Features
Carbonio's latest carbon fiber intake for the 2.0 TFSI & 1.8 TFSI
engine is a ram air design that completely seperates the intake filter
from the engine bay. Building from years of experience on and off the
race track, Carbonio's and APR's
engineering teams have spent countless hours developing a true cold air
and ram air carbon fiber design that can be recreated affordably for the
street performance enthusiast.
For many years professional motorsport organizations have
suffered great expense to properly tune the air intake delivery system
for turbocharged engines for use in endurance and sprint races where
every last horsepower and pound feet of torque can make the difference
in position when crossing the finish line. Historically these designs
have proven to be the most efficient and powerful although the most
expensive to produce.
Aftermarket performance companies have attempted to capitalize on
these designs however the cost restraints have typically resulted in
compromise and deviation from the true engineering principles associated
with motorsport accomplishment. Don't be fooled by catch phrases and
tag lines alluding to a new intake technology or special design
characteristic. You won't see any of these gimmicks installed on race
cars at the Nurburgring.
Carbonio and APR have gone even
further to maintain all oem specifications necessary to integrate
cohesively with an otherwise stock engine to avoid raising eyebrows at
the dealership. Flexibility was another characteristic of Carbonio's and
APR's design whereas the new TFSI intake is also suitable for Stage 1 and Stage 2 modified engines all the way up to and beyond APR's K04 Turbocharger System.
Constructed of aerospace grade carbon fiber and designed to remove intake restriction, APR’s
Carbonio intake system provides smoother transitional airflow,
increased air velocity, superior insulation of the incoming air to
reduce intake air temperatures and a larger volume of available air to
aid throttle response and turbocharger spool. Higher Mass Airflow Readings
Ram air induction is accomplished by maintaining the oem air
inlet opening at the front of the leading hood edge which is the highest
pressure area of airflow across the entire vehicle. Placement of the
air filter as close to this high pressure zone as possible results in
overcoming some of the airflow restriction created by even the highest
flow air filters available. 
Smooth and Direct Air Flow
The OEM intake system vents some of the incoming air into the
engine bay and takes several twists and turns before the air ever
reaches the turboharger. The Carbono intake system symplifies the intake
system by directing all incoming air directly at the filter. 
Benefits of the Carbonio CAI System include:
- Increased Horsepower and Torque
- Improved Throttle Response
- Decreased Turbo 'Lag'
- Improved Fuel Economy
- Enhanced Engine Volumetric Efficiency
- Enhanced Sound of Turbo Diverter Valve
- Installs in an Hour (does not require bumper or headlight removal)
- Maintains Clean Appearance by Retaining Factory Engine Cover
- Maintains All Factory Emissions Components
- Fits Both Manual and Automatic Transmissions
- Fully Compatible and Complimentary with APR Software and Exhaust systems
- Maintains the Thermostatically Controlled OEM Flap Valve Assembly from the Factory Airbox
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