Description
The AMS Performance INFINITI Q50/Q60 Red Alpha Cold Air Intake Kit is the premier intake system designed specifically for the 3.0L VR30 twin-turbo engines in the INFINITI Q50 and Q60. This intake system delivers maximum airflow to your turbos, ensuring enhanced performance, particularly at higher RPMs, while also allowing you to hear the unmistakable sound of the turbo spooling. Whether you’re seeking power gains or a more thrilling driving experience, this intake kit offers the perfect upgrade.
Key Features:
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CARB EO D-825-5 Certification:
This intake system is CARB certified, ensuring compliance with emissions regulations, which makes it street legal in California and other CARB-compliant states. -
True Cold Air Intake Design:
The sealed intake boxes keep hot engine bay air out, drawing in cool, fresh air to improve engine efficiency and prevent heat soak during high-performance driving. -
Dry Media Filters with Built-In Bell Horn:
The dry media filters feature an integrated bell horn design, ensuring a smooth and clean transition of cold air into the stock MAF housings, minimizing turbulence and optimizing airflow for better power delivery. -
No Drivability Issues:
Unlike other intake systems, the Red Alpha Cold Air Intake Kit ensures no surging, bucking, or drivability problems, maintaining a smooth and stable driving experience. -
Wire Reinforced Silicone Couplers:
The silicone couplers are designed to maintain their shape under the intense vacuum forces from the turbos. This reinforced design ensures that airflow is not obstructed, allowing the turbos to ingest air without restriction. -
Performance Gains:
The Red Alpha Cold Air Intake Kit offers +17 Wheel Horsepower on average when paired with the AMS Red Alpha Tune, offering a significant boost in power compared to the stock intake system. -
Easy Installation:
This intake system is easy to install with clear, industry-leading instructions provided, and requires no special tools or modifications to your vehicle.
Performance Benefits:
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Power Gains:
The Red Alpha Cold Air Intake Kit increases airflow efficiency, resulting in an average +17 Wheel Horsepower gain when combined with the AMS Red Alpha Tune. -
Improved Throttle Response:
The smooth, cold air delivery system enhances throttle response and acceleration, improving the overall driving dynamics of your INFINITI Q50 or Q60. -
Enhanced Turbo Sound:
With the increased airflow and improved intake system, the sound of the twin turbos spooling is more pronounced, giving an added layer of auditory excitement for enthusiasts. -
Maintains Engine Performance and Efficiency:
By delivering cooler air to the engine and preventing hot air from entering the system, this intake helps prevent heat soak and ensures the engine runs at its peak performance.
Applications:
- 2016+ INFINITI Q50 with 3.0L Twin-Turbo VR30 Engine
- 2017+ INFINITI Q60 with 3.0L Twin-Turbo VR30 Engine
Additional Notes:
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Filter Maintenance:
The dry media filters use specially designed filter media that restores performance to near-new levels with simple compressed air cleaning (30-40 psi). For deeper cleaning, a biodegradable cleaner like Simple Green can be used. -
CARB Certification:
The Red Alpha Cold Air Intake Kit is CARB EO D-825-5 certified, ensuring legal street use in California and other regions with strict emissions standards. -
Carbon Fiber Design:
The system includes hand-laid carbon fiber parts that are designed for maximum performance and aesthetic appeal, though slight imperfections may be present due to the handcrafting process.
