GSC Power Division Intake Valves for Audi R8 5.2L V10

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$337.60

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Upgrade your Audi R8 V10 5.2L with GSC Power Division Stainless Steel Performance Intake Valves, engineered for superior airflow, efficiency, and durability. Whether your setup is turbocharged, supercharged, or naturally aspirated, these valves provide significant performance gains.

The back cut design improves airflow, enhancing power output and RPM potential. Micro-polished valve stems reduce friction and oil retention, ensuring smoother valve operation and extended component life, even at high RPMs.

Made from 21-4 Stainless Steel, these valves withstand the intense heat and stress of forced induction engines. The hardened valve tips offer extended durability, maintaining optimal contact with the rocker arms.

Designed for direct OEM replacement, these valves provide a seamless fit with OEM keeper/lock systems. For maximum reliability, GSC Power Division recommends new valve locks in high-performance setups to prevent material grooving.

Features

Enhanced Engine Efficiency: Improved airflow leads to better engine breathing, resulting in greater power output and overall engine efficiency in both turbocharged and naturally aspirated setups.
Back Cut Design: Strategically crafted to optimize air flow, allowing your engine to achieve higher RPMs and improved performance across the powerband.
Micro-Polished Valve Stems: Minimizes oil retention on the valve stem, significantly reducing friction and drag, ensuring smoother motion within the valve guide for improved efficiency and longevity.
Stainless Steel Construction: Designed to withstand extreme temperatures, especially in turbocharged and supercharged engines, ensuring consistent performance and durability under high-stress conditions.
Hardened Valve Tips: The valve tips are reinforced using a mid-stem friction weld process to extend valve life and minimize wear, ensuring optimal contact with the rocker.
OEM Keeper/Lock Compatibility: Designed to work seamlessly with OEM triple groove keeper/lock systems. While compatible, we recommend not reusing old valve locks in performance applications to avoid the risk of material grooving.
GSC Power Division Quality: Backed by GSC Power Division's commitment to delivering top-tier quality and performance, ensuring that every valve meets the highest standards in the industry.

Sold Individually or as Sets:

V10 Applications: Sold individually or as sets of 10 for each bank (2 sets required)

Product fitment
Audi R8 5.2L V10
Lamborghini Huracán 5.2L V10 (LP600, Performante, EVO, STO) require removal of valve cap and use of R8 Rocker Arm (Part Number 079-109-409-B)
Lamborghini Huracán 5.2L V10

IMAGES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY.

Valve Specification	Metric ( mm )	Imperial ( In )
Stem Diameter	5.97	.235
Overall Length	104.1	4.098
Head Diameter	33.8	1.331

Intake Valves

GSC Power-Division performance valves are designed for high-output engines where material strength, precision manufacturing, and thermal durability directly impact reliability and performance. Produced from carefully selected premium stainless steel and superalloy materials, GSC valves are built to withstand the elevated temperatures, cylinder pressures, RPM levels, and combustion demands found in modern performance engines.

Every valve is manufactured to stringent dimensional and material standards to deliver precise fitment, consistent sealing performance, and long service life. Whether supporting naturally aspirated builds, high-boost turbo systems, endurance applications, or extreme horsepower race programs, GSC valves are engineered to handle conditions where lesser components reach their limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are GSC valves made from?

Depending on the application, GSC valves are manufactured from premium stainless steel or high-temperature super alloys designed to withstand extreme heat and cylinder pressures.

When should I upgrade to super alloy exhaust valves?

Super alloy exhaust valves are recommended for turbocharged, supercharged, nitrous, endurance racing, and other extreme applications where exhaust temperatures are elevated.

Are GSC valves compatible with OEM valve locks and retainers?

Many applications are designed to work with OEM-style locks and retainers, but compatibility should always be verified prior to installation.

GENERAL F.A.Q

Many GSC products, including our camshafts, are designed, machined, and finished in-house at our facility in South Carolina, USA. We maintain strict quality control throughout the manufacturing process.

GSC Power-Division has been serving the performance automotive industry for over 20 years, supplying racers, engine builders, tuners, and enthusiasts worldwide.

Yes. We sell directly through our website and also through an extensive network of authorized dealers and distributors worldwide.

GSC’s warranty covers defects in the product itself. Consequential damages, including engine damage, labor, towing, or vehicle downtime, are not covered.

Products used in racing or competition environments are subject to conditions outlined in our warranty policy. Performance applications inherently involve risks beyond normal operating conditions.