I absolutely love the product and the workings of it. I did however expect some "whoosh" noise which made me question my installation BUT I did read that this is much more like a upgraded oem than aftermarket and does not make that cool turbo noise. Sure it was a let down however I did notice that the throttle response and overall smooth acceleration was obtained. I am not saying I added hp or torque no but response and no cel yes. So you do not have to remove the turbo on the 1.8t models. I added pics to show how I went about it. Remove ps tire Remove ps inner fender Remove turbo intake (front of crankshaft) Remove turbo bracket Remove turbo return oil line Use a small ratchet bit driver Does it take time yes and be patient.