AEM Cold Air Intake VW MK7/MK8 GTI & Golf R

Product Description

Upgrade your VW MK7/MK8 GTI or Golf R with the AEM Cold Air Intake System (part number 21-802C). Engineered to improve airflow and increase horsepower, this intake delivers sharper throttle response, a deeper induction sound, and reliable performance for both daily driving and spirited runs.

Product Features

• Increased Airflow: Optimized intake tube design improves breathing for noticeable power gains.
• Dyno Tested Performance: Proven horsepower and torque improvements across the rev range.
• Durable Construction: High quality mandrel bent aluminum intake tube with powder coated finish.
• Washable Air Filter: AEM Dryflow filter provides excellent filtration and is easy to clean and reuse.
• Aggressive Sound: Enhances turbo spool and induction noise for a sportier driving experience.

Why Choose AEM?

AEM is a leader in performance intake technology, trusted by enthusiasts worldwide for delivering reliable gains and precision engineered systems. With a focus on performance, quality, and ease of installation, AEM intakes are a perfect upgrade for your VW GTI or Golf R.

Perfect For

• Daily drivers wanting more power and improved throttle response
• Enthusiasts who enjoy enhanced induction sound with reliable street performance
• VW owners adding supporting mods like exhausts or ECU tunes

Fitment

• VW GTI (MK8.5): 2025+, 2.0T EA888 Evo4
• VW GTI (MK8): 2022–2024, 2.0T EA888 Evo4
• VW Golf R (MK8.5): 2025+, 2.0T EA888 AWD Evo4
• VW Golf R (MK8): 2022–2024, 2.0T EA888 AWD Evo4
• VW GTI (MK7.5): 2018–2021, 2.0T EA888 Gen 3
• VW GTI (MK7): 2015–2017, 2.0T EA888 Gen 3
• VW Golf R (MK7.5): 2018–2019, 2.0T EA888 AWD Gen 3
• VW Golf R (MK7): 2015–2017, 2.0T EA888 AWD Gen 3
• VW Golf Alltrack (MK7.5): 2018–2019, 1.8T AWD EA888 Gen 3
• VW Golf Alltrack (MK7): 2017, 1.8T EA888 AWD Gen 3
• VW Golf SportWagen (MK7.5): 2018–2019, 1.8T FWD & AWD EA888 Gen 3
  
• VW Golf SportWagen (MK7): 2015–2017, 1.8T FWD & AWD EA888 Gen 3

Notes

• Not CARB legal: not for sale or for street use in CA and CARB legal states.