Which intake? AWE, 034, IE? I can't decide...

[PlanetExpress]

I want to get an intake for my '22 RS3 but I am having a hard time deciding. I get that power increase is basically nil without a tune but I am still interested in the looks and more turbo noises. Fitment is another concern since it seems like some of these intakes interfere with the 8Y's taller brake fluid reservoir.

Currently I am leaning towards the AWE, I like the look of it the best. Any feedback on fitment on the 8Y?

Anyone have any experience with the 034 or other brands as far as fitment on the 8Y?

Also seem to be having a hard time even finding some of these in stock...

[SVTunit]

I looked at all of those and in the end I chose the Eventuri system. The fitment and quality is spot on!

[o1turbo30v]

Revo as well if you want a closed box one, i have this for the 8V with their turbo inlet, still plenty of noise, fitment was excellant

https://www.onlyrevo.com/product-det...-rs3-8y-intake

[nimri09]

if you plan on doing a turbo inlet at anytime, go straight for the Iroz intake.

[FSTSNAL]

Not sure on rs3 but on golf r awe is one of the weaker options. A tuner I know went from an awe to ams and was able to pick up an extra 60hp and add a good chunk to the top end.

I’m going either eventuri or maybe blaze if they ever finish the complete intake system. Currently it just replaced the front box they are working on fitment for the rest.

[8STTRS]

Go for the biggest one you can squeeze in there and be done with it. I had the AWE 4.5" intake and eventually switched to the HP 5". Looking back, I should I have just gone with the 5" intake from HP, IROZ, JDY, Redline, etc.

[coolwater]

I’ve tried a bunch. The problem is the fit is different on 8V vs 8Y. The brake reservoir is taller in the 8Y so some intakes don’t fit without some rubbing or vibrations. I tried CTS, Burger, AWE and now on 034. So far the 034 has the best fit, but I will say the tube does move a lot since it’s not secured really other than with couplers. I had a small problem with the tube rubbing on the carbon box. 034 is working on fixing that for me.



Plenty of clerance.



Looks nice and sounds great.



Only problem was the tube moving and the rubber trim coming loose and then it’s CF on CF rubs.


-cW


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[PlanetExpress]

I’ve tried a bunch. The problem is the fit is different on 8V vs 8Y. The brake reservoir is taller in the 8Y so some intakes don’t fit without some rubbing or vibrations. I tried CTS, Burger, AWE and now on 034. So far the 034 has the best fit, but I will say the tube does move a lot since it’s not secured really other than with couplers. I had a small problem with the tube rubbing on the carbon box. 034 is working on fixing that for me.



Plenty of clerance.



Looks nice and sounds great.



Only problem was the tube moving and the rubber trim coming loose and then it’s CF on CF rubs.


-cW


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This is exactly the feedback I was wanting. Thank you.

Would you say the issue with the tube rubbing is inherent of the 034 design or was it just an issue with your kit?

Thanks again.

[PassionForAudi]

I want to get an intake for my '22 RS3 but I am having a hard time deciding. I get that power increase is basically nil without a tune but I am still interested in the looks and more turbo noises. Fitment is another concern since it seems like some of these intakes interfere with the 8Y's taller brake fluid reservoir.

Currently I am leaning towards the AWE, I like the look of it the best. Any feedback on fitment on the 8Y?

Anyone have any experience with the 034 or other brands as far as fitment on the 8Y?

Also seem to be having a hard time even finding some of these in stock...

I personally haven’t had much experience outside of the AWE brand when it comes to intakes and I’ll definitely vouch for ‘em if that swOOOOshaaaa sound is what you’re looking for. On my previous B9 S5 I had an AWE intake (took the lid off), iE’s stage 1 (E85) and the ECS DV spacer and maaaan. I’d build boost and let things swing away and it was just symphony to my ears. I’d get many compliments on that sound alone.


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[coolwater]

This is exactly the feedback I was wanting. Thank you.

Would you say the issue with the tube rubbing is inherent of the 034 design or was it just an issue with your kit?

Thanks again.

I haven’t heard of anyone else with this issue. But I can see how the tube moving over time can cause some issues. So I’ll see how it does after getting it back from 034.

-cW


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[S3DUDE]

I want to get an intake for my '22 RS3 but I am having a hard time deciding. I get that power increase is basically nil without a tune but I am still interested in the looks and more turbo noises. Fitment is another concern since it seems like some of these intakes interfere with the 8Y's taller brake fluid reservoir.

Currently I am leaning towards the AWE, I like the look of it the best. Any feedback on fitment on the 8Y?

Anyone have any experience with the 034 or other brands as far as fitment on the 8Y?

Also seem to be having a hard time even finding some of these in stock...

Put a K&N or similar drop in filter. I have independently tested it which is something that nowdays is becoming hard to come by. Lots of claims out there from vendors and companies that make parts but there is no actual real world data:(draggy, dragstrips, dyno). I gained a 1 mph on my trap speed. I did probably 85-95 dragstrip passes on my RS3 8V, I documented the progress, my car hit a performance barrier where it just wouldn't go any quicker or any faster. I did the drop in filter and my all time best trap speed just went up 1 mph and I deeped into the high 127 mph(127.94 mph to be exact) when before was 126.94 mph (at its best).

As I said before, totally worth it to me from the stand point of money and performance. I purchased this filter used(new) for $20 from a member on this forum that is very discrete and he doesn't post much but he has done in excess of 250 passes on the dragstrip and has participated on 25 plus 1/2 mile events. He is from Phoenix and he you are from the phoenix area chances are you probably saw him at the dragstrip(Wild Horse/ firebird) or at the Gila 1/2 mile event.

The other air intakes are lovely, they are desirable and appealing and I don't doubt that they probably produce more output but do you really want to pay $2000 on a carbon Fiber intake that is hidden under the hood? Lastly, I put the K&N on my wife's RS3 (8Y). look at my signature, almost 121mph traps, 11.603 sec with nothing more than this K&N and 2.5 gallons of E-85 at 3100 feet of physical elevation. Solid results !

[PlanetExpress]

Put a K&N or similar drop in filter. I have independently tested it which is something that nowdays is becoming hard to come by. Lots of claims out there from vendors and companies that make parts but there is no actual real world data:(draggy, dragstrips, dyno). I gained a 1 mph on my trap speed. I did probably 85-95 dragstrip passes on my RS3 8V, I documented the progress, my car hit a performance barrier where it just wouldn't go any quicker or any faster. I did the drop in filter and my all time best trap speed just went up 1 mph and I deeped into the high 127 mph(127.94 mph to be exact) when before was 126.94 mph (at its best).

As I said before, totally worth it to me from the stand point of money and performance. I purchased this filter used(new) for $20 from a member on this forum that is very discrete and he doesn't post much but he has done in excess of 250 passes on the dragstrip and has participated on 25 plus 1/2 mile events. He is from Phoenix and he you are from the phoenix area chances are you probably saw him at the dragstrip(Wild Horse/ firebird) or at the Gila 1/2 mile event.

The other air intakes are lovely, they are desirable and appealing and I don't doubt that they probably produce more output but do you really want to pay $2000 on a carbon Fiber intake that is hidden under the hood? Lastly, I put the K&N on my wife's RS3 (8Y). look at my signature, almost 121mph traps, 11.603 sec with nothing more than this K&N and 2.5 gallons of E-85 at 3100 feet of physical elevation. Solid results !

Appreciate the advice, really am mostly looking for looks, fitment and sound though. I don't take my car to the drag strip so it really isn't all about gains for me. Also, definitely not $2,000 for the ones I am looking at. Still torn between the AWE and 034 though but both are out of stock anyway so we will see...

Next battle is which exhaust to get...

[MerakiAutoworks]

I went with AWE on mine after debating with all of them. I liked that it was the biggest and best bang for buck in my opinion.

We have these in stock if interested and can work you a deal.

-Josh

[TheContrarian]

The swooshing noises seem cool at first but after a few years, get pretty tiring. Without tuning and a DP, I think the money is best left in a bank account tbh.

[PassionForAudi]

The swooshing noises seem cool at first but after a few years, get pretty tiring. Without tuning and a DP, I think the money is best left in a bank account tbh.

Yeah, man, you’re right. Had my setup without a tune and downpipe to start things off (was under a 2 year unlimited mileage CPO) and it was chill but not as good as it ended up being once I went with my state 1 E85 flash and downpipe.


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[PlanetExpress]

Yeah, man, you’re right. Had my setup without a tune and downpipe to start things off (was under a 2 year unlimited mileage CPO) and it was chill but not as good as it ended up being once I went with my state 1 E85 flash and downpipe.


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Well, no tune for 8Y yet so gonna have to wait for that and I am a 40yo man-child and want all the noise, lol. Midlife crises maybe?

[PassionForAudi]

Well, no tune for 8Y yet so gonna have to wait for that and I am a 40yo man-child and want all the noise, lol. Midlife crises maybe?

Brother, don’t even stress it, you’re dealing with a 37 year old on this end that struggles with the exact same virus. Just got into a 4M SQ7 on this end and can’t wait to get a little filthy with the thing. Heard that iE’s tune is something special on those things.


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[coolwater]

Put a K&N or similar drop in filter. I have independently tested it which is something that nowdays is becoming hard to come by. Lots of claims out there from vendors and companies that make parts but there is no actual real world data:(draggy, dragstrips, dyno). I gained a 1 mph on my trap speed. I did probably 85-95 dragstrip passes on my RS3 8V, I documented the progress, my car hit a performance barrier where it just wouldn't go any quicker or any faster. I did the drop in filter and my all time best trap speed just went up 1 mph and I deeped into the high 127 mph(127.94 mph to be exact) when before was 126.94 mph (at its best).

As I said before, totally worth it to me from the stand point of money and performance. I purchased this filter used(new) for $20 from a member on this forum that is very discrete and he doesn't post much but he has done in excess of 250 passes on the dragstrip and has participated on 25 plus 1/2 mile events. He is from Phoenix and he you are from the phoenix area chances are you probably saw him at the dragstrip(Wild Horse/ firebird) or at the Gila 1/2 mile event.

The other air intakes are lovely, they are desirable and appealing and I don't doubt that they probably produce more output but do you really want to pay $2000 on a carbon Fiber intake that is hidden under the hood? Lastly, I put the K&N on my wife's RS3 (8Y). look at my signature, almost 121mph traps, 11.603 sec with nothing more than this K&N and 2.5 gallons of E-85 at 3100 feet of physical elevation. Solid results !

I’m using the KN while I wait for 034 to come back. Pairs nicely with JB4 and really no downside if you plan to change oil at shorter intervals. Would do the same with any aftermarket intake anyway. I did notice a bit of oil on the oem intake pipe. Nothing ridiculous just enough to leave some residue.

-cW


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[S3DUDE]

I’m using the KN while I wait for 034 to come back. Pairs nicely with JB4 and really no downside if you plan to change oil at shorter intervals. Would do the same with any aftermarket intake anyway. I did notice a bit of oil on the oem intake pipe. Nothing ridiculous just enough to leave some residue.

-cW


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Thanks for your input. The downside of some oil drop in filters is the amount of oil they put in. I cleaned mine many times and I put a very light coat of that special oil. the oil built up on the intake of turbo cars is almost inevitable even with catch cans or even dry panel filters.

[ZTTRS]

Im really loving my Blaze performance kit, sounds incredible, amazing price, and draggy gains
Hes finishing up the pipe part currently so its like a induction kit

[grandpab]

I haven't seen any I like. I'm not paying for carbon fiber.

[8STTRS]

Im really loving my Blaze performance kit, sounds incredible, amazing price, and draggy gains
Hes finishing up the pipe part currently so its like a induction kit

What kind of improvements did it make to your Dragy results? I've always liked the reverse mount filter configuration but, I don't think it'll offer any benefits for my particular setup.

[ZTTRS]

What kind of improvements did it make to your Dragy results? I've always liked the reverse mount filter configuration but, I don't think it'll offer any benefits for my particular setup.

My 60-100 was very consistent 4.1 even in cooler weather never broke into 3s. Since the Blaze kit 5 out 6 draggy have been 3.9 and 60-130 saw a .2 improvement as well. The stock box really is a choke. And it looks great in the engine bay. Cant beat it for 320+ shipping

[grandpab]

My 60-100 was very consistent 4.1 even in cooler weather never broke into 3s. Since the Blaze kit 5 out 6 draggy have been 3.9 and 60-130 saw a .2 improvement as well. The stock box really is a choke. And it looks great in the engine bay. Cant beat it for 320+ shipping

This the one?
https://blaze-performance.com/index....product_id=480

It doesn't really specify the 8Y though.

[ZTTRS]

This the one?
https://blaze-performance.com/index....product_id=480

It doesn't really specify the 8Y though.

Thats it. Ill ask Blaze P. - should fit exactly

[ZTTRS]

Here she is

[grandpab]

Thats it. Ill ask Blaze P. - should fit exactly

Thanks. I sent them a message too. Something simple and cheap like that gets my attention a lot more than $1k-1.4k carbon intakes.

[ZTTRS]

Thanks. I sent them a message too. Something simple and cheap like that gets my attention a lot more than $1k-1.4k carbon intakes.

Definitely, Ive had all the big name carbon intakes at some point… they all browned, one cracked and for 1k plus just wasnt for me. Ill take aluminum all day.

[8STTRS]

If he made something bigger, I'd probably give it a whirl. I'm not super sure that it would work for me--besides, I no longer have the original tubing going to the turbo anyhow. I'd need something around a 5-inch or so diameter.

[ZTTRS]

Yea you got a monster set up, Im gonna out of curiosity if he has anything planned for the big builds. Ill let you know.

[grandpab]

Blaze got back to me today and said they hadn't test fit it yet, but it should work. They said it fits the 8y s3 which has the same grill configuration. I might try it. Not sure if I'll order one right away though. If I ever do anything with this car it won't go beyond a stage 1 tune, so it should be fine.

[coolwater]

Here she is

I’m guessing this retains the factory hoses and also coupler to the intake pipe? That’s what it looks like to me. Basically you would just need a 4inch turbo elbow and a cheap CTS 4 inch metal tube to get full 4inch from filter to turbo. The reverse mount filter is an interesting design. Plus the filter being encased. I am intrigued and might consider this if 034 doesn’t work out.

-cW


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[theverge]

This is exactly the feedback I was wanting. Thank you.

Would you say the issue with the tube rubbing is inherent of the 034 design or was it just an issue with your kit?

Thanks again.

No matter how I twist and move the IE intake it still slightly rubs in first gear. Feels like they tried to use too many 8v designs.

[Jetdriver]

Here she is

That is a nice design. Probably go enough for anyone Stage 1 Plus.

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[PlanetExpress]

No matter how I twist and move the IE intake it still slightly rubs in first gear. Feels like they tried to use too many 8v designs.

That is disappointing to hear. It seems like none of these companies re-engineered their intakes to properly fit the 8Y. I feel like they just threw the 8V version in a car and said "close enough!"

Really liked the design and look of the IE intake too. Just wish they would take the time to make some adjustments to properly clear the 8Y brake fluid reservoir. I assume that is the rubbing you are talking about?

[ZTTRS]

I’m guessing this retains the factory hoses and also coupler to the intake pipe? That’s what it looks like to me. Basically you would just need a 4inch turbo elbow and a cheap CTS 4 inch metal tube to get full 4inch from filter to turbo. The reverse mount filter is an interesting design. Plus the filter being encased. I am intrigued and might consider this if 034 doesn’t work out.

-cW


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For now yea, hes working on the back part. I think by end of the year should be complete. I really recommend it, looks great, sounds great, and produces results for a stellar price.

[coolwater]

For now yea, hes working on the back part. I think by end of the year should be complete. I really recommend it, looks great, sounds great, and produces results for a stellar price.

I see the front air guide mounts at the factory location. How tight is the filter and metal tubing for the filter mounted to the front section. I ask because right now the 034 tube moves quite a bit because other than the coupler on the elbow side nothing else is really securing the carbon pipe.

-cW


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[theverge]

That is disappointing to hear. It seems like none of these companies re-engineered their intakes to properly fit the 8Y. I feel like they just threw the 8V version in a car and said "close enough!"

Really liked the design and look of the IE intake too. Just wish they would take the time to make some adjustments to properly clear the 8Y brake fluid reservoir. I assume that is the rubbing you are talking about?

Yup, when I do exhaust if I'm bored I'll try to adjust it again, need to take it all apart and lube up the rubber sections and see if if that makes it a bit easier to contort it in an exact way. Otherwise will need to fab something up.

[ZTTRS]

I see the front air guide mounts at the factory location. How tight is the filter and metal tubing for the filter mounted to the front section. I ask because right now the 034 tube moves quite a bit because other than the coupler on the elbow side nothing else is really securing the carbon pipe.

-cW


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Fitment is snug, once you slide the filter housing onto the air guide, everything comes into place perfectly. Clears the the brake res, and just sits in there nicely

[HODL_B58]

IE is what appeals to me, but if I’m spending that much $$ it has to be compatible with what comes down the line—whether unitronic turbo inlet onto a hybrid turbo, or full IMS850+ setup. Anyone had experience using a full frame setup like IROZ, what intakes are compatible?