Installing AMS Intakes On Our 500HP Infiniti Q50!

[@Nismoleb89]

And people brag about the stinger... This car needs more attention.

[@moisescristobal6]

No it doesn’t needs to remain a sleeper lol

[@S1ick10292]

Stinger is garbage compared to a Q50

[@S1ick10292]

Trevon Adams happily I can afford a Infiniti q50

[@S1ick10292]

Trevon Adams can’t compare a peace of shit stinger to a q50 you buggin out

[@sonson381]

Stingers are making 450-475 on pump gas , with bolt ones and tune

[@GettingthruLife]

The non Red Sport 3.0t is rated by Infiniti 300hp at crank but in actuality they make closer to 300 wheel hp. I have a 2019. Got it Ecutek dyno tuned at 3k miles. Many stock 3.0t cars make 285-290hp bone stock as seen on videos. My car got a (good quality) Mishimoto oil catch can installed at/after 400 miles while new)... Means no carbon buildup on intake valves to hinder performance. For fun at the last minute, day before tuning session i installed the Red Alpha intake kit for the 3.0t (Black Friday Sales Concept Z). Took the car in for the tunning session. My car baselined at 315hp with AMS intakes installed day before on a 63 degree day here in Texas in December 2019. Along with the 315.72 whp it made 333.56 torque. Then the car got tuned on 93 pump gas and produced safely 433.77whp and 513.14 torque at the wheels. All without any downpipes and the O.E.M exhaust kept. Note: before tuning day and weeks before a Burger Motorsports $299 heat exchanger was installed. So my conclusion, I would say that the AMS intakes did indeed allow the car to achieve at least an additional 15hp because of the baseline run recored by my car where without the tune it measured 315.72 hp. I am not and have not been a believer in most claims that buying aftermarket intake systems will increase hp more than 5hp, but the AMS air intakes did what AMS claimed. Also Important to note that the 15+hp is added to the higher rpm range/higher mph side of the dyno pulls and this is better because this is where the smaller stock turbos start to fall off. The extra bit helps where its most needed. This car has terrible low mph/off the line wheel spin because the amount of crazy low-end torque from the quick spooling twin turbos and Infiniti's use of their open differential. A limited slip diff is a much needed modification. I have the videos to view on my youtube channel.

[@Bkzshowtimedagr8]

You the man I saw your video going to follow your list thanks again

[@HiFiGardener]

Please make more videos of this Q50

[@crod6431]

I changed the stock intake pipes on my 2010 G37XS and had issues with the intake not flexing under normal driving conditions. After a while the pipes started to crack and was getting vacuum leaks. The dealer said the reason the stock pipes are accordion in design is to be able to flex when driving.

[@luismoreno6264]

This not a g37 post so stay out wit the bs😂 Q’s only

[@crod6431]

@@luismoreno6264 The Q50 has the same intake pipe design.

[@1aquariustechguy]

Any aplications for the m56/q70 v8? 👀

[@tmacz32imo]

The time it took for the install allowed the car to cool down. That alone gained back that extra 10ft-bs of torque and 5hp. In other words. Dont waste $500 on an intake. This cars factory intakes were designed for a turbo motor. If there werent and you turbocharge it then yes you would see more reasonable gains.

[@alphav1537]

Does this go for the 3.7 model?

[@PDCA760]

Alpha V Yes, For 2014-2015 Q50 3.7L is what benefits from Stillen supercharger tune and cold air intakes.

[@imty8774]

Hey Eddie I've been watching since parker days and your videos are good with good source and info, but man you really need a good editor or something. You have a lot of potential.

[@nicholasvonrhine541]

Factory airbox perform well. Wave tuning and all that good stuff.

[@infiniti37G]

I want to see the 0-60 and 1/4 mile times on this Ferrari killer 💪💪💪. I'm getting one too😀

[@waltscrossfiresrt6]

Mid 11s

[@lendaryreviews]

Yo. We have a i30 T 2000 Love it. Had i30 when i was 16 and I must say Touring is my favorite. G37 and your 50 ..... maybe one day. 👍thumbs up homie super cool. Love that 3.0 a true T^_^

[@sardengineering]

I wonder what the data would have been like with less heated air or a less heat soaked engine bay. Great product demonstration and as always a super reliable fuel system which has been locked and loaded ready for any given scenario. Thanks guys looking forward to more features on this car!

[@NostrumHP]

In more ideal conditions we are sure the car would have made even more impressive numbers! We are looking forward to continuing the build of our Q50!

[@LMNzOP]

Installed my intakes the car is more responsive, love it

[@NostrumHP]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

[@robertdavis6917]

Sleeping beast Incredible!!

[@packetattack7437]

Stock 3.0 non optical sensor turbos!!? Wtf!??

[@johnpowers4076]

More power is available. Just need to free up that exhaust some more with a catback. That will allow you to hit higher numbers while not maxing out the turbos.

[@hawkman8835]

John Powers the stock 1.5 in pipes are hilarious to look at

[@johnpowers4076]

@@hawkman8835 1.5?! What in the asssss!!

[@davidk7844]

my dads 305hp infiniti q50 went over 140mph on a dyno test really fast on manual as well

[@ernanv24]

On that mods and tune and putting that much power will it be reliable?

[@Stopsign32v]

I’d like to see the Dyno numbers with dual cutouts in the downpipes.

[@PrinceMalaak]

What do I need ? A pump intercooler and tune? Can you tell me what to get?

[@BairddE]

I just purchased myself a 2017 q50 3.0t. Looking to purchase an exhaust and a heat exchanger. Any recommendations on which ones i should go with? Awesome video btw, Thumbs up!

[@NostrumHP]

Congrats on the new purchase! We would recommend going with AMS Performance. Reach out to them and let them know we sent you!

[@aeroman5239]

The VR30DDTT motor responds the best to exhaust mods. I initially went with Fast Intentions (FI) LDPs & their resonated CBE, and then added a JB4. It would boost to 18 psi w/boost spikes to 21 psi, using a Map 6 and z tapered boost profile (max additional boost from 3k to 5.5k rpm). Recently, I've replaced the FI LDPs with Full Catted DPs, an Ecutek tune, and AMS Intakes. I'm using a 93 Octane map which boosts to 21 psi with minimal boost spikes and no KR, thanks to good tuning (SpecialtyZ). The FI Full Catted DPs are 3" diameter and reduce to 2.5" at the bottom flange, and uses GESi Cats $$$. The FI LDPs are 2.5" diameter and single mandrel bend, with only welds for the end flanges, O2 bungs, and mounting brackets. The FI CBE is 2.5" diameter, and uses an X-pipe for scavenging exhaust gases from the opposite cylinder bank. Although my exhaust setup is just over $3k ($1700 w/just LDPs), it certainly does the job and is extremely well-constructed and generates outstanding HP & TQ #'s. Depending on the dyno, with my exact setup, a Q50/Q60 Red Sport is capable of 425-435 RWHP, and 470-495 RWTQ. YMMV...

[@ramonponce40893]

GThaus exhaust, and red alpha heat exchanger

[@jpsIV]

i love my stillen exhaust..sounds great and according to them +28hp

[@Angelpinto216]

What gas pump you’re using 🤔 Will be nice if you share that information

[@Yousu_ali_]

Great work brother

[@Albertisthegod]

Eddie x I didn’t know you had another channel Is there anything for the vq 3.7 q50

[@EddieX]

I work for Nostrum Energy! We will be offering upgraded PFI Injectors for the VQ37 soon.

[@funnynaz]

Stillen offers a Supercharger kit.

[@alesiastewart6588]

Does this upgrade lower mpg significantly? Or at all ??

[@shadalah]

Most dealers have a trade in for the VQ 3.7 so you can get the VR30......

[@ivansolis696]

shadalah explain a bit more

[@accinosmith4362]

Hey can you tune the hybrid version of this car?

[@gavinr9107]

I really like the Infiniti 3.0TT. However I have heard conflicting information regarding the transmission strength? I think it may be at the limit from the factory and with a tune and breathing mods it may grenade it.

[@hawkman8835]

I’m curious to know what you have heard.. I’m an Infiniti technician and haven’t seen any issues whatsoever. The 7spds are incredibly resilient transmissions.

[@gavinr9107]

@@hawkman8835 Just on the Infiniti forums and googling. There are apparently two different 7 speeds and there is one that is rated for higher torque, but isn't the same model/part number as the one in the 3.0TT. I have read that a couple of people with tuned ones have blown the auto box. I am not sure if it is close to the torque limit with the factory tune perhaps??

[@hawkman8835]

Back when the first run of VR30s were sold we had one q60S that was experiencing a very intermittent slip condition. Engineers were flown in from japan to inspect it and we ultimately ended up replacing the trans. Since then there has been a software update and we haven’t seen a single issue since. We have a few customers with tuned cars that dont seem to have any problems. I always tell people to wait at least a year before purchasing a newly released platform/engine to give the manufacturer time to iron things out.

[@Zswag22]

Nice! Thanks for the video.

[@coly0226]

This is a very useful example. Thanks for doing this! However, those dyno numbers seem very low. Especially for 19psi. You did mention the heat but I would have expected much higher HP #'s. The torque #'s seem to be normal to what most people are posting with similar mods.

[@Stopsign32v]

coly0226 the exhaust is killing them I think

[@Boostedsuspects]

Very very high chances the hot air inside isn’t helping them gain much, let alone the stock exhaust doesn’t allow the flow well either. Wth good temps, heat exchanger and time they should of been pushing 420whp. With those intakes they should have been near the 435/40 mark. Heat soak is a killer..

[@tysonb8328]

These turbos are absolutely tiny and do not push as much air as let’s say a 62, 86, or 92mm turbo pushes. This link explains the turbos and what can be achieved as far as pressures, psi, etc. when a rough tune is applied to one of these engines. This is why we need to stop measuring in PSI and start measuring in bar. 19psi from these tiny turbos is a fraction of the pressure and airflow produced by a 86mm or larger turbo. blog.stillen.com/2016/12/to-infiniti-beyond-analyzing-the-vr30ddtt-turbos/

[@mqbr22]

Tyson B Thanx for sharing this link. I learned something. I always wondered why small turbo cars boost levels taper down but this explains it.

[@ladin425]

If the turbos are out of efficiency at 400whp on 93, how is it they can make an additional 100whp on e85? Is it all in the ignition timing?

[@myetoob23]

There are ppl making more hp than that on pump gas with similar bolt ons. Maybe it was the weather killing the power

[@Duny100]

on 93 with downpipes, intake and tune people are making around 450 wheel.

[@nmarkus666]

Out of efficiency at 400? Going to have to review your facts chief lol.

[@jpsIV]

with the same mods what can you expect from the Red sport???

[@tenkayruanaya2554]

thats gonna be my new car so i can do a manual transmission swap. this engine still go al the way up tp 2021 .

[@infiniti37G]

100 hp with E85 is crazy

[@michaelbeets6177]

You guys working on anything for a 2015 3.7 Q50 Premium, IMHO it has all the makings of the ultimate sleeper car, I snooker Mustang GT's all the time on the interstate. But I want more...

[@MrMr2626]

Michael Beets I do to with.mine best bet is supercharge it or tt set up to get the best out of that engine the 3.0 is way cheaper to mod and get good hp gains versus the 3.7

[@NostrumHP]

we will be offering upgraded PFI injectors soon! stay tuned for SEMA

[@rj6110]

I heard stillen as a supercharger kit

[@drowe1169]

I've been trying to find the limits on the transmission.. would you guys know? Also great video's and info,

[@NostrumHP]

Ours is still stock. We are, however, on our second one, and we have a third one just in case (*jinx*). The stock trans can handle the torque if the boost by gear and shift pressures are adjusted (ECUtek). However, you are on borrowed time. 500-550whp is no issue. We lost our first one when we were in the 600+range. We are at 764whp now and still on a stock trans.

[@300zxdriver]

You have to pull the engine to change the turbos ?

[@veasnayong3456]

How much somesing like dat costs?

[@omarreynold6782]

Is there a comparison with the exact same mods on a RWD version??

[@extraterestrial]

There will be soon. I just ordered my high pressure fuel pump this morning and I have rwd

[@thomasnew8606]

Any worry about the transmission or simply trying to make power?

[@Cheeseypoofs85]

i recommend air to air coolers... the h2o heat exchangers are junk

[@egroysman]

I have Q50 red sport ... how much more can I get out of it?

[@verympressiv]

more q50 videos please

[@283526251]

Does the kit affect factory warranty?

[@dilf8213]

I just got my 2016 q50 3.0tS I am getting megan race down pipes ams intakes and the heat exchanger as well as a ams tune on pump gas was wondering if this is a good setup to run ?

[@dfwguy03]

Man i have a q50 Redsport and that thing is super fast! I can only imagine what tuning that would do? The guy wants 2500 to tune it.

[@MrMelo1441]

too much

[@dfwguy03]

How much should it be?

[@MrMelo1441]

AMS has a nice one for like 1200 , that comes with the cable we can switch between maps but just a tune should probably be about 6 to800 on a stock car

[@MrMelo1441]

Also if you’re already at 400 hp with the S model you’re going to need the intercooler and I would recommend one of the fuel pumps with an E 30 kit.So I don’t know how much more they can get out of it without any bolt ons

[@brandonblack2095]

can you just buy the Red Alpha sticker would that gain hp

[@XxPeytonTurnerXx]

900+ HP

[@wesleydunkley1726]

This car doesn’t have transmission problems?

[@efthimios]

very cool, i think i might be moving out of my 2011 335 for a Q50, just want a comfier, sport sedan with the big power potential. The regular q50 can make as much as a red sport with FBO from what i see

[@abdullahahmad1609]

Can I tune my 2.0t 2016?

[@swiftnemiisis6063]

what intercooler are you running? and is it a full downpipe or only the lower downpipe?

[@NostrumHP]

www.amsperformance.com/cart/infiniti-q50-q60-red-alpha-heat-exchanger/

[@NostrumHP]

www.amsperformance.com/cart/infiniti-q60-q50-vr30ddtt-red-alpha-lower-downpipes/

[@lros]

So this is not the red sport ?

[@patrickleddy4416]

Hey guys, love the vids. You mentioned the vehicle is leased, so is mine. But how are you able to avoid voiding the warranty with the tuner? Or with all the other after market parts (downpipe, intake, etc.)?

[@rafaelmramirez291]

Most dealers dont care about the exhaust portions during normal services. If you get a CEL, take off the tune, and any aftermarket parts before the CAT. Some of nissan/infinitis dealer diagnostic programs will red flag the vin as soon as it gets connected if you have a tune

[@hawkman8835]

Rafa Manzano Ramirez I actually just worked on a red sport this week that we ended up red flagging for a lot of obvious mods that were ultimately contributing the customers concerns. Red flagged at 4000 miles 😂😂😂

[@hawkman8835]

Any ECM alterations we can see through data monitor. I’d advise against it if you want to keep your warranty. If you’re leasing the car and not going to keep it than it won’t really hurt you in the long run. Just don’t blow up your motor 😏

[@omarreynold6782]

Hawkmann8835 if you buy another ecu and tune it. Then swap back to factory when you take it in. Is there a way the dealer/Nissan can tell?

[@hawkman8835]

Omar Reynold no you can’t. In order to replace the ecm you have to save calibrated data and write it to the new ecm. The new ecm I.d. is also written to other modules so they can communicate. On top of that the key fobs have to be programmed to the vehicle again.

[@yohan.al2000]

Quick question..is it easier to mod the 3.7L or 3.0t?

[@eddydiaz7809]

Yuhan Iriahuzla I think 3.0 t I have the 3.7 and if you really want power the 3.0 would give you more response with an an aggressive tune. Along the way you can upgrade the turbos and it’ll bee a 10s car for sure

[@yohan.al2000]

Eddy Diaz turbos are so expensive lol we’re looking like 7-9k

[@eddydiaz7809]

@@yohan.al2000 that's why you get the 3.0 instead of the 3.7 with a good tune up and few bolts on you'll be beating muscle cars

[@eddydiaz7809]

I think the 3.0 because you just need some bolts on like air intakes tune headers and you'll be good to go

[@sticky40sx71]

What program are y'all using on this 50?

[@EatMyPropwash]

UpRev probably.

[@holladay08mtm]

I doubt uprev as they dont officially support forced induction.

[@yaboikev03]

which intercooler were you guys running at this time

[@NostrumHP]

AMS Red Alpha front mount heat exchanger www.amsperformance.com/cart/infiniti-q50-q60-red-alpha-heat-exchanger/

[@TrickPowersports]

Is this car still running?

[@NostrumHP]

We sold this car quite a while ago, it may still be running around out there somewhere!

[@marlonelliott7803]

What type of computer or tuning program are you a using?

[@elb7684]

I have the same Q50 3.0t , color and all. But it’s 4wd . How much is your kit?

[@Stopsign32v]

Eli B this car is also awd

[@BigHeadClan]

Kit is a mix of ams parts but most people are hitting 430-450 hp range running pump gas with intakes, downpipes and exhaust. All in probably about 2800-3000 after labor, getting e85 going on the car is a bit pricey however.

[@chapmanmerchant]

WHAT IS THE BOOST LVL ON STOCK TURBOS!!!!

[@nighthunter7917]

Such a sick video best cars

[@kingjoe6004]

Shoot what I need for my red sport

[@kingjoe6004]

What’s good heat exchanger, down pipes and intakes. Any best recommendations

[@B0SSM4N1408]

omg its the guy from vehicle virgins!!!!

[@kevinrose4975]

Eddie, can this be done on 3.7 2015 q60 sport?

[@NostrumHP]

That's a good question. You may want to ask AMS about that. I don't see it clearly stated on their product page: www.amsperformance.com/cart/infiniti-q50-q60-red-alpha-cold-air-intake-kit/

[@mikebauer5139]

What exact mods are on this?

[@boyzeekenneth]

Where is this shop at

[@danny25705]

Is this the 3.7 or 3.0t?

[@m.pietro9087]

Do you offer Tunning for a 2015 Infiniti Q70?

[@scalways]

If your in SO cal we should race at race legal!!!

[@smooveb2kG]

did he say leased? wow I didn't think they would let you modify a leased vehicle unless you don't tell em aha

[@zard1231]

was it really worth it? for $500?

[@NostrumHP]

Pushing this car as hard as we have, absolutely.

[@ayadmodhaffar9132]

Guys please let me know what app you are using to tune this vehicle??

[@NostrumHP]

ECUtek is the answer. www.ecutek.com/Products/Trade/ProECU-Tuning-Suites/Nissan-Tuning-Suites/Nissan-VR30TT

[@castleteck9263]

Nice - I just went to your Website anything in the works for a infiniti Q70s 3.7 ???

[@alphav1537]

Anyone know any mods for the 3.7 model?

[@dontchokerapleague4401]

All you need is intake and exhaust

[@carbycola]

anything on the red sport 400?

[@extraterestrial]

They're the same platform. Only a few minor additions to the red sport but the engine and turbos are the same so the power gets up to the same

[@AGCampagna]

I wanted to hear something from the tuner about that. I believe there is a slight gain in the RS400's

[@chartrichard2111]

Awesome!

[@JonBecker81]

The q50 looks just like every other 4 door on the market. The q60 looks bad ass though.

[@vitaaaful]

500hp on flywheel or on wheels?

[@fukers2stop]

on e85 it runs on 500 whp kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5iVhKyJmdh6iLM

[@vitaaaful]

@@fukers2stop I see 398whp on your chart. Only E85 gave you +100whp power gain?

[@spartin268]

Looking at the fast list/dyno's online. E85 alone does NOT net +100whp. It requires a healthy amount of supporting mods to just crack into the 500s. Low 520s you'll need to modify the stock turbos. Anything beyond you'll need to ask AMS for their undisclosed mods. Most prefer dynojet too for the padded numbers. I would personally like to see some trap numbers on the 1/4 mile.

[@jessemoti487]

how much psi did you run the car with to make 394whp?

[@NostrumHP]

That pull on pump gas was around 19 psi!

[@fpsgamingcashcups]

My buddy in my video was making 430whp on pump gas 19psi, and around 460whp on e85 with ecutek, why such low pump gas numbers? That’s a pretty big discrepancy between claimed and dyno numbers unless maybe you mean to the crank?

[@fpsgamingcashcups]

this one made 460whp with e85

[@nismonissan87]

I wanna see this on a q70 5.6

[@rodlinlafleur2206]

im confused this didnt make 500 hp tho ???

[@Delc0]

It was on pump gas with the addition of intakes and only a baseline tune in this video... the runs on the airstrip video, they were running and tuned on e85.

[@tommyliu2349]

I want to send my car to you guys, and help me get him faster. mine is 2015 q50 3.7 premium

[@danielloor2093]

Tommy Liu is it genuinely a good reliable car?

[@speedlife301]

Would you like to hurt my ego?? I’m all motor by the way no boost needed 😎

[@Hi-di8xc]

請問3.0T有600P套件嗎? 台灣

[@tonesevo06]

You work with red sports?

[@JonathanMartinez-xs5ze]

Tony S - redsports have the same engine. Difference between the 2 are: Non red sport is running 8.6 of boost Redport is running 14.6 pounds of boost Redsport has turbine speed sensors Redsport has 2 water pumps vs 1 water pump for non redsport.

[@BananerRepublic]

why are you claiming 500hp when its clearly less than 400?

[@jpsIV]

they had said that difference was due to the e85 vs pump gas

[@epicmonckey]

My q50 failed 40000km engine smoking oveheat

[@chapmanmerchant]

thx

[@VEEZER1]

Over here Sam.

[@MrIwayne34]

M56/q70 v8 tune pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee

[@PunkinRB]

this math just isn't making sense... a Q50 comes stock at ~255 WHP, and just by adding a fuel pump, downpipes, intercooler, and a tune you got it to 500 WHP on E85? huh?? this guy kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2O3epuBaZaIqJo has twice the mods on a Red Sport (which if i'm not mistaken comes stock with already an extra 100hp over the non RS model) and only made 430 WHP

[@majorgore3056]

Non RS comes stock with 300-315 wheel. With just a tune they make 400 and on E you can make another 50-60 hp

[@NinaBabyxoxo]

Super car owners laughing right now

[@donjuan5225]

Them are some tinny filters.

[@johndeering1598]

The instructions are downloadable from AMS's site.

[@NostrumHP]

Correct, we found them!

[@davidhenry4265]

Put it on e85

[@shawnferrari1533]

It blew up

[@mugensamurai]

Lmao I love it.

[@Topofthelinetommy]

He talked more than we saw the damn car.

[@divenialvarez7265]

The reason hes so Good at Tunning Q50s is because he can keep and EYE on Both Turbos at the same time.

[@waltscrossfiresrt6]

You naming basically 12 second cars bro tell the truth about these car you basically turning the turbos up geeeezus not impressed supercharged for life

[@NostrumHP]

Superchargers have their place too. We love the TVS, Whipple and IHI superchargers.

[@chapmanmerchant]

fix and you poke a maff ? WTF

[@hendryt588]

$500 for 5HP? in engineering point of view, this is too much, wasting money!

[@fukers2stop]

@Ralph depino its not on stock tune it makes 500 whp on e85

[@Goop-Goop]

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