Author Topic: Porsche Macan EA888 Engine Cover onto Mk7 - Does it fit?  (Read 3493 times)

Offline Bluest

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As the title really, does a Macan 2.0 engine cover fit onto a Mk7 GTI? I believe the engine in a Macan is longitudinal, but from looking at it, it seems to have similar fittings. I think maybe the mounting studs need moving/adding to the Golf inlet manifold, but the bosses are there, so should just be a case of getting hold of some and screwing them in. Anyone done it?

This is the kind of cover I think might look quite cool.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/287161618873?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20250417133020%26meid%3Da0637a6a0b7d4ffba30e5be4a17f0d07%26pid%3D102726%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D287161618873%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4375194%26algv%3DRecentlyViewedItemsV2DWebWithPSItemDRV2_BP%26brand%3DPorsche&_trksid=p4375194.c102726.m162918

A lot of my friends are into Porsches (they work harder than me!) and I thought it would be a good way to trol them too 🤣
« Last Edit: 14 October 2026, 13:40 by Bluest »

Offline nadab_sardar

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Haven't done this one myself, but I wouldn't count on it being a straight swap. Even though it's the same EA888 family, the Macan's is a longitudinal install, so the cover is shaped around a different intake manifold and different routing for the PCV and charge pipe. The Mk7 GTI's plastic manifold has its own stud layout, and I'd be surprised if the bosses line up exactly just because they look similar.

Before you buy, I'd measure the stud spacing on your manifold and compare it against photos of the Macan cover's mounting points, or ask the seller for the hole-to-hole measurements. Also check clearance around the coil pack area and the pipework on the Golf side.

If it doesn't fit cleanly, it might be worth looking at what people have done with the Mk7's own cover instead. Painting or wrapping it is a lot less hassle and would still wind your Porsche mates up.

Offline Snoopy

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P00rsh on Instagram has done it back in 2023 if you have a look said something about having to change mountings. Maybe ask them what was involved if you are on Instagram.
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