Description
The Mishimoto MMAI-MK7-15WBK is a purpose-built cold air intake engineered specifically for the Volkswagen MK7 platform, pairing a black powder-coated steel airbox with a red high-flow oiled cotton filter and an aluminum intake pipe. On the dyno, this intake produced maximum gains of up to 12 whp and 14 wtq on a stock-tuned test car, backing up its aggressive intake tone with real, measured performance.
Beyond the numbers, this cold air intake system is designed to solve the two biggest issues with restrictive factory intakes: heat soak and airflow. The wrinkle-black, powder-coated airbox shields the Mishimoto High-Flow Oiled Air Filter from underhood heat, helping keep intake air temperatures down, while the filter itself is positioned to pull cooler air directly from the front of the vehicle for maximum flow. Whether you’re comparing cold air intakes, cold air intake filters, or intake filter upgrades from other brands, this kit is built as a complete, direct-fit air intake system rather than a piecemeal solution — it includes everything needed for installation and works with either SAI or non-SAI equipped vehicles thanks to the included SAI filter and CNC-machined SAI filter port.
Vehicle Applications
This Mishimoto intake is applications-matched to the MK7 and 8V chassis codes and is built to fit the 2015-2021 VW Golf R, 2015-2021 VW GTI, and 2015-2021 VW Golf 1.8T, as well as the 2015-2021 Audi A3 1.8T, 2015-2021 Audi A3 2.0T, and 2015-2021 Audi S3. It is matched to engine codes CXCA and CNTA.
Features
- Dyno-proven gains of up to 12 whp and 14 wtq on the stock tune
- Mishimoto High-Flow Oiled Air Filter positioned to receive maximum airflow from the front of the vehicle
- Powder-coated black (wrinkle black) steel airbox keeps unwanted hot air from reaching the filter
- Compatible with either SAI or Non-SAI systems via the included SAI filter and CNC-machined SAI filter port
- Aggressive intake tone under acceleration
- Fits with the stock inlet duct in the front of the bumper
- Installs in about one hour with no need to remove the front bumper or splash guard
- Designed in Delaware, USA, with a filter made in the USA
- Backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Part Number: MMAI-MK7-15WBK
- Filter Material: Multi-layered cotton
- Filter Color: Red
- Hose Material: Aluminum
- Hose Color: Black
- Grade Type: Performance
- Color: Wrinkle Black
- Material: Aluminum
- Chassis Codes: MK7, 8V
- Engine Codes: CXCA, CNTA
- Air Filter Part Numbers: MMAF-3005S (Main Filter), MMAF-13625 (Secondary Air Filter)
- Includes: Aluminum Intake Pipe, Steel Airbox, Silicone Turbo Inlet Hose, High-Flow Oiled Filter, SAI Filter (Optional), CNC-Machined SAI Filter Port, Airbox with Protective Edging, Mounting Hardware, Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
How much power does the Mishimoto MK7 GTI cold air intake add?
On the dyno, this intake produced maximum gains of up to 12 whp and 14 wtq using the stock tune on Mishimoto’s test car.
Does this cold air intake work with SAI and non-SAI systems?
Yes. The kit includes an SAI filter and a CNC-machined SAI filter port, allowing it to work with either SAI or non-SAI equipped vehicles.
How long does installation take?
Installation takes about one hour and does not require removing the front bumper or splash guard, as the intake fits with the stock inlet duct in the front of the bumper.
What vehicles does the Mishimoto MMAI-MK7-15WBK intake fit?
It is built for the 2015-2021 VW Golf R, 2015-2021 VW GTI, 2015-2021 VW Golf 1.8T, 2015-2021 Audi A3 1.8T, 2015-2021 Audi A3 2.0T, and 2015-2021 Audi S3, matching chassis codes MK7 and 8V and engine codes CXCA and CNTA.
How often should the air filter be serviced?
Mishimoto recommends cleaning and re-oiling the oiled air filter every 10,000–15,000 miles during normal driving, and inspecting it more often if driven frequently in dusty or off-road conditions. Filter re-oiling is not included in the Lifetime Warranty.
What is included with this intake kit?
The kit includes an aluminum intake pipe, a steel airbox with protective edging, a silicone turbo inlet hose, a high-flow oiled filter, an optional SAI filter, a CNC-machined SAI filter port, mounting hardware, and the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Not CARB approved. This item is not legal for sale or use on pollution-controlled motor vehicles in California or states that adopt California emissions standards. Intended for off-road / competition use where permitted by law.
