:: ECS Tuning :: NEW!! ECS Luft-Technik Intake Systems | Audi B8/B8.5 S4 3.0T

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

You spoke, we listened! Available with Carbon or Silicon throttle body inlet pipe!

Crafted to fit your 3.0T using all stock mounting locations, the all new Audi B8/B8.5 S4 Luft-Technik Intake sets a new benchmark in appearance, affordability, and durability - all while resisting the performance-robbing effects of engine heat soak.

ECS has subjected this system to rigorous real-world testing, including power/efficiency measurements on our in-house chassis dynamometer.

The convergence of perfected fitment, industry-standard quality, low-cost, and evidence-based performance claims has resulted in a gorgeous power-enhancer beyond anything available for your 3.0T!

The ECS Tuning Luft-Technik Intake System features:

• Hand laid Carbon Fiber or Wire Reinforced 5-ply Silicone intake tube , carefully contoured to allow the smoothest flow path
  
  
• Powder Coated twin-layer aluminum heat shield
  
  
• 3" conical hi-flow reusable air filter; featuring 8 ply cotton gauze construction and a bell mouth inlet to minimize restriction while maximizing filtration efficiency
  
  
• 4-ply silicone couplers with stainless steel hardware & hose clamps for exceptional corrosion resistance and durability [Carbon Only]
  
  
• Broader and smoother torque curve for an enhanced driving experience
  Gains of +16 WHP / +10 FT-LBS WTQ on APR Stage 2+ ECU Upgrade with the APR supercharger pulley

Breath Easy

Click HERE to order or for more information

Fits:
Audi B8/B8.5 S4 3.0T (2010+)

Be sure to check out our -----> Installation PDF <-----

Let me know if you have any questions.

Jason

[GTItoS4]

Options are good! So you'll continue to sell the full carbon fiber with cover version as well?

Do both versions make the same power? Is the new version significantly louder? Can the cover be added later if desired? Any other differences?

Thanks!

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

Options are good! So you'll continue to sell the full carbon fiber with cover version as well?

Do both versions make the same power? Is the new version significantly louder? Can the cover be added later if desired? Any other differences?

Thanks!

Yes we still have the full carbon option available! Both versions make the same amount of power. The heat shield on this intake is taller and seals against the hood so you are still getting complete isolation of the filter. Due to the heat shield being taller the carbon cover cannot be used on this intake. Also this intake doesn't feature the dual heat shield like the full carbon version. That's really the only differences. The sound is about the same as the full carbon version maybe a touch louder.

Jason

[DBL R]

Yes we still have the full carbon option available! Both versions make the same amount of power. The heat shield on this intake is taller and seals against the hood so you are still getting complete isolation of the filter. Due to the heat shield being taller the carbon cover cannot be used on this intake. That's really the only difference. The sound is about the same as the full carbon version maybe a touch louder.

Jason

For those of use who have purchased the previous version, are we able to only purchase the new updated "taller" heat shield?

[GTItoS4]

Cool. I like the silicone hose just for simplicity/fewer hose clamps. Makes install/removal a little easier.

Congrats on another great product!

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

For those of use who have purchased the previous version, are we able to only purchase the new updated "taller" heat shield?

No its not available separately. Not to mention it will not work with your carbon cover.

Jason

[DBL R]

No its not available separately. Not to mention it will not work with your carbon cover.

Jason

I understand that, the intention was to remove the carbon cover, but seeing how you won't be offering those as separate pieces....good day.

[RavinJetta]

Love the design of how you mount the shield and secondary air filter in the engine bay. That is what has always bugged me on the Roc Euro.

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

I understand that, the intention was to remove the carbon cover, but seeing how you won't be offering those as separate pieces....good day.

It is possible to run your intake without the carbon cover.



Or there is always the option to put yours up for sale and purchase one of our intakes without the carbon cover.

Love the design of how you mount the shield and secondary air filter in the engine bay. That is what has always bugged me on the Roc Euro.

Appreciate the feedback!

Jason

[cspcrx]

If I am understanding what you have said above all three ECS intake options make the same power the only difference is the looks and price? Is there any advantage to CF tube over Silicone?

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

If I am understanding what you have said above all three ECS intake options make the same power the only difference is the looks and price? Is there any advantage to CF tube over Silicone?

Correct. No real advantage of the Carbon VS Silicone inlet pipe. The Silicone is a cost saving option. Though I will say it is heavier than the Carbon piece so technically you could say the carbon pipe has a weight advantage haha.

Jason

[cspcrx]

LOL sounds like me explaining to my wife why I need some replacements parts for the race car.

Her "now how is this different it looks the same?"
Me "it is but it's lighter!"

[Jeffha4]

Just ordered mine. Saw it was available on your site while ordering some other parts, didn't know it was BRAND NEW, so searched here for luft technik, saw this post... I guess I'm an early adopter. Can't wait to put this thing in.

[cspcrx]

In for a review!

[yeuchau]

Are you doing this for A6 as well?

[shoe3k]

Correct. No real advantage of the Carbon VS Silicone inlet pipe. The Silicone is a cost saving option. Though I will say it is heavier than the Carbon piece so technically you could say the carbon pipe has a weight advantage haha.

Jason

Which of the pipes resist heat better?

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

Are you doing this for A6 as well?

Unfortunately not.

Which of the pipes resist heat better?

The Carbon pipe will not heat soak as easily, but any Carbon exposed to UV rays can begin to yellow over long periods of time. Silicone on the other hand will not have this issue.

Jason

[Jeffha4]

So, got this installed today. Drove around a bit (of course), and this thing is great. I've never personally been in a b8 with anything but stock intake. But I gotta guess this one is near the top in giving some supercharger whine. Even without telling my wife I did anything to the car, she was like, "Your supercharger sounds extra whiny today." You better believe it, and I don't think I was even pushing hard with her in the car. I'm very impressed by the sound. Pushing it hard makes the car scream.

Quality is pretty good. The only thing I'm concerned with are the thin hose clamps that ECS provided for the silicone hose. They are only about half the width of the filter clamp and they really didn't feel like torquing to the point I'd like without twisting in on themselves. However, the hose did feel secure after getting them tightened as much as possible. Otherwise, quality is excellent. Packaging was intense. There was at least 4 different kinds of packing bubbles. Though they could've used a box about half the size of the one they did. But rather have a safer packed product than not.

The heat shield is quality, uses the stock mounting locations. The secondary air filter is mounted to the fender at the third mounting location for the air box. No rubbing anywhere, including the piping down below.

Butt-dyno can tell no difference. But of course if it's less than a 5% gain, that'll be hard to feel. Definitely sounds like it's pulling more air in though, so I'd say it has definitely got value over stock.

I'll update again after some more driving. I'll try to get a good video. My phone sounded super crappy, so I'll pull out my sony cam one of these days. Also, I believe I'll be going stage 2+ soon, so that could change things up as well. if the intake seems any different, I'll inform you.

[johnstah]

subscribe to this thread as a reminder for me to buy this intake soon!!

[shoe3k]

Out of all the intakes I have been researching, I finally found the one I will be getting. The best feature of this intake are all the mounting points for the heatshield, intake tube, and even the breather filter. Rubbing should never be an issue with a proper install.

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

So, got this installed today. Drove around a bit (of course), and this thing is great. I've never personally been in a b8 with anything but stock intake. But I gotta guess this one is near the top in giving some supercharger whine. Even without telling my wife I did anything to the car, she was like, "Your supercharger sounds extra whiny today." You better believe it, and I don't think I was even pushing hard with her in the car. I'm very impressed by the sound. Pushing it hard makes the car scream.

Quality is pretty good. The only thing I'm concerned with are the thin hose clamps that ECS provided for the silicone hose. They are only about half the width of the filter clamp and they really didn't feel like torquing to the point I'd like without twisting in on themselves. However, the hose did feel secure after getting them tightened as much as possible. Otherwise, quality is excellent. Packaging was intense. There was at least 4 different kinds of packing bubbles. Though they could've used a box about half the size of the one they did. But rather have a safer packed product than not.

The heat shield is quality, uses the stock mounting locations. The secondary air filter is mounted to the fender at the third mounting location for the air box. No rubbing anywhere, including the piping down below.

Butt-dyno can tell no difference. But of course if it's less than a 5% gain, that'll be hard to feel. Definitely sounds like it's pulling more air in though, so I'd say it has definitely got value over stock.

I'll update again after some more driving. I'll try to get a good video. My phone sounded super crappy, so I'll pull out my sony cam one of these days. Also, I believe I'll be going stage 2+ soon, so that could change things up as well. if the intake seems any different, I'll inform you.

Thanks for the order and the review! As I'm sure you know the Silicone inlet pipe is pretty beefy. You really don't need to clamp it down much as it should fit relatively snug already. Once it's on it's not going anywhere.

You wont notice much of a gain on factory programming but once you go Stage 2 you'll notice a nice improvement and this intake only complements that.

Appreciate all the feeback!

Jason

[cspcrx]

Jason based on your comments above I take it without the cover this intake is a little louder at all times? I guess what I am asking is if your just driving around normal, not flogging it, will you hear more noise because it does not have a cover? Now you have me jumping back and forth! LOL

On the other intake I noticed there is a metal piece that attached to the shield, it stands off some what. What does that do?

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

Jason based on your comments above I take it without the cover this intake is a little louder at all times? I guess what I am asking is if your just driving around normal, not flogging it, will you hear more noise because it does not have a cover? Now you have me jumping back and forth! LOL

On the other intake I noticed there is a metal piece that attached to the shield, it stands off some what. What does that do?

Honestly I can't tell the difference between our intake with the carbon cover and one with out it when it comes to sound. I think the only way you would be able to tell is if you used a decibel meter. But to the human ear they sound the same. Any open element filter will be louder than the factory air box. The factory air box is designed around sound suppression. If you are just cruising along not under load or in boost it is very tame. Basically your right foot is the noise control.

Not sure I'm following what you mean by the metal piece that stands off from the heat shield? Do you have a pic you are referring to?

Jason

[cspcrx]

https://c1552172.ssl.cf0.rackcdn.com/746120_x800.jpg

From the kit with the cover, you can see it in this picture.

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

https://c1552172.ssl.cf0.rackcdn.com/746120_x800.jpg

From the kit with the cover, you can see it in this picture.

You mean the secondary heat shield? We didn't include that on this intake to help with keeping costs down.

Jason

[14S4GWM]

Unfortunately not.



The Carbon pipe will not heat soak as easily, but any Carbon exposed to UV rays can begin to yellow over long periods of time. Silicone on the other hand will not have this issue.

Jason

So as long as you don't ride around with your hood open all of the time it wont yellow?

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

So as long as you don't ride around with your hood open all of the time it wont yellow?

Heat gives off UV rays.

Jason

[14S4GWM]

^lol, Does UV exist under the hood. I think of the sun on the exterior of the vehicle when thinking about UV. I guess I could've researched before posting.

edit.

Just saw your response under the pic

[cspcrx]

You mean the secondary heat shield? We didn't include that on this intake to help with keeping costs down.

Jason

Thanks!

[SteveYem]

^lol, Does UV exist under the hood. I think of the sun on the exterior of the vehicle when thinking about UV. I guess I could've researched before posting.

edit.

Just saw your response under the pic

Dood it's simple, buy the carbon fiber version and cover it in heat wrap! Laminate the ECS invoice and tape it around the OD of the wrapped CF tube so everyone will know you spent the extra cash on the CF version. You'll never be able to see your non-yellowed CF, but you'll remember you paid extra for it! Win win!

[14S4GWM]

Dood it's simple, buy the carbon fiber version and cover it in heat wrap! Laminate the ECS invoice and tape it around the OD of the wrapped CF tube so everyone will know you spent the extra cash on the CF version. You'll never be able to see your non-yellowed CF, but you'll remember you paid extra for it! Win win!

Thats one to look at it, lol. I heat wrapped my CTS pipe and shield. I hate the yellow look thats why I didnt get the other ECS Carbon one before. Ill stick with my CTS for a while. I never open the hood anyways.

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

^lol, Does UV exist under the hood. I think of the sun on the exterior of the vehicle when thinking about UV. I guess I could've researched before posting.

edit.

Just saw your response under the pic

Headers/exhaust manifolds throw off gobs of heat and if they get hot enough can emit UV rays. Which over time can effect the clear coating on the Carbon. If yellowing is a concern you can add Reflect-A-Gold to the areas most exposed which will protect your pipe and keep it looking fresh. You can also use sealer as we describe in our carbon care PDF HERE which can offer protection as well.

Jason

[ptper]

hmmm, so how much 'yellowing' are we talkin about? If CF is lighter, I would think I would want that. But, not if it's gonna look like a banana, lol.

Edit: answered above.

[SteveYem]

Buy CF part and expose it to UV rays, it turns yellow over time.
Buy CF part and cover it with Reflect-a-Gold, it looks yellow immediately.
LOL

I say buy it, seal it with whatever protective stuff if there is a real concern, and enjoy the CF bling while it's good. For most of us, I have to imagine we will have traded in for an M3 well before this intake tube starts to look like mustard.

[jran76]

I'm at about 10 months with no signs of yellowing. I know that's not a long time, but my APR intake definitely had started to show some signs by now.

My experience is that full CF parts yellow a lot faster than parts that just have an outer layer like this intake. I haven't done enough research to know why that is the case, but I'm guessing it's possible different types of resins are used. I don't know, but I've had CF diffusers that are the same construction as this intake (CF over FG/FRP) that haven't yellowed over 4-5 years, and I've had full CF parts that seem to do so within a year or two.

[SteveYem]

FWIW, I have a carbon fiber front lip with clearcoat applied to it on another car which has spent many hot, sunny summer days parked outside in broad daylight and has not yet shown any signs of fading or yellowing. I have to believe that applying a protective coating or clearcoat to this intake tube will increase the longevity of the original CF finish.

[bizzy]

FWIW, I have a carbon fiber front lip with clearcoat applied to it on another car which has spent many hot, sunny summer days parked outside in broad daylight and has not yet shown any signs of fading or yellowing. I have to believe that applying a protective coating or clearcoat to this intake tube will increase the longevity of the original CF finish.

Yep, ECS recommended a protectant for the CF tube to protect the finish when I bought mine.

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[sc117]

Would it be a good idea to coat the CF parts with opti-coat?


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[ECS Tuning-Audi]

Would it be a good idea to coat the CF parts with opti-coat?


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Not really. Opti-coat is more for scratch protection. As mentioned before the best thing would be to seal coat it and keep up with it over time.

Jason

[<3S4PLAY]

Received my ECS intake today! The fit and finish of the intake is top notch, especially when compared to the CTS and APR intake I had before