Description
Overview
The AWE Tuning AirGate™ Carbon Intake is engineered to blow the top off your MQB-platform 2.0 Audi or Volkswagen. Built for enthusiasts who want the look, the sound, and the airflow, this cold air intake blends genuine 2×2 carbon fiber construction with a clever, convertible lid design that lets the system evolve on a whim with just a few turns of three easily-accessible hex screws.
Constructed from genuine carbon fiber and assembled in the USA, the AirGate™ Carbon Intake is designed to integrate seamlessly with your engine bay. It utilizes factory mounting points and marries up cleanly to the factory ram air inlet, maintaining appropriate water draining provisions so the system performs in real-world conditions — not just on the dyno.
Lid On, Lid Off
The signature feature here is choice. Want to hear more of those turbo induction sounds from within the cabin? Go topless. Prefer to keep things stealthy and subdued? Simply bolt the AirGate™ lid back in place. Whether you’re chasing an aggressive intake soundtrack or a factory-clean sleeper look, this intake adapts to your mood in minutes.
The S-FLO Filter
Included with the system is the AWE S-FLO Filter — a cotton filter finished in eye-catching Neon Yellow. It’s engineered for easy service and to maximize airflow by sitting in the direct path of ram air coming from the front inlet. That increased airflow helped unlock maximum gains of 9 hp and 9 lb-ft of torque out of the Golf R when paired with Stage 2 software.
Key Benefits
- Genuine 2×2 carbon fiber construction for a premium, factory-integrated appearance
- Convertible AirGate™ lid — run lid-on for stealth or lid-off for more turbo induction sound
- Included AWE S-FLO cotton filter in Neon Yellow, positioned directly in the ram air path
- Bolts to factory mounting points and integrates with the factory ram air inlet
- Retains proper water draining provisions for real-world reliability
- Assembled in the USA with all necessary hardware included
Fitment & Compliance
Designed specifically for MQB-platform Audi and Volkswagen 2.0 engine applications, this intake is backed by an AWE Fit Guarantee. It requires no tune to install and carries a No CEL Guarantee, so you won’t be chasing a check engine light after the swap. The AirGate™ Carbon Intake also carries a 50 State Legal voluntary label, making it a confident, hassle-free upgrade.
With one filter, complete hardware, and a design that lets you change the character of your car with a few hex screws, the AWE AirGate™ Carbon Intake delivers style, sound, and airflow in a single package. Choose the configuration that suits your build and enjoy a genuine carbon fiber upgrade engineered to breathe.
