VAG 1.8/2.0/2.9/3.0/4.0 TSI Performance Ignition Coil - Golf GTI/R, S3, S4/5, RS3, RS4/5, RS6/7 - Mantis MTP-1003
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About the Mantis MTP-1003 VAG 1.8/2.0/2.9/3.0/4.0 TSI Performance Ignition Coil.
This versatile VAG 1.8/2.0/2.9/3.0/4.0 TSI Performance Ignition Coil covers the later generations of Volkswagen Group turbocharged petrol engines.
Most popular are the 2.0 TSI EA888 gen3 & gen4 applications, including the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R Mk7 and Mk8, Audi S3 8V & 8Y, SEAT Leon Cupra and the newer Cupra Leon, Ateca and Formentor, Skoda Octavia vRS and Superb, plus many more VAG vehicles using these great engines.
Beyond the 4-cylinder engines, the same Ignition Coil also supports the Audi S and RS models with 5 and 6-cylinder engines, including Audi RS3 8V (facelift) and 8Y, the 3.0 V6T found in Audi S4, S5, SQ5, and 2.9 V6TT as used in RS4 & RS5. Many Porsche Macan, Cayenne and Panamera with these engines are also included in this coil's application list.
Finally, this Ignition Coil continues right up to the mighty 4.0 V8TT found in C8-generation RS6/7/Q8 and Lamborghini Urus.
That's an application list that spans across engines ranging from the EA888 four-cylinder to the inline-5, V6 and V8 TFSI units from around 2012 to 2026.
These engines sit at the heart of many of the most commonly tuned modern Volkswagen Group cars. The MTP-1003 gives this broad performance family a single, direct OE plug-and-play ignition coil upgrade.
Engine families: 1.8 TFSI EA888 Gen3 • 2.0 TSI/TFSI EA888 Gen3 and Gen4 • 2.9/3.0 TFSI V6 • 4.0 TFSI V8 • Years: 2012–2026
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The Mantis MTP-1003 difference
A stronger neodymium core delivers 12% more spark energy than standard OE coils - for cleaner combustion and more reliable firing under load.
More complete combustion extracts more energy from every injection event.
Gains that are felt across the entire RPM range, not just peak power.
Want to be absolutely sure that the Mantis MTP-1003 will fit your car? Use the OE-coil cross check below.
Find the factory reference stamped on your existing coil and double-check agains OE part numbers below to verify against that:
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Check out the most common questions our customers asked.
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What are Mantis ignition coils?
Mantis ignition coils are high-output replacement coils engineered for performance petrol engines. They deliver stronger, more consistent spark energy to support cleaner combustion, smoother running and reliable firing under load.
Read more: The Technology behind Mantis Ignition Coils
Will Mantis coils fit my car?
Mantis coils are designed as direct OE replacements for specific vehicles and engines.
Not sure: use the vehicle search or registration lookup to find the correct coils for your car by UK reg, make/model/year lookup, or cross reference to your OE coil part numbers.
Are Mantis coils suitable for tuned engines?
Yes, absolutely. Tuned, remapped, turbocharged and supercharged engines place greater demand on the ignition system. Mantis coils are designed to help maintain strong, reliable spark delivery under higher engine load.
Are Mantis coils suitable for standard engines?
Yes, definitely. Whether your standard engine is high-performance, or simply a regular daily-driver, the Mantis strong, stable spark will benefit efficiency, power and smoothness.
Why do my original ignition coils fail?
Ignition coils operate in one of the most demanding environments found anywhere on a modern car.
They are exposed to heat, vibration and repeated electrical loading, often while mounted directly onto the engine. Every time a spark plug fires, the ignition coil must convert the car’s low battery voltage into the much higher voltage needed to create a spark inside the combustion chamber.
Over time, this repeated stress will inevitably cause the coil’s internal insulation, windings, electrical connections or outer casing to deteriorate.
Read more: What Causes Ignition Coils to Fail?
Can Mantis coils help fix misfires?
They can help if the misfire is caused by weak or failing ignition coils. However, misfires can also be caused by spark plugs, injectors, wiring or other engine issues, so proper diagnosis is recommended.
When should I change my original coils?
There's no single answer to this, but we always recommend that by around 60k miles / 100k kms, your original coils will be deteriorating. You may already be noticing poor running, you may have a fault code - or often, over the years, you may not have noticed the gradual rougher running or lower power that results from weak ignition coils.
Read more: Eight Signs of a Failing Ignition Coil
Do I need to change anything else?
No coding, wiring changes or ECU calibration are required. For best results, we recommend fitting Mantis coils with fresh, correctly specified spark plugs.
Are Mantis coils covered by warranty?
Yes. Mantis ignition coils are covered by a 2-year warranty for added peace of mind.
Any other questions?
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