VW MK7 GTI - Turbo Inlet Pipe Install DIY 

ZACH!? Whoaaaaa here after you’re famous. So cool.

Just did now installed on my MK7 R. I didnt have to remove any coil plugs or unplug but a few connectors. Also don’t bother removing breather tube from top engine side, just remove stock intake elbow with oil breather hose still attached and instead of stabbing a friend with a pick, use a stubby large flathead screw driver and open like a paint can. It pops right off after you work around it 100 deg or so. Super easy.

I’ve done a couple of these, and here’s a tip: the PCV hose coupling is a bitch to get off in place, but there is enough slack in the hose to unbolt the inlet pipe, wiggle out the pipe, and once it’s free lift it up slightly and then you can get a good grip on the coupling and unplug it. So much easier, and you don’t have to do all that unnecessary work removing the PCV hose, connectors, etc. Done in 5-10 minutes tops.

I don't even have a gti but im glad i clicked on this because the noises the parts made when disassembling and assembling were truly satisfying to hear

4:58 one of the cleanest hi5's I've ever seen

Woah, look at zach moonlighting from donut media

I lifted the breather hose a bit, loosened that torx with a T25 (slowly) and then turned the inlet pipe 90 degrees towards the firewall and it came right out. 5 minutes. Then, went to town trying to loosed the breather hose until it finally gave, but now it feels loose after re-install. Fixed that with a few drops of super glue.

That could have been much easier 😂 Twist and pull. Twist and pull. Don't remove the pcv hose 😂😂😂

I actually own a Volvo s60r but I've just been doing research it's just satisfying watching people install Parts on cars.

As what other ppl state for helpful tips I found that inverting the stock turbo inlet pipe with the connector on and putting WD 40 to let it soak for a sec helps it slip out as well. Had to do a fall back since my lugs on the coil packs were lose and didn't have a special wrench to keep it in place to do that workaround like in the video.

I was just about to purchase this off your site but then I realized that it's $55 USD shipping to Canada. Plus this doesn't cover taxes or duties. So all in the shipping is going to cost as much as the product........wtf. I'd really appreciate it if you guys could offer better shipping options to Canada. It's in both of our best interests. Sincerely, a want-to-be customer.

Although I agree with many of the comments that the removal of the PCV breather hose is unnecessary to install a TIP, I do it find it helpful to know how to remove the PCV hose from the PCV valve in case I need to replace the stock breather hose down the road.. and not coincidentally, ECS sells a replacement PCV breather hose for the mk7 GTI. 2 birds, one video.

Just a little tip, if you take the torx screw out and rotate the elbow back slightly, you can get your thumb and forefinger on the PCV breather pipe enough to squeeze and release it easily. Would have thought someone as highly regarded as ECS tuning with golf gti/r would be all over this.

Whoa, I had no idea Zach worked at ECS Tuning!

Easy installation he said. I started three weeks ago and am still😅 at it.

Wish I would’ve known there were 2 style of hoses on our car. On the Shop DAP video, Paul said “just squeeze the sides and pull, it’s easy” and I now know I had the pressure type hose on my car. That thing was a nightmare to take off by myself. Nice little mod though.

Love these videos purchasing mine next week

Sooo.... I just got a Mk7 R so I've been looking up mods. And I near fell over when I saw Zach Jobe, and without the luscious locks

What the hell? Jobe was here?!

Here’s a tip: check with your insurer that they are happy to cover you, I’ve had several of them not insuring me once they learned about the turbo inlet and OBD11 tweaks even though my car tune is stock. If you don’t tell them and you’re involved in a crash, they likely will not cover you 🥊

Oh baby another ECSTuning Vidja

That was a hell of a lot of extra work when all you have to do is remove one screw, twist and pull it out. Lol

Can I consider myself lucky? I went straight to the pcv and it took me 3 seconds to pull it, after that just disconnected the hoses and the screw, inlet pipe out, 10 minutes later I was done.

Excellent video, wish I would have done that before the cobb intake. The mounts under the cobb intake tube are awkward af 😳

Please make the turbo inlet pipes for the Audi C7/7.5 4.0T. You guys would make a killing in sales!

just did both,video helped. was a simple install.

This dude made it much harder than it actually is. The trick is to go full beast mode on the pcv connector to the pipe while twisting and pulling. It will pop right off.

I'm an hour and a half in, and I just got the inlet out, but called my buddy over to help get the hose out. Plenty of broken plastic clips now from doing this. Not "easy" at all. Total pain.

Easier way to take off the pcv pipe is to unbolt the inlet pipe so its loose and you can directly pull the pcv from the inlet

is there any actual Before Dyno and after Dyno stat sheets to show actual improvements on a STOCK car where this is the ONLY mod?

Just do this model when you upgrade your intake. There’s no reason at all to take off the fuel rail And that step only complicates things. If you replace the intake you’re taking all that stuff out anyway so you’ll have the room to work to save yourself and not necessary headache

For the goofballs watching this video and making claims about what a turbo inlet does or does not do please just shut up and read for once in your life. In terms of flow you are looking at a significant increase in flow as well as a smoother flow if you also remove the factory pipe. Is this more of an OEM+ type mod? Yes, and you should look to a downpipe first if you're going for big power gains, but at the same time that's leaving the path of OEM+ for the hassle of modified car life which for some people isn't worth it. Not to mention that stage 2 should not be just a dp and a tune because you're asking for trouble. Humblemechanic has a full build for his stage 2 MK7.5 R and it cost over 5k when he was done... I'd prefer to stay around half that for stage 1 with some bolt on parts to enhance the feeling of the car while also netting you a small amount of power in the mid or upper portion of your powerband. mygolfmk7.com/turbo-inlet-pipe/

my pcv hose popped off super easy, lucky one i guess

is it normal for the intake hose (which is attached to the inlet pipe) to wiggle some? I tightened the torx bolt on the inlet pipe but I still get quite a bit of play in the intake. All hose clamps are tight, the hose doesn't move, the inlet pipe does.

Why not a side by side comparation of the piece?

Constant pressure pcv tube sucked for me, especially being that I have big hands. Turbo inlet is a sweet little upgrade, especially if you are or are planning on running an aftermarket intake. I’m using a CTS inlet that I got on one of their frequent sales and paired it with a Cobb intake. Lots of good noise.

Made that far more complicated than needed. I took off the intake hose, loosened the torx bolt, turned it back toward me, popped the PVC hose off the inlet and then reversed the process. 10 minutes tops.

Quick and easy 😂🤣 yeah right!

Will this and diverter valve spacer cause a check engine light? My shit stock right now

Do you sell replacement o-rings for the ECS part? Can't find it on your website.

For the new MK8 GTI,the blow-off controller is 710E which is higher than 710C or 710E.So is it suitable to mk8?

Already dinged and subbed. You always do great videos.

Yooooooo shoutout to donut media

Everything I've found thus far states that inlet pipes do nothing for power but simply increase throttle response. Seeing how the inlet pipe gets reduced at the turbo to fit the coupler, isn't the desired result negated by the reduction at the coupler?

I literally pulled mine out with no force 🤣breather came right off

Do a 2.0T Money Pit!!

would this void my warranty ? i know it would only add better air flow, but how would VAG see about it ?

Will this benefit me with being stock on a mk7 gti?

Loved the vid, defo an upgrade I’m going for, wondering where you got the add on bumper bits on the red gti front bumper?😍

Love the content! Question for ANYONE: Should I go with a muffler/resonator delete OR a CAI w/turbo inlet pipe as my FIRST mod? Thanks all.

Can you do this on the 1.4TSI MK7 Golf?

Good morning guys i have a Golf 7.5 GTI with Revo stage 1 tuning. I have also airbox modded with drop filter.... i would like to install also a turbo inlet pipe and a inlet hose ... Should be ok with your stage1 or I going to lose performance, torque, etc? Thanks!

That was a crisp ass high five

I looked through a lot of questions about it. But I haven't seen any asking about a newer 1.8t TSI gen 3. I have a 2015 beetle and the piping runs up top across the back of the motor. Not like that one. Will it not work for a bug or is there something else I need to do?

guys should I try to do this at home alone? even that I rally like cars I never worked in one yet, I'm scared of breaking something so... should I ?

My man!!! Zach Jobe!!!!

Great, there is one for the Porsche?

Loudest high five ever! :D

Zach Jobe is the GOAT

Ok in case anyone wants to know having an oil catch can will make this install a pain. I went with the IE turbo inlet the piping for the oil catch can will make things so tight you will have to remove everything and install to make space.

If I already have a tune. Do I need to adjust anything or does it do it by itself?

This inlet fit on a IS20 turbo and also the sotck 1.8tsi turbo? I dont have to buy a other one if i change my turbo later on? many thanks

Does anyone know if this part carries any risk of voiding the factory warranty? I'd like to get one to go with the K&N drop-in and turbo inlet hose that I just got, but I'm a little wary of anything bolting closer to the engine that the warranty police would take issue with.

Awesome Video :)

Does it make sound different

Will this work on a mqb tiguan?

Will this fit the GTI MK7.5 (2019 facelift). The ECS website doesn’t have an inlet pipe listed for the MK 7.5

Okay so yew remove the intake hose from the stock inlet. DO NOT REMOVE THAT HOSE HE IS DOING AT 2:45 SKIP THAT STEP ITS NOT NECESSARY AT ALL. Going forward remove the T30 screw from the pipe twist get the new one in make sure to transfer the o ring from the stock to the new one. Screw back with a twist reinstall the T30 screw and the intake hose and just like that it's done. This video has extra steps that are not necessary at all and will cause more problems and might turn people from doing it. Make sure to checkout my channel if you guys want me to show u

Honestly not a fun time, but that is partially because I was cleaning up the mess some chipmunks decided to make. Also the PCV hose got all turned around and the retention lips or whatever they are were a pain in the ass. Snapped off part of one side, but it still seems rock solid so... also found out the MST hose is just a tad longer than it should be and this means you really have to give it a good shove to make sure that you can put the airbox back together.

Did u need a tune after installing, like a air/fuel ratio

Is this compatible with the new 2018 2.0T Polo GTI ?

can I expect big changes to the sound of the turbo with this thing?

Is there one made for 2018 Q5 2.0t?

done mine without removing the PCV hose,this tutorial make it complicated,lol

My dudes on donut media now. Nice

I need to jetta GLI 2023 230hp DSG 7 marchas

Is his watch an Omega Speedster, pretty good taste Zach!

1:39 “This should be an easy install” 2:26 “We have to remove the coil pack harness to remove the PCV hose” I’m pretty confident in my abilities but to the average guy this would put them off from trying. Just don’t say “Easy install”.

I replaced the turbo inlet pipe and hose on my MK7 GTI and now I have a check engine light and the cruise doesn't work. I've checked the connections that where removed in the process and they are all reconnected. What should I look for?

Anyone know about a Forge DV fitment issue with a inlet pipe installed?

Great video. Looks pretty simple. Can I get a full list of tools used on this video, please?

You didn’t have to remove all that stuff from the top of the engine. It’s making more complicated then it really is. Took no more then 5 minutes to do

Is a tune needed?

Is that compatible with 2010 2.0t VW CC?

Would you recommend this for my 2017 S3?

Is it better to get a ram air intake or buy this pipe and a drop in K&N filter?

Will this fit on a Jetta GLI MK7 2019? On the ECS website it says it doesn't. Also, which oil catch can would you recommend? Thanks.

It’s easy to install I just have to remove the engine from the engine bay

What you dont tell the mass is that under 400bhp it doesn’t do shit..I have one on my Cupra and I dyno it with or without and as long as stay under 400bhp the difference is less then 5bhp. So unless you are on to stage 3 upgrades this is a waste of money. Rather remove the “snowcatcher” it’s for free since it’s already in your car.

Can this be done to a 1.4L TSI like in the Golf’s or the Jetta’s?

Why do y’all neglect the GLI

I’m thinking of buying this for my 2017 Passat R-Line with the 1.8L engine will it fit? What intake system will this work well with? Thanks

Is there any gains without installing the other mods?

Will this be compatible with CTS Turbo 3' intake and Catch Can system??? Let me know! thanks!

I wish if you have for gti mk6!!

Lool what Donut Media guy worked at ECS?

I do notre have any more of power... that change nothing... only the sound of the turbo........

When is the next car give away, also can you do and international Competition please

Doesnt he work for Donut Media now?

This seems to cause a P050A Error.