Flashark Cold Air Intake for 2010-2014 VW Golf Jetta Passat 2.0 TDI

Flashark solved that. The 2.75" (70mm) mandrel-bent T-6061 aluminum tube was specifically sized for the 2.0 TDI's airflow requirements — not an off-the-shelf pipe with an adapter. Dual steel heat shields isolate the filter from the engine bay, so the turbo pulls cooler, denser air. And the dry filter needs no oil, which means zero risk of contaminating your $300 MAF sensor.

The result: faster turbo spool, sharper throttle response in the 1,800–3,000 RPM band where the TDI lives, and a deeper turbo whistle under load without drone at cruise. No CEL, no tune, no idle surging. Install is about 45 minutes with basic hand tools.

Key Features

• 2.75" (70mm) mandrel-bent T-6061 aluminum intake tube — black powder-coated, smooth interior walls; diameter specifically matched to the 2.0 TDI CJAA airflow profile for optimal velocity
• Dry cone filter (red) — washable, reusable, no oil required; 100% safe for the sensitive CJAA MAF sensor; clean every 15,000–20,000 miles
• Dual steel heat shields — two-piece design isolates filter from engine bay heat; routes intake to cold air zone; intake temp reduction improves combustion density
• Precision MAF calibration — CNC-machined 70mm housing delivers clean laminar airflow; no CEL, no idle surging, no hesitation at any RPM
• Straight + reducer silicone couplers — custom φ70 straight coupler + φ70→76 reducer; multi-layer black silicone with stainless clamps for a leak-free seal
• No tune required — plug-and-play with factory CJAA ECU; fuel trims adapt automatically, no VCDS coding needed
• Bolt-on installation — factory mounting points, no cutting or drilling; ~45 minutes with a T25/T30 Torx and basic socket set

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