The APR Open Carbon Fiber Intake System is Here!

**Arin@APR** · 07-25-2018 06:44 AM

The APR Open Carbon Fiber Intake System is the ultimate intake system for the 3.0 TFSI. The factory system is dramatically undersized, creating a power robbing inlet restriction that’s ever-so apparent at higher horsepower levels. To address this, we’ve done away with the airbox completely and created a new drop-in open system that literally installs in minutes. Our beautiful carbon fiber air-dam directs air into our massively oversized 7” filter with frontal inlet, and includes a thick T304 Stainless-Steel heat shield and air buffer-gap on the back of the carbon fiber shell to reject heat from the engine bay. The 4” inlet is compatible with the factory inlet, or the upgraded APR Ultracharger System, and creates an uninterrupted airflow path into the supercharger for maximum results.

With flow bench gains as high as 268 CFM at 28" of H2O over the factory intake system, we were able to measure an average of 17 AWHP more than the factory system. The intake looks the part with extremely precise fitment, and delivers a scream from the supercharger like none-other. This is the intake system you’ve always needed!

Quick Details

Massive airflow improvements
502 CFM at 28" of H2O Stock
770 CFM at 28" of H2O APR w/ UC
Massive power gains: 17 AWHP @ Stage 2+ (93)
Carbon fiber air-dam
T304 stainless steel heat shield
7” cotton filter with frontal inlet
SAI breather filter included
Billet-aluminum mounting feet
Billet-aluminum 4” flange adapter
Compatible with stock an APR Ultracharger setups
Easily installs in minutes

Dyno:

Flow Bench:

The APR Intake system dramatically out performs the factory intake system and improves upon the closed box design. As performance increases, so does the importance of a high-flow high-quality intake system as a large pressure drop forms between the factory intake’s inlet and outlet.

As listed in the chart every combination of APR Intake Systems and throttle body pipes dramatically outflowed their stock counterparts. The APR Open Intake System with APR Ultracharger is roughly 35% less restrictive compared to the factory intake at 28" of H2O. By allowing the engine to breathe, the intake system lowers the intake air temperature, and allows for performance gains upwards of 17 AWHP at Stage 2+ (93). As performance climbs further, so do the power gain seen with the APR Intake system!

For more information about the rear throttle body inlet pipe, please visit our product page.

Front Open Airbox Application Guide

Audi B8 / B8.5 A4 / S4 - 3.0 TFSI
Audi B8 / B8.5 A5 / S5 - 3.0 TFSI
Audi B8 / B8.5 Q5 / SQ5 - 3.0 TFSI

CI100037

Price on website: https://goapr.io/b8in

**p3u** · 07-25-2018 07:26 AM

Anything for C7 folk?

**1RAudiSQ5** · 07-25-2018 07:47 AM

And I just bought the USP Motorsport for slightly less...

**SQ5LIFE** · 07-25-2018 08:28 AM

Hey APR, is this just the filter and heatshield? or does this include the carbon fiber tube as well?

Update: i found out the answer, no backpipe is extra $230 and NOT included. Hmm suddenly im not as interested in buying it anymore...$580 versus $300...

**Arin@APR** · 07-25-2018 08:38 AM

The intake is sold separately from the back tube, as selling it with the back tube would result in a part thrown away when coupled with the Ultracharger or any other engine.

**RoofRails** · 07-25-2018 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by Arin@APR

Product Page

The APR Open Carbon Fiber Intake System is the ultimate intake system for the 3.0 TFSI. The factory system is dramatically undersized, creating a power robbing inlet restriction that’s ever-so apparent at higher horsepower levels. To address this, we’ve done away with the airbox completely and created a new drop-in open system that literally installs in minutes. Our beautiful carbon fiber air-dam directs air into our massively oversized 7” filter with frontal inlet, and includes a thick T304 Stainless-Steel heat shield and air buffer-gap on the back of the carbon fiber shell to reject heat from the engine bay. The 4” inlet is compatible with the factory inlet, or the upgraded APR Ultracharger System, and creates an uninterrupted airflow path into the supercharger for maximum results.

With flow bench gains as high as 268 CFM at 28" of H2O over the factory intake system, we were able to measure an average of 17 AWHP more than the factory system. The intake looks the part with extremely precise fitment, and delivers a scream from the supercharger like none-other. This is the intake system you’ve always needed!

Quick Details

Massive airflow improvements
502 CFM at 28" of H2O Stock
770 CFM at 28" of H2O APR w/ UC
Massive power gains: 17 AWHP @ Stage 2+ (93)
Carbon fiber air-dam
T304 stainless steel heat shield
7” cotton filter with frontal inlet
SAI breather filter included
Billet-aluminum mounting feet
Billet-aluminum 4” flange adapter
Compatible with stock an APR Ultracharger setups
Easily installs in minutes

Dyno:

Flow Bench:

The APR Intake system dramatically out performs the factory intake system and improves upon the closed box design. As performance increases, so does the importance of a high-flow high-quality intake system as a large pressure drop forms between the factory intake’s inlet and outlet.

As listed in the chart every combination of APR Intake Systems and throttle body pipes dramatically outflowed their stock counterparts. The APR Open Intake System with APR Ultracharger is roughly 35% less restrictive compared to the factory intake at 28" of H2O. By allowing the engine to breathe, the intake system lowers the intake air temperature, and allows for performance gains upwards of 17 AWHP at Stage 2+ (93). As performance climbs further, so do the power gain seen with the APR Intake system!

For more information about the rear throttle body inlet pipe, please visit our product page.

Front Open Airbox Application Guide

Audi B8 / B8.5 A4 / S4 - 3.2L FSI / 3.0 TDI / 3.0 TFSI
Audi B8 / B8.5 A5 / S5 - 3.2L FSI / 3.0 TDI / 3.0 TFSI / 4.2L FSI
Audi B8 / B8.5 Q5 / SQ5 - 3.2L FSI / 3.0 TDI / 3.0 TFSI

CI100037

Price on website: https://goapr.io/b8in

Is there a Video with sound available yet ?

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**SQ5LIFE** · 07-25-2018 09:42 AM

Did you have to include their entire post in the reply?

**RoofRails** · 07-25-2018 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by SQ5LIFE

Did you have to include their entire post in the reply?

Yes , I intentionally do that so you have something to comment on.

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**Thudux** · 07-25-2018 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by SQ5LIFE

Did you have to include their entire post in the reply?

Hahaha

**stapan** · 07-26-2018 07:40 AM

This is exciting... my favorite intake I've seen for this platform. Way to go APR!

Any plans to release a non-carbon version?

**MSq5** · 07-27-2018 06:02 AM

Beautiful and expensive. But, Im guessing you get the same gains from the filter and throttle body hose. We have at least one forum member here, highly modded, running high 10 second quarters with modified stock air box and OEM size drop in aFe dual cone oiled filter virtually identical to the one APR is using in this kit.

I'd say buy it for its beauty, and that is some serious eye candy. But don't expect it to make more power than a modified stock box with a dual cone drop in filter and stiff, smooth throttle body hose many of us run for half the price or less.

**Arin@APR** · 07-27-2018 08:29 AM

FWIW this filter is huge. It will not even come close to fitting in the stock air box.

**SQ57** · 07-28-2018 05:51 PM

Hey,
First that's great that some new parts show up, thanks

. Which exactly is the matching tube? I have the stock Air box with the 034 Inlet tube.

Thanks,
Cheers

Bob

PS: how's that 4M Q7 stage 1 coming slong

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**Arin@APR** · 07-30-2018 06:22 AM

I'm not sure what you mean by matching tube? Do you meant the throttle body inlet? Our intake works with the stock tube, the APR tube and the ultracharger.

**masemoto** · 07-30-2018 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Arin@APR

I'm not sure what you mean by matching tube? Do you meant the throttle body inlet? Our intake works with the stock tube, the APR tube and the ultracharger.

I think the first question was what is the correct "APR Inlet" tube (pls provide a link) that should be use with the intake. And 2, if the APR intake with the stock tube then I would assume it would also work with the 034 Throttle Body Inlet Hose which is a replacement for stock tube. Right?

I think most already have the 034 inlet hose and would likely opt to use it with the APR intake vs. buying the APR tube. We simply need someone to try the APR intake and 034 inlet tube combo and report back that they are compatible and a good fit.

**Arin@APR** · 07-30-2018 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by masemoto

I think the first question was what is the correct "APR Inlet" tube (pls provide a link) that should be use with the intake.

If you have the stock TB, use this tube:
https://store.goapr.com/products/APR...Back-Tube.html

And 2, if the APR intake with the stock tube then I would assume it would also work with the 034 Throttle Body Inlet Hose which is a replacement for stock tube. Right?

I don't see why not!

**stapan** · 07-30-2018 12:04 PM

Is the filter bigger than the CTS open intake?

**Arin@APR** · 07-30-2018 01:14 PM

Yes

**SQ57** · 07-31-2018 03:11 PM

Hello Gents,
Bob to the rescue! Scored myself one, will instantly install once I get it

. Will post right away how it does.
My thinking was I spend about100$ on a Performance Air filter, to minute gains, why not get this intake to get hopefully some more, some sound also

.

So here we go(myfirstAPR product),
Cheers,

Bob

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**stapan** · 08-02-2018 10:30 AM

Arin,
Can you clarify the difference between this and your Carbonio intake and when people should choose one vs the other?

**Arin@APR** · 08-02-2018 11:14 AM

Ok, so my take would be to get this intake over the other unless you're opposed to the sound. If that's the case, I'd run the closed system.

**stapan** · 08-02-2018 12:37 PM

Why is that? Better flow/performance/bigger filter?

**Arin@APR** · 08-02-2018 12:41 PM

Better flow / performance.

**stapan** · 08-02-2018 05:30 PM

Excellent. I didn't know that chart was referring to the Carbonio product. Makes sense now.

**SQ57** · 08-04-2018 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by Arin@APR

Better flow / performance.

Hello Gents,
It's on! It's really on

. Installs pretty easy, excellent instructions(if you care).
Drove some 50 miles so far, happy witit

.
Indeed you actually DO DO feel the extra horsies/torquies. Plus supercharger whine is awesome when you floor it.

Hope that helps,

Cheers,

Bob

PS: Thanks Arin@APR

and Nick@E1Motorsports

for excellent service and fast delivery

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**SQ57** · 08-04-2018 03:03 PM

Yes, so it does perform as advertised. Also, holds MPG pretty good and consistent, forgot to mention.

Cheers,
Bob

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**SlingshotSQ5** · 08-05-2018 06:11 AM

Is your vehicle stock from an engine standpoint, or you have other modifications/software upgrades to the engine (don’t care about cosmetic, just engine)

I am bone stock, and was considering the intake and the TB pipe...

**SQ57** · 08-05-2018 12:33 PM

I'm stage 2 GIAC, with AWE supercharger pulley(which I think is similar to stock).
Cheers,
Bob

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**SQ57** · 08-05-2018 12:40 PM

I'd say get it, IMHO it's worth it, but anyway, you'll like it. Also it helps out the engine(stock now,tuned later??). I think that's kinda was my first mod, I got then an AWE performance air filter in the stock box (there were no intakes available back then

). Was very cautious, wanted to play it safe..

Cheers,
Bob

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**Arin@APR** · 08-06-2018 06:15 AM

I'm glad you like it Bob! Thank you for the feedback!

**Alexrogers92** · 08-06-2018 06:55 AM

Will this fit the BiTDi for us guys in Europe?

**Arin@APR** · 08-06-2018 07:55 AM

The intake physically fits in the OEM location, but you would have to make an adapter between the filter housing and your MAF sensor.

**Alexrogers92** · 08-06-2018 08:08 AM

So yes with a bit of jiggery pokery? :)

**Arin@APR** · 08-06-2018 08:24 AM

Where there's a will, there's a way!

**SQ57** · 08-06-2018 12:05 PM

Thanks for bringing out great products for our great platforms

🕺🕺

.
Cheers,
Bob

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**JJI** · 08-06-2018 12:08 PM

Sorry wrong thread

**SQ57** · 08-06-2018 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Arin@APR

Where there's a will, there's a way!

Great!So I read that 4MQ7 file on the way, 'cause we all willeth it, right?

🤣🤣🤣

🕺🕺

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**SlingshotSQ5** · 08-14-2018 05:52 AM

If anyone bought this intake (and the carbon TB pipe) and has buyer’s remorse ..... remorse no more!
I’ll take it off your hands
Send me a PM

By the time the backorder gets filled, there will be snow on the ground here.....