OVERVIEW
Unitronic is proud to offer its highly anticipated 4-inch Turbo Inlet Elbow for the 8Y RS3 equipped with the 2.5TFSI EVO (DXH) engine found in North America.
Drawing from extensive experience in previous 2.5TFSI EVO applications, Unitronic Mechanical Engineers took the time to design this unit specific for the DXH equipped 8Y RS3, retaining functionality with all OEM PCV system components.
Featuring high-quality cast Aluminum construction and premium supporting hardware, this 4-inch Turbo Inlet Elbow easily supports the airflow demands of the factory turbo as well as all of the mainstream hybrid turbos currently on the market, thanks to Unitronic’s clever adapter rings.
Pair with Unitronic’s 4” Carbon Fiber Intake System or 4” Forged Carbon Fiber Intake System for maximum gains and performance!
Drawing from extensive experience in previous 2.5TFSI EVO applications, Unitronic Mechanical Engineers took the time to design this unit specific for the DXH equipped 8Y RS3, retaining functionality with all OEM PCV system components.
Featuring high-quality cast Aluminum construction and premium supporting hardware, this 4-inch Turbo Inlet Elbow easily supports the airflow demands of the factory turbo as well as all of the mainstream hybrid turbos currently on the market, thanks to Unitronic’s clever adapter rings.
Pair with Unitronic’s 4” Carbon Fiber Intake System or 4” Forged Carbon Fiber Intake System for maximum gains and performance!
Features / Benefits
- 28% increase in flow over stock
- Proven power, torque, and airflow gains
- Modular CNC-machined billet Aluminum compressor inlet adapter rings
- OEM PCV functionality for adequate crankcase ventilation
- Aircraft grade cast Aluminum construction
- CNC-machined mounting flanges, inlet and outlets
- Smooth airflow transitions
- Direct bolt-on fitment. (Does not work with stock intake.)
Hardware Included
- Unitronic 4" Turbo Inlet Elbow for 8Y RS3
- 1 x Unitronic Adapter Ring (select from drop down list)
- Silicone Jet Pump Connection Line
- Wastegate Silicone Vacuum Line
- All Necessary Hardware
Recommended Software
- Stage 1
- Stage 1+
- Stage 2
Recommended Hardware
- Unitronic 4 inch Forged Carbon Fiber Intake System for 2.5TFSI EVO
- Unitronic 4 inch Intake System for RS3 and TTRS, 2.5TFSI EVO
Related Hardware
- 2.5TFSI EVO 4 inch Turbo Inlet Elbow Stock Turbo (56.5mm) Adapter Ring
- 2.5TFSI EVO 4 inch Turbo Inlet Elbow TTE625/700 (62.8mm) Adapter Ring
- 2.5TFSI EVO 4 inch Turbo Inlet Elbow TTE777 (65.7mm) Adapter Ring
Proven Airflow Gains
Building on proven designs from other 2.5TFSI EVO applications, Unitronic developed this 4” Turbo Inlet Elbow for the 8Y RS3 to optimize airflow under a wide range of conditions. In testing, the OEM inlet reached a peak flow rate of 581 CFM at 28” of H₂O, while the Unitronic 4” Turbo Inlet achieved 744 CFM — a 28% increase over stock.
Stock or Hybrid Turbo Compatible
Through the elimination of upstream (pre-compressor) restrictions, Unitronic’s new 4” Turbo Inlet Elbow for the 8Y RS3 improves the efficiency of the factory Borg-Warner turbocharger and is compatible with mainstream stock frame hybrid turbochargers, including The Turbo Engineers TTE700 and TTE777, through it’s versatile, precisely CNC-machined billet aluminum compressor inlet adapters.
Install
The Unitronic 4-inch Turbo Inlet Elbow for the 8Y RS3 is designed to be simple to install with all the necessary hardware included. Installation time can take 1-2 hours including the removal of the factory elbow and installation of your new Turbo Inlet Elbow.
NOTE: This product is compatible with Left Hand Drive (LHD) models only and does not work with stock intake.
NOTE: This product is compatible with Left Hand Drive (LHD) models only and does not work with stock intake.