VW MK7 GTI - Turbo Inlet Pipe Install DIY

ECS Turbo Inlet Pipe: goo.gl/sGaAoA
MK7 GTI Mod List: goo.gl/WxDTLV
Tools: goo.gl/PJFUZU
In today's video we show how to remove the restrictive plastic stock turbo inlet pipe and install our own ECS Tuning Big Bore Turbo Inlet Pipe. The install is easy and only takes a few basic tools.
By increasing the ID of the inlet pipe, the turbo can breathe easier. This resulted in a nice increase in mid-range power on our tuned MK7 GTI. This is a great mod for someone who is Stage 1, Stage 2, or even someone with a bigger IS38 turbo. The kit fits the VW IS12, IS20, and IS38 factory turbochargers found in the 1.8T and 2.0T MQB cars. For a complete list of vehicle fitment, visit the link to the product above.

[@dylanellis6264]

ZACH!? Whoaaaaa here after you’re famous. So cool.

[@goongoon9299]

Old vid lol

[@aeunexcore]

Brooooo i just realized who this is! Donut!!!

[@alexsoto4678]

You can tell he’s more happy now

[@dylanellis6264]

@@alexsoto4678 For real. He’s got the freedom to do all the stuff he wants

[@danman6969]

He looks so different lol

[@993mike]

I’ve done a couple of these, and here’s a tip: the PCV hose coupling is a bitch to get off in place, but there is enough slack in the hose to unbolt the inlet pipe, wiggle out the pipe, and once it’s free lift it up slightly and then you can get a good grip on the coupling and unplug it. So much easier, and you don’t have to do all that unnecessary work removing the PCV hose, connectors, etc. Done in 5-10 minutes tops.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

Thanks for the tip. I'm dreading this PCV hose. Do the Mk7.5 Golfs still have this style of connector?

[@shmarlo3203]

@@nintendoatarikiller yeah they still got it

[@brianb2454]

yup thats exactly how i did it 10 min tops lol

[@Andrew-bd7mp]

yeah ive watched 2 other videos and taking off the pcv looks very easy

[@harryberry474]

@@Andrew-bd7mp...It's do-able but it's not easy by any stretch...it's a bitch. I got mine off after a fight, and when putting it back on to my new turbo inlet pipe I had to use a screwdriver handle like a pry bar applying quite a lot of downward pressure to get the fitting to seat in place just hope I don't have to do it for a long time. Part of the problem is it's back by the firewall and leaning over it's hard to get enough leverage.

[@chadjaeckel]

Just did now installed on my MK7 R. I didnt have to remove any coil plugs or unplug but a few connectors. Also don’t bother removing breather tube from top engine side, just remove stock intake elbow with oil breather hose still attached and instead of stabbing a friend with a pick, use a stubby large flathead screw driver and open like a paint can. It pops right off after you work around it 100 deg or so. Super easy.

[@mr.m5979]

Woah, look at zach moonlighting from donut media

[@Sror3d]

I don't even have a gti but im glad i clicked on this because the noises the parts made when disassembling and assembling were truly satisfying to hear

[@slowslugmk7761]

That could have been much easier 😂 Twist and pull. Twist and pull. Don't remove the pcv hose 😂😂😂

[@MrZaine97]

I actually own a Volvo s60r but I've just been doing research it's just satisfying watching people install Parts on cars.

[@turboslapper]

Just go ahead and drop the subframe and rear diff.. it’ll slide right out then

[@eden4949]

4:58 one of the cleanest hi5's I've ever seen

[@stevebarber4033]

I lifted the breather hose a bit, loosened that torx with a T25 (slowly) and then turned the inlet pipe 90 degrees towards the firewall and it came right out. 5 minutes. Then, went to town trying to loosed the breather hose until it finally gave, but now it feels loose after re-install. Fixed that with a few drops of super glue.

[@brianvieane3907]

As what other ppl state for helpful tips I found that inverting the stock turbo inlet pipe with the connector on and putting WD 40 to let it soak for a sec helps it slip out as well. Had to do a fall back since my lugs on the coil packs were lose and didn't have a special wrench to keep it in place to do that workaround like in the video.

[@tredfxman]

Thx mate! WD 40 the universal pipe wiggle life saver! Helped me getting on my full custom turbo back system on my GTI Clubsport! 😄

[@Tito8149]

Love these videos purchasing mine next week

[@OhDee_3]

Wish I would’ve known there were 2 style of hoses on our car. On the Shop DAP video, Paul said “just squeeze the sides and pull, it’s easy” and I now know I had the pressure type hose on my car. That thing was a nightmare to take off by myself. Nice little mod though.

[@rars0n]

Whoa, I had no idea Zach worked at ECS Tuning!

[@glennhummer1680]

just did both,video helped. was a simple install.

[@ryanthomastew]

Already dinged and subbed. You always do great videos.

[@jj-tq4hx]

Easy installation he said. I started three weeks ago and am still😅 at it.

[@billynguyen710]

Although I agree with many of the comments that the removal of the PCV breather hose is unnecessary to install a TIP, I do it find it helpful to know how to remove the PCV hose from the PCV valve in case I need to replace the stock breather hose down the road.. and not coincidentally, ECS sells a replacement PCV breather hose for the mk7 GTI. 2 birds, one video.

[@NVMotorsportUK]

Awesome Video :)

[@S68_X5MC]

Please make the turbo inlet pipes for the Audi C7/7.5 4.0T. You guys would make a killing in sales!

[@quickhandcam8596]

Oh baby another ECSTuning Vidja

[@ecstuning]

Here's most of the mods! (not all of them) goo.gl/WxDTLV

[@Hobbes22]

Loudest high five ever! :D

[@SIRiAlerion]

My man!!! Zach Jobe!!!!

[@DCassidy42]

I was just about to purchase this off your site but then I realized that it's $55 USD shipping to Canada. Plus this doesn't cover taxes or duties. So all in the shipping is going to cost as much as the product........wtf. I'd really appreciate it if you guys could offer better shipping options to Canada. It's in both of our best interests. Sincerely, a want-to-be customer.

[@samuelbrennan8382]

DCassidy42 I find the same thing to Australia. The shipping amounts are very excessive and it stops me making purchases as shipping often ends up being equal to or more than the products I want to purchase.

[@ItsKevinBroPSN]

@DCassidy42 EuroSportTuning or PAG Motorsport can help you get your EC's parts without those fees. I've been getting my stuff without a problem. EuroSport tuning is east coast and PAG Motorsport is west coast

[@karataylor-fletcher4195]

Free shipping to the states that’s great for the home market but must kill exporting 😔

[@eagletalonpl]

real shit, this install was over complicated also lol

[@Volks2462]

Ecs shipping is rort! Im sure that’s how they stay so cheap, sell cheap locally and rape those who live outside of the US

[@fuzzycuffs]

Sooo.... I just got a Mk7 R so I've been looking up mods. And I near fell over when I saw Zach Jobe, and without the luscious locks

[@TheModernSkater]

Excellent video, wish I would have done that before the cobb intake. The mounts under the cobb intake tube are awkward af 😳

[@LeventisChris]

Really helpful

[@reedpotts5583]

That was a crisp ass high five

[@mickholgate3347]

Just a little tip, if you take the torx screw out and rotate the elbow back slightly, you can get your thumb and forefinger on the PCV breather pipe enough to squeeze and release it easily. Would have thought someone as highly regarded as ECS tuning with golf gti/r would be all over this.

[@c0Ld]

"highly regarded as ECS tuning" hahahahhaha

[@michaeleverson3801]

Does anyone know if this part carries any risk of voiding the factory warranty? I'd like to get one to go with the K&N drop-in and turbo inlet hose that I just got, but I'm a little wary of anything bolting closer to the engine that the warranty police would take issue with.

[@ef9porkchops559]

I literally pulled mine out with no force 🤣breather came right off

[@ForRJ]

Can I consider myself lucky? I went straight to the pcv and it took me 3 seconds to pull it, after that just disconnected the hoses and the screw, inlet pipe out, 10 minutes later I was done.

[@lazydadsgarage]

What the hell? Jobe was here?!

[@BearbyEggs]

That was a hell of a lot of extra work when all you have to do is remove one screw, twist and pull it out. Lol

[@user-ev8oq7zz7n]

For the new MK8 GTI,the blow-off controller is 710E which is higher than 710C or 710E.So is it suitable to mk8?

[@davidlunsford6155]

I looked through a lot of questions about it. But I haven't seen any asking about a newer 1.8t TSI gen 3. I have a 2015 beetle and the piping runs up top across the back of the motor. Not like that one. Will it not work for a bug or is there something else I need to do?

[@mc1996]

Why not a side by side comparation of the piece?

[@diegolyons]

Can you do this on the 1.4TSI MK7 Golf?

[@Rolonodo]

Zach Jobe is the GOAT

[@ThisIsntMeGaming]

My dudes on donut media now. Nice

[@robhopper5729]

is it normal for the intake hose (which is attached to the inlet pipe) to wiggle some? I tightened the torx bolt on the inlet pipe but I still get quite a bit of play in the intake. All hose clamps are tight, the hose doesn't move, the inlet pipe does.

[@CynicalVapsta]

my pcv hose popped off super easy, lucky one i guess

[@mproductionsmusik]

This inlet fit on a IS20 turbo and also the sotck 1.8tsi turbo? I dont have to buy a other one if i change my turbo later on? many thanks

[@mitchellwilcox7259]

Is this compatible with the new 2018 2.0T Polo GTI ?

[@jonathanpisoni9767]

Good morning guys i have a Golf 7.5 GTI with Revo stage 1 tuning. I have also airbox modded with drop filter.... i would like to install also a turbo inlet pipe and a inlet hose ... Should be ok with your stage1 or I going to lose performance, torque, etc? Thanks!

[@chrisgee2616]

Easier way to take off the pcv pipe is to unbolt the inlet pipe so its loose and you can directly pull the pcv from the inlet

[@nicklas9561]

If I already have a tune. Do I need to adjust anything or does it do it by itself?

[@gavsts1606]

Loved the vid, defo an upgrade I’m going for, wondering where you got the add on bumper bits on the red gti front bumper?😍

[@kevinkev1530]

Nice

[@snkcorp.502]

can I expect big changes to the sound of the turbo with this thing?

[@masterchief11773]

Is his watch an Omega Speedster, pretty good taste Zach!

[@renc3920]

Do a 2.0T Money Pit!!

[@Nelbone]

Constant pressure pcv tube sucked for me, especially being that I have big hands. Turbo inlet is a sweet little upgrade, especially if you are or are planning on running an aftermarket intake. I’m using a CTS inlet that I got on one of their frequent sales and paired it with a Cobb intake. Lots of good noise.

[@shanembradshaw]

Same. I have the open luft techik running into a cts inlet, then an ecs turbo muffler delete, ecs charge pipes and a cts fmic. even at extremely light throttle you hear the turbo whistling the sounds of my people lol

[@RickJohnson]

Same when installing my CTS unit. I ended up actually breaking the stock inlet PCV nipple in half trying to remove that constant pressure connector. I didn't go to the trouble of removing the PCV hose on the other end and related accessories, and while more involved, might have saved some headache for me as fishing that broken piece out of the PCV hose was also a huge pain!

[@raptor9926]

Quick and easy 😂🤣 yeah right!

[@kylemetts6441]

ikr hahahaha you know a mechanics “qUiCk AnD eAsY” is any job that takes less than one work day to do lol

[@UScarsarethebest]

@@kylemetts6441 hahaahhahahahhaha

[@Osprey1994]

I mean it takes like no time to get the wires off of the coil packs so once that's free all you have to do is pop off the other thing and boom you're free. I'm not a mechanic, I did go to school for mechanics for a bit but other than that I'm just a amateur DIY "mechanic".

[@ivdubgti]

This dude made it much harder than it actually is. The trick is to go full beast mode on the pcv connector to the pipe while twisting and pulling. It will pop right off.

[@bretgtimk7968]

Will this benefit me with being stock on a mk7 gti?

[@WaterBoy55]

Should really reach out to @Marcus Parks. He’s a cool dude and is gonna be ordering mad parts, subscriber to both channels!!!

[@FADDYSTORM2005]

Did u need a tune after installing, like a air/fuel ratio

[@kirkbowman4823]

Love the content! Question for ANYONE: Should I go with a muffler/resonator delete OR a CAI w/turbo inlet pipe as my FIRST mod? Thanks all.

[@jebreal6277]

Cold air intake inlet pipe first

[@tiltedtoken1450]

Anyone know about a Forge DV fitment issue with a inlet pipe installed?

[@brandtk.5873]

nice

[@hoselrocket2001]

Do you sell replacement o-rings for the ECS part? Can't find it on your website.

[@ChezzOnBass]

Everything I've found thus far states that inlet pipes do nothing for power but simply increase throttle response. Seeing how the inlet pipe gets reduced at the turbo to fit the coupler, isn't the desired result negated by the reduction at the coupler?

[@ButteredToast_93]

Yooooooo shoutout to donut media

[@dakalshehab2057]

Great, there is one for the Porsche?

[@dustincable1695]

Look out guys and gals you will drown in them ocean colored eyes lmao. Good video Steve as for Zach keep up a decent job lol

[@mrbrowz1000101]

😐

[@dustincable1695]

@@mrbrowz1000101 lol I seen a lot of comments in previous comments about his eyes and as always they are killing it in their new uploads

[@Osprey1994]

Honestly not a fun time, but that is partially because I was cleaning up the mess some chipmunks decided to make. Also the PCV hose got all turned around and the retention lips or whatever they are were a pain in the ass. Snapped off part of one side, but it still seems rock solid so... also found out the MST hose is just a tad longer than it should be and this means you really have to give it a good shove to make sure that you can put the airbox back together.

[@sultaneisa]

I wish if you have for gti mk6!!

[@mte1611]

I'm an hour and a half in, and I just got the inlet out, but called my buddy over to help get the hose out. Plenty of broken plastic clips now from doing this. Not "easy" at all. Total pain.

[@bleach_drink_me]

Will this work on a mqb tiguan?

[@paulmerrick2470]

When is the next car give away, also can you do and international Competition please

[@jukkatahtinen2482]

would this void my warranty ? i know it would only add better air flow, but how would VAG see about it ?

[@suckboytony9637]

odds are the dealership wouldnt even notice this mod. we do warranty repairs to modded cars all the time. most of the time they have us techs look at the car to see if they did anything that voided the warranty, and as long as they didnt do anything retarded i dont rat them out. i dont care if homeboy gets a free warranty repair, i mean, i would want the same done for me. now if they need a motor cause they threw a rod and i see they had an ebay turbo kit installed at one point, thats a different story.

[@sporopeza]

Great video. Looks pretty simple. Can I get a full list of tools used on this video, please?

[@ecstuning]

We used a 1/4" drive kit: 7mm socket, 10mm socket, and a T30 torx bit. We also used hose clamp pliers, and a pick. Here's a link to the tools: goo.gl/PJFUZU

[@antman5628]

@@ecstuning will this big bore inlet and diverter spacer cause a cel? Or mess with the engine long term

[@sp7007]

Will this fit the GTI MK7.5 (2019 facelift). The ECS website doesn’t have an inlet pipe listed for the MK 7.5

[@ericf1966]

Wondering the same thing. It doesn't look like anything's different, but ECS seems pretty specific about the manufacture date after which it won't fit?

[@shizabox]

Ok in case anyone wants to know having an oil catch can will make this install a pain. I went with the IE turbo inlet the piping for the oil catch can will make things so tight you will have to remove everything and install to make space.

[@gymkhana1128]

Will this be compatible with CTS Turbo 3' intake and Catch Can system??? Let me know! thanks!

[@ecstuning]

Yep, should work no problem!

[@christophergomez2381]

Will this fit on a Jetta GLI MK7 2019? On the ECS website it says it doesn't. Also, which oil catch can would you recommend? Thanks.

[@SlowBoiGang]

Yes it will. I went with CTS Turbos inlet pipe because it was on sale for $68. I'm installing it right now haha

[@DaBellOfDaBeets]

Just do this model when you upgrade your intake. There’s no reason at all to take off the fuel rail And that step only complicates things. If you replace the intake you’re taking all that stuff out anyway so you’ll have the room to work to save yourself and not necessary headache

[@HENRY30986]

for Audi A4/A5 B8 1.8 TFSI ???

[@DisabledDeb]

Will this fit mk7 1.6tdi 2014 clha 105?

[@One_Guy]

is there any actual Before Dyno and after Dyno stat sheets to show actual improvements on a STOCK car where this is the ONLY mod?

[@CaptainCandycorn]

Theres actually a thread on the MK7 forum that goes into great detail about the physics and mathematics behind the turbo inlet pipe and how the stock one actually might turn out to be better due to the internal tapered shape. This allows the air to speed up a great deal before hitting the turbo.

[@One_Guy]

@@CaptainCandycorn thanks! do you have a link to that post? i assume that factory power without tuning for the increased flow capabilities and higher boost than stock this may be true. However since I posted this 9 months ago I've found several videos that verify there are repeatable dyno pulls that prove they outperform the stock elbow.

[@fredygump5578]

@@One_Guy With a stock MK7, no "upgrade" will increase power aside from a tune. Why? Because the only way an "upgrade" part will increase power is if the stock part was limiting power. The fact that a stage 1 tune is able to give such a large increase in power proves that none of the engine components are limiting the car at stock power levels. Because the parts are not limiting the car, changing them will not increase HP. (Now, if you had stage 2, you may find a small benefit to an intake/ air inlet pipe...but only to the degree that the intake is the bottleneck. But at that point, almost everything in the car is in lining up to be the next bottleneck

[@grahamek86]

@@fredygump5578 That's not entirely true though. Engines make more power by ingesting more air. Any mechanism used to make the engine ingest more air above 100% volumetric efficiency will have a parasitic power loss associated with it, i.e a turbocharger. Assuming a constant engine speed of 6000rpm., if the engine makes x horse power at y air flow with z pressure you can be sure there is a parasitic loss associated with the creation of the necessary z pressure. Reduce the energy requirement for that boost pressure by reducing the pressure ratio and you remove parasitic loss. The ECU actually has an entire calibration area dedicated to calculating the pressure difference between the air filter and the compressor inlet. Removing or reducing that restriction will allow more air flow. TL;DR you don't know what you're talking about.

[@fredygump5578]

@@grahamek86 Hilarious! You can't see the forest for the trees! If you want a 1% gain, maybe...possibly...if you do it just right...but it is wayyyy more likely that your "upgrade" will actually hurt performance! But gain or loss, you aren't going to feel it because it is so small. Oh, you just want to believe that you can cleverly improve performance with cheap mods? Keep believing, but it is a pipe dream.

[@antman5628]

Will this and diverter valve spacer cause a check engine light? My shit stock right now

[@hope2dopeyt158]

Not at all if done correctly, I’m ordering this soon and already have a valve spacer installed , really easy and good turbo noises

[@rudydaberry122]

Does it make sound different

[@sheldonm3535]

Is it better to get a ram air intake or buy this pipe and a drop in K&N filter?

[@ALE5six1]

Michael Broski from what Ive read the stock airbox flows good. This inlet pipe, drop in filter and remove the “snow guard” in the intake box and your good to go. You can also cut holes in your plastic behind your grill for more air to flow straight to the air box

[@HumbleBearcat]

Is there one made for 2018 Q5 2.0t?

[@darkerick99]

does it fit the jetta GLI 35th 2019? the webpage tool is displaying that doesnt fit

[@pointlesspanda3447]

Erick Leyva if it fits the mk7 gti then it fits the mk7 gli

[@chicatee861]

guys should I try to do this at home alone? even that I rally like cars I never worked in one yet, I'm scared of breaking something so... should I ?

[@JustTahmid]

Lool what Donut Media guy worked at ECS?

[@MrCRios]

Due you have one for a 2014 Vw Jetta se 1.8L turbo

[@KM-je6bf]

No just get rid of that slow piece of shit

[@MrAlexander137]

Can this be done to a 1.4L TSI like in the Golf’s or the Jetta’s?

[@blurry_eyes]

It's a completely different turbo, the inlet is routed to the left and the pcv hose goes directly into the intake piping just before the filter box. So in short, no.

[@baruas5660]

done mine without removing the PCV hose,this tutorial make it complicated,lol

[@drockhead]

Is a tune needed?

[@ArielJLuna]

Lmaooo that high 5 tho

[@TalesWBCaetano]

I need to jetta GLI 2023 230hp DSG 7 marchas

[@paulw.8016]

How much HP and Nm do you get with this mode? (sorry for my english I am from germany)

[@Osprey1994]

It's not gonna net much without a tune mostly just induction noise.

[@kevinforman251]

I’m thinking of buying this for my 2017 Passat R-Line with the 1.8L engine will it fit? What intake system will this work well with? Thanks

[@ecstuning]

Unfortunately, this will not fit the Passat

[@jackspeaks9643]

Would you recommend this for my 2017 S3?

[@nicholasmanns]

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[@fixitrandom]

I replaced the turbo inlet pipe and hose on my MK7 GTI and now I have a check engine light and the cruise doesn't work. I've checked the connections that where removed in the process and they are all reconnected. What should I look for?

[@snkcorp.502]

Read out the fault memory of the motor. let the error clear.

[@aallien]

I disconnected and reconnected the connectors I removed in the process and cleared the error and it stayed clear. The issue was caused by a cam position sensor?? I don’t recall what the name was in the error.

[@Osprey1994]

For the goofballs watching this video and making claims about what a turbo inlet does or does not do please just shut up and read for once in your life. In terms of flow you are looking at a significant increase in flow as well as a smoother flow if you also remove the factory pipe. Is this more of an OEM+ type mod? Yes, and you should look to a downpipe first if you're going for big power gains, but at the same time that's leaving the path of OEM+ for the hassle of modified car life which for some people isn't worth it. Not to mention that stage 2 should not be just a dp and a tune because you're asking for trouble. Humblemechanic has a full build for his stage 2 MK7.5 R and it cost over 5k when he was done... I'd prefer to stay around half that for stage 1 with some bolt on parts to enhance the feeling of the car while also netting you a small amount of power in the mid or upper portion of your powerband. mygolfmk7.com/turbo-inlet-pipe/

[@hellfireclub86]

Holy shit.

[@snowj720]

Made that far more complicated than needed. I took off the intake hose, loosened the torx bolt, turned it back toward me, popped the PVC hose off the inlet and then reversed the process. 10 minutes tops.

[@lenwoodcruze3594]

Basically what he did.....

[@mte1611]

Agreed. I broke a lot of plastic clips doing it his way and took almost 2 hours of prying and yaking

[@dylanbrown3840]

Do you guys have one for a 2019 gli?!

[@InFiNiTe2013]

They are the same as the one in the video