Cold Air Intake for Audi A3 (2004-2008) 2.0L Engine - Red

Optimize Turbo Efficiency: Performance Intake for the Audi A3 2.0T (EA113 Platform)

Who It’s For: Engineered for 2004–2008 Audi A3 owners running the legendary 2.0L FSI powerplant who are tired of the stock sluggishness and muffled turbo spool.

The Symptom: The factory intake on the EA113 engine is a notorious bottleneck, often integrated directly into the heavy plastic engine cover. This design is built for silence and cost-saving, utilizing restrictive baffles and accordion-style plastic tubing that creates massive turbulence before the air even reaches the turbo inlet. Furthermore, the stock location is prone to heat soak, where the engine’s ambient temperature warms the incoming air, significantly dropping oxygen density and killing your mid-range torque when you’re trying to merge or pull through a corner.

The Engineering Fix: Our system deletes the restrictive factory airbox and replaces it with a high-flow, mandrel-bent T304 aluminum tube. By smoothing out the airflow path and utilizing a dedicated heat shield, we isolate the intake charge from the radiant heat of the exhaust manifold. This relocation ensures the turbocharger pulls in cooler, denser air, allowing for a more aggressive ignition timing and a sharper throttle snap. The result isn’t just a number on a dyno; it’s a tangible improvement in how the car builds boost and holds it through the RPM range.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Increased Volumetric Efficiency: By reducing the physical resistance of the intake tract, your turbocharger doesn’t have to work as hard to reach target boost, resulting in gains of up to 10% in horsepower and torque depending on your current software tune.
• Deeper Induction Sound: Replacing the plastic resonators with T304 aluminum allows you to actually hear the diverter valve and the turbo spooling, providing a rich, sporty induction roar under heavy acceleration.
• Industrial Grade Build: We use lightweight T304 aluminum piping and a high-flow cotton media filter that is fully washable and reusable, engineered to last for 50,000 miles between cleanings under standard driving conditions.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 2004 Audi A3 2.0L L4 Engine
• 2005 Audi A3 2.0L L4 Engine
• 2006 Audi A3 2.0L L4 Engine
• 2007 Audi A3 2.0L L4 Engine
• 2008 Audi A3 2.0L L4 Engine

Interchange Part Numbers:

A3-20-0408-RED-HS, 2.0, L4, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This kit is designed for a bolt-on installation in under 60 minutes with basic hand tools. It is advised to reset your battery terminal for a few minutes after installation so the ECU can recalibrate for the increased mass airflow. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.