CTS performance parts? Anyone using?

[OCTA1NE]

Just noticed CTS had produced a turbo inlet elbow, 4 inch intake system and throttle body inlet for the 2.5.

Anyone using these, any reviews or more info?

https://www.ctsturbo.com/product/cts...2-5t-rs3-ttrs/

https://www.ctsturbo.com/product/cts...5t-evo-intake/

https://www.ctsturbo.com/product/cts...ody-inlet-kit/

[RaudiRS3]

I have everything CTS has to offer for our RS3 (minus downpipe) sitting in my garage waiting for install. Parts look quality made, I'm sure they will perform well. Only thing that remains to be seen is the quality of fitment.

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[cheeba]

I have the CTS 4" turbo inlet, and fitment is good. I have an APR Intake now, but my my previous intake was a 3" CTS and it fit fine as well.

I've seen an end user before/after dyno a throttle body and inlet, and it showed zero gain. He was also on a big turbo, so there's likely nothing there for gains.

[allerum]

Currently have the Intercooler and older 3.5 intake. Pieces fit fine for me.

[TheContrarian]

I found the intercooler to be a tight fit, but it worked. Mid-pipes and intake had no fitment issues.

CTS has fairly regular sales; you might want to wait until then. I got the intake, mid-pipes and intercooler for less than one of carbon fibre intake systems. I've also seen CTS put their downpipe on sale for peanuts compared to the other competitors. If fitment is okay, then it is a steal.

[Dubonfire]

I'm overall satisfied with their products. For the price/product offering/commercialization rapidity (offer new product quickly) They are good.
Price: 4.5/5: Prices hard to beat.
Fitment: 3.75/5: Fitment is not always perfect.
Quality: 4/5: Some parts are ''rougher'' than others but for the price, I can't complain.
Product offering: 4.75/5: They offer pretty much everything you need for an RS3 and are working on bigger turbo solution.

I have CTS turbo:

• Downpipe
• Midpipe
• Turbo outlet pipe
• Throttle pipe
• Intercooler
• Intake 3.5 inch

l plan on adding the new throttle inlet this summer.

[Flom Motorsports]

im curious how/why their throttle inlet is about half the price of any other company that i've seen. i am also concerned with a previous posts' statement that there was zero dyno gain

[Dubonfire]

im curious how/why their throttle inlet is about half the price of any other company that I've seen. I am also concerned with a previous posts' statement that there was zero dyno gain

My guess for the low price is that it's a cast part (for the most part) compared to SRM and Malaka billet Aluminum.
For the gain, a dyno sheet or a video would be great.

[cheeba]

im curious how/why their throttle inlet is about half the price of any other company that i've seen. i am also concerned with a previous posts' statement that there was zero dyno gain

It's not just my post; it's been posted here before:

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...pgrade-Results!!!

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...1#post13699983


Malaka claimed 7-8wHP on a Stage 2 setup on their TB, and despite vendors' evidence being inherently suspicious, I find him to be an honest guy. I'd say between the 0HP results (maybe heatsoak was a factor) and 8HP results, 4HP would be a good expectation for this part, and not any more.

[Potshot]

My cts intercooler seems to work well. Slight amount of bending to install but nothing needed fabrication.

[gokchen]

I think I will get all CTS parts save the downpipe. I would like to get a catted downpipe just because of wastegate rattle. If possible I will provide dyno results however that will be after the uni downpipe releases

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[OCTA1NE]

Thanks for all the input. Yeah wondering how their parts are so much cheaper?
Are they doing their own RnD or just copying others parts? The turbo inlet looks very similar to the uni inlet?
No performance figures for any of their parts either...

[cheeba]

Along with lower quality materials, I think you just answered your own question. 😉 Less RnD and lower material cost = lower price. I've also had fitment issues with CTS parts on some vehicles, but their RS3 stuff (other than their early downpipes) seems to be pretty good.

Also, I don't think CTS has a 4" intake - the one in your link says 4" velocity stack, not piping.

[allerum]

Along with lower quality materials, I think you just answered your own question. 😉 Less RnD and lower material cost = lower price. I've also had fitment issues with CTS parts on some vehicles, but their RS3 stuff (other than their early downpipes) seems to be pretty good.

Also, I don't think CTS has a 4" intake - the one in your link says 4" velocity stack, not piping.

They do their own RandD but maybe not as much testing afterwords. They also have a new 4 inch intake now to go with their 4 inch inlet.

[OCTA1NE]

Along with lower quality materials, I think you just answered your own question. 😉 Less RnD and lower material cost = lower price. I've also had fitment issues with CTS parts on some vehicles, but their RS3 stuff (other than their early downpipes) seems to be pretty good.

Also, I don't think CTS has a 4" intake - the one in your link says 4" velocity stack, not piping.

Yeah I realise that they have less info on their site but are they achieving the same gains as other companies or are they just copying certain parts? That's my concern.

[SolarRS3]

was not even aware CTS had an inlet and 4inch intake, only thought they had their 3inch intake

[noswalz]

Anyone here try both the CTS 4" intake and turbo inlet and can confirm gains and good fitment?

[arulrs3]

I'm going to install this weekend.. Got a used 4" CTS intake and that would be attached to APR 4" inlet. But I have 3" CTS intake now and I don't see any issues so far. I like the sound.

[weebles]

Considering an entire stage 2 build with CTS parts, anymore updates on these parts guys? Fitment? Gains? Reviews?


Looking to buy 4"inlet pipe, 4'' intake, downpipe, midpipes, and intercooler.

[glacierrs3]

Anyone here try both the CTS 4" intake and turbo inlet and can confirm gains and good fitment?

Fit and finish are great. I'm not sure of the gains but some noticeable sound differences. For the price ....I highly recommend.

[dancal]

i have catless dp, midpipe, black intercooler, works great no issues so far, dont rlly like the wastegate rattle but after 3500 rpm its amazing, car is monster

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I would NOT put the cts intake, apparently the only ones that give more power is unitronic and ie the others its just sound - i will get hate for this but thats what i heard - either way intake is mainly for sound and smoothness even with the good ones they dont give you much, its the 4'' inlet that gives 15whpish... With turbo upgrades tho yes intake makes big difference and its actually required

that being said my unitronic intake is worth it just for the sound and smoothness it gives the car

[dvan5693]

i have catless dp, midpipe, black intercooler, works great no issues so far, dont rlly like the wastegate rattle but after 3500 rpm its amazing, car is monster

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I would NOT put the cts intake, apparently the only ones that give more power is unitronic and ie the others its just sound - i will get hate for this but thats what i heard - either way intake is mainly for sound and smoothness even with the good ones they dont give you much, its the 4'' inlet that gives 15whpish... With turbo upgrades tho yes intake makes big difference and its actually required

that being said my unitronic intake is worth it just for the sound and smoothness it gives the car

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[SRTst]

I have their Intercooler and Dsg catch can.

Intercooler is decent and works for stock turbo just fine. Probably heat soaks a bit quicker than larger offerings but at nearly half the price it's a good trade off..

The DSG Catch can does not work at all. It's not baffled AT ALL and DSG fluid still sprays like stock. Waste of money.

[cheeba]

The DSG Catch can does not work at all. It's not baffled AT ALL and DSG fluid still sprays like stock. Waste of money.

Throw some Scotch Brite stainless steel coarse scrub pads in there to catch the spray. Some people use steel wool, but it will oxidize, and is too brittle - tiny pieces break off, and I'd rather not risk any of them making their way down into the DSG.

[0000 RS5]

I’ve been happy with the CTS 4” intake. Is it as sexy as the full carbon ones no, but I personally would rather have a metal pipe. Fit is a little tight, as you might expect from a pipe that big. The partial heat shield is nice, though the least attractive piece. Anyway, it sounds good.

[bucolic]

^^^Nice! Looking forward to my CTS 4" open-element air intake too. Couldn't stomach 4 figures for a carbon fiber one that will do the same thing...heck, even open-element carbon fiber intakes are close to a grand!

[JOBJOB]

Had a resonator delete on my Golf R. It’s a simple piece of hardware so had no problem there. Ordered midpipes from them yesterday and had a good sales experience as their midpipes were more expensive than the unitronic ones. Asked them for a rebate and they offered to price match with free shipping!

[CdnaudiS4]

Has anyone coupled the 4” unitronic inlet tot his 4” CTS intake? Does it fit? I already bought the CTS intake and not really wanting to get the unitronic one but wanting the unitronic inlet instead of the CTS one