Does the APR Carbon Fiber Intake for B9 RS5 need a tune?

No. APR states that the Carbon Fiber Intake for B9 RS5 needs no new tuning to run. Its published gain of 19 horsepower and 17 lb-ft at the wheels was measured on a car running APR Stage 1 software on 93 octane, where the extra airflow is put to the best use.

Why does the APR RS5 intake replace the turbo inlet pipes?

APR found that the narrow factory turbo inlet pipes are the main restriction on the 2.9 TFSI. A new airbox alone changes little, so APR runs one-piece carbon pipes as large as possible from the 4 inch filter outlet to each turbocharger, cutting pressure drop and improving balance between the two turbos.

What is the difference between the APR carbon and PEX RS5 intakes?

Both replace the full path from scoop to turbo inlets and APR measured the same gain from each. The carbon fiber version uses carbon for the airbox and inlet pipes, while the PEX version uses a PEX airbox and composite inlet pipe at a lower price.

Is the APR RS5 intake filter washable?

Yes. The 7 x 7 inch filter uses washable pleated cotton gauze, with a 5.5 inch frontal inlet and a 4 inch outlet. It can be cleaned and reused for an extended life, and its large surface area keeps it breathing freely for many miles.

Can the APR RS5 intake be used with larger turbochargers?

Yes. The inlet pipes meet the turbochargers through billet adapters, and larger adapters can be fitted later to match bigger turbo inlets. That makes the intake a long-term part of an RS5 build rather than something to replace at the next stage.

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APR Carbon Fiber Intake for B9 Audi RS5

APR’s Carbon Fiber Intake for B9 Audi RS5 replaces everything from the inlet scoop to both turbocharger inlets of the 2.9 TFSI twin-turbo V6, because APR found the narrow factory inlet pipes to be the real restriction. Its one-piece carbon fiber pipes stay as large as possible from the 4 inch filter outlet to each turbo, and the complete system flows 36 percent more than stock while improving balance between the two turbochargers. On a car running APR Stage 1 (93 octane), it added 19 horsepower and 17 lb-ft at the wheels. For an RS5 owner who wants carbon under the hood and measurable gains, this is APR’s flagship option.

Design and Performance

Thin carbon walls maximize the internal diameter and allow the organic shapes needed around the V6. The airbox, fed by its own scoop, adds flow paths that face away from the engine to keep intake temperatures down, and billet turbo inlet adapters can be swapped for larger ones if the turbochargers are upgraded later.

Features

One-piece carbon fiber turbo inlet pipes from the filter to each turbo
Carbon fiber airbox with additional flow paths facing away from the engine
Improved balance of airflow between the two turbochargers
Billet turbo inlet adapters that can be exchanged for larger turbos
Enhanced induction sound without becoming intrusive

Specifications

Flow increase: 36 percent over the factory intake
Measured gain: +19 whp and +17 lb-ft over APR Stage 1 (93 octane)
Filter size: 7 x 7 inch
Filter frontal inlet: 5.5 inch
Filter outlet: 4 inch

What’s Included

Inlet scoop
Carbon fiber airbox
Pleated cotton gauze filter
Carbon fiber turbo inlet pipes
Billet turbo inlet adapters
New OEM gaskets
Nuts, bolts and clamps for installation

Applications

Audi RS5: B9 | 2018-2024 | 2.9L V6 TFSI twin-turbo (Coupe)
Audi RS5 Sportback: B9 | 2019-2025 | 2.9L V6 TFSI twin-turbo

Notes

The Carbon Fiber Intake for B9 RS5 needs no new tuning to run, according to APR
The gains were measured by APR on top of its Stage 1 (93 octane) software
For a lower-cost alternative with the same measured gains, APR also makes the APR PEX Intake System for B9 Audi RS5

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the APR Carbon Fiber Intake for B9 RS5 need a tune? No. APR states that the Carbon Fiber Intake for B9 RS5 needs no new tuning to run. Its published gain of 19 horsepower and 17 lb-ft at the wheels was measured on a car running APR Stage 1 software on 93 octane, where the extra airflow is put to the best use.
Why does the APR RS5 intake replace the turbo inlet pipes? APR found that the narrow factory turbo inlet pipes are the main restriction on the 2.9 TFSI. A new airbox alone changes little, so APR runs one-piece carbon pipes as large as possible from the 4 inch filter outlet to each turbocharger, cutting pressure drop and improving balance between the two turbos.
What is the difference between the APR carbon and PEX RS5 intakes? Both replace the full path from scoop to turbo inlets and APR measured the same gain from each. The carbon fiber version uses carbon for the airbox and inlet pipes, while the PEX version uses a PEX airbox and composite inlet pipe at a lower price.
Is the APR RS5 intake filter washable? Yes. The 7 x 7 inch filter uses washable pleated cotton gauze, with a 5.5 inch frontal inlet and a 4 inch outlet. It can be cleaned and reused for an extended life, and its large surface area keeps it breathing freely for many miles.
Can the APR RS5 intake be used with larger turbochargers? Yes. The inlet pipes meet the turbochargers through billet adapters, and larger adapters can be fitted later to match bigger turbo inlets. That makes the intake a long-term part of an RS5 build rather than something to replace at the next stage.

About APR Tuning

APR was founded in 1997 and develops performance hardware, software and calibrations for Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda and Porsche vehicles, from intakes, intercoolers and turbocharger systems to exhausts, brakes and suspension. It designs and manufactures from an 80,000 square foot headquarters in Opelika, Alabama, which it shares with Dinan as part of Holley Performance Brands, and delivers its software worldwide through a 24-hour automated system run from the same site.

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