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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
This would definitely help with the distribution of airflow. Nice to see you guys did take that into account. Thank you for the update!
2011 C63 (Summer toy) 2018 C43, 2023 Audi SQ5 ( wifes car but sometimes allowed to drive it)
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
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).
Originally Posted by Eurojet
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
2011 C63 (Summer toy) 2018 C43, 2023 Audi SQ5 ( wifes car but sometimes allowed to drive it)
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
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
Originally Posted by Darrington
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).
The stock panels are way too small. We are using a much larger panel.
04-05-2024, 08:37 PM
