{"product_id":"mercedes-a45-intake","title":"Mercedes A45 Intake","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"section__title section__title--mb-s js-animate-single js-animation-done\" data-animation-displacement=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section__title-text\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content__item-text rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for the A45S, GLA45S and CLA45S cars, this intake follows the factory setup with a single inlet crafted around the factory air intake feed which is more than capable of delivering adequate air for even stage 3 hybrid turbo cars. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn additional opening is made on the right hand side away from the engine heat which has shown improved performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing our bespoke double cone filter with it's 170mm (6 3\/4 inch) opening the turbo is able to draw in the maximum amount of air.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe intake tube of the intake is made up of a single venturi tube with to smooth out the airflow which in turn improves throttle response and increase horsepower and torque. The less the engine has to work in drawing in the air, the more power it can generate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis smoother less restrictive design allows for faster turbo spool up times which also enhances dynamic engine performance through vastly improved throttle response.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCFD Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with all of our designs we use computational fluid dynamics analysis (CFD Analysis).\u003cbr\u003eThe results show a smooth non turbulent air flow with the filter which straights out the air and allows the venturi inlet tube to draw in large amounts of air at high speed and both act independently and create what is effectively the largest velocity stack of any intake system on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-layout__item u-1\/1 u-2\/3@tab js-animation-done\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content__item custom-content__item--text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content__item-content custom-content__item-content--text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__title section__title--mb-s js-animate-single js-animation-done\" data-animation-displacement=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section__title-text\"\u003eIntake Temperatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content__item-text rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of intake systems on the market are open designs which allow high temperature engine bay air to enter the intake system.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has has a two tier negative effect:\u003cbr\u003e- The most understood effect is that the hotter engine bay air is less dense in oxygen which naturally produces less power.\u003cbr\u003e- The second effect is less well understood.  The ECU detects the higher temperature air through the intake air.  The ECU temperature compensation tables will reduce ignition timing which has a significant effect on power output and throttle response and target boost.\u003cbr\u003eThis is often not seen on dyno testing of open intakes as most tests are performed with the bonnet open.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ehas been meticulously designed to allow for maximum air flow creating a perfect seal which keeps the intake air temperatures at their lowest at all times and thus giving the best possible performance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeatsoak is non existent.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-layout__item u-1\/1 u-2\/3@tab js-animation-done\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content__item custom-content__item--text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content__item-content custom-content__item-content--text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__title section__title--mb-s js-animate-single js-animation-done\" data-animation-displacement=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section__title-text\"\u003eLower Duct\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content__item-text rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe over sized air intake duct ensures maximum cold dense air enters the intake system and available volume of air under sudden demands of air taking full advantage of the space available in the engine bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur bespoke short stack high surface area filter larger than any cone filter design currently on offer on the market with a huge opening of 170mm (6 3\/4\") and is designed to take full advantage of the intake tubes by altering the direction of the airflow towards the outer walls.  By placing the air filters in front of the inlet tube we achieve the largest velocity stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__title section__title--mb-s js-animate-single js-animation-done\" data-animation-displacement=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section__title-text\"\u003eCarbon Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content__item-text rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo difference carbon finishes are available. \u003cbr\u003eGloss \u0026amp; Matte\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gloss finish is for those who want to their engine bay to stand out and is highly reflective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__title section__title--mb-s js-animate-single js-animation-done\" data-animation-displacement=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section__title-text\"\u003ePERFORMANCE TESTING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content__item-text rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyno tests were performed under strict controlled at one of the UK's most respected Mercedes tuning companies in order to show a true and realistic result.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe used a Stage 3 car with larger turbo, downpipe and ECU tune running over 500HP to make the comparison.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing a higher powered tuned car fully reflects the capability and additional air flow available from fitting this intake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA healthy and genuine increase of  \u003cstrong\u003e14-18hp from 5200rpm - 6900rpm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarlier turbo spool up time rpresented by increased low end torque is also evident from the graphs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo tests were performed for consistency and opposite correction factors showing both a minimum and maximum gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"image-grid__title\n                              image-grid__title--adapt-border\n                              h2\"\u003eWhat is in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-grid__desc rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 x Venturi Inlet Tubes\u003cbr\u003e1 x Frontal Dual Inlet Duct\u003cbr\u003e1 x Carbon Wiring Loom Cover\u003cbr\u003e1 x Bespoke Infinity Design Air Filters\u003cbr\u003e1 x Black metal clamps\u003cbr\u003e1 x Silicone Joiner with Clamps\u003cbr\u003e3 x CNC Brackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multi-column__item multi-column__item--center js-animation-done\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multi-column__text multi-column__text--full\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"multi-column__title\"\u003eOEM Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multi-column__item multi-column__item--center js-animation-done\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multi-column__text multi-column__text--full\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"multi-column__title\"\u003eNO ECU Tuning Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multi-column__item multi-column__item--center js-animation-done\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multi-column__text multi-column__text--full\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"multi-column__title\"\u003e100% Pre Preg Carbon Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multi-column__item multi-column__item--center js-animation-done\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multi-column__text multi-column__text--full\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"multi-column__title\"\u003eGloss \u0026amp; Matte Carbon Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Infinity Design","offers":[{"title":"Gloss","offer_id":54301033627971,"sku":"INF-A45-I-G","price":1255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte","offer_id":54301033660739,"sku":"INF-A45-I-M","price":1255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/1743\/5715\/files\/ID070326-14.webp?v=1780412522","url":"https:\/\/trackday.shop\/products\/mercedes-a45-intake","provider":"TrackDay.Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}