CTS Intake Pictures + Sounds

[EmmanueleDesign]

We had a chance to install a CTS intake on slvrb7's S3, and he was nice enough to get some video footage for us. Below are pictures of the install, as well as some sound clips. We currently have these intakes in stock and ready to ship. MSRP is $379.99. Click here to order.

We will be posting more videos and performance data on this intake once we have our project car tuned. As this intake is a full 3.5" all the way to the turbo inlet, we expect some great gains with the tune. On the MK7 platform, we've seen as much as 20 wheel horsepower!

[Bigrahizzle]

Is the blow off valve in this video?

[zarraz]

he also had the apr intake, which one is better

[slvrb7]

I'm about the numbers, once we get some logs and stuff I will post my honest opinion. So far this is the intake I've been waiting for, as for sound and functionality because it's solid tubing all the way to the turbo; however, heat is a factor to consider with this setup. Hopefully we can do some comparison logging soon to bring you facts.

[Anthony]

I'm about the numbers, once we get some logs and stuff I will post my honest opinion. So far this is the intake I've been waiting for, as for sound and functionality because it's solid tubing all the way to the turbo; however, heat is a factor to consider with this setup. Hopefully we can do some comparison logging soon to bring you facts.

Great to hear.

[EmmanueleDesign]

Is the blow off valve in this video?

No, this vehicle has stock diverter valve.

[Bigrahizzle]

shipping free?

[EmmanueleDesign]

shipping free?

Yes!

[wukui]

7 days left to take advantage of 15% off. In stock and ready to ship

http://www.emmanueledesign.com/colle...f-r-intake-kit

Tomas, will this fit my A3?


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[slvrb7]

Yes it will.

[wukui]

Yes it will.

Ok,thanks



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[Bigrahizzle]

ordered!!! Hopefully i get it Monday

[EmmanueleDesign]

In stock and ready to ship! Free shipping in the United States, please contact us for international rates.

http://www.emmanueledesign.com/colle...-8v-intake-kit

[G_S718]

Yes it will.

do i need to pay an extra 20 bucks for the Add Breather Filter & Billet Adapter?....i have a a3 2.0t 2015 sedan, they said the s3 doesn't need it only the gti does so I'm assuming my a3 doesn't need it then right?

[EmmanueleDesign]

do i need to pay an extra 20 bucks for the Add Breather Filter & Billet Adapter?....i have a a3 2.0t 2015 sedan, they said the s3 doesn't need it only the gti does so I'm assuming my a3 doesn't need it then right?

Sorry, your picture didn't come through on my mobile email. I just checked and you DO need the breather filter (it is that hose you see on the left side of the airbox next to the vent line, with the squeeze clip).

[G_S718]

thanks. I ordered mine this morning very exited to get it

[EmmanueleDesign]

thanks. I ordered mine this morning very exited to get it

Thanks for the order, let us know your thoughts!

[AudigangS3]

Do you have any instructions on how to install this on an audi s3? The only directions I see are for a gti. I am very confused as to how to take the current intake out. Can't get the vacuum hose off, and can't get the intake box to come out of the car. Need help!!!

[hamz01]

Do you have any instructions on how to install this on an audi s3? The only directions I see are for a gti. I am very confused as to how to take the current intake out. Can't get the vacuum hose off, and can't get the intake box to come out of the car. Need help!!!

You only have to remove the hose where it connects at the back of the engine. You don't have to disconnect the weird clamp thing further toward the front. Then, disconnect the little hose that's connected to the front of the intake and then the whole thing lifts out as one piece. I just did the install last week so feel free to ask questions. Especially when you get to the bolt that holds in the CTS heat shield.

[AudigangS3]

You only have to remove the hose where it connects at the back of the engine. You don't have to disconnect the weird clamp thing further toward the front. Then, disconnect the little hose that's connected to the front of the intake and then the whole thing lifts out as one piece. I just did the install last week so feel free to ask questions. Especially when you get to the bolt that holds in the CTS heat shield.

I actually just figured it out on my own! Thanks for the reply tho!

[G_S718]

Thanks for the order, let us know your thoughts!

Forgot to get back to you. But it is amazing i love the sound it produces. Just made my little 2.0t a3 sound a lot nicer then it was stock. The best part is the loud Whooooosh!!! at the end when you release off the throttle lol. Great product i def recommend this to any body who is interested. Thanks again !

[EmmanueleDesign]

Forgot to get back to you. But it is amazing i love the sound it produces. Just made my little 2.0t a3 sound a lot nicer then it was stock. The best part is the loud Whooooosh!!! at the end when you release off the throttle lol. Great product i def recommend this to any body who is interested. Thanks again !

Awesome, glad that you are enjoying it! For those who wish to order, we have these in stock for same day shipping.

[eddiebarber]

I'll go ahead and be honest. It sounds amazing. No doubt, but I Def feel it made my car feel a bit slower. Felt like the rpms took forever to rev through each gear. I wasn't happy about that. I installed the neuspeed next day and obviously that fixed that problem. But without any other mod, Based on my experience, i would not do it again.

[EmmanueleDesign]

I'll go ahead and be honest. It sounds amazing. No doubt, but I Def feel it made my car feel a bit slower. Felt like the rpms took forever to rev through each gear. I wasn't happy about that. I installed the neuspeed next day and obviously that fixed that problem. But without any other mod, Based on my experience, i would not do it again.

In my experience, the intake doesn't make much difference on an un-tuned car. I didn't feel like it got slower, but the gains were definitely better after a tune (we saw about 10 wheel hosepower on the dyno). Thanks for the feedback!

[G_S718]

i feel a little difference in my car and I'm not tuned yet. Its not a dramatic difference but i also do feel slight better throttle response. I really don't even care i got this as of now because the sound is honestly great.

[AudigangS3]

Where did you put the vacuum hose??

[EmmanueleDesign]

Where did you put the vacuum hose??

There is a bung on the intake pipe itself for relocating the vacuum hose.

[vdubjetta02]

I love CTS turbo intakes...... Great product, great sound

[DSTC-Off]

Is it an oiled filter or a dry filter?

[EmmanueleDesign]

Is it an oiled filter or a dry filter?

It is a dry filter.

[ChuyLite]

Quick query...

I installed the CTS Turbo Intake on my MQB A3 2.0T earlier this evening, but it is quite the tight fit with the battery and the battery cables where they are. Has anyone experienced this problem or heard of anyone that did? You really have to push like mad to get the bolt started which screws into the battery tray. Is there a way of moving the battery back or somehow getting some more clearance. I am concerned about putting so much pressure on the battery, battery cables, and intake surround. I also assume that as my car has SAI, I don't have to worry about the bung on the intake, just the billet piece with the mini-filter. One other thing I noticed... when I took out the original filter box, there was a short plastic pipe which sticks out of the bottom of the filter box towards the front of the car that does not seem to go anywhere. Is that some sort of a water drain or something? Any insights would be appreciated.

Regards,

SteveT

[EmmanueleDesign]

Quick query...

I installed the CTS Turbo Intake on my MQB A3 2.0T earlier this evening, but it is quite the tight fit with the battery and the battery cables where they are. Has anyone experienced this problem or heard of anyone that did? You really have to push like mad to get the bolt started which screws into the battery tray. Is there a way of moving the battery back or somehow getting some more clearance. I am concerned about putting so much pressure on the battery, battery cables, and intake surround. I also assume that as my car has SAI, I don't have to worry about the bung on the intake, just the billet piece with the mini-filter. One other thing I noticed... when I took out the original filter box, there was a short plastic pipe which sticks out of the bottom of the filter box towards the front of the car that does not seem to go anywhere. Is that some sort of a water drain or something? Any insights would be appreciated.

Regards,

SteveT

Hi Steve,

The S3 has a larger battery than the GTI (I assume the same may be true for the A3), making it a tight fit indeed. We usually adjust the positive battery cable a bit to allow more clearance (I would take off the ground cable before doing this for safety). Regarding the tube on the bottom of the intake, it is merely a vent tube.

[2015S3]

The MST intake fits amazing !

[EmmanueleDesign]

Intakes are in stock and ready to ship!

http://www.emmanueledesign.com/colle...-8v-intake-kit

[BP11]

found it.