More air. Fewer flow losses. Optimized intake.

The 2.0 TDI EA288 with 190 hp already offers a powerful combination of turbocharger and diesel engine from the factory. However, as engine performance and airflow increase, the quality of the intake becomes increasingly important.

This is exactly where the RevDop Performance Bundle comes in.

The system combines a completely newly developed performance air filter box with bionic airflow and a turbo inlet specifically designed for the 190 hp EA288 version.

Rather than simply increasing the cross-section of individual components, the air path was viewed as an overall system. The development goal was to guide the airflow as precisely as possible from the filter element to the turbocharger, thereby reducing unnecessary resistance within the intake.

The result is an intake system that truly comes into its own, especially at higher air masses and under load.

Developed for the requirements of the 190 hp EA288

With 190 hp, the EA288 is one of the more powerful variants in its series. Consequently, the required air mass flow increases significantly under high load.

Standard intake systems must meet numerous requirements simultaneously – from noise development and space constraints to costs and manufacturing effort.

RevDop follows a different development approach.

The geometries were specifically designed for the fluid dynamic requirements of the engine. The focus was particularly on uniform flow patterns, clean transitions, and the most efficient possible airflow to the turbocharger.

Performance air filter box with bionic geometry

The specially developed air filter box forms the first part of the optimized intake tract.

Its complex internal geometry was developed using CAD design and CFD simulations. This allowed for the identification and reworking of areas where conventional geometries lead to unnecessary diversions or unfavorable flow conditions.

The bionic design enables controlled guidance of the air within the housing.

It is not just about providing as much volume as possible. The crucial factor is how the air moves within that volume.

Optimized filter element for uniform flow

The air filter box includes a specially matched performance filter element.

The shape of the filter was chosen to match the geometry of the housing. This allows the available filter area to be utilized as uniformly as possible.

Especially with high air volumes, uniform utilization of the filter surface is crucial to avoid local flow peaks and unnecessary resistance.

The filter should therefore not be viewed as an isolated component, but as part of the entire flow chain. The rounded geometry of the filter ensures less pressure loss and more homogeneous flow.

Turbo inlet specifically for the 190 hp EA288

At the end of the intake path, the airflow into the turbocharger significantly determines how efficiently the intake air reaches the compressor inlet.

The RevDop Turbo Inlet for the 190 hp EA288 was therefore developed with a geometry matched to this engine.

Thanks to the organic, funnel-shaped geometry, air flows into the turbocharger more cleanly and with less loss, which impacts response behavior and the longevity of the axial turbine geometry.

Together with the performance air filter box, this creates a continuous flow optimization from the air intake to the turbocharger.

Why the combination is crucial

A single optimized component can only unfold its effect to a limited extent if there is still a flow bottleneck directly in front of or behind it.

That is why the RevDop bundle connects both areas:

Air filter box → Filter element → Intake path → Turbo inlet → Turbocharger

The components have been developed to work together to create the most consistent airflow possible.

This makes the bundle particularly interesting for vehicles where the 2.0 TDI EA288 190 hp has already been tuned or for which performance optimization is planned in the future.

Developed with CFD, not by guesswork

The development of RevDop intake systems is based on digital flow analysis.

Using CFD simulations (Computational Fluid Dynamics), flow patterns within the components can be visualized and analyzed in a targeted manner.

This allows geometries to be further developed not only visually or structurally, but based on their actual fluid-mechanical properties.

Especially with complex bionic shapes, this is an essential part of the development process.

The result: a more efficient base for performance setups

The performance bundle is not designed to attract attention through overly aggressive modification.

The focus is on a technically sophisticated optimization of the air path.

The advantages lie in particular in:

• improved airflow
• reduced flow losses
• more uniform airflow to the turbocharger
• optimized flow conditions at higher air masses
• more direct response behavior
• an improved foundation for performance upgrades

In addition, the more open and flow-optimized construction ensures a significantly more present intake and turbocharger sound.

Suitable for 2.0 TDI EA288 with 190 hp

The bundle was specifically developed for 2.0 TDI EA288 engines with 190 hp.

Possible applications include, among others:

• Volkswagen Passat B8
• Škoda Superb 3V

Actual compatibility must be verified based on engine code and vehicle version.

Not suitable for EA288 EVO.

The EA288 EVO engine generation uses a different intake and turbocharger design. The turbo inlet developed for the 190 hp EA288 is therefore not compatible with these engines.

Installation

The performance bundle is designed for use with existing mounting points.

The components can be installed without extensive changes to the vehicle.

Scope of delivery

• 1x RevDop Performance Turbo Inlet for 2.0 TDI EA288 190 hp
• 1x RevDop Performance air filter box
• 1x Performance air filter element
• Mounting material

Delivery time

If the product is in stock, shipping preparation usually takes place within 2–3 business days.

For products not in stock, a delivery time of up to 3 weeks may occur due to individual production.

Area of application & legal notice

The product does not have an ABE (general operating permit), part certification, or type approval.

It is not approved for use on public roads within the scope of the German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO).

It is intended exclusively for motorsport purposes, export vehicles, or operation off public roads.

Installation may lead to the revocation of the vehicle's operating permit according to §19 StVZO.

Individual approval according to §21 StVZO may be possible in individual cases. Whether and under what conditions an approval is possible must be clarified with an appropriate testing organization, such as TÜV or DEKRA, before installation.

The buyer is responsible for compliance with all applicable legal requirements.

This is not an original part from Volkswagen AG. The use of brand and model names is exclusively for the clear identification and description of vehicle compatibility.