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APR Presents the 1.8T/2.0T EA888 Gen 3 Boost Tap - v2!

Arin@APR

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The APR Boost Tap for the 1.8T and 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 engines is a simple, yet elegant solution for referencing boost pressure and vacuum as is commonly necessary for boost gauges. The boost tap plugs into an unused port on the factory intake manifold and doesn’t interfere with the factory T-MAP sensor.

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Traditionally boost is tapped by spacing out the factory T-MAP sensor on top of the intake manifold. However, APR’s engineers discovered using this location lead to inconsistencies in intake air temperature readings and potentially a loss of power. Upon this discovery, APR’s engineering team went back to the drawing board and came up with a new and unique solution.



Kit Includes:

  • 1 Billet boost tap
  • 2 Viton o-ring seals
  • 1 Stainless steel barbed connection point
  • 1 Brass “No-buzz” mechanical boost gauge restrictor pill
  • 1 Tap cap
  • 5 Stepless OEM style ear clamps
  • 96 Inches of 200 PSI hose
  • 1 T-fitting
  • 5 Black cable ties
  • 1 Bag of anti-sieze
  • 1 Tapping tool

Utilizing the included punch tool on a warm engine, a boost and vacuum reference port is easily spread opened on the factory intake manifold. The billet aluminum boost tap then connects to the port and uses dual Viton o-ring seals for leak free operation. The reference hoses connect to the rear of the tap via a barbed stainless steel connection point and conveniently routes through the engine bay.

In addition to the boost tap, APR provides several extra components to help suit each individual’s needs. For those requiring more than one reference source, a T-fitting allows for more tapping points. In the case where a mechanical boost gauge is used, the brass restrictor pill limits flow and cures gauge buzz. Just less than 100 inches of 200 PSI hose is included with OEM style ear clamps and black cable ties to allow for neatly routing hose through the engine bay.






Application Guide

All 1.8T and 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 Engines

Part Number

MS100101

Price

$59.99

FREE UPGRADE NOTE:

Customers who have purchased APR’s previous MS100079 boost tap are entitled to upgrade to the new, better designed, boost tap for free. The customer will only be responsible for installation costs. Please contact APR for more details.
 

IceBerg4k1

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Chicago, IL
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2015 GTI
Looks good. What was wrong with the first iteration though? Was it effecting MAP sensor readings? Just curious.

Since the installation of this one requires a hole to be opened in the manifold, does that mean it cannot be removed? Seemingly you would be left with an open hole in your manifold.
 

Arin@APR

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Location
Auburn, Al
Car(s)
B8 S4, MK7 GSW TDI
We found tapping boost at the sensor location moves the temperature probe up far enough that it can't get accurate readings. Without accurate readings, we were mainly seeing higher temps than reality. That can mean lower output, and less than ideal operation.

The new design puts a hole in the manifold in the unused port hanging off the side. If you remove the boost tap, you can get a cap from an automotive store and cap it off.
 
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