The ipd Air Management System (AMS) increases throttle response and provides a more aggressive intake growl under acceleration. Improved breathing capacity and lower intake air temperature results in greater horsepower and torque. A byproduct of our free flowing design is an addictive sound under full throttle and throttle lift (turbo woosh!!!) as the boosted air is redirected by the diverter valve.
This is not a simple "stick an open element air filter on and call it a cold air intake" kit. Common kits end up being "hot air intakes" as the filter is located under hood with insufficient shielding of under hood heat. The result of this sort of system is far from optimal.
The enclosure of the ipd Air Management System seals to the underside of the hood, eliminating air filter exposure to hot under hood air. Exposed bolt on filters draw in hot engine compartment air and can lead to reduced engine performance and potential drivability issues. The ipd Air Management System features an integrated air chamber to smooth air delivery into the intake tract. The air filter element is a long lasting, washable and reusable design with a non-oil design to eliminate the risk of MAF Sensor contamination and failure as will occur with any oiled filter element.
The system is designed to support over 580hp and is capable of flowing over 930 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) of air, over three times the air volume required for the 2.5L engine. Additionally, a removable panel has been integrated in to the front of the box for use at track day events. Removal of the front left headlamp assembly provides a perfect positive pressure entry for air straight to the filter. For those with an aftermarket hood grille, water drainage is incorporated into the design of the box to eliminate risk of water ingestion by the engine (Water Repellent Cover is required for filter protection is available below).
Installation is a simple bolt-on procedure replacing the factory air box assembly with no drilling or other modifications to your vehicle required. Typical installation time is about one hour. The AMS comes complete with instructions, hardware, and hi-flow Air Filter. For those running an aftermarket hood grille, you must use the optional Water Repellent Cover for the Air Filter to prevent possible water ingestion by the engine. (available below)
