{"product":{"id":10933080785238,"title":"MST Performance Cold Air Intake System – Audi A4 (B8) – 1.8 TFSI (EA888 Gen 3 – No MAF Sensor) 2012-2015 \u0026 more | MST-AD-A402","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLate B8 Audis moved to the EA888 Gen 3 engine and dropped the MAF sensor — which is why this MST Performance cold air intake exists as its own kit. Built for the 2012-2015 A4 (B8) and A5 (8T) 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI without MAF, it swaps the standard setup for aluminium pipework and a heat-shielded washable dry filter, giving the facelift cars the induction response and sound the factory left on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacelift B8.5 A4 and A5 owners upgrading the Gen 3 TFSI the correct way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily drivers adding an audible, engaging intake without changing the car's usability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers replacing a tired standard airbox with something engineered and reusable\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-A402\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle Application: Audi A4 (B8) and A5 (8T) 1.8\/2.0 TFSI, EA888 Gen 3 without MAF sensor, 2012-2015\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\u003eMatched To The Gen 3 Engine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the Gen 3 EA888 meters air differently, its intake geometry is not interchangeable with earlier cars — MST engineers this version around the no-MAF layout so everything lines up and runs as intended. Driving a 2008-2012 car with the MAF sensor? That is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mst-performance-cold-air-intake-system-audi-a4-b8-1-8-tfsi-ea888-gen-1-gen-2-with-maf-sensor-2008-2012-more-ms\"\u003eGen 1-2 with-MAF kit\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 3 without a MAF sensor — 2012 cars exist with either setup, so check before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications: A4 (B8) 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI, A5 (8T) 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI, all 2012-2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitting instructions included; professional fitting recommended if you are unsure\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-A402\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 3 no MAF 2012-2015; A4 (B8) 2.0 TFSI Gen 3 no MAF 2012-2015; A5 (8T) 1.8 TFSI Gen 3 no MAF 2012-2015; A5 (8T) 2.0 TFSI Gen 3 no MAF 2012-2015\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\u003eMy car is a 2012 — which intake do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e2012 is the changeover year between Gen 2 (with MAF) and Gen 3 (without). 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