VF Tuner - Upgraded Supercharger Lid

[VF Tuner]

Hey folks, we are designing a better lid for Evora / Emira Supercharger.
We have both vehicles here in house, and will be doing before/after dyno on these.

Some info:
- Increased lid volume
- enhanced flow control
- Custom designed Flow fins in the intercooler and sub section for bypass
- CAD modeled and CFD Tested
- Billet CNC with Color options
- Made in the USA
- 100mm rotor exit side with specially designed concave 60mm plenum that evenly directs flow across the intercooler.


Note, this image is not a finalized piece.

Thanks everyone!

 

[Porter]

Very interesting. Looking forward to seeing the finished product, and how you approach the whole package of options.

 

[Tracked Emira]

Are you thinking you will get a minimum of 7 extra horse power? What will pricing be around? Will this affect warranty?

 

[VF Tuner]

Are you thinking you will get a minimum of 7 extra horse power? What will pricing be around? Will this affect warranty?

A minimum of 7 horsepower? That's a wash.
We are looking to maximize what can be done compared to the stock lid.

 

[netsinah]

Having powder coated my OEM lid to color match, I think any improved after-market replacement lid should be absolutely outlawed (lol). Consider offering different Emira colors if you want your sales to skyrocket (hint : Vivid Red is a VERY nice color).

 

[PatrickJS]

what are the options for the emboss? I'm fine if it looks OEM and black

 

[FST]

Hey folks, we are designing a better lid for Evora / Emira Supercharger.
We have both vehicles here in house, and will be doing before/after dyno on these.

Some info:
- Increased lid volume
- enhanced flow control
- Custom designed Flow fins in the intercooler and sub section for bypass
- CAD modeled and CFD Tested
- Billet CNC with Color options
- Made in the USA
- 100mm rotor exit side with specially designed concave 60mm plenum that evenly directs flow across the intercooler.


Note, this image is not a finalized piece.

Thanks everyone!

How does the oem look like? Flat surface?

 

[VF Tuner]

There will be several anodized color options

 

[cryptovince]

There will be several anodized color options

Any carbon fiber options? I didn't buy any of the existing CF covers because they're just an entire layer over the stock one, and I'd prefer something that leaves the text and lines exposed or in a different color.

 

[RoryBellows]

I'm intrigued. I've never heard of swapping SC lids but some internet searching indicates its a thing and that it can produce gains.

 

[ADC]

You know what would be super awesome... a supercharger lid that extended further to the left to make the engine look centred under the glass. Yes, this would soothe my OCD enough that I would pay good money for such a thing

 

[scc.131.fe]

You know what would be super awesome... a supercharger lid that extended further to the left to make the engine look centred under the glass. Yes, this would soothe my OCD enough that I would pay good money for such a thing

But then you'd also have to sit further to the left....

 

[VF Tuner]

Any carbon fiber options? I didn't buy any of the existing CF covers because they're just an entire layer over the stock one, and I'd prefer something that leaves the text and lines exposed or in a different color.

carbon fiber lid we are not considering at this time, due to so many heat cycles we can't guarantee it would last forever without any cracking around the bolt holes.
Second with that would be..cracking around the bolt holes over time., and the oil exposure.

finally, cost. A custom CF piece like this with the internal ribbing could be extremely expensive.

 

[crestima]

Hey folks, we are designing a better lid for Evora / Emira Supercharger.
We have both vehicles here in house, and will be doing before/after dyno on these.

Some info:
- Increased lid volume
- enhanced flow control
- Custom designed Flow fins in the intercooler and sub section for bypass
- CAD modeled and CFD Tested
- Billet CNC with Color options
- Made in the USA
- 100mm rotor exit side with specially designed concave 60mm plenum that evenly directs flow across the intercooler.


Note, this image is not a finalized piece.

Thanks everyone!

Would there be any potential weight savings vs OEM?

 

[VF Tuner]

Would there be any potential weight savings vs OEM?

We have not tested weight yet, but I am quite confident there will be weight savings, the stock lid is surprisingly heavy. I'll get the lid weight in a moment.



Also I will post the final design images here later today, and pricing if anyone wants to pre-order. your pre-order will be fully refundable if there is no benefit (we will dyno our bone stock Emira before/after).

 

[VF Tuner]

STOCK lid weight is 6.5lbs
We are expecting our lid weight to come in under 5lbs.
so, minimal weight savings.

 

[VF Tuner]

attached is our prelim. design.
Note, the TOP text/wording location is not finalized.
We want to ask the community their input because it needs to be aesthetically pleasing.

So we can simplify it (VF) logo only in the middle,
Or "SUPERCHARGED" text horizontal instead of Diagonal, etc.


Color Options:
Black
Red
Purple
Blue

Cost:
Pre-order pricing : $825

 

[VL3X]

STOCK lid weight is 6.5lbs
We are expecting our lid weight to come in under 5lbs.
so, minimal weight savings.

That's a big deal in the Lotus world.

 

[crestima]

STOCK lid weight is 6.5lbs
We are expecting our lid weight to come in under 5lbs.
so, minimal weight savings.

Wouldn't classify that as minimal at all (23% lighter). Every gram saved counts and 680+ of them count a lot more.

 

[VF Tuner]

If you are interested, pre ordering is available here:

VF Tuner Lotus Evora CNC Upgraded Supercharger lid

CNC Billet Aluminum with Anodized color options Increased lid volume- enhanced flow control- Custom designed Flow fins in the intercooler and sub section for bypass- CAD modeled and CFD Tested- Billet CNC with Color options- Made in the USA- 100mm rotor exit side with specially designed concave...

vftuner.com

note, this will be tested and documented on our Emira
If there is no benefit, you can cancel your pre-order.