

Need your help i have uk mazda mx5 mk3.5 1.8l ventura edtion it dosnt have cruise control but I'm thinking of buying another steering wheel with the buttons on it and installing it will this work.

[@teddymercado7239]

You sure you have the right video?

[@masterchief11773]

Do you have to worry about water getting to ur turbo with this mod?

[@ColoredinLight]

Doubtful, driven in the rain for multiple hours and everything is fine.

[@tommylyeah]

Tight.

[@dramchaser1022]

I got the set but, in black... Stealth Mode 😂

[@ColoredinLight]

Nice!

[@colioo]

Dope video! What’s that cutout in the front grill? Is that for the license plates? What’s the product name?

[@ColoredinLight]

Cutout in lower grill is for the front assist sensor

[@mowzer997]

Can I just cut open the vents and leave a open rectangle instead of installing the vent? Or would that be unsafe for the intake

[@ColoredinLight]

I'm sure you could but would look a little sus

[@jassipabla85]

i want to buy , can you give me link for oder ??

[@janroubicek7673]

hi, is it not possible that water gets into the suction while driving in the rain?

[@ColoredinLight]

Doubtful

[@janroubicek7673]

@@ColoredinLight really?

[@ColoredinLight]

Yea

[@eliseocortes0228]

Or pressure washing the car

[@daydream2818]

I ordered this and it was inventory item , they delayed it twice already but they have the passenger side in stock , with it fit on the driver side. From my understanding it that the curve will be different and it wont sit flush , thats it or it wont fit at all ? Thanks

[@ColoredinLight]

Won't fit on the side it's not meant to go on

[@ronburgundy4375]

This is kind-of cool I would do both sides just so they match

[@ColoredinLight]

I did!

[@Slipperystick73]

You taken snow guard out of intake under filter?

[@ColoredinLight]

Yeah

[@bm_wuratli6883]

hi since 3y something go inside like a stone or something else?* wait a minute when u clean ur car its obvious the water gonna go inside easily right? 😂

[@ColoredinLight]

There's still a filter any debris would have to pass through in the intake. Water wise, it would have to be a deluge to travel through the intake system and flood the filter so no worries there. It's all been fine.

[@bm_wuratli6883]

@@ColoredinLight thx

[@chriskeegan8919]

Oh god, those sensors in the bumper are HIDEOUS!!!!

[@ColoredinLight]

Omg I know right

[@chriskeegan8919]

@@ColoredinLight I'm in the market for a 2021 and was looking at the older ones in reference and my God VW....what were you thinking lol. Still a kickass car though!!!

[@daydream2818]

I have a open cold air intake not a stock box ! Would this help with more cold air into the intake or the opposite?

[@ColoredinLight]

In theory, this product should divert more air to the intake. It's definitely debatable though

[@daydream2818]

@@ColoredinLight thanks 🙏

[@daydream2818]

I just ordered this , my concern is would it let water in during heavy rain! Did that happen to u at all? I live in michigan

[@ColoredinLight]

No

[@daydream2818]

@@ColoredinLight what do u think about blocking the passenger side duct ? Isn’t there to throw air at the oil cooler located next to the oil filter ? Lotta different opinions online which leads nowhere honestly 🤦‍♂️

[@ColoredinLight]

My oil temps have been fine with it

[@daydream2818]

@@ColoredinLight and it was worth it for the purpose u have it on after all ?

[@jsplasha]

Lol and I thought my dremel job was the worst out there. Makes me feel better I'm not the only one who was fine with just shredding the thing up. Who cares. Fuck that thing

[@ColoredinLight]

It's not there if you can't see it

[@dennisschuchart4320]

Also possible for the 1.4 tsi? even though the intake is a bit different?

[@milkyraketnik1505]

👌👌👍👍

[@mathieuscaccino8552]

BTW are you thinking of tuning the ECU?

[@ColoredinLight]

Definitely at some point!

[@mathieuscaccino8552]

@@ColoredinLight nice

[@Mgtowfreedom]

The only thing you don’t have a link to is the actual product !

[@ColoredinLight]

I dont like to link out to products that I pay for. Especially if I havent decided if I like it or not yet.

[@Mgtowfreedom]

Colored in Light fair enough, it's just the type of thing I've been after

[@ColoredinLight]

Mine is from ECS tuning and its call an Air Inlet Scoop!

[@sinnaever]

link to the part?

[@ColoredinLight]

I dont usually link to parts that I paid for myself. It's from ECS tuning.

[@sinnaever]

@@ColoredinLight I couldn’t find it on their site.

[@autovagauto6329]

All water 💦 will get inside of intek

[@ColoredinLight]

Hmm doubtful

[@ColoredinLight]

It was raining the last 2 days and drove the car around no problem

[@joee7850]

I agree. Would be curious to see how damp the filter gets after a drive home in the rain.

[@ColoredinLight]

None damp

[@robzamora2334]

$160+ for both sides lol what a joke

[@ColoredinLight]

🤑🤑 it's not that much lol