VW/Audi Gen3 Turbo Inlet & Turbo Muffler Delete Pipe Kit

 Turbo Muffler Delete Pipe

All too often OEM components sacrifice performance in an effort to appeal to a wide variety of customers. While an enthusiast typically wants better boost response and more power, all while hearing the turbocharger breathe, a non-enthusiast may give up these characteristics for a quieter ride. Give your 1.8T/2.0T Gen3 equipped VW MK7 Golf, Alltrack, GTI, Golf R or Audi 8v A3/S3, MK3 TT the performance and boost in sound it deserves!

In the case of the factory turbo inlet pipe, mounted between the compressor housing and air intake hose, its purpose is to channel air from the inlet hose into the turbocharger inlet, all while reducing engine bay acoustics and sacrificing quality materials in favor of cheap molded plastic material. With the ECS MQB Big Bore Turbo Inlet Pipe, the factory inlet pipe is removed and replaced with our straight-through, high flow 6061-T6 aluminum inlet. This increases available airflow and turbocharger working sound by creating a larger, smoother transition between the turbo inlet hose and compressor housing inlet. 

With the factory turbo muffler, an outlet adapter, with an open resonance chamber inside, is positioned at the compressor outlet and is designed to reduce engine bay acoustics. With the ECS Turbo Muffler Delete Pipe Kit, the factory turbo muffler is removed and replaced with our straight-through delete pipe. This increases flow and turbocharger working sound by creating a smooth transition between the turbo outlet and intercooler pipe inlet. 

PART DESIGNS

TURBO INLET PIPE

• Inlet Elbow is made from CNC bent 70mm OD, thin wall 6061-T6 aluminum for maximum airflow capacity and is designed to work in combination with OEM / OE-Location Turbo Inlet Hoses. It features a bead rolled inlet to keep your inlet hose secured during engine movement while under load. 

• Compressor Inlet Flange is made from billet machined 6061-T6 aluminum and features a bellmouth inlet design for smooth air entry into the compressor housing and is TIG welded to the inlet elbow tube. The CNC inlet flange also features OEM retaining grooves, it reuses the OEM sealing O-ring for a perfect fit and seal, and is masked off prior to powdercoating for precision fitment within the compressor housing. 

• CNC-Machined PCV adapter is TIG welded to the inlet tube and is compatible with both "clip" and "constant-pressure" style OEM PCV hose attachments as well as ECS -10AN PCV Hose Adapters. It too is masked off before powdercoating for a more precise fitment, unlike other options on the market. 

• Locating Arm is made from 6061-T6 aluminum and is TIG welded in position to retain compatibility with the OEM locating fastener and its mounting location. 

• A durable Wrinkle Black Powdercoat finish keeps our Inlet Pipe looking great and maintains a stealth-like appearance once installed 

​TURBO MUFFLER DELETE

• A smooth, CNC machined transition ensures flow is optimized for the best results 
• Outlet size is compatible with OEM / OE-Location aftermarket turbo outlet hoses
• A specially selected Viton O-ring is included for optimum sealing capacity. The OEM O-ring on the outer flange is NOT included. You can reuse the original or buy a replacement (ES2583437)
• The entire assembly is CNC machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum and then anodized black for long lasting protection and great looks 

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

• Our ECS Big Bore Turbo Inlet Pipe and Turbo Muffler Delete Pipe were both tested in-house on our Research & Development VW MK7 GTI with a Cobb Stage 3 AP Tune, Milltek 3.0" Turbo Back Exhaust System, ECS Intercooler Charge Pipes and an ECS Air Intake System and produced excellent mid-range power increases of +10 WHP and +15 ft/lbs of wheel torque between 3,700 RPM - 4,200 RPM. We also observed an increase of +4.4 WHP and +6.7 ft/lbs of wheel torque at peak power output, maintaining that an overall increase in power throughout the entire RPM band is achievable with our simple bolt on upgrade! 

• With the larger and smoother inlet, torque is brought on sooner and is maintained into the upper RPM power band. 

• A slight increase in turbocharger working sound can also be observed on vehicles with some aftermarket air intakes. 

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

• Our ECS Big Bore Turbo Inlet Pipe and Turbo Muffler Delete Pipe were both designed, engineered, tested and quality inspected by our Research and Development team in our Wadsworth, Ohio facility. We strive for the highest level of precision and quality through leading edge product development technology including FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modelling, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer, and rigorous long term product testing.

INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT

• Both Inlet Pipe and Turbo Muffler Delete Pipes are a direct-fitment OE upgrade for the factory pieces: 5QM129635 - Turbo Inlet Pipe and 06H131111 - Turbo Muffler. 

• Check out this DIY video featured on the ECS Tuning YouTube channel for guided installation instructions!

TURBO INLET PIPE NOTES:

*Replacement OEM sealing O-ring sold separately - ES2806664 or you can reuse your factory seal. 

*Replacement mounting bolt sold separately - ES3183332 or you can reuse your factory bolt. 

TURBO MUFFLER DELETE NOTES: 

**Please note silicone turbo outlet coupler is NOT included. See ES3071748 for Black Coupler with clamps or ES3088886 for Red Coupler with clamps. OEM turbo outlet coupler is compatible.

**PLEASE NOTE:** IS38 Turbocharger IS shown for demonstration purposes only and is NOT included in the purchase of this item. However, it is available for separate purchase. 

Not for sale or use in the state of California on any pollution-controlled vehicle as per the California Air Resources Board.