Tiguan Higher Flow Air Intake Options

[Lucas_R]

Anyone tried the ECS Silicone Turbo Inlet? This kit from them including the K&N filter looks like an alright deal. I’d prefer to go dry filter though.

Assembled By ECS - 010944ecs01aKT - OE Performance Induction Package


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FYI you are paying for something that can easily be purchased within Australia. See AutoInstruct or VWCentral for local companies.

[lolcats]

FYI you are paying for something that can easily be purchased within Australia. See AutoInstruct or VWCentral for local companies.

Thanks mate, good advice, I’ll check them out! Had used ECS years ago for parts for an A4 I had so defaulted there.


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[FLVCKO]

I ended up getting the Leyo motorsport intake and at first I was very dissappointed because I couldn't feel or hear anything different.

However, after about a month in, the induction noise has gotten better and sometimes there's also a flutter when you let go of the gas. I still don't feel any power gains or better throttle response from this mod that some people say they feel.

In my previous S3 (manual), the intake mod was definitely more noticeable in terms of noise and throttle response. Maybe because it was a manual, and maybe because it was a smaller / lighter car.

My opinion is you can do without this mod on the Tiguan.

Did you do the install yourself? Is it a pretty straight forward process?

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[Jif99]

Just did the basic grate removal from air box, cut open the intakes behind the grille (to let direct fresh air in) and put some heavy duty foam inside to block off the hot air from engine side, so the original ducts flow air into engine bay and the other side now feeds the airbox. Easier than buying the block off plate and still keeps functionality.

Noise increased (as oem car is so quite), part throttle responsiveness is better and feels like it breathes easier through 3000-4500 rpm range.

Still using factory filter so can get another *cough* 5% increase with after market filter if I need more for stage 1 tune in future.

[Pezzaano]

Doesn’t it just?

I was actually about to pull the trigger on purchasing a catch can over the Black Friday weekend sales, but realised there’s a good chance it’ll void my engine warranty, so decided against it.

I am also thinking of this on my TDI. Do you think it will really void the warranty?

[Pezzaano]

On the TDI there is the MAF sensor on the turbo inlet piping, what have people used when replacing the turbo inlet and turbo inlet hose to be able to hold the little section with the MAF? I can't seem to find anything online available, everything is for non MAF. Cheers

[Pezzaano]

I have found this online from the USA but nothing available local, and shipping from over there is over 100usd so not worth it. This seems to be the shorter hose that will go to the section where the MAF is.

ECS - 027103ECS01 - Tiguan MQB Silicone Turbo Inlet Hose

[Lucas_R]

On the TDI there is the MAF sensor on the turbo inlet piping, what have people used when replacing the turbo inlet and turbo inlet hose to be able to hold the little section with the MAF? I can't seem to find anything online available, everything is for non MAF. Cheers

I have found this online from the USA but nothing available local, and shipping from over there is over 100usd so not worth it. This seems to be the shorter hose that will go to the section where the MAF is.

ECS - 027103ECS01 - Tiguan MQB Silicone Turbo Inlet Hose

You need to find a diesel specific intake pipe - all the ones you will find are for the petrol engine. I have linked you to what I believe is the part you are looking for on the Darkside Developments page. They are a VW/Audi/Skoda diesel specialist in the UK.

Darkside Developments - Turbo to Airbox TIP Silicone for 2.0 TDi 16v Top Mounted PPD170 / CR140 / CR170

[jasiano]

I ended up getting the Leyo motorsport intake and at first I was very dissappointed because I couldn't feel or hear anything different.

However, after about a month in, the induction noise has gotten better and sometimes there….

Sorry for bringing up an old thread/post, which Leyo intake was it… was it this one:

LEYO Motorsport | 1.8/2.0T MQB Intake System V2

They say it fits a mk2 tiguan, but on some other online stores like ECS and I think even Autoinstruct they say no…

My Tig is a 2022 R-line (facelift) which I assume is still the mk7 golf gti/Ea888.3 engine which makes me think it should fit….