aFe 52-10020D Rapid Induction Pro DRY S for 2015-21 VW GTI/Golf R/Audi A3 L4-2.0

Vehicle Fitment

• 2015-2021 Volkswagen GTI (MK7/MK7.5), L4-2.0L (t) - All trims: S, SE, Autobahn, Sport, Rabbit Edition
• 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf R (MK7), L4-2.0L (t) - Base
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf Base; 2015 Golf Launch Edition; 2015-2018 Golf S; 2015-2016 Golf SE/SEL; 2017 Golf Wolfsburg Edition - L4-2.0L (t)
• 2015-2020 Audi A3 (FWD), L4-2.0L (t) - Premium, Premium Plus; 2015-2019 Prestige; 2019 Titanium
• 2015-2020 Audi A3 Quattro, L4-2.0L (t) - Premium, Premium Plus; 2015-2019 Prestige
• 2015-2020 Audi S3, L4-2.0L (t) - Premium Plus; 2015-2019 Prestige; 2020 Premium

Fitment Notes

• All supported vehicles share the MQB platform and the EA888 Gen 3 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, using the same airbox lower half and intake path architecture.
• Factory mounting locations are used - no cutting, drilling, or modifications to factory components required.
• This product is not currently CARB exempt and is not available for purchase in California or for use on any vehicle registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Premium hardware and clamps are included for a complete installation.

Features

• Rapid Induction cold air intake system designed for the 2015-2021 VW GTI, Golf R, Golf, and 2015-2020 Audi A3/S3 equipped with the turbocharged L4-2.0L (EA888 Gen 3) engine.
• One-piece 3 IN mandrel-bent, wrinkle-black powder-coated aluminum intake tube - delivers unrestricted airflow from the filter directly to the turbocharger inlet for improved power and throttle response.
• Pro DRY S filter: 7" tall, 360-degree radial flow, 3-layer oil-free synthetic media - washable and reusable; no re-oiling required at any service interval. Best suited for street and light off-road use.
• Sturdy 18-gauge steel wrinkle-black powder-coated heat shield mounts to the top of the lower half of the factory airbox - uses all factory mounting locations for a hassle-free, modification-free installation while protecting the filter from hot engine air.
• The heat shield and aluminum intake tube system replaces the restrictive factory upper intake box and delivers cleaner, cooler intake air to the turbocharger.
• Premium hardware and clamps securely mount the filter and intake tube for a stable, rattle-free fit under normal and spirited driving conditions.
• Pro DRY S filter is easily cleaned with aFe POWER CLEANER - wash, dry, and reinstall with no oil required.
• Engineered and manufactured at aFe POWER's Corona, California facility.

Specifications

• Part Number: 52-10020D
• Series: Rapid Induction
• Filter Media: Pro DRY S (oil-free, 3-layer synthetic, washable and reusable)
• Filter Height: 7 IN
• Filter Style: 360-degree radial flow
• Intake Tube: One-piece 3 IN mandrel-bent aluminum (wrinkle-black powder-coated)
• Heat Shield: 18-gauge steel (wrinkle-black powder-coated) - mounts to lower half of factory airbox
• Installation: Factory mounting locations; no cutting required; all hardware and clamps included
• Package Dimensions: 13.00 W x 12.90 H x 16.80 D IN
• UPC: 802959523490
• CARB EO#: Not currently CARB exempt - not for sale in California

Included Components

• 1x Pro DRY S air filter (7 IN tall, 360-degree radial flow, oil-free synthetic)
• 1x 3 IN mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube (wrinkle-black powder-coated)
• 1x 18-gauge steel heat shield (wrinkle-black powder-coated)
• 1x Hardware kit (premium clamps and all mounting hardware)

Product Description

The aFe POWER Rapid Induction Cold Air Intake System with Pro DRY S Filter (PN 52-10020D) is engineered for the 2015-2021 Volkswagen GTI, Golf R, Golf (2.0T), and 2015-2020 Audi A3 and S3 equipped with the turbocharged L4-2.0L EA888 Gen 3 engine. All supported vehicles share the MQB platform's common airbox lower half and intake path architecture, making this a single-system solution across six distinct model lines. The system replaces the factory upper intake box with a purpose-built combination of a mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube and a rigid steel heat shield, creating a cleaner and more direct path from the filter to the turbocharger inlet while protecting the filter environment from engine bay heat.

The intake tube is constructed from a single piece of 3 IN mandrel-bent aluminum finished in a wrinkle-black powder coat - a material choice that maximizes both flow volume and thermal resistance compared to the factory plastic tract. The 18-gauge steel heat shield, also finished in wrinkle-black powder coat, mounts directly to the top of the lower factory airbox half using all factory mounting points - no cutting, drilling, or fabrication required. Inside the heat shield sits a 7" tall, 360-degree radial flow Pro DRY S filter. The three-layer oil-free synthetic media provides strong filtration efficiency and excellent dust holding capacity for street and light off-road conditions. When the filter needs servicing, clean it with aFe POWER CLEANER, allow it to dry, and reinstall - no re-oiling required.

For MK7 and MK7.5 platform enthusiasts looking for a straightforward, well-engineered intake upgrade that delivers improved airflow to the EA888 turbo without requiring modifications to factory mounting points, the Rapid Induction 52-10020D is a proven bolt-on solution. This product is not currently CARB exempt and cannot be sold into California. Built to aFe POWER's exacting standards and manufactured at their Corona, California facility, the Rapid Induction Pro DRY S is the reliable, maintenance-friendly intake upgrade for MQB 2.0T owners who want improved turbo airflow and hassle-free installation.