{"id":8904,"date":"2026-01-22T12:17:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T12:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/?p=8904"},"modified":"2026-01-22T12:28:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T12:28:01","slug":"ea888-gen-3-intake-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/blog\/comparisons-testing\/ea888-gen-3-intake-test\/","title":{"rendered":"EA888 Gen 3 Intake Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The EA888 engine is a masterpiece of engineering, found in an abundance of MQB platform cars from the MK7 Golf GTI and R to the Audi S3 and Leon Cupra. As these cars have become more and more affordable, we have seen more and more on the track, especially the MK7 Golf GTI. That&#8217;s why we thought it would be a great idea to gather up a selection of intakes that we sell for this engine and put them through their paces on one of our infamous intake tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EA888 Ultimate Intake Test - Eventuri, Forge, GruppeM, MST, Racingline &amp; RamAir! (MK7 Golf GTI)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/no9YH-Utb_A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to break the factory intake down is to look at the 3 different parts that it comprises of: Air Box, Inlet Hose and the Turbo Elbow. Each piece of the factory intake can be changed for an aftermarket component, with each piece available at a different price point and offering different benefits. In our test, we use the entire setup available from each brand where available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The car that we are using for our test is a MK7 Golf GTI. It is stock other than a Unicorn Motor Developments Stage 1 Map and a Clubsport back box exhaust, so pretty representative of what our customers will be driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a146a48d7289&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a146a48d7289\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GolfMK7GTI.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GolfMK7GTI.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GolfMK7GTI-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GolfMK7GTI-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GolfMK7GTI-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The intakes that we&#8217;ll be testing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/ramair-proram-oversized-performance-induction-kit-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mqb?share=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ramair Proram<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/mst-performance-induction-kit-with-intake-hose-oversize-turbo-inlet-elbow-vag-ea888-gen-3-engine?share=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MST<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/mst-performance-induction-kit-with-intake-hose-oversize-turbo-inlet-elbow-vag-ea888-gen-3-engine?share=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Racingline R600<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/forge-motorsport-carbon-fibre-induction-kit-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mk8?share=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forge Motorsport<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/eventuri-carbon-fibre-intake-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mk7-5?share=blog\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/eventuri-carbon-fibre-intake-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mk7-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eventuri<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/gruppem-carbon-ram-air-intake-evolution-system-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7?share=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GruppeM<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Baseline: Stock Airbox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we started bolting on intakes and shoses we needed a benchmark. The car put down <strong>297.4 bhp<\/strong> and <strong>312.9 lbs. ft<\/strong> of torque with a completely stock intake. With an ambient temp of 6\u00b0C, the intake temps peaked at at 66\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of STOCK.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-dd05cb9d-d775-4b35-859b-a4f0befa1cb4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK.pdf\">STOCK<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-dd05cb9d-d775-4b35-859b-a4f0befa1cb4\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ramair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most affordable intake in our lineup is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/ramair-proram-oversized-performance-induction-kit-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mqb?share=blog\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/ramair-proram-oversized-performance-induction-kit-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mqb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ramair<\/a><\/strong> which comes in at a wallet friendly \u00a3479.48 at the time of writing. The kit includes an open intake with heat shield, a 4&#8243; metal inlet hose and a turbo adapter too. It retains the factory inlet duct at the front. When it comes to providing more noise, this is definitely the loudest on the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Total Price<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak BHP<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>BHP Gain<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Torque Gain<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ambient Temp<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Max. Intake Temp<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ramair PRORAM<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a3479.48<\/td><td>304.2<\/td><td>+6.8<\/td><td>+9.5<\/td><td>7\u00b0C<\/td><td>73\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A healthy gain for an open cone, but you can expect to experience heat soak when stationary which is common issue for this type of setup. It looks smart in the engine bay too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-RAMAIR.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of STOCK VS RAMAIR.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-9510bf57-f907-44b6-9ce4-77d8072f1e1a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-RAMAIR.pdf\">STOCK VS RAMAIR<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-RAMAIR.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-9510bf57-f907-44b6-9ce4-77d8072f1e1a\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MST Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/mst-performance-induction-kit-with-intake-hose-oversize-turbo-inlet-elbow-vag-ea888-gen-3-engine?share=blog\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/mst-performance-induction-kit-with-intake-hose-oversize-turbo-inlet-elbow-vag-ea888-gen-3-engine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MST intake<\/a><\/strong> which only costs a fraction more at \u00a3483.55. Like the Ramair, the kit includes an the intake, hose and turbo inlet adapter whilst retaining the front ducting. It features a silicone hose, which definitely looks smoother than the Ramair component. The intake has a neat lid on the top which is secured in using bolts, but if you wanted to extract maximum noise from it, you could remove the lid to turn it into an open system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Total Price<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak BHP<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>BHP Gain<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Torque Gain<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ambient Temp<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Max. Intake Temp<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MST<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a3483.55<\/td><td>305.3<\/td><td>+7.9<\/td><td>+9.9<\/td><td>10\u00b0C<\/td><td>69\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/mst-performance-induction-kit-with-intake-hose-oversize-turbo-inlet-elbow-vag-ea888-gen-3-engine?share=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MST intake<\/a><\/strong> has proven its bang for buck performance once again, just like it did in the GR Yaris and FL5 test. It made outperformed the Ramair even though it was ran at a higher ambient temperature and the enclosed system meant that intake temps were reduced too. In the box were some stickers and a keychain too which was a really nice touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-MST.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of STOCK VS MST.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-c9cc211f-03d8-42db-a641-79200e4d21bd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-MST.pdf\">STOCK VS MST<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-MST.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-c9cc211f-03d8-42db-a641-79200e4d21bd\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Racingline R600<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The go-to in the world of EA888 powered cars, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/racingline-performance-r600-intake-system-vag-mqb?share=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">R600 intake<\/a><\/strong> from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/collections\/racingline?share=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Racingline Performance<\/a><\/strong>. The go-to in the world of EA888 powered cars, the R600 intake from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/collections\/racingline?share=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Racingline Performance<\/a><\/strong>. Priced at a reasonable \u00a3404.35 for the intake only, we also had the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/racingline-performance-r600-silicone-intake-pipe-ea888-gen3?share=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silicone Intake Hose<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/racingline-performance-r600-hi-flow-turbo-inlet-ea888-gen3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/racingline-performance-r600-hi-flow-turbo-inlet-ea888-gen3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turbo Inlet<\/a><\/strong> to fit too. The total of all 3 components will set you back \u00a3646.77.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Total Price<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak BHP<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>BHP Gain<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Torque Gain<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ambient Temp<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Max. Intake Temp<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Racingline R600 <\/strong>(Intake, Hose &amp; Turbo Elbow)<\/td><td>\u00a3646.77<\/td><td>306.2<\/td><td>+8.8<\/td><td>+8.5<\/td><td>11\u00b0C<\/td><td>68\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This kit looks like it could be mistaken for an OEM item it&#8217;s that well engineered. The fit is second to none and it although the intake ducting and air box is a complete unit, it looks like it merges the stock setup into one. It&#8217;s easy to see why this is the intake chosen by tuners and drivers alike with great gains of almost 9bhp. If you really want to go the extra mile, we would recommend purchasing the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/racingline-performance-r600-silicone-coolant-re-route-hose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Racingline coolant pipe<\/a><\/strong> which re-routes it under the airbox as the OE routing is pretty unsightly. A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/racingline-performance-r600-intake-carbon-fibre-lid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carbon lid<\/a><\/strong>, available in gloss or matte, is also available which would really add that wow factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-R600.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of STOCK VS R600.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-111e8afe-fe61-4398-bb71-d957b192cbf2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-R600.pdf\">STOCK VS R600<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-R600.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-111e8afe-fe61-4398-bb71-d957b192cbf2\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forge Motorsport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most affordable carbon intake in our test is that from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/collections\/forge?_pos=1&amp;_psq=forge&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forge Motorsport<\/a><\/strong>. There are three different components available, depending on whether you have a right or left hand drive car. As we&#8217;re testing on a right hand driver car we only need to use two of these components, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/forge-motorsport-carbon-fibre-induction-kit-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mk8\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/forge-motorsport-carbon-fibre-induction-kit-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mk8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">intake<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/forge-motorsport-high-flow-inlet-hose-audi-s3-8v-tts-8s-seat-leon-cupra-mk3-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mqb-ea888-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all-in-one silicone hose<\/a><\/strong> that comes complete with the turbo inlet adapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Total Price<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak BHP<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>BHP Gain<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Torque Gain<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ambient Temp<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Max. Intake Temp<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Forge<\/strong> <strong>Motorsport <\/strong>(Intake, All-in-one Hose)<\/td><td>\u00a3863.98<\/td><td>300.5<\/td><td>+3.1<\/td><td>+6.5<\/td><td>11\u00b0C<\/td><td>72\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The fit and finish on this intake is second-to-none. What&#8217;s great is that the coolant re-route pipe is included with the intake so there&#8217;s no need for any extra parts to be purchased. Their <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/forge-motorsport-high-flow-inlet-hose-audi-s3-8v-tts-8s-seat-leon-cupra-mk3-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mqb-ea888-3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/forge-motorsport-high-flow-inlet-hose-audi-s3-8v-tts-8s-seat-leon-cupra-mk3-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mqb-ea888-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all-in-one hose<\/a><\/strong> is often the go-to part for enthusiasts looking to upgrade this item as it offers excellent value for money with how it combines the hose and turbo elbow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately for us we didn&#8217;t see the gains that we were expecting to see from this kit. We know that it&#8217;s a great performer as there have been many independent tests carried out in the past were it performs just as well as Racingline&#8217;s R600 kit. Our theory is that the map the car is running just doesn&#8217;t suit this intake and that is why the power is down. We&#8217;re confident that you wouldn&#8217;t be disappointed when purchasing this kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-FORGE.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of STOCK VS FORGE.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-19e722dd-8d57-42a9-857e-ddc47b75ac4d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-FORGE.pdf\">STOCK VS FORGE<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-FORGE.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-19e722dd-8d57-42a9-857e-ddc47b75ac4d\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eventuri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re now at the top end of the price points for the intakes. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/eventuri-carbon-fibre-intake-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mk7-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eventuri intake<\/a><\/strong> comes in at \u00a3930. This is for the intake only as they don&#8217;t offer an intake hose or turbo elbow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Total Price<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak BHP<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>BHP Gain<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Torque Gain<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ambient Temp<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Max. Intake Temp<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eventuri<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a3930<\/td><td>306.5<\/td><td>+9.1<\/td><td>+10.1<\/td><td>10\u00b0C<\/td><td>70\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We saw fantastic results from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/eventuri-carbon-fibre-intake-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mk7-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eventuri intake<\/a><\/strong>, especially considering that we&#8217;re using the stock inlet hose and turbo elbow too. What&#8217;s even more staggering is that we didn&#8217;t really give it a true test as we didn&#8217;t fit the lower inlet scoop as the customer didn&#8217;t want the grill cutting on their car. So there&#8217;s potential to see even more of a gain with that part fitted too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-EVENTURI.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of STOCK VS EVENTURI.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6fe88181-b68e-45c8-ad51-6b13668267ec\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-EVENTURI.pdf\">STOCK VS EVENTURI<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-EVENTURI.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6fe88181-b68e-45c8-ad51-6b13668267ec\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GruppeM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now for the most expensive intake of them all, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/gruppem-carbon-ram-air-intake-evolution-system-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GruppeM intake<\/a><\/strong>. You could be forgiven for being unfamiliar with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/collections\/vendors?q=Gruppe%20M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GruppeM<\/a><\/strong>, especially if you&#8217;ve been involved with the VAG community for a long time. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/collections\/vendors?q=Gruppe%20M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GruppeM<\/a><\/strong> are a Japanese manufacturer of carbon intakes, and are synonymous with Japanese performance cars. They do have a great range that caters for all, but are lesser known for their European applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Total Price<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak BHP<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>BHP Gain<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Torque Gain<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ambient Temp<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Max. Intake Temp<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GruppeM<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a31,436.96<\/td><td>307.6<\/td><td>+10.2<\/td><td>+14.5<\/td><td>9\u00b0C<\/td><td>67\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Well here&#8217;s the result that you get what you pay for! The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/gruppem-carbon-ram-air-intake-evolution-system-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GruppeM intake<\/a><\/strong> not only performed the best, but it made power everywhere on the rev range and we saw a peak gain of over 10 horsepower. It certainly looks the business under the bonnet too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of all the kits that we have fitted, we would definitely say that this is the most difficult. It takes a bit of patience to get right, especially when it comes to fitting the front inlet duct, but once it&#8217;s in, it looks great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-GRUPPEM.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of STOCK VS GRUPPEM.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-b389273d-15f0-4628-8077-3fc843dd2ea7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-GRUPPEM.pdf\">STOCK VS GRUPPEM<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwaimports.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STOCK-VS-GRUPPEM.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-b389273d-15f0-4628-8077-3fc843dd2ea7\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Value Kings: MST &amp; Ramair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want the best performance-to-price ratio, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/mst-performance-induction-kit-with-intake-hose-oversize-turbo-inlet-elbow-vag-ea888-gen-3-engine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MST<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/ramair-proram-oversized-performance-induction-kit-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mqb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ramair<\/a><\/strong> kits are nearly inseparable. Both delivered solid gains of roughly 7-8 bhp. At under \u00a3500 for the full kit including the hose and elbow, these are the smart choices for a budget-conscious build. If you want noise, go for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/ramair-proram-oversized-performance-induction-kit-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mqb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ramair<\/a><\/strong>, if you want a bit of extra performance go for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/mst-performance-induction-kit-with-intake-hose-oversize-turbo-inlet-elbow-vag-ea888-gen-3-engine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MST<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The Enthusiast Choice: Racingline R600<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a reason the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/racingline-performance-r600-intake-system-vag-mqb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">R600<\/a><\/strong> is the go-to in the MQB world. It looks OEM+, offers a choice of foam or cotton filters, and delivered a very respectable 8.8 bhp. While the total kit (including the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/racingline-performance-r600-hi-flow-turbo-inlet-ea888-gen3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high-flow elbow<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/racingline-performance-r600-silicone-intake-pipe-ea888-gen3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">intake hose<\/a><\/strong>) climbs to \u00a3646.77, the fit and finish are hard to beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The Showstoppers: Eventuri &amp; Forge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If engine bay aesthetics are as important as the dyno sheet, these are your picks. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/eventuri-carbon-fibre-intake-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mk7-5\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/eventuri-carbon-fibre-intake-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mk7-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eventuri<\/a><\/strong> is a highly regarded name in the intake world, and it&#8217;ll hold its value when you come to sell it second hand. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/forge-motorsport-carbon-fibre-induction-kit-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7-mk8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forge intake<\/a><\/strong> is arguably the best looking and we reckon that it was the second loudest intake that we tested, perfect for those wanting to hear intake noises!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The Powerhouse: GruppeM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tegiwa.com\/products\/gruppem-carbon-ram-air-intake-evolution-system-volkswagen-golf-gti-r-mk7?share=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GruppeM system<\/a><\/strong> is the undisputed king of this test in terms of raw numbers, delivering a massive 10.2 bhp and <strong>14.5 lbs. ft <\/strong>of torque. However, at \u00a31,436.96, you are paying a significant premium for those extra few horses. We&#8217;d be interested to see what this intake is capable of when used in conjunction with an intake hose and turbo elbow adapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter which you choose, the EA888 platform responds incredibly well to better breathing. Ready to wake up your MQB car up? 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