AMS Performance | Alpha Series Components

AMS Performance Parts Australia

AMS Performance built its name on the Alpha program, the intercooler kits, downpipes and bolt-on packages that have pushed R35 GT-R and Nissan Z builds to the front of the grid. We sell AMS gear into real Sydney street cars and track builds running at events like The Bend, and we know which kits suit a mild street tune and which are built for serious boost. This page covers the Alpha components we deal in for GT-R, Nissan Z, and the BMW/Supra platforms AMS also supports.

Shop by Vehicle

AMS Performance parts on this page suit: Nissan R35 GT-R, Nissan Z (RZ34), BMW M2/M3/M4, Toyota GR Supra (A90), and Volkswagen Golf R. Fitment varies by kit, always check the specific product listing against your model year and market spec before ordering.

Shop by Product Type

Alpha intercooler kits, for platforms running sustained boost where factory heat exchangers fall over.
Carbon fibre intake systems, direct fit induction pieces for GT-R and Nissan Z.
Downpipes and exhaust hardware for turbocharged AMS-supported platforms.
Fuelling components, including high flow injectors, fuel rails and pump kits for E85 and high horsepower builds.
Drivetrain hardware built to handle the torque loads of a tuned R35 or RZ34.

Why AMS Performance

AMS has run Alpha-badged R35 GT-Rs at the pointy end of the world's quickest street car lists for years, and that development work feeds straight into the parts they sell. The Alpha intercooler kits are a common first upgrade on GT-Rs doing regular track days, where the factory core heat soaks after a few hot laps. On the Nissan Z (RZ34), AMS was one of the first aftermarket brands to release a full catalogue for the VR30DDTT engine, including heat exchangers, intakes and downpipes, so there's genuine runway to build a Z well beyond stock boost. We recommend AMS to customers who are serious about power and want parts with a track record behind them, not just a badge.

Fitment & Installation

Alpha kits are largely bolt-on, but on GT-R and RZ34 platforms expect to work around factory bumper supports, crash bars and sensor wiring when fitting intercooler kits, some trimming or bracket relocation is common even on a listed "direct fit" kit. Downpipes and decat sections are for race and motorsport use only, they're not road legal and will trigger check engine lights without a supporting tune. If you're running a high flow fuel system, get the car tuned afterward, don't run altered injectors or pumps on a stock map. Always confirm your car's build date and market spec (AU-delivered GT-Rs and RZ34s can differ slightly from US-spec) against the fitment notes on each product page before you order.

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 GT-R and Nissan Z are worth checking against your Alpha power upgrade before you commit to a tune.

FAQ

What is the AMS Alpha series?

Alpha is AMS Performance's flagship line, built for platforms like the R35 GT-R and Nissan Z where owners are chasing serious power. It covers intercoolers, intakes, downpipes and supporting hardware rather than one single product.

Will an Alpha kit fit my Nissan Z or GT-R exactly as sold?

Most kits are designed as bolt-on, but real world fitment can involve minor bracket or trim work depending on your model year and market spec. Check the fitment notes on the specific product before you order.

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

Yes. AMS Performance was among the first to release a full parts catalogue for the RZ34's VR30DDTT engine, and we sell into that platform including heat exchangers, intakes and downpipes.

Are AMS downpipes road legal?

Catless and race downpipes are for race and motorsport use only. They're not road legal in Australia and need a supporting tune once fitted.

Get in touch if you need help matching an AMS kit to your build.