COBB Air Intake VW Golf GTI Mk8 (2022–2024) Redline Carbon Fiber - 7A1160

Fitment Information

• VW Golf GTI Mk8 2.0L Turbo FWD (2022, 2023, 2024) 
  • Fits both Manual & Automatic Transmission Models
    

NOTE 

• Installation of this intake system does require the removal of the vehicle's factory Hood Prop. Installing a COBB Hood Strut Kit along with the intake system is required.

Emissions Compliance

• 50 State Legal - This part is legal for sale and use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles in all 50 states when used in accordance with the manufacturer's application guide because it has a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO) number:
  • D-660-132
    
  • D-660-136
    
  • D-660-284

Specs & Features

• Carbon Fiber Art: Crafted from genuine Hand-Laid 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber sheets, finished in a high-gloss clear coat that resists heat fade and turns your engine bay into a show-stopper.
• Velocity Stack Tech: Features a massive oiled filter feeding directly into a CFD-Designed Velocity Stack, smoothing out air turbulence for instant throttle response and peak power.
• Stealth Turbo Inlet: Includes a wire-reinforced black silicone Turbo Inlet Hose that cleverly hides air-pump and vacuum ports for a super clean, wire-tucked look.
• Smart Plumbing: Comes with a bespoke Coolant Recirculation Hose featuring a custom check valve, preventing turbo backflow and hiding unsightly rubber lines from view.
• Tool-Free Maintenance: Ingeniously designed with a fully enclosed housing that offers Tool-Less Access, allowing you to inspect or swap the filter in seconds.
• Premium Hardware: Every clamp and bracket is finished in Black Anodized Aluminum or black phosphate to maintain the stealthy "Redline" aesthetic.

Product Description

The MK8 GTI is a masterpiece, but the factory engine bay is a sea of dull, grey plastic. The COBB Tuning Redline Carbon Fiber Intake is the remedy. As the flagship of the COBB lineup, this system doesn't just chase horsepower; it chases perfection. The main airbox isn't a plastic shell wrapped in a sticker; it is constructed from multiple layers of real 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber. It catches the light perfectly, resists UV fading, and tells everyone at the meet that you didn't cut corners on your build.

While the carbon fiber grabs the eyes, the engineering grabs the air. The secret sauce here is the Velocity Stack.

Instead of just jamming a pipe onto a filter, COBB uses a trumpet-shaped bell mouth at the filter base. This smooths the air as it accelerates into the piping, reducing turbulence and allowing the turbo to gulp down oxygen more efficiently. This means faster spool-up and a more eager throttle pedal.

What really sets the Redline intake apart is what you don't see. Factory plumbing on the GTI can be messy. COBB cleans it up with a custom Silicone Turbo Inlet. This reinforced hose hides the ugly air-pump and vacuum ports out of sight, creating a shaved-bay look without the work. They even developed a custom coolant recirculation hose with an integrated check valve to route coolant lines away from the main view. It’s these small details that make the install look OEM+.

The Redline Series resets the bar for VW performance parts. It is for the GTI owner who wants the best of everything: the exotic look of carbon fiber, the engineering of a race car, and the fitment of a factory part. From the "click" of the tool-less lid to the roar of the induction sound, this intake is pure satisfaction. Don't just upgrade your car; elevate it with COBB.