Eventuri Carbon Intake for C8 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (Coupe & HTC)

The Eventuri Chevrolet Corvette C8 ZR1 Black Carbon Intake System is a ground-up re-engineering of the LT7 intake architecture, developed through CFD analysis, dyno validation, and iterative prototyping to address the airflow limitations built into the OEM design. The result is a fully carbon fiber intake system that significantly increases volumetric efficiency and turbocharger response, delivering mid-range gains of up to 110whp and 108ft-lb on a stock C8 ZR1. Available in two versions; one for the Coupe and one for the Hard-Top Convertible, with body-style-specific trunk panel integration in each.

One Housing, Two Airflow Paths, Zero Compromise

• At the heart of the system is Eventuri’s patented double Venturi filter housing, which pulls two separate airflow paths into a single high-volume chamber. As air moves through the housing, the cross-sectional area gradually narrows, building velocity while keeping the flow smooth and laminar. The result is the same principle behind a velocity stack; air reaches each turbocharger quickly, cleanly, and with minimal drag or turbulence along the way.

Bigger Tubes, Less Restriction, More Response

• The factory turbo inlet tubes are one of the most significant choke points in the OEM intake path. Eventuri addressed this directly by redesigning the tubes with a 30% increase in internal volume and a smoother, more progressive curvature that keeps the cross-sectional area consistent from entry to exit. Less restriction through the tubes means the turbochargers build boost more efficiently, with the biggest difference felt under load and through the mid-range where the stock tubes fall shortest.

Cold Air In, Heat Soak Out

• Carbon fiber inlet ducts pull ambient air straight from the side vents and feed it directly into the intake system, keeping engine bay heat out of the equation entirely. A neoprene gasket and multi-point mounting system seal the ducts to the filter housing, while sealed inlet flanges and flexible hose connections lock the rest of the path down. The outcome is a system that delivers a consistent supply of cold, dense air regardless of how hard the car is being driven or how hot the engine bay gets.

See the System, Keep the Storage

• The factory trunk panel was redesigned in clear polycarbonate to make room for the increased intake volume without sacrificing the Coupe’s removable roof storage functionality. The transparent panel keeps everything fully operational while putting the intake system on full display, turning what is normally a hidden component into one of the more striking visual details in the engine bay.

Features

• Mid-range gain: 110whp / 108ft-lb; peak gain: 36whp / 101ft-lb on a stock C8 ZR1
• Patented double Venturi filter housing merges dual airflow paths for laminar, high-velocity delivery to each turbocharger
• Carbon fiber turbo inlet tubes with 30% greater internal volume vs OEM for reduced pressure drop and improved turbo efficiency
• CFD-optimized airflow path transitions turbulent upstream air into a smooth, linear flow through the MAF sections
• Carbon fiber inlet ducts with neoprene sealing pull cold air directly from side vents; sealed against engine bay heat soak
• Clear polycarbonate trunk panel; Coupe version maintains removable roof storage, HTC version maintains convertible roof system compatibility
• 100% pre-preg carbon fiber construction; no fiberglass
• ISO-tested bespoke high-flow dry cone filters included; replacement filters
• Laser-cut stainless steel and aluminum brackets; silicone couplers and custom flexible hoses included
• Designed to work with factory cold air feeds and turbo connections

What’s Included

• Carbon fiber double venturi filter housing
• Bespoke high-flow dry cone filters (ISO tested)
• Carbon fiber inlet ducts with neoprene sealing
• Carbon fiber turbo tubes (30% increased internal volume vs OEM)
• Clear polycarbonate trunk panel (coupe or HTC version depending on application)
• Silicone couplers and custom flexible hoses
• Laser-cut stainless steel and aluminum brackets
• Custom Inlet Flanges for sealed cold air feed integration

Applications

• Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: C8 | 2025-present | LT7 – 5.5L V8 Twin Turbo

Notes

• Replacement filters are available here
• Some installed images may show alternate configurations
• This item is not eligible for return
• View emissions compliance notice

Frequently Asked Questions

• What power gains does the Eventuri C8 ZR1 intake system produce? On a stock Chevrolet Corvette C8 ZR1, the Eventuri intake system produced mid-range gains of up to 110whp and 108ft-lb at approximately 5300 RPM, and peak gains of 36whp and 101ft-lb. Dyno testing was conducted in a controlled environment using stabilized baseline temperatures, with repeated post-installation runs under identical conditions.
• What is the difference between the Coupe and Hard-Top Convertible versions? Both versions use the same intake architecture, Venturi housing, turbo tubes, inlet ducts, and filter system. The difference is the clear polycarbonate trunk panel included with each; the Coupe version is designed to maintain the removable roof storage function of the Coupe, while the HTC version accommodates the Hard-Top Convertible roof system. The two trunk panels are not interchangeable, which is why confirming body style before ordering is essential. Coupe SKU: EVE-ZR1VT-CF-INT. HTC SKU: EVE-ZR1HTC-CF-INT.
• What is the patented Venturi housing and how does it work? The Eventuri patented double Venturi filter housing merges two airflow paths into a single centralized high-volume chamber. As air moves through the housing, the gradually reducing cross-sectional area accelerates airflow velocity while maintaining laminar, turbulence-free flow conditions. The principle is similar to a velocity stack; it delivers air to the turbochargers efficiently and with minimal drag, improving charge consistency and turbo response throughout the RPM range.
• Why are the turbo inlet tubes enlarged by 30%? The factory turbo inlet tubes on the C8 ZR1 were identified through CFD analysis and dyno testing as a significant restriction point in the OEM intake path. Eventuri redesigned these components with a 30% increase in internal volume and more progressive curvature to maintain a consistent cross-sectional area throughout the flow path. The result is reduced pressure drop, lower restriction under load, and improved turbo efficiency, particularly in mid-range acceleration.
• How does the system prevent heat soak? Carbon fiber inlet ducts channel ambient air directly from the side vents of the C8 ZR1 into the intake system, bypassing the heat of the engine bay entirely. These ducts are sealed to the filter housing using a neoprene gasket and a multi-point mounting system. Custom sealed inlet flanges and flexible hose connections maintain a consistent cold air supply under all driving conditions, preventing the temperature-driven power loss associated with unsealed or partially sealed intake systems.
• Is this item returnable? No. The Eventuri C8 ZR1 intake system is not eligible for return. Warranty coverage and damage-in-transit support are fully provided, but the non-returnable policy applies regardless of the reason for return. Confirming the correct body style, Coupe or Hard-Top Convertible, before ordering is strongly recommended.

About Eventuri

Eventuri was founded by a team of engineers and enthusiasts with a background in Aeronautics and tuning all sharing a passion for cars and performance. After owning various intakes over many years for their own cars and being disappointed with the gains which seldom lived up to their claims they decided to take things into our own hands and rewrite the book. To set a new benchmark in intake design and technology, above all to engineer systems which provide real gains and then to publish genuine figures. Their systems are extensively developed using cutting edge design, testing and prototyping methods. With a focus on performance, each design undergoes CFD analysis and is then validated at the prototype stage through volumetric airflow, intake temperature and extensive dynamometer testing. They strive to publish all the development information to illustrate the depths they go to in bringing an intake from concept to reality. Only the best materials are selected for each component even down to the choice of fasteners and fixings in order to ensure that the quality of the end product is second to none. After many years of disappointment with the usual aftermarket intakes, they are proud to be raising the bar and creating intake systems which are setting a new standard and genuinely improve the performance of your vehicle