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From the factory, the 2.9 TFSI's twin turbochargers are fed by a mandrel-bent, crushed steel inlet pipe. Despite boasting an impressive 444 HP, the factory inlet pipe is a bottleneck. In short, the factory design reduces available airflow to the turbochargers, decreasing overall performance potential and available horsepower. Our engineers set out to mitigate this bottleneck with an all-new, high-flowing, divorced inlet design that offers maximum airflow while retaining stock-like fitment. By utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software, high-quality carbon fiber and billet aluminum construction, modular components, and maximizing available underhood space, our engineers have created the ultimate turbo inlet upgrade for your B9 RS5!
Our design features a beautiful 2x2 twill weave carbon fiber tube, finished in a high gloss clear coat for added resilience and enhanced appearance. By incorporating carbon fiber construction rather than the industry standard cast aluminum or fabricated steel, our engineers were able to decrease inlet weight by over 60%. The carbon fiber inlet pipe adapts using two billet aluminum flanges with pre-installed captive o-rings, precision-machined for a seamless fit.
The ECS Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet Pipe is modular by design. Two different silicone coupler selections allow for compatibility with both the factory air box assembly and the ECS Luft-Technik Performance Intake System (ES#4213158). This allows for perfect fitment with either intake selection and ensures compatibility in the event of an upgrade, or when reverting your car to the factory air box.
To maximize airflow, we elected to incorporate a divorced inlet design by adding a central vein inside the inlet assembly. Unlike the industry standard non-divorced design, this ensures both turbochargers receive the same amount of airflow. To realize the performance potential of this design, our engineers utilized Computation Fluid Dynamics software to calculate the difference in flow between the two inlets on a non-divorced inlet. Their research revealed poor performance from the non-divorced style inlet, showing a 50% difference in airflow to each turbocharger. By contrast, our divorced-style inlet reduced this difference to just 24%. In short, a non-divorced style inlet is not optimized for even distribution of airflow. The ECS Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet Pipe is the superior choice for enthusiasts in search of maximum airflow and reduced restriction.
BY THE NUMBERS
Overall Inlet Inner Diameter is increased by 16.5%!
Turbocharger Inlet Inner Diameter is increased by 15.6%!
Overall weight is decreased by 65.6%!
Overall airflow (@12 in/H2O) is increased by 23%!
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Our B9 RS5 Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet Pipe was designed, engineered, tested, and quality inspected by our Research and Development team in our Wadsworth, Ohio facility. We strive for the highest level of precision and quality through leading-edge product development technology including FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer, and rigorous long-term product testing.
Not for sale or use in the state of California on any pollution-controlled vehicle as per the California Air Resources Board.
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