Description

Kline Innovation Aston Martin Vantage Carbon Fibre Air Box Intake System

Kline Carbon Fibre Air Filter Box Aston Martin Vantage V8 (2018+)

Verified Vehicle Compatibility

Vehicle

• Aston Martin Vantage V8
• Model years: 2018+ (new-generation Vantage)

Engine

• Mercedes-AMG M177
  • 4.0 L V8
  • Twin-turbocharged
  • Hot-V turbocharger configuration
  • Direct injection

This air filter box is engineered specifically for the M177 intake architecture as implemented by Aston Martin, not for AMG Mercedes passenger car layouts.

OEM Intake System – Technical Constraints

The stock Aston Martin Vantage intake system prioritizes:

• NVH attenuation
• Packaging constraints under a low bonnet line
• Compliance with noise and emissions regulations

From an engineering perspective, the OEM airbox presents:

• Restricted inlet cross-section relative to compressor demand at high load
• Multiple flow direction changes prior to turbo inlet
• Plastic airbox construction prone to thermal soak in Hot-V environments
• Flow separation zones upstream of the compressor inlets

These factors increase:

• Pressure drop at the compressor face
• Compressor work for a given boost target
• Intake air temperature under sustained load

Kline Engineering Objectives

The Kline carbon air filter box is designed to:

1. Reduce pressure loss between ambient inlet and turbo compressors
2. Increase effective intake volume to support higher mass airflow
3. Stabilize airflow into the compressors
4. Limit heat absorption via material choice and enclosure geometry
5. Maintain OEM sensor logic and ECU calibration

This is a functional intake enclosure, not a cosmetic replacement.

Measured / Observed Performance Effects

(Based on M177 intake behavior and independent workshop data)

Airflow Characteristics

• Increased inlet cross-section compared to OEM
• Reduced turbulence at compressor entry
• Higher stable mass airflow at high RPM and high load

Power / Torque Effects (Stock ECU)

• Peak power: typically +10 to +20 hp
• Peak torque: typically +10 to +15 ft-lb
• Primary improvement: throttle response and mid-range load recovery

Gains are driven by lower intake restriction, not by resonance tuning or ECU adaptation.

Component Breakdown

Material & Construction Details

• Carbon type: Pre-preg carbon fibre
• Manufacturing: Autoclave-cured
• Resin system: High-temperature epoxy suitable for Hot-V environments
• Internal surface: Smooth laminate to reduce friction losses
• Thermal behavior: Lower heat retention vs injection-molded plastic

Carbon is used here for:

• Dimensional stability under heat
• Reduced heat soak
• Structural rigidity under intake vacuum

Airflow Architecture Comparison

OEM Airbox

• Constrained inlet geometry
• Noise-oriented internal baffling
• Plastic walls absorb and retain heat
• Less stable airflow at high compressor demand

Kline Carbon Air Filter Box

• Increased effective inlet area
• Simplified internal geometry
• Reduced thermal mass
• More uniform airflow distribution at turbo inlets

Result:

• Lower pressure drop
• Improved compressor efficiency
• More consistent intake behavior under sustained load

Acoustic Impact

• Increased audibility of intake flow and turbo compressor operation
• No artificial sound generation
• No resonators removed downstream of the turbos
• Sound change is a by-product of reduced restriction, not a tuning goal

Installation & Integration Notes

• Direct replacement of OEM airbox
• No ECU calibration required
• All factory sensors retained
• No cutting or irreversible modification
• Installation time (experienced workshop): ~1–1.5 hours

Engineering Summary

• Engine: AMG M177 4.0 L twin-turbo V8
• Primary function: reduce intake restriction and heat soak
• Observed gains: ~+10–20 hp / +10–15 ft-lb (stock ECU)
• Main benefit: improved airflow stability and compressor efficiency
• Secondary effects: improved throttle response, reduced IAT under load
• No ECU upgrade required

Please be advised that this item is classified as a special order, and therefore not available for immediate pickup or dispatch. Price and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA), which is the anticipated time for the item to be delivered, are subject to variation. It is essential to note that special orders are strictly non-returnable, non-cancellable, and non-refundable