AMS Performance

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Overview

AMS Performance engineers, designs, manufactures, sells, and installs performance parts for turbocharged vehicles, focusing on high-quality automotive components through research, development, and testing.¹³⁴⁶ The company specializes in aftermarket products for models like Mitsubishi Evolution, Nissan GT-R, Porsche 996/997, Subaru STI, and Hyundai Genesis, with a history in racing achievements including track records and championships.³ It maintains a stock of over 2,000 performance parts and operates from a single location in West Chicago, Illinois.¹⁴

History

Automotosport Inc., operating as AMS Performance, was founded in March 2001 by Martin Musial and Fritz Moore, initially developing the AMS 2.3 Turbo Ford Cam for the Merkur XR4Ti, which gained recognition in Muscle Mustang & Fast Fords magazine.³⁵ The company expanded into Mitsubishi 4G63 engines and other turbocharged platforms like VR4, with Martin Musial transitioning it to a full-time operation alongside partners.⁵ Key milestones include 2008 racing successes with 40 victories, track records, and championships in events like Sport Compact Car Ultimate Street Car Challenge; breaking quarter-mile records with Nissan GT-R; and selling the 500th Mitsubishi Evolution turbo kit.³ By 2009, AMS shifted focus to developing full power packages for Evolution X, Nissan GT-R, Porsche, Subaru STI, and Hyundai Genesis.³

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Mitsubishi Evolution Turbo Kits	High-performance turbo upgrades for Evo models	$2,000 - $8,000
Nissan GT-R Power Packages	Complete performance kits including turbos and tuning	$5,000 - $15,000
Porsche 996/997 Turbo Upgrades	Billet turbo systems for Porsche platforms	$3,000 - $10,000
Subaru STI Performance Parts	Turbo and intercooler upgrades for STI	$1,500 - $6,000
Hyundai Genesis Power Adders	Turbo kits for Genesis coupe	$2,500 - $7,000
Front Mount Intercoolers	Custom intercoolers for turbocharged imports	$800 - $2,500

Manufacturing

AMS Performance engineers, designs, and manufactures products in-house at its facility in West Chicago, Illinois, including fabrication and dyno testing.¹³⁵⁶ The company invests in tools like dynamometers and fabrication equipment for product development, focusing on turbocharged vehicle components.⁵

Notable Products

AMS 2.3 Turbo Ford Cam - Initial product designed for Merkur XR4Ti, featured in 2001 Muscle Mustang & Fast Fords magazine.
Alpha Series Turbo Kits (Nissan GT-R) - High-performance turbo upgrades used in record-setting quarter-mile runs on pump gas.
Mitsubishi Evolution Turbo Kit - Popular kit with 500th unit sold by 2008, supporting racing and street applications.
Porsche 996 K16 Billet Turbo - Upgrade achieving 191.6 mph in standing mile, highest horsepower K16 turbo at the time.
VR4 Front Mount Intercoolers - Early engineered part for Mitsubishi Galant VR4 turbo systems.

Reputation

AMS Performance is recognized among enthusiasts for engineering reliable, high-performing parts backed by racing successes like championships and records in events such as Ultimate Street Car Challenge.³ Professionals note its in-house development and dyno testing as strengths for quality turbo upgrades on platforms like Evo and GT-R.⁵ Some sources highlight growth and product focus, though employee counts vary across reports (21-50 or ~38).¹² The company maintains BBB accreditation with a focus on wholesale auto parts.⁶

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