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Direct Intake Kits
A direct intake kit removes the original airbox in favor of a short pipe and a cone filter.
What it changes
Two things. Airflow, because removing the original airbox also removes the baffles it uses to reduce noise. And intake noise, of course: clear and very noticeable under load, with the turbo whistle no longer muffled. Let’s be honest - that’s often the real reason for buying one, and it’s a good reason.
It all comes down to temperature
A filter installed in the middle of the engine bay draws in air at 60 °C or more. This air is less dense and contains less oxygen, so it gives back what the increased airflow had gained. Serious kits come with a heat shield and a cold-air intake; without one or the other, the gain is theoretical. This is also why carbon fiber makes sense: it conducts significantly less heat than aluminum, in addition to being lighter and offering a distinctive design.
What to plan for
Check the mass airflow sensor connection diameter: if it doesn’t match, the ECU meters fuel incorrectly and the car jerks. Also remember to reconnect the crankcase ventilation hoses that were attached to the original airbox - if left disconnected, they spray oil everywhere and trigger a warning light.
The range at a glance
- 90 references in the catalog.
- From €39 to €1,599, with a median price of €249.
- Available sizes: 3.5" · 1.75" · 70 mm · 76 mm · 90 mm · 125 mm.
- Vehicles covered: BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Peugeot.
- 2 references with a TÜV §19.3 certificate.
