Cold Air Intake Kit for Audi B8/B8.5 S4, S5, Q5, SQ5 V6T

🏁 Your Supercharged V6. Finally Breathing. The 3.0L V6 Supercharged engine in your Audi is a refined, high-revving powerhouse. The factory intake system was designed for one thing: keeping the supercharger quiet and meeting emissions standards. That means a box full of baffles, restricted tubing, and a paper filter that chokes the supercharger at peak boost. Flashark's intake eliminates all of it: → Unrestricted 76mm smooth-bore tubing throughout — no flow-killing bends → Dry high-flow filter — more surface area than the factory paper element → Sharper throttle response under full boost (supercharger is always pulling) → +10-20 whp / +15-25 wtq on stock tune → No check engine light → Direct bolt-on in 2 hours Your supercharger has been waiting for this. BEFORE YOU BUY — READ THIS • Stock ECU / No tune: ✅ Fully compatible (no tune required on any supercharged V6) • With Tunes (APR, Unitronic, ECO, etc.): ✅ Gains increase with tuned ECUs • With bolt-ons (downpipes, exhaust, intercooler): ✅ Maximum performance when combined • CARB compliance: ⚠️ Not CARB-exempt — racing/off-road use only (not for use on public roads in CA, NY, and other CARB states) Technical Specifications System Type: Cold Air Intake (CAI) Tubing Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum Tubing Finish: Polished / Black Powder Coat Tube Diameter: 76mm — large bore throughout (no reducer) matches supercharger inlet Air Filter: High-Flow Dry Cotton (washable reusable) No oil required — maintenance-free Heat Shield: Included — separates intake from engine bay heat MAF Housing: CNC-machined 76mm aluminum precise bore = no CEL on V6T Couplers: Multi-ply silicone (black/silver) high-temp rated for supercharged heat Clamps: Stainless steel T-bolt (all hardware) Installation: 100% Bolt-On, No welding, no drilling Hardware: All included (OEM replacement) 🔧 Why Flashark? 5 Reasons 1️⃣ DESIGNED FOR THE SUPERCHARGER The V6T's supercharger is always spinning — it doesn't care if you're at 2,000 RPM or 6,500 RPM. The factory intake is engineered to meet noise and emissions standards, not flow targets. Flashark's 76mm smooth-bore aluminum intake provides: • Unrestricted airflow at all RPMs • Reduced turbo/supercharger lag • Smoother MAF signal = better fuel trim → No check engine light → No tune required → Instant throttle response improvement 2️⃣ DRY FILTER — NO OIL, NO MESS Unlike cotton-oiled filters that require periodic re-oiling, Flashark's dry media filter: • Wash and reinstall — no oil needed • Never risk over-oiling and coating MAF • Better dust filtration than cotton • Lasts the life of your Audi Maintenance: Vacuum or rinse clean every 15,000-20,000 miles. 3️⃣ LARGER DIAMETER vs. FACTORY RESTRICTION The factory intake tube has internal diameter restrictions and baffles that create turbulence before the MAF sensor. Flashark's 76mm mandrel-bent aluminum provides: • 40%+ larger flow area than factory • Smooth airflow path (no turbulence) • Lower intake air temps vs. stock box 4️⃣ COLD AIR INTAKE vs. HOT ENGINE BAY The included airbox enclosure holds the filter in the coldest zone of the engine bay — away from the supercharger heat and radiator outlet. Even with the supercharger running hot, Flashark's heat-separation design keeps intake temps down under full boost. 5️⃣ BOLT-ON IN 2 HOURS — NO CUTTING Vehicle-specific design for B8/B8.5 V6T. No cutting, no drilling, no custom work. Tools needed: Basic hand tools (ratchet, T20/T25 Torx, 10mm sockets). Estimated time: 1.5-2 hours