Racingline Silicone Intake Hose for R600 2.0TSI EA888 Gen3

Racingline Silicone Intake Hose for R600 2.0TSI EA888 Gen3

The Racingline Silicone Intake Hose is a direct replacement for the restrictive plastic “bellows” pipe that sits between your airbox and turbocharger inlet. On the EA888 Gen3 engine, this factory pipe is a well-known bottleneck that limits airflow and can hold back the gains from any upgraded intake system. Swapping it out for this smooth, high-flow silicone hose gives your turbo a clear, uninterrupted path to draw cool, dense air.

As an authorised UK dealer for Racingline Performance, we supply this hose as the ideal partner to the Racingline R600 Cold-Air Intake, although it also delivers worthwhile improvements when paired with the standard factory airbox.

Why the Factory Pipe Holds You Back

The original plastic pipe uses a concertina-style bellows section to allow for engine movement under load. While this works, the ridged internal surface creates turbulence and the narrow diameter chokes airflow before it even reaches the turbo. Flow bench testing against the factory part shows a clear improvement in airflow with the Racingline hose fitted, which means the turbo can work more efficiently across the rev range.

Engineered for Performance and Durability

This is a precision-made part rather than a generic hose. It is built from reinforced, high-quality silicone that holds its shape under boost pressure and underbonnet heat, yet still allows enough flex for natural engine movement. That balance is important: a fully rigid pipe in this location can damage surrounding intake components as the engine rocks under power.

Internally, the hose has a smooth, high-gloss finish with gentle transitions to promote laminar (smooth, layered) airflow. The larger maximum diameter also means more air can reach the turbo inlet at any given moment.

Key Features

• High-flow design: Replaces the restrictive factory plastic pipe with a larger, smoother bore.
• Reinforced silicone construction: Rigid enough to resist deformation, flexible enough to handle engine movement.
• Direct fitment: A straightforward bolt-on replacement for the OEM hose.
• Pairs perfectly with the R600 intake: Or fit it alongside the standard airbox for a useful gain.
• Four colour options: Available in Red, Grey, Blue and Black to suit your engine bay.

Fitment

This intake hose is designed for popular MQB platform cars running the EA888 Gen3 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TSI engine, including models from Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA and Cupra such as the Golf GTI, Golf R, S3, Leon Cupra and Octavia vRS.

Please use the vehicle lookup on our site, or check the Vehicle Fitment tab, to confirm this hose is correct for your specific car before ordering.

Colour Options

Choose the finish that best suits the look of your engine bay:

• Red
• Grey
• Blue
• Black

Progressive Parts is an authorised UK dealer for Racingline Performance. Racingline develops its product range in motorsport, the toughest test environment there is, and then refines those parts so they deliver real performance on the road.

Applications

Please note, customers are wholly responsible for checking fitment for their vehicle.