Does the APR Turbocharger Inlet System for 8V RS3 need extra parts on a 2019 car?

Yes. On 2019 and later RS3 and TT RS models, the APR Turbocharger Inlet System for 8V RS3 and 8S TT RS needs the APR CI100038-G diverter valve adapter to suit the updated factory diverter valve hose. Earlier cars use the inlet system as supplied.

Why upgrade the turbo inlet before the airbox?

APR identifies the factory turbocharger inlet pipe as the most critical restriction in the whole 2.5 TFSI intake. Because of it, no airbox or filter design alone can match the gain from the inlet system, which outflows the factory parts by up to 45 percent on its own.

Will the APR RS3 turbo inlet work with a bigger turbo?

Yes. Interlocking adapter rings create a port-matched entrance to the stock turbocharger, and larger rings, sold separately by APR, provide the same matched entry for hybrid turbo upgrades. The inlet can stay on the car through a turbo change. No other changes are needed.

Does the APR inlet fit right-hand-drive cars?

No. APR states that the turbocharger inlet system does not fit right-hand-drive vehicles. It is designed for left-hand-drive RS3 and TT RS models, which includes every car sold new in the United States. Check the steering side of imported cars.

How much more flow does the APR intake filter add?

The inlet system alone outflows stock by up to 45 percent. Adding the APR carbon fiber intake filter, with its 9 inch cotton filter and 6 inch carbon tube, raises that to a 60 percent improvement and makes the five-cylinder induction noise far more pronounced.

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APR Turbocharger Inlet System for 8V Audi RS3 and 8S TT RS

APR’s Turbocharger Inlet System for 8V Audi RS3 and 8S TT RS removes what APR identifies as the single most critical restriction in the 2.5 TFSI EVO intake: the factory turbocharger inlet pipe. A 4 inch carbon fiber tube feeds an organically shaped 4 inch cast aluminum inlet that holds the largest possible cross-section right up to the compressor cover, and on its own the system outflows the factory parts by up to 45 percent. Because the inlet is the bottleneck, APR rates this as the first intake upgrade a five-cylinder owner should make, ahead of any airbox or filter change.

Design and Performance

The cast inlet looks unusual because APR prioritized cross-sectional area over a smooth taper, which is what produces the flow gain. Interlocking adapter rings form a port-matched entrance to the turbocharger, and larger rings allow the inlet to support hybrid turbo upgrades. A thick stainless heat shield protects the pipe from the turbo manifold, and an external stainless PCV pipe keeps crankcase ventilation correctly placed.

Features

4 inch carbon fiber inlet tube
4 inch cast 356-F aluminum turbo inlet with maximum cross-section
Interchangeable port-matched adapter rings for larger turbochargers
Stainless steel heat shield
External stainless PCV pipe
Works with the factory airbox or an APR intake filter
All mounting hardware included

Applications

Audi RS3: 8V | 2017-2020 | 2.5L I5 TFSI
Audi TT RS: 8S | 2018-2022 | 2.5L I5 TFSI

Notes

2019 and later cars also need the APR Intake Diverter Valve Adapter for 8V Audi RS3 and 8S TT RS, sold separately
The Turbocharger Inlet System for 8V RS3 and 8S TT RS does not fit right-hand-drive vehicles
Adding the APR Carbon Fiber Intake Filter System for 8V Audi RS3 and 8S TT RS raises the flow gain to 60 percent over stock; it is sold separately
The APR Carbon Fiber Airbox for 8V Audi RS3 and 8S TT RS completes the system once the intake filter is fitted

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the APR Turbocharger Inlet System for 8V RS3 need extra parts on a 2019 car? Yes. On 2019 and later RS3 and TT RS models, the APR Turbocharger Inlet System for 8V RS3 and 8S TT RS needs the APR CI100038-G diverter valve adapter to suit the updated factory diverter valve hose. Earlier cars use the inlet system as supplied.
Why upgrade the turbo inlet before the airbox? APR identifies the factory turbocharger inlet pipe as the most critical restriction in the whole 2.5 TFSI intake. Because of it, no airbox or filter design alone can match the gain from the inlet system, which outflows the factory parts by up to 45 percent on its own.
Will the APR RS3 turbo inlet work with a bigger turbo? Yes. Interlocking adapter rings create a port-matched entrance to the stock turbocharger, and larger rings, sold separately by APR, provide the same matched entry for hybrid turbo upgrades. The inlet can stay on the car through a turbo change. No other changes are needed.
Does the APR inlet fit right-hand-drive cars? No. APR states that the turbocharger inlet system does not fit right-hand-drive vehicles. It is designed for left-hand-drive RS3 and TT RS models, which includes every car sold new in the United States. Check the steering side of imported cars.
How much more flow does the APR intake filter add? The inlet system alone outflows stock by up to 45 percent. Adding the APR carbon fiber intake filter, with its 9 inch cotton filter and 6 inch carbon tube, raises that to a 60 percent improvement and makes the five-cylinder induction noise far more pronounced.

About APR Tuning

APR was founded in 1997 and develops performance hardware, software and calibrations for Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda and Porsche vehicles, from intakes, intercoolers and turbocharger systems to exhausts, brakes and suspension. It designs and manufactures from an 80,000 square foot headquarters in Opelika, Alabama, which it shares with Dinan as part of Holley Performance Brands, and delivers its software worldwide through a 24-hour automated system run from the same site.

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