A 63mm (2.5 in) mandrel-bent seamless aluminium charge pipe with a custom four layer polyester/aramid reinforced silicone hose, replacing the plastic factory pipework. do88 measured 364 CFM at 0.1 bar (1.45 psi) pressure drop against 280 CFM for the OEM pipe on their SuperFlow SF-1020 flow bench, a 30 percent gain. The pipe carries one plugged 1/8 in 27 NPT port for water/methanol injection, and all clamps and hardware needed for the installation are included. This version is cut to mate with a do88 performance intercooler and is supplied with black silicone hoses.
Specifications
| Type | Intercooler charge pipe kit |
| Engine Variant | 1.8 TSI / 2.0 TSI (MQB), IS12, IS20 or IS38 turbo |
| Intercooler | For do88 performance intercooler |
| Material | 63mm (2.5 in) mandrel-bent seamless aluminium |
| Hose Construction | Silicone, four layers of polyester/aramid reinforcement |
| Hose Color | Black |
| Airflow | 364 CFM at 0.1 bar (1.45 psi) pressure drop, versus 280 CFM for the OEM pipe |
| Injection Port | 1 x 1/8 in 27 NPT for water/methanol injection, supplied plugged |
| OEM Replacement | 5Q0145828, 5Q0145832, 5Q0145832D, 5Q0145834, 5Q0145838, 6C0145838A, 5Q0145840, 5Q0145770B, 6C0145770A |
| Part Number | TR-340-do88-3-S |
| Quantity | 1 kit |
Documents: Installation Instructions (PDF)
This part fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2020 | Volkswagen | Golf (Mk7 / Mk7.5) | GTI / R / Clubsport / ED40 / Sportwagen, 1.8 TSI / 2.0 TSI |
| 2015-2024 | Volkswagen | Passat (3G) | 1.8 TSI / 2.0 TSI |
| 2016-2023 | Volkswagen | Tiguan (Mk2) | 2.0 TSI |
| 2017-2023 | Volkswagen | Arteon | 2.0 TSI |
| 2019-2024 | Volkswagen | Jetta GLI (Mk7) | 2.0 TSI |
| 2012-2020 | Audi | A3 / S3 (8V) | 1.8 TFSI / 2.0 TFSI |
| 2015-2023 | Audi | TT / TTS (8S) | 1.8 TFSI / 2.0 TFSI |
| 2013-2020 | SEAT | Leon / Cupra (Mk3) | 1.8 TSI / 2.0 TSI |
| 2016-2024 | SEAT | Ateca / Cupra (Mk1) | 1.8 TFSI / 2.0 TFSI |
| 2013-2020 | Skoda | Octavia / vRS (Mk3) | 1.8 TSI / 2.0 TSI |
| 2015-2023 | Skoda | Superb (B8) | 1.8 TSI / 2.0 TSI |
Shipping
- In-stock orders placed before 3 PM EST ship the same day — everything else ships within 24 hours.
- Standard, expedited, and overnight options at checkout.
- Oversized items ship by freight and take longer.
- Backordered items ship as soon as stock lands — contact us for lead times.
- International orders: prices do not include VAT, duties, or import fees. Your country charges these at import and they are the buyer’s responsibility.
Returns
- 30-day returns on new, uninstalled items in original packaging with all hardware.
- Standard returns: 8% restocking fee, buyer pays return shipping. Both waived if the item is defective or we made the error.
- Installed or used parts can’t be returned — confirm fitment before you install.
- Special orders and custom items are final sale.
- Email us for return authorization before shipping anything back.
Full details: Shipping Policy · Refund Policy
