aFe Magnum FORCE Stage-2 Pro 5R Cold Air Intake System for Volkswagen GTI MKVII 2015-2021, 2.0L Turbo - 54-13050R

This 360-degree radial flow air filter features a 3-1/2" flange and our pre-oiled Pro 5R media with five layers of progressively finer cotton gauze media for maximum performance. It provides your engine with the largest amount of high-flowing air and delivers the highest power gains in most cases. This media is perfect for street and/or track use. Its inverted top makes for more filter surface area, resulting in longer service intervals. This system features a high quality, computer-designed, dyno-tuned intake tube to achieve maximum power gains while maintaining a perfect fit. Its XLPE material is heat soak resistant and extremely durable. It features an aFe Power design inspired by European vehicles. The included massive air filter is surrounded by an open-element XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) polymer housing that minimizes warm engine air for maximum performance. Its open design allows for easy viewing of the air filter and delivers an aggressive Air Intake sound. It’s design incorporates the OEM air scoop to ensure that it gets the coldest air available. This is a direct fit intake system that utilizes factory mounting points and requires no cutting or modifications. All necessary clamps, couplings, and hardware are included. Its revolutionary design, featuring our unique filter-to-housing interface, uses half the number of parts of a traditional cold air intake system. Included billet aluminum fittings allows stock connections to transfer over seamlessly. Magnum FORCE Stage-2 Cold Air Intake System w/ Pro 5R Filter Volkswagen GTI (MKVII) 15-21 L4-2.0L (t)

• Innovative Filter-to-Housing Interface and Minimal Hardware for Fast and Easy Installation
• Open-Element Design Showcases the Air Filter and Delivers an Aggressive Air Intake Sound
• One-Piece Housing With Integrated Air Scoop to Capture the Coldest Air Possible
• Washable and Reusable Pro 5R Air Filter for Maximum Performance
• Dyno-Proven Gains up to +14 HP & +14 Lbs. x Ft. TQ
• Measured Flow: 335 CFM @ 7” H20
• Outflows Factory Intake by 24%

Upgrade your Volkswagen GTI MKVII with the aFe Magnum FORCE Stage-2 Cold Air Intake System featuring a washable and reusable Pro 5R air filter. Designed for 2.0L turbocharged applications, this system improves airflow to support stronger engine performance while maintaining a direct-fit installation. The five-layer, pre-oiled cotton gauze filter media provides high airflow and efficient filtration for street or track use.

The intake uses a dyno-tuned, computer-designed XLPE intake tube that resists heat soak and provides long-term durability. Its open-element housing showcases the filter, produces an aggressive intake sound, and incorporates the factory air scoop to help draw in cooler outside air. The unique filter-to-housing interface reduces the number of components and simplifies installation using factory mounting points, with no cutting or permanent modifications required. Included clamps, couplings, billet aluminum fittings, and hardware help stock connections transfer over seamlessly.

Dyno testing shows gains of up to 14 horsepower and 14 lb-ft of torque, while measured airflow reaches 335 CFM at 7 inches of water and exceeds the factory intake flow by 24%. This aFe part number 54-13050R intake is intended for compatible Volkswagen GTI MKVII applications and may not be emissions legal in all locations. Verify local regulations and vehicle fitment before installation.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data

• Brand: aFe
• Part Number: 54-13050R
• Application: Volkswagen GTI MKVII
• Engine: 2.0L turbocharged inline-four
• Filter Media: Five-layer, pre-oiled cotton gauze Pro 5R
• Housing Material: XLPE polymer
• Measured Flow: 335 CFM at 7 inches of water
• Performance: Up to 14 horsepower and 14 lb-ft of torque; 24% greater flow than the factory intake

What's Included

One aFe Magnum FORCE Stage-2 intake system, Pro 5R air filter, XLPE intake tube and housing, billet aluminum fittings, clamps, couplings, mounting hardware, and installation components.

Fitment

Designed for select 2015-2021 Volkswagen GTI MKVII models equipped with the 2.0L turbocharged engine. The provided fitment data also references select 2015-2016 Audi A3 applications; confirm exact vehicle configuration before ordering. This product is not CARB approved and may require emissions compliance acknowledgment.

Features:

• Pro 5R five-layer cotton gauze filter provides high airflow and is washable and reusable for extended service life.
• Open-element XLPE housing showcases the filter, creates an aggressive intake sound, and helps reduce exposure to warm engine air.
• Dyno-tuned intake tube and factory air scoop support up to 14 horsepower, 14 lb-ft of torque, and 24% greater airflow than the stock intake.
• Direct-fit design uses factory mounting points with an integrated filter-to-housing interface, included hardware, and no cutting or permanent modifications.

Fitments:
2015 Audi A3 Premium
2015 Audi A3 Premium Plus
2015 Audi A3 Prestige
2015 Audi A3 Quattro Premium
2015 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus
2015 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige
2015 Audi S3 Premium Plus
2015 Audi S3 Prestige
2015 Volkswagen Golf Launch Edition
2015 Volkswagen Golf S
2015 Volkswagen Golf SE
2015 Volkswagen Golf SEL
2015 Volkswagen Golf R Base
2015 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2015 Volkswagen GTI S
2015 Volkswagen GTI SE
2016 Audi A3 Premium
2016 Audi A3 Premium Plus
2016 Audi A3 Prestige
2016 Audi A3 Quattro Premium
2016 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus
2016 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige
2016 Audi S3 Premium Plus
2016 Audi S3 Prestige
2016 Volkswagen Golf Base
2016 Volkswagen Golf S
2016 Volkswagen Golf SE
2016 Volkswagen Golf SEL
2016 Volkswagen Golf R Base
2016 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2016 Volkswagen GTI S
2016 Volkswagen GTI SE
2017 Audi A3 Premium
2017 Audi A3 Premium Plus
2017 Audi A3 Prestige
2017 Audi A3 Quattro Premium
2017 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus
2017 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige
2017 Audi S3 Premium Plus
2017 Audi S3 Prestige
2017 Volkswagen Golf S
2017 Volkswagen Golf Wolfsburg Edition
2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base
2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2017 Volkswagen GTI S
2017 Volkswagen GTI SE
2017 Volkswagen GTI Sport
2018 Audi A3 Premium
2018 Audi A3 Premium Plus
2018 Audi A3 Prestige
2018 Audi A3 Quattro Premium
2018 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus
2018 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige
2018 Audi S3 Premium Plus
2018 Audi S3 Prestige
2018 Volkswagen Golf S
2018 Volkswagen Golf SE
2018 Volkswagen Golf R Base
2018 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2018 Volkswagen GTI S
2018 Volkswagen GTI SE
2019 Audi A3 Premium
2019 Audi A3 Premium Plus
2019 Audi A3 Prestige
2019 Audi A3 Titanium
2019 Audi A3 Quattro Premium
2019 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus
2019 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige
2019 Audi S3 Premium Plus
2019 Audi S3 Prestige
2019 Volkswagen Golf R Base
2019 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2019 Volkswagen GTI Rabbit Edition
2019 Volkswagen GTI S
2019 Volkswagen GTI SE
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
2020 Audi A3 Premium
2020 Audi A3 Premium Plus
2020 Audi A3 Quattro Premium
2020 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus
2020 Audi S3 Premium
2020 Audi S3 Premium Plus
2020 Audi S3 Progressiv
2020 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2020 Volkswagen GTI S
2020 Volkswagen GTI SE
2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
2021 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
2021 Volkswagen GTI S
2021 Volkswagen GTI SE
2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 40th Anniversary Edition
2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: true
Carb Acknowledgement Required: true
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Y
Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Regular Stock: t
Units Per Sku: 1