AMS Performance | Alpha Series Components

Where to buy AMS Performance in Australia: Chicane Australia sells AMS Performance heat exchangers, intercoolers, carbon fibre intakes, street downpipes and a carbon engine cover, and ships Australia-wide from the NSW Central Coast. Most of the range suits the Nissan Z (RZ34) and its VR30DDTT engine, with more parts for the Toyota GR Supra (A90), BMW M2, M3 and M4 (S55 and S58), BMW M340i (B58) and VW Golf R Mk7. Every AMS listing currently ships in 3 to 5 days. AMS heat exchangers use billet aluminium end tanks and larger cores than the factory units.

AMS Performance is a US engineering company best known for its Alpha R35 GT-R builds. Its SnailWorks team designs parts in CAD and refines them with CFD analysis and prototype test fitting before release.

Shop by Vehicle

AMS Performance parts on this page suit the Nissan Z (RZ34), BMW M3 and M4 (F8X, S55), BMW M2, M3 and M4 (G8X, S58), BMW M340i (G20), Toyota GR Supra (A90) and VW Golf R Mk7. Fitment varies by kit, so always check the product listing against your model year and market spec before ordering.

Shop by Product Type

Heat exchangers: Nissan Z, BMW G8X M2, M3 and M4 (S58), BMW M340i (B58)
Intercoolers: Nissan Z (VR30DDTT)
Carbon fibre and cold air intakes: Nissan Z, BMW M3 and M4 (F8X, S55), GR Supra carbon, GR Supra chopped carbon, VW Golf R Mk7
Downpipes: Nissan Z street lower downpipes
Engine dress up: GR Supra carbon fibre engine cover

Why AMS Performance

AMS made its name running Alpha-badged R35 GT-Rs among the world's quickest street cars, and that development work feeds into the parts it sells for newer turbocharged platforms. Its heat exchangers use billet aluminium end tanks and larger cores than the factory units, aimed at stopping heat soak on hot days and in repeated runs.

Choosing the Right Part

On air-to-water cars like the Nissan Z, GR Supra and S58 BMWs, heat soak is the usual first problem, so a larger heat exchanger is a common starting point, with the Nissan Z intercoolers as the next step. An intake adds airflow and induction sound and can be fitted without a tune. On the GR Supra, the carbon and chopped carbon intakes differ in finish rather than purpose. Match the engine code as well as the model: the BMW M3 and M4 intake suits the F8X S55, while the BMW heat exchangers suit the G8X S58 and the M340i B58.

Installation & What You'll Need

AMS designs its kits to bolt in using factory mounting points and hoses, and the listings include the hardware and couplers needed. Check each listing's notes before ordering: the Nissan Z intercoolers do not fit with the factory engine cover, and 2021 and later GR Supras with a factory strut tower brace use the spacers supplied with the intake. Heat exchangers and intercoolers need the coolant circuit bled after fitting. The street lower downpipes are for off-road or motorsport use. Check your state's noise and emissions rules before fitting to a registered car. Installation by a professional is recommended.

Pair with the rest of your build

Fuelling upgrades on an AMS build often run alongside Injector Dynamics injectors, see our Injector Dynamics collection.
Braking and handling parts for the Nissan Z and BMW M cars are worth checking alongside a power upgrade before you commit to a tune.

FAQ

Where can I buy AMS Performance parts in Australia?

Chicane Australia sells AMS Performance intercoolers, intakes and downpipes and ships Australia-wide from the NSW Central Coast. Shop by vehicle above, search by AMS part number, or contact our team to check fitment against your car's build date and market spec.

Do AMS intakes need a tune?

No tune is needed to fit them. AMS lists the Nissan Z cold air intakes at more than 10 whp without tuning and more than 15 whp with an ECU calibration, and says the BMW M3 and M4 S55 carbon intakes need no ECU calibration, with gains maximised by optional tuning.

Will an AMS kit fit my car exactly as sold?

The kits are designed to bolt in using factory mounting points, but check the notes on each listing. The Nissan Z intercoolers do not fit with the factory engine cover, and 2021 and later GR Supras with a factory strut tower brace need the spacers included with the carbon intake.

Do you carry AMS parts for the Nissan Z (RZ34)?

Yes. We list the AMS heat exchanger, intercoolers, cold air intakes and street lower downpipes for the Nissan Z (RZ34) and its VR30DDTT engine.

Are the AMS Nissan Z downpipes catted?

Yes. The AMS Street Lower Downpipes use 3 inch mandrel-bent stainless tubing with high-flow GESI catalytic converters, and include a 2.5 to 3.0 inch adapter. Check your state's rules before changing exhaust parts on a registered car.

Need help choosing? Contact our team at sales@chicaneaustralia.com.au.