If you’ve been diving into the world of boosting your ride, you probably know that the factory T-MAP sensor placement can be a bit of a gamble. APR’s crew figured out that using that spot can throw off your intake air temperature readings, which isn’t just annoying—it can actually rob you of power. So, they rolled up their sleeves and came up with a solid alternative that really works.
This boost tap kit is pretty slick. It comes with a sturdy billet boost tap, which is built to last. You’ve got dual Viton o-ring seals in there, so you don’t have to sweat about leaks ruining your day. The stainless steel barbed connection point makes it easy to hook up the reference hoses, and it fits right into the rear of the tap. Plus, the whole setup is designed to run smoothly through your engine bay without any hassle.
Now, if you’re like me and love to tinker, you’ll appreciate the little extras APR throws in. There’s a T-fitting included if you want to add more reference sources, which is a nice touch. And if you’re running a mechanical boost gauge, the brass “No-buzz” restrictor pill is a game changer—it keeps the gauge from going wild on you. You also get a generous 96 inches of 200 PSI hose, which is more than enough to route everything neatly. The OEM-style ear clamps and black cable ties help keep things tidy, too.
Installation is straightforward, especially with the included tapping tool. Just warm up your engine a bit, use the punch tool to create a new reference port on the factory intake manifold, and you’re golden. Seriously, it’s a simple process that can make a big difference in how your car performs.
And for those curious about fitment, this kit works with a wide range of models—everything from the Audi A3 to the Volkswagen Golf and even the Porsche Macan. So, whether you’re driving an Audi or a VW, you’re covered.
Overall, if you’re looking to get a more accurate boost reading without the headache of installation issues, this APR Boost Tap Kit is definitely worth considering. It’s built with quality in mind and designed for real-world use, so you know you’re getting something that’s going to hold up.
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| Vehicle Make/Model | Year | Trims |
|---|---|---|
| Audi 80 | 1988 | Base |
| Audi A3 | 2015-2017, 2019-2020 | Technik |
| Audi A3 | 2015-2016 | TDI Prestige |
| Audi A3 | 2015-2016 | TDI Premium Plus |
| Audi A3 | 2015-2020 | Progressiv |
| Audi A3 | 2015-2016 | TDI Premium |
| Audi A3 | 2015-2020, 2022 | Premium |
| Audi A3 | 2015-2016, 2018 | Attraction |
| Audi A3 | 2015-2019, 2022 | Prestige |
| Audi A3 | 2015-2016 | Ambiente |
| Audi A3 | 2015-2020, 2022 | S Line |
| Audi A3 | 2015-2016 | TDI Komfort |
| Audi A3 | 2015-2020, 2022 | Premium Plus |
| Audi A3 | 2015-2016 | TDI Progressiv |
| Audi A3 | 2015-2020 | Komfort |
| Audi A3 | 2015-2016 | TDI Technik |
| Audi A3 | 2016 | Attraction Plus |
| Audi A3 | 2017-2020, 2022 | Dynamic |
| Audi A3 | 2017-2020, 2022 | Select |
| Audi A3 | 2017 | Elite |
| Audi A3 | 2019 | Titanium |
| Audi A3 Quattro | 2015-2020, 2022 | Technik |
| Audi A3 Quattro | 2015-2020, 2022 | Komfort |
| Audi A3 Quattro | 2015-2020, 2022 | Premium Plus |
| Audi A3 Quattro | 2015-2020, 2022 | Premium |
| Audi A3 Quattro | 2015-2019, 2022 | Prestige |
| Audi A3 Quattro | 2015, 2017-2020, 2022 | Progressiv |
| Audi A4 | 2017-2018 | Progressiv |
| Audi A4 | 2017-2020 | Premium |
| Audi A4 | 2017-2020 | Select |
| Audi A4 | 2017-2020 | Prestige |
| Audi A4 | 2017-2020 | Dynamic |
| Audi A4 | 2017-2020 | Premium Plus |
| Audi A4 | 2017-2020 | Komfort |
| Audi A4 | 2017-2018 | S Line |
| Audi A4 | 2019 | Titanium |
| Audi A4 | 2019 | Sport Limited Edition |
| Audi A4 Quattro | 2017-2022 | Premium |
| Audi A4 Quattro | 2017-2019, 2021 | S Line |
| Audi A4 Quattro | 2017-2018 | Elite |
| Audi A4 Quattro | 2017 | Select |
| Audi A4 Quattro | 2017-2022 | Komfort |
| Audi A4 Quattro | 2017-2022 | Premium Plus |
| Audi A4 Quattro | 2017-2022 | Technik |
| Audi A4 Quattro | 2017-2022 | Prestige |
| Audi A4 Quattro | 2017-2022 | Progressiv |
| Audi A4 Quattro | 2019-2020 | Ultra sport |
| Audi A4 allroad | 2019-2022 | Premium Plus |
| Audi A4 allroad | 2019-2022 | Progressiv |
| Audi A4 allroad | 2019-2022 | Technik |
| Audi A4 allroad | 2019-2022 | Prestige |
| Audi A4 allroad | 2019-2022 | Komfort |
| Audi A4 allroad | 2019-2022 | Premium |
| Audi A5 Quattro | 2018-2021 | Komfort |
| Audi A5 Quattro | 2018-2022 | Progressiv |
| Audi A5 Quattro | 2018-2019, 2021-2022 | S Line |
| Audi A5 Quattro | 2018-2022 | Premium |
| Audi A5 Quattro | 2018-2022 | Premium Plus |
| Audi A5 Quattro | 2018-2022 | Prestige |
| Audi A5 Quattro | 2018-2022 | Technik |
| Audi A5 Quattro | 2018-2019 | Elite |
| Audi A5 Sportback | 2019-2022 | Premium |
| Audi A5 Sportback | 2019, 2021-2022 | S Line |
| Audi A5 Sportback | 2019-2022 | Progressiv |
| Audi A5 Sportback | 2019, 2021-2022 | Select |
| Audi A5 Sportback | 2019-2022 | Technik |
| Audi A5 Sportback | 2019-2022 | Prestige |
| Audi A5 Sportback | 2019-2022 | Komfort |
| Audi A5 Sportback | 2019-2022 | Premium Plus |
| Audi A5 Sportback | 2019 | Elite |
| Audi A6 | 2012-2014, 2016-2018 | Luxury |
| Audi A6 | 2012-2018 | Premium |
| Audi A6 | 2012-2014, 2016 | Elite |
| Audi A6 | 2012-2018 | Premium Plus |
| Audi A6 | 2013-2014, 2016-2018 | S Line |
| Audi A6 | 2018 | Sport |
| Audi A6 Quattro | 2012-2022 | Prestige |
| Audi A6 Quattro | 2012-2014, 2016-2022 | Elite |
| Audi A6 Quattro | 2012-2015, 2017-2022 | Premium |
| Audi A6 Quattro | 2012-2022 | Premium Plus |
| Audi A6 Quattro | 2012-2013 | Luxury |
| Audi A6 Quattro | 2013-2014 | Base |
| Audi A6 Quattro | 2013-2014, 2016-2022 | S Line |
| Audi A6 Quattro | 2014-2016 | TDI Premium Plus |
| Audi A6 Quattro | 2014-2016 | TDI Prestige |
| Audi A6 Quattro | 2014 | TDI |
| Audi A6 Quattro | 2015-2016 | TDI Progressiv |
| Audi A6 Quattro | 2015-2022 | Progressiv |
| Audi A6 Quattro | 2015-2016 | TDI Technik |
| Audi A6 Quattro | 2015-2022 | Technik |
| Audi A6 Quattro | 2017 | Competition |
| Audi A6 Quattro | 2018 | Sport |
| Audi A7 Sportback | 2021-2022 | Elite |
| Audi A7 Sportback | 2021-2022 | Technik |
| Audi A7 Sportback | 2021-2022 | Prestige |
| Audi A7 Sportback | 2021-2022 | Premium Plus |
| Audi A7 Sportback | 2021-2022 | Premium |
| Audi A7 Sportback | 2021-2022 | S Line |
| Audi A7 Sportback | 2021-2022 | Progressiv |
| Audi Q3 | 2019-2025 | Komfort |
| Audi Q3 | 2019 | Prestige |
| Audi Q3 | 2019-2025 | Premium Plus |
| Audi Q3 | 2019-2025 | Premium |
| Audi Q3 | 2019-2025 | Technik |
| Audi Q3 | 2019-2025 | Progressiv |
| Audi Q3 | 2020-2025 | Sportback S Line |
| Audi Q3 | 2020-2023 | S-Line Premium Plus |
| Audi Q3 | 2020-2025 | Sportback Select |
| Audi Q3 | 2020-2025 | Select |
| Audi Q3 | 2020-2025 | S Line |
| Audi Q3 | 2020-2025 | Dynamic |
| Audi Q3 | 2020 | S-Line Prestige |
| Audi Q3 | 2020-2023 | S-Line Premium |
| Audi Q5 | 2018-2022 | Technik |
| Audi Q5 | 2018-2022 | Premium Plus |
| Audi Q5 | 2018-2022 | S Line |
| Audi Q5 | 2018-2022 | Prestige |
| Audi Q5 | 2018-2022 | Dynamic |
| Audi Q5 | 2018-2022 | Premium |
| Audi Q5 | 2018-2022 | Elite |
| Audi Q5 | 2018-2022 | Progressiv |
| Audi Q5 | 2018-2022 | Komfort |
| Audi Q5 | 2018-2022 | Select |
| Audi Q5 | 2019-2020 | Security |
| Audi Q5 | 2020 | Titanium Premium Plus |
| Audi Q5 | 2020 | Titanium Premium |
| Audi Q5 | 2020 | Titanium Prestige |
| Audi Q5 PHEV | 2020-2022 | Premium |
| Audi Q5 PHEV | 2020-2022 | Technik |
| Audi Q5 PHEV | 2020-2022 | Progressiv |
| Audi Q5 PHEV | 2020-2022 | Premium Plus |
| Audi Q5 PHEV | 2020-2022 | Prestige |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 2021-2022 | Premium Plus |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 2021-2022 | Progressiv |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 2021-2022 | Premium |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 2021-2022 | Technik |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 2021-2022 | Prestige |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 2022 | S Line |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 2022 | Select |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 2022 | Elite |
| Audi Q7 | 2017-2019, 2021 | Select |
| Audi Q7 | 2017-2022 | Progressiv |
| Audi Q7 | 2017-2022 | Komfort |
| Audi Q7 | 2017-2019, 2021-2022 | Elite |
| Audi Q7 | 2017-2022 | Premium |
| Audi Q7 | 2017-2022 | Technik |
| Audi Q7 | 2017-2019, 2021-2022 | S Line |
| Audi Q7 | 2017-2022 | Prestige |
| Audi Q7 | 2017-2022 | Premium Plus |
| Audi S3 | 2015-2019 | Prestige |
| Audi S3 | 2015-2020 | Premium Plus |
| Audi S3 | 2015-2020 | Base |
| Audi S3 | 2015-2020 | Technik |
| Audi S3 | 2015-2020 | Progressiv |
| Audi S3 | 2020 | Premium |
| Audi TT Quattro | 2016-2018 | S Line |
| Audi TT Quattro | 2016 | Sport |
| Audi TT Quattro | 2016-2023 | Base |
| Audi TT Quattro | 2016-2018 | Sport High |
| Audi allroad | 2016 | Premium Plus |
| Audi allroad | 2016 | Premium |
| Porsche Macan | 2017-2021 | S |
| Porsche Macan | 2017-2018, 2020-2021 | Turbo |
| Porsche Macan | 2017-2018, 2020-2021 | GTS |
| Porsche Macan | 2017-2021 | Base |
| Porsche Macan | 2018 | S Diesel |
| Porsche Macan | 2018 | Turbo Performance |
| Volkswagen Arteon | 2019-2021 | SE |
| Volkswagen Arteon | 2019-2021 | SEL R-Line |
| Volkswagen Arteon | 2019-2021 | SEL Premium R-Line |
| Volkswagen Arteon | 2019 | SEL Premium |
| Volkswagen Arteon | 2019-2021 | Execline |
| Volkswagen Arteon | 2019 | SE R-Line |
| Volkswagen Arteon | 2019-2020 | SEL |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018-2019, 2021 | Execline |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018 | Launch Edition |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018-2021 | SEL Premium |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018-2019, 2021 | Highline |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018-2019, 2021 | Trendline |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018-2021 | S |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018-2019, 2021 | Comfortline |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018-2021 | SEL |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018-2021 | SE |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2019 | SE R-Line |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2019-2021 | SEL R-Line |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2021 | SEL Premium R-Line |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2021 | SEL Premium R-Line |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2021 | Execline |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2021 | SE |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2021 | SE R-Line |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2021 | SEL R-Line |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2021 | S |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2021 | Trendline |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2021 | SEL |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2021 | Comfortline |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2021 | SEL Premium |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2021 | Highline |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2019 | Final Edition SEL |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2019 | Dune |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2019 | S |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2019 | SE |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2019 | Final Edition |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2019 | Final Edition SE |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2019 | Wolfsburg Edition |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2015-2021 | SE |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2015-2021 | Base |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2015-2021 | S |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2015-2021 | Autobahn |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2016-2017 | Performance |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2017 | Sport |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2019 | Rabbit Edition |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015 | TDI S |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015 | Launch Edition |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015-2020 | Comfortline |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015-2019 | S |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015 | TDI SE |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015 | Comfortline TDI |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015-2018 | Trendline |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015-2020 | Highline |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015-2016 | SEL |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015 | Trendline TDI |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015 | TDI SEL |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015-2016, 2018-2019 | SE |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015 | Highline TDI |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2016 | Base |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2017 | CrossGolf |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2017 | Wolfsburg Edition |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2017 | Style |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2019 | Execline |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2019-2020 | GTI |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2020 | TSi |
| Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | 2017 | Comfortline |
| Volkswagen Golf R | 2015-2019 | Base |
| Volkswagen Golf R | 2019 | R |
| Volkswagen Golf SportWagen | 2015-2019 | Comfortline |
| Volkswagen Golf SportWagen | 2017-2019 | S |
| Volkswagen Golf SportWagen | 2017-2018 | SEL |
| Volkswagen Golf SportWagen | 2017-2019 | SE |
| Volkswagen Golf SportWagen | 2017-2018 | Trendline |
| Volkswagen Golf SportWagen | 2017-2019 | Highline |
| Volkswagen Golf SportWagen | 2019 | Execline |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 | Hybrid Highline |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 | Hybrid |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 | TDI |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014, 2019-2025 | S |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 | Hybrid Trendline |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014, 2019-2025 | Trendline |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 | Hybrid Comfortline |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014, 2019-2025 | SEL |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 | Highline TDI |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 | Active |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 | Style |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014, 2022-2025 | Sport |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 | Comfort |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014, 2019-2025 | SE |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 | Hybrid SEL |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 | TDI Premium |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014, 2019-2025 | Highline |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 | Base |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 | Hybrid SE |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 | Hybrid SEL Premium |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014, 2019-2025 | GLI |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 | Comfort TDI |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019-2021 | SEL Premium |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019-2021 | R-Line |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019-2021 | Execline |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019-2025 | GLI Autobahn |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019-2025 | Comfortline |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019 | GLI Edicion Aniversario |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019-2021 | GLI S |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019 | GLI 35th Anniversary Edition |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2020 | Startline |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2020 | Wolfsburg |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2022-2025 | Sportline |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2024 | GLI 40th Anniversary Edition |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2019 | Wolfsburg Edition |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2019 | SE R-Line |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2020-2021 | S |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2020-2022 | R-Line |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2020-2021 | Execline |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2020-2022 | SE |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2020-2021 | Highline |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2020 | Comfortline |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2020 | SEL |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2022 | Limited Edition |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019-2021 | Highline |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019-2024 | Comfortline |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019 | SEL Premium |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019-2024 | Trendline |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019-2021 | SEL |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019-2024 | R-Line |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019, 2022-2024 | SEL R-Line |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019-2024 | S |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019-2024 | Trendline Plus |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019-2021 | SEL Premium R-Line |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019 | SEL R-Line Jet Black |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019-2024 | SE |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2020 | Edicion Limitada |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2020 | IQ Drive |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2020-2024 | SE R-Line Black |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2021 | United |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2022-2024 | Comfortline R-Line Black |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2022-2024 | Highline R-Line |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2024 | Wolfsburg Edition |
APR is a company that was founded in 1997 and specialized in providing high-performance parts for the automotive industry. They cater to various automotive platforms such as Audi, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen, Porsche, and more. Today, they are considered the global leader when it comes to aftermarket performance parts.
Wide Range Of ProductsAPR develops and produces a wide range of products from software, hardware, data logging, calibration tools, intake components, exhaust systems, transmission controllers, turbochargers, intercoolers, wheels, suspension parts, brake systems, and more.
Meeting Customers DemandsThe demand for their products has grown over the years. But even so, they can accommodate everyone by using their 80,000 square foot facility located in Opelika, Alabam. This facility houses state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment that allows them to create some of the best products in the market.
Quality ProductsEach part is carefully designed and cut with precision to ensure that it fits perfectly on the vehicle. The company caters to some of the best automotive brands globally, so it is just that they create parts that are par with it in terms of quality and performance.
Purchase APR Products At Vivid RacingIf you are in the market for high-quality performance parts for your vehicle, then APR is the brand for you. They have been in the automotive business for more than 20 years and have given their customers the products they duly deserve. To know more about APR and what they can offer, visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of parts that would fit your specific needs.