The aFe Magnum Force Cold Air Intake Stage One for the 00-04.5 Jetta and Golf TDI features a powder-coated housing which blocks out engine heat to insure cold air induction. This aFe Cold Air Intake for the Jetta & Golf has a high flow conical air filter for maximum air flow. This TDi Cold Air Intake gives an additional 9 HP and 14 foot pounds of torque which is approximately an additional 10% increase in power. When combined with other performance products you’ll get even more out of your aFe TDi Cold Air Intake.
A Stage 1 AFE Cold Air Intake System has an air filter element which is exposed or only partially covered. It comes with a one-piece heat shield / air box and uses the stock intake tract. Installation is simple, fast and easy and takes about half an hour. The stock airbox is removed and no cutting or drilling is required! Be sure to watch our installation video under the Videos tab above if you would like to watch the installation process.
aFe offers this Stage 1 Cold Air Intake kit with your choice of 2 different filter materials. This intake system comes with the 2 layer synthetic media oil free Pro Dry S filter. With a filtration rate of 99.2%, the Pro Dry S outperforms most other oil free filters on the market, and aFe’s flow rates are unsurpassed. It is an ideal combination that will provide extended filter life in normal, everyday driving conditions. In dry, dusty conditions the Pro Dry S is an excellent choice for ease of maintenance. aFe’s Pro Dry S oil-free, dry synthetic filtration media is the world’s easiest-to-service performance air filter media.
The improvement in air flow and air temperature of the Stage 1 intake will help your VW TDI breathe better and will lead to fuel economy gains in addition to increased horsepower and torque. With deep open pleats for a maximum service life, this cold air intake system makes a great choice for street racing and higher horsepower TDI applications.