VW Golf 8 R / Audi S3 8Y — AToM R8CE Intake System (EA888.4)

Price range: $490.00 through $580.00

Performance cold air intake for MQB EA888 Gen 4 EVO 2.0 TSI — Golf MK8 R, Audi S3 8Y, Cupra Leon Mk4. Direct fit, no tune required. Full vehicle list and specs in the description below.

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Description

Vehicle Fitment

VW Golf 8 R | Audi S3 8Y — EA888 Evo4 2.0T MQBevo

About This Product

The Blaze AToM R8CE Intake System is engineered specifically for the MQBevo platform found in the Golf 8 R and Audi S3 8Y. Designed to replace the highly restrictive factory airbox, the AToM R8CE opens up airflow directly to the turbocharger inlet, delivering measurable gains across the rev range — particularly noticeable during mid-range pull and sustained high-RPM driving.

Available in three finishes: Aluminium for a motorsport-functional aesthetic, Gloss Carbon for high-gloss visual drama, and Matte Carbon for understated precision. All three use the same performance-grade core — the finish is purely cosmetic.

  • Fitment-precise design — no modification required
  • Compatible with stock and ECU-tuned maps
  • Full cold-side shielding to minimise heat soak
  • Audible induction sound enhancement

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it fit both Golf 8 R and S3 8Y?
Yes. Both share the EA888 Evo4 engine and MQBevo architecture — fitment is identical across both vehicles.

Is a tune required?
No tune is required. The intake runs seamlessly on stock ECU maps. For maximum gains, it pairs well with any stage 1 or stage 2 tune.

Does the material choice affect performance?
No. All three finish options share identical internal geometry and airflow characteristics — the choice is purely aesthetic.

Additional information

Weight 3.5 kg
Dimensions 42 × 32 × 22 cm
Material

Aluminium, Gloss Carbon, Matte Carbon

Hood Strut Kit — required for this intake

This intake runs a full-width cowl with a rubber hood seal, and that seal is what keeps your intake temperatures down. The cowl sits where the factory bonnet prop rod stows, so this install uses gas struts instead. Which is no bad thing. Struts are a mod plenty of people fit anyway: the bonnet lifts and holds itself, nothing to unclip or fumble with, and the bay looks a lot tidier every time you open it. 15-minute bolt-on, factory mounting points, no drilling.