

ECS Tuning Luft-Technik Intake System - MQB 2.0T
The ECS Tuning MQB Luft-Technik (Air Technology) Dual Air Inlet Duct is a premium in-house designed engine aspiration product that increases frontal air inlet area and lowers air inlet temperatures, all while blending automotive engineering into an artistic canvas of underhood beauty. The ECS Dual Air Inlet Duct replaces the undersized OEM air inlet duct in favor of a smoother flowing and larger capacity dual air inlet scoop designed to feed massive amounts of cold outside air directly into the air filter!
The OEM inlet duct was tailored to the majority of everyday drivers who prefer a muffled, relaxed driving experience. This came at the cost for air induction capacity and design. Inlet air is restricted to available airflow from two tiny passages on the opposite of the airbox at the front and rear of the inlet duct. At higher speeds we found that the rear-facing inlet draws in hot, engine-bay air into the airbox, increasing airbox inlet temps. The OEM inlet duct has further issues for performance-minded owners, such as a blocked off inlet passage directly in front of the airbox along with abrupt edges leading into the air inlet channel.
By replacing the factory inlet duct with the ECS Dual Inlet Duct, considerably more airflow is available to the air filter. Our design increases frontal cold air area by as much as +285.6% for a massive increase in cool, outside air! We also measured a reduction in airbox inlet temperature of -26° F at redline!
PART DESIGN
The beautifully crafted inlet duct is manufactured from lightweight, heat resistant, textured matte black polymer. It's engineered for a perfect contour to the OEM core support and features a gradual taper to provide a smooth collection of cool outside air into the air filter.
Improves on the OE design by providing DIRECT airflow into the air box and maximizes available area by utilizing both sides of the front grille assembly
Stock Inlet Total Area (Hot & Cold Air) = 21.41in²
Stock Duct Frontal Inlet Area (Cold Air) - 11.98in²
Stock Duct Rear Inlet Area (Hot Air) - 9.43in²
ECS Inlet Area (Cold Air Only) = 34.22in²
Total area increase over OEM - +159.8%
Frontal area (Cold Air) increase over OEM - +285.6%
Compatible with OEM airbox or aftermarket intakes that utilize the OE air inlet scoop
The flanged mating surface seals within the OEM airbox just like the stock inlet duct
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
The increase in available air inlet volume easily translates into more airflow available to the air filter. Whether your vehicle is equipped with the stock airbox and a high-flow filter or utilizing an aftermarket intake system with the OE inlet scoop, the ECS Dual Inlet outperforms the OEM inlet in all areas.
Not only does the ECS Inlet Duct feed a massive amount of greater airflow into the airbox from the frontal area but it eliminates the "hot air inlet" on the OEM inlet duct's engine bay inlet passage. Our Engineering team evaluated the performance of both products and found that with the OEM inlet duct, airbox temperatures increased dramatically at high RPM (~4,600 RPM+) due to airflow being pulled from the hot engine bay side. We measured up to 26° F. temperature decrease with our similarly designed ECS Carbon Fiber Dual Inlet Duct versus the OEM!
KIT CONTENTS
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Our MQB "Luft-Technik" Dual Air Inlet Duct was 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 modeling, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer, and rigorous long term product testing.
Our kit is compatible with the OEM expansion tank return hose, however, for improved aesthetics we recommend our "Silicone Coolant Hose Re-route Kit" - ES3638683, available separately.
INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT
Cross Reference
Do we ship abroad ?
Yes we do, to almost anywhere in the world though remember the postage is often high when shipping anything bulky. Most bulky items we export will go by DHL so you can track the package online and could reach America within 48 hours providing its in stock !
However there are a few countries we do not ship to, some of these include: Israel, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Russia, Nigeria, Macedonia, Syria, Ukraine, Lebanon.
Why is postage on bulky items to some countries expensive compared to some other companies ?
For both yours and our safety we use well known courier Parcel Force and DHL for shipping, then we know exactly where it is in the world at any time and we know its going to arrive safely. Shipping small items can be cheap, but items such as bodykits are expensive to ship - we have a very small margin on the postage fees merely to cover packaging. We can now ship using standard post on some items, however using all methods you may incur import charges when you receive the goods for which we cant be responsible for.
Local Customs and Duty Charges:
For all customers outside of the UK, prices now displayed in cart once you enter your address will have 20% UK VAT Tax removed, however you will likely have to pay some form of Duties / VAT prior to delivery of your goods.
If you are unsure of charges we recommend you should contact your local authorities ahead of placing your order.
Availability:
Not everything on our website is in stock, if you need a part desperately please contact us first to confirm availability before placing your order
How do I place an order if I live within the UK ?
You can either order here in our online shop or you can phone us or email us, using the following number/address are below.
Phone: 0161 776 0777 (Option 2)
email: sales@awesomegti.com
How do I place an order if I live outside the UK ?
You can order online or by phoning or emailing us.
email: sales@awesomegti.com
Returns Procedure:
- Before returning any goods please read all our terms and conditions.
- Awesome must be informed by e-mail or telephone on 0044 (0) 161 776 0777 (option 3) of any items that you wish to return for credit or exchange within 14 calendar days commencing the day of delivery. A member of staff will provide you with a Returns Notice Number.
- Please also ensure that you include a copy of your invoice when shipping any items back to us as well as your Returns Notice Number.
- If an item is sent back to us without a Returns Notice Number; a refund will not be given.
- No parts that have been used, fitted or installed will be accepted for Credit or Refund.
- We will not under any circumstances pay any VAT/Import Duties on returns, If we are requested to do so your return will be rejected/abandoned.
- Returns Notice Numbers are valid for 1 calendar month, if the goods are not returned within that period, the returns notice number will be cleared and if you wish to return the goods this will be treated as a new request and may be rejected.
For orders that have been supplied correctly & assuming goods are in re-saleable condition:
-Within 14 days from the day of delivery - Goods can be returned for any reason for a full refund of goods and outgoing delivery charge.
-We do not cover returns postage back to us
-After 14 days from the day of delivery - Goods can be returned but with a 20% handling charge. The initial delivery charge & return delivery charges will NOT be refunded.
-After 28 days from the day of delivery – Goods are not accepted back for refund.
For orders that have been supplied incorrectly & assuming goods are in re-saleable condition:
-Within 28 days from the day of delivery – Goods can be accepted back for full refund, refund for initial shipping and refund for return shipping.
-If goods are not in re-saleable condition e.g fitted/test fitted, original packaging not present, covered in grease/lube etc, supplied correctly or incorrectly we will not accept for a refund.
At our discretion, we may drop ship your order direct from a UK supplier. If we arrange to drop ship an item it will be arranged internally, you only pay the price agreed in advance.
When shipped by courier a mandatory signature is required upon delivery