Does the AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake require bumper removal to install?

No. The AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake installs without bumper removal, cutting, or trimming. It can be fitted using basic hand tools in a matter of minutes — unlike some competing intakes that require removing the front bumper for access.

Does the AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake require an ECU tune?

Yes. The larger 3-inch pipe diameter offsets the factory MAF sensor calibration, so an aftermarket ECU recalibration is required after installation. AMS recommends the Cobb AccessPort, though the intake is compatible with all ECU calibration solutions for the R35 GT-R.

What power level does the AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake support?

The AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake supports airflow to over 1,000 horsepower with the factory MAF sensors in place. For builds that have outgrown the stock MAF sensors, the AMS Alpha GT-R MAF Block-Off Plates allow a straightforward upgrade to speed density operation.

Is the carbon fiber on the AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake heat-resistant?

Yes. The pipes are hand-laid from a motorsport-grade 3-layer 1mm twill weave prepreg carbon fiber rated to 240°C — specifically chosen for durability in proximity to the exhaust manifold. Unlike gloss clear-coated carbon, this construction will not discolour, yellow, or crack over time.

Which turbos is the AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake compatible with?

The AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake is compatible with the stock turbos and any upgraded turbos using a 2-bolt compressor cover inlet configuration. The included couplers fit the factory turbo inlet pipes on 2011 and older GT-Rs and the larger inlets on 2012+ models.

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AMS Performance Alpha Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake for R35 Nissan GT-R

Nissan GT-R cold air intake from AMS Performance is the Alpha Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake a 3-inch (76mm) motorsport-grade carbon fiber intake system for the R35 Nissan GT-R (CBA-R35, DBA-R35, EBA-R35, VR38DETT 3.8L V6 twin-turbo, 2008-2025), engineered to replace the factory air filter boxes with high-flow dry media filters and hand-laid carbon fiber tubing that draws cooler, denser air from outside the engine bay. The AMS Nissan GT-R cold air intake supports airflow to over 1,000 horsepower, delivers a 4lb weight saving over stock, and enables the factory MAF sensors to accurately measure airflow at elevated power levels, all without requiring bumper removal, cutting, or trimming for installation. The carbon fiber piping is a 3-layer 1mm twill weave prepreg construction rated to 240°C, resistant to discoloration and cracking over time, a significant upgrade over the gloss clear-coated carbon fiber used by competing intakes that discolor and crack with heat exposure.

Why the AMS Performance Nissan GT-R Cold Air Intake?

The factory GT-R intake system prioritizes noise suppression over airflow. The bulky OEM air boxes restrict the volume of cool air the turbos can draw in and limit the accuracy of the MAF sensors at elevated power levels. The AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake replaces both boxes with 3-inch carbon fiber tubing and high-flow dry media filters, increasing the cross-sectional area available for airflow and positioning the filters to draw cooler ambient air from outside the engine bay rather than the heat-soaked air inside it. The increased tube diameter does offset the factory MAF sensor calibration, so an aftermarket ECU calibration is required. AMS recommends the Cobb AccessPort, though the intake is compatible with all ECU calibration solutions. For builds that have outgrown the stock MAF sensors entirely, the AMS Alpha GT-R MAF Block-Off Plates allow a straightforward transition to speed density operation. The included couplers are compatible with the factory turbo inlet pipes on 2011 and older models, the larger inlet pipes on 2012+ models, and any aftermarket inlets using the stock 2-bolt compressor inlet configuration.

Nissan GT-R Cold Air Intake: Carbon Fiber Construction

The AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake pipes are hand-laid from motorsport-grade high-temperature carbon fiber a 3-layer 1mm twill weave prepreg construction rated to withstand temperatures up to 240°C in proximity to the exhaust manifold, without discoloring, yellowing, or cracking over time. Because each pipe is handmade, no two will appear exactly alike, and small imperfections in the carbon weave and finish are a natural characteristic of the construction method. These are not gloss clear-coated carbon panels they are structural, functional motorsport components built to the same standard as the intake pipes fitted to AMS’s own high-powered GT-R builds.

Features

Motorsport-grade hand-laid carbon fiber 3-layer 1mm twill weave prepreg, rated to 240°C
Supports airflow to 1,000+ horsepower with factory MAF sensors
4lb weight saving over stock intake system
Draws cooler ambient air from outside the engine bay
No bumper removal, cutting, or trimming required installs with basic hand tools
Reusable high-flow dry media air filters no disposable paper filters
5-ply reinforced silicone couplers
Compatible with stock and 2012+ factory turbo inlet pipes and 2-bolt aftermarket inlets
Upgradeable to speed density with AMS Alpha GT-R MAF Block-Off Plates (sold separately)
Turbo spool and BOV more audible than stock
Fits all USDM, JDM, and European R35 GT-R models (LHD and RHD)

What’s Included

3″ (76mm) diameter carbon fiber air intake pipes
Alpha Performance high-flow dry media air filters
5-ply reinforced silicone couplers
All necessary hardware
Detailed installation instructions

Applications

Nissan GT-R: CBA-R35, DBA-R35, EBA-R35 | 2008-2025

Notes

Fits all USDM, JDM, and European R35 GT-R models LHD and RHD
Aftermarket ECU calibration is required due to the pipe size difference offsetting the factory MAF sensor calibration. AMS recommends the Cobb AccessPort; all other ECU calibration solutions are also compatible.
For use with stock turbos or upgrades with 2-bolt compressor cover inlets only
Hand-laid motorsport-grade carbon fiber small imperfections in the weave and finish are a natural characteristic. No two pipes will appear exactly alike.
Not available for emissions-controlled vehicles in California or for shipment to California addresses without a completed AMS Race Waiver form. International buyers should comply with local laws and regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake require bumper removal to install? No. The AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake installs without bumper removal, cutting, or trimming. It can be fitted using basic hand tools in a matter of minutes unlike some competing intakes that require removing the front bumper for access.
Does the AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake require an ECU tune? Yes. The larger 3-inch pipe diameter offsets the factory MAF sensor calibration, so an aftermarket ECU recalibration is required after installation. AMS recommends the Cobb AccessPort, though the intake is compatible with all ECU calibration solutions for the R35 GT-R.
What power level does the AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake support? The AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake supports airflow to over 1,000 horsepower with the factory MAF sensors in place. For builds that have outgrown the stock MAF sensors, the AMS Alpha GT-R MAF Block-Off Plates allow a straightforward upgrade to speed density operation.
Is the carbon fiber on the AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake heat-resistant? Yes. The pipes are hand-laid from a motorsport-grade 3-layer 1mm twill weave prepreg carbon fiber rated to 240°C — specifically chosen for durability in proximity to the exhaust manifold. Unlike gloss clear-coated carbon, this construction will not discolour, yellow, or crack over time.
Which turbos is the AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake compatible with? The AMS Performance Nissan GT-R cold air intake is compatible with the stock turbos and any upgraded turbos using a 2-bolt compressor cover inlet configuration. The included couplers fit the factory turbo inlet pipes on 2011 and older GT-Rs and the larger inlets on 2012+ models.

About AMS Performance

AMS Performance is an engineering-led manufacturer of high-performance automotive components, founded on principles of integrity and dedicated to extracting maximum performance from turbocharged vehicles. With two decades at the forefront of the industry, AMS Performance combines computer-aided design, CFD analysis, and mechanical engineering expertise from motorsports backgrounds to deliver components proven at the highest level of performance. Their catalog spans turbo kits, intercoolers, intake manifolds, cold air intakes, brake systems, and complete turn-key packages for drag racing, road racing, and high-performance street applications.

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