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We’re currently developing two Air Intake Resonator Delete options and wanted to share our direction:
Option 1 – Resonator Delete Only
Retains the factory aluminum charge pipe and intercooler hose while removing the OEM resonator.
Option 2 – Full Intake Delete
Replaces the intake path from the turbocharger to the intercooler, eliminating the factory aluminum pipe and intercooler hose. The system connects via a reinforced silicone elbow.
Both options are in the prototype stage and will undergo extensive testing for fitment, durability, and heat resistance before any public release.
Initial prototypes will be produced using high-temperature, carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers selected for under-hood environments.
An upgraded solution is intended to:
reducing failure points, improving durability, simplifying service, and offering owners an alternative that fits their use case.
Stay tuned !
Option 1 – Resonator Delete Only
Retains the factory aluminum charge pipe and intercooler hose while removing the OEM resonator.
Option 2 – Full Intake Delete
Replaces the intake path from the turbocharger to the intercooler, eliminating the factory aluminum pipe and intercooler hose. The system connects via a reinforced silicone elbow.
Both options are in the prototype stage and will undergo extensive testing for fitment, durability, and heat resistance before any public release.
Initial prototypes will be produced using high-temperature, carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers selected for under-hood environments.
Why consider upgrading the Air Intake Resonator?
1) Reduced failure points
The factory intake system uses multiple components:- Intake resonator
- Aluminum charge pipe
- Intercooler hose
- Multiple seals, joints, and clamps
2) Improved long-term reliability
Intake resonators and intercooler hoses are known wear items on higher-mileage vans. Failures often occur without warning and can leave the vehicle in limp mode or undrivable.An upgraded solution is intended to:
- Minimize age-related failures
- Improve resistance to heat soak and oil exposure
- Provide more consistent performance over time
3) Simplified intake layout
A single, purpose-built intake assembly:- Reduces complexity
- Improves serviceability
- Makes future repairs and inspections easier
4) Cost consolidation
Replacing multiple OEM components individually can be expensive. An upgraded intake solution can consolidate several parts into a single assembly, reducing overall replacement costs over the life of the vehicle.5) Sound control
The OEM resonator is primarily an NVH component. When upgrading, the goal is not simply to remove it, but to:- Retain or re-engineer silencing where appropriate
- Avoid unwanted whistling or resonance
6) Designed from service experience
The motivation behind the upgrade comes from repeated real-world service exposure — seeing the same components fail over time across different vehicles and usage patterns — and designing alternatives that better align with long-term ownership needs. Last year only our shop replaced over 200 Resonators and over 150 intercooler pipes.Bottom line
Upgrading the air intake resonator is less about performance gains and more about:reducing failure points, improving durability, simplifying service, and offering owners an alternative that fits their use case.
Stay tuned !
