{"product_id":"performance-air-filter-for-volkswagen-beetle-golf-iv-jetta-iii-passat","title":"Performance Air Filter for Volkswagen Beetle\/Golf IV\/Jetta III\/Passat","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrecision Induction Optimization for the VW 2.5L 07K Engine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta, and Golf owners running the 2.5L CBTA, CBUA, or CCCA five-cylinder powerplants who are tired of the stock engine’s sluggish off-the-line response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Symptom:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Volkswagen 2.5L is a unique engine with a distinct tonal profile, but from the factory, it often feels like it’s breathing through a straw. The OEM paper filter is designed with high-density fibers to meet long service intervals, which creates a massive pressure drop across the intake tract. For the driver, this translates to a delayed throttle \"snap\" and a muted engine note that hides the soul of that five-cylinder rhythm. When you’re trying to merge into fast-moving traffic or climbing a grade, that restrictive factory airbox becomes a bottleneck for torque production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Engineering Fix:\u003c\/strong\u003e This BMC performance filter replaces the restrictive paper media with a multi-layered cotton gauze soaked in low-viscosity oil. By utilizing a \"Full Moulding\" system, the entire filter is produced from a single mould with no welded joints, ensuring the structural integrity of the seal within your airbox. This design allows for a significantly higher air velocity and increased oxygen density, capturing impurities as small as 7 microns while outperforming the OEM 10-micron filtration standard. The result is a more efficient combustion cycle and a noticeable improvement in fluid dynamics throughout the intake plenum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Mechanics Choose This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Flow Dynamics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces air resistance compared to traditional paper filters, allowing the 07K engine to reach its peak volumetric efficiency faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInduction Resonance:\u003c\/strong\u003e By smoothing out the airflow, you’ll notice a deeper, more refined induction roar under heavy load, finally letting that 2.5L engine be heard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The epoxy-coated alloy mesh protects against petrol fumes and oxidation, while the cotton layers trap finer particulates than the stock equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2005–2019 Volkswagen Beetle \/ Jetta \/ Golf \/ Passat\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEngine Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2.5L V5 (Inline-5) 07K \/ CBTA \/ CBUA \/ CCCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFactory Ratings\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e150 HP - 170 HP \/ 170 lb-ft Torque\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFB725\/20\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; OEM Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits the Following Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVolkswagen BEETLE \/ BEETLE CABRIO (5C) 2.5 V5 (2011 \u0026gt; 2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVolkswagen GOLF VI \/ CABRIO VI \/ GOLF PLUS (5K1\/5, AJ5, 5M1, 517, 521) 2.5 V5 (2009 \u0026gt; 2011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVolkswagen JETTA III (1K2) 2.5 V5 150HP (2005 \u0026gt; 2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVolkswagen JETTA III (1K2) 2.5 V5 170HP (2007 \u0026gt; 2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVolkswagen JETTA IV (162) 2.5 V5 (2011 \u0026gt;)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVolkswagen PASSAT (362, 365) \/ PASSAT CC (357) 2.5 V5 (2012 \u0026gt;)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVolkswagen RABBIT V (A5) 2.5 V5 (2007 \u0026gt; 2009)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterchange Part Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.9em; color: #666; background-color: #f5f5f5; padding: 10px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\nFB725\/20, B: 430mm, A: 128mm, CBTA, CBUA, CCCA, 1K2, 162, 1K1, 5C, 5K1, 5K5, AJ5, 5M1, 517, 521, 362, 365, 357\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Performance Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy with confidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a lifetime component. Unlike paper filters that end up in a landfill, this BMC unit is fully washable and regenerable. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping to get your VW back on the road with the breath of fresh air it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47758417133816,"sku":"DS-VW-FB725\/20","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/FB725-20__29938.1602693692.1280.1280.jpg?v=1767728371","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/performance-air-filter-for-volkswagen-beetle-golf-iv-jetta-iii-passat","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}