{"product":{"id":10933080654166,"title":"MST Performance Cold Air Intake System – Audi A4 (B8) – 1.8 TFSI (EA888 Gen 1 \u0026 Gen 2 – with MAF Sensor) 2008-2012 \u0026 more | MST-AD-A401","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your 2008-2012 Audi A4 (B8) or A5 (8T) runs the EA888 1.8 or 2.0 TFSI with a MAF sensor, this is the MST Performance intake built for it. The kit replaces the factory arrangement with aluminium pipework and a heat-shielded washable dry filter, waking up an engine that Audi tuned for quietness — and because EA888 generations differ, MST splits its kits by sensor setup so the airflow reading stays accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly-B8 owners keeping a 1.8 or 2.0 TFSI sharp as the miles climb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA5 coupe and Sportback drivers adding induction character to a cruiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone matching intake hardware correctly to a Gen 1 or Gen 2 EA888 rather than guessing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: MST Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: Cold air intake system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: MST-AD-A401\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle Application: Audi A4 (B8) and A5 (8T) 1.8\/2.0 TFSI, EA888 Gen 1 and Gen 2 with MAF sensor, 2008-2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Mandrel-bent 6061 or cast aluminium intake pipework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir Filter: Nanofiber dry high-flow filter, washable and reusable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded Items: Pipework, filter, heat shield, mounting hardware and fitting instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment type: vehicle-specific, direct OEM replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy The MAF Sensor Decides Your Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEA888 engines up to 2012 meter air with a MAF sensor; the Gen 3 that followed does not. Fitting the wrong intake risks poor running, so MST builds a dedicated version for each. This kit is the with-MAF one. Got a 2012-2015 car without the MAF sensor? You need the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mst-performance-cold-air-intake-system-audi-a4-b8-1-8-tfsi-ea888-gen-3-no-maf-sensor-2012-2015-more-mst-ad-a40\"\u003eGen 3 no-MAF version\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment And Setup Checks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm your engine is EA888 Gen 1 or Gen 2 with a MAF sensor — 2012 build years exist on both sides of the changeover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications: A4 (B8) 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI, A5 (8T) 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI, all 2008-2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you cannot identify the sensor setup, send us your registration before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMST Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold air intake system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMST-AD-A401\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle Application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A4 (B8) 1.8 TFSI EA888 Gen 1-2 with MAF 2008-2012; A4 (B8) 2.0 TFSI Gen 1-2 with MAF 2008-2012; A5 (8T) 1.8 TFSI Gen 1-2 with MAF 2008-2012; A5 (8T) 2.0 TFSI Gen 1-2 with MAF 2008-2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium intake pipework\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNanofiber dry filter, washable and reusable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePipework, filter, heat shield, mounting hardware, instructions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know if my car has the MAF sensor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroadly, EA888 Gen 1 and Gen 2 engines (2008-2012) use one and Gen 3 (2012-2015) does not, but 2012 is a crossover year. Check the intake tract for the sensor housing or ask us to confirm from your registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it fit the A5 as well as the A4?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the A5 (8T) 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI with MAF sensor from 2008-2012 uses the same kit as the B8 A4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is involved in fitting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a direct swap for the standard intake with mounting hardware and instructions in the box. 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