ZAC MOTORSPORT has been using my C43 to scan and develop a more efficient and better air intake system for the C43.
At this stage they will be trial fitting a printed model in about 10 days or so and go from there.
I can update more after the trial fitting.
It will be a drop in filter with a very short and efficient air delivery as it will be at the front and collecting air from the very front.
At fitting I will see if it can be used with existing engine cover.
Please note I am not part of ZAC MOTORSPORT they are just using my C43 as a test car for design and development of the intakes.
Here is a design sketch of one of the intakes.

 

reposting from FB:

Love the design, but CFD needs to be done to ensure even intake of air through the filter. In the stock airbox, there are baffles to create turbulence and distribute air throughout the box towards all corners of the filter. A straight connection like this will have almost no air going through a good half of the filter and cause the first half to clog quickly. Would be nice if one could design a new front cowl that could incorporate a larger frontal area for the intake ports of ZAC's design and perhaps retain some ECU cooling if the engine cover needs to be removed/cut.

Having high hopes for this one!

 

Good feedback, will bring that up with them.

 

Good points,
Here is the top view, it shows importantly the inside of the airbox lid is offset to the filters. This feeds the rear of the panel nicely. We will release CFD on the official release.

 

Interesting concept, looking forward to seeing where this goes…

 

This would definitely help with the distribution of airflow. Nice to see you guys did take that into account. Thank you for the update!

 

please don't make it stupidly expensive like some other companies.

 

How is this going to flow more air then a stock airbox with a drop in air filter?

 

my guess is its more of a direct route to where the turbo inlet is. Similar to the Logos intake.

 

Yes, but a much larger filter area than stock, and Logos, and no sharp bends into the intake either.

 

An update in pictures for those interested.
2nd Pre Production Prototype Unit, and CFD as requested.

 

make it use the stock panel filters or the high flow replacements that some people have all the need to do is cut the little loop off and they save money and dont have to buy another set of filters.
Love the design and like my previous comment keep the price down and Im sure you will lots of them. cant wait to see final product
I just picked up a 2018 C43 for my winter car

 

Want to do a shoot out between these, the Modal Works, and stock?

I know a guy. 😐

 

Fitting up to the stock size panels…that’s a good idea! Agree, most of these setups are very pricey, and not ideal (hot air, etc).

 

If you need cold weather testing to see how it holds up in winter , I'm in the land of Igloos lol Canada Burr!!!

Also have you guys thought of if water does happen to get into the airbox, Im pretty sure the factory one does have a whole in the bottom, plus the stock does a 180 since this is a very short run from front of car to filter and then turbo inlet might have a bigger chance .
If you happen to use both of my ideas Stock filter and Water hole , just consider me part of the engineering team and send me one to test.
looking forward to the next update

 

The stock panels are way too small. We are using a much larger panel.

 

I'm glad you guys are using a larger panel, I live down in Florida and my car needs to BREATHE hahaha! If you need someone as a guinea pig for a warmer climate as well as a potential distributor for the intakes and your entire catalog reach out to me at Jonai@urotuning.com. Would love to hear back from you guys Urotuning.com

 

How is this intake coming along?
Is there a final design if so has production began?
eta to hit the market?
tia

 

Are any of the stock intake parts used with this intake?

 

Bump

 

Sorry. Not on here all the time. Make sure to follow our Instagram.
Filters are 50 percent larger than stock. It uses none of the existing intake.

 

It connects to the stock air duct inlet (not sure if that’s what it’s called) In front?

 

This looks great, compared to all other intakes on the market. Would love to try it on my S450 Coupe, willing to participate as a tester/early buyer. I am based in Europe. DM me if there is interest in developing this for the S400/S450 coupe.

 

Yup this is what makes sense to me!

 

No sharp turn and nice large filters. We also worked on getting even panel coverage by getting the air to swirl, a bit like when you empty a soft drink bottle by swirling it.
We are getting closer! Thanks for waiting, I was down with COVID for a few weeks, and I design all the products.
Cheers,
Greg