I had a very early start this morning for a trip over to Revelation Motorsport to catch up with Josh and Tim.
The reason I was there is I am an early tester for something particularly exciting they’re developing: a prototype plenum and inlet manifold for a Drive-By-Wire ITB setup running 8 injectors 4 downstream and for upstream.
For anyone who has toyed with the idea of ITBs but worried about the finicky nature of cable setups or losing that smooth modern throttle mapping, this looks like it’s going to be a fantastic solution. Seeing the engineering going into the manifold and the plenum design firsthand, it’s clear the guys are putting a lot of thought into getting the airflow and response just right.
I’m really looking forward to seeing the final results once testing is wrapped up. It feels like a “best of both worlds” upgrade—that raw ITB character with 21st-century precision.
Definitely one to watch if you’re looking to wake up your engine!
"That’s the million-dollar question (hopefully not literally! LOL).
I did ask Josh and Tim about pricing, but they’re still in the process of finalising a lot of the finer details. Because the early test cars are pure track machines, they are currently working on the ‘real world’ refinements that make it a viable kit for the rest of us.
Specifically, they’re finishing the design for the direct NACA duct air inlets—and since the front-end shapes varies, they’re making sure it integrates perfectly across all three bumper designs (NC1, NC2, and NC3).They are also looking at emission control options for road-based installs to ensure it’s not just a weekend toy, but something that can live on a street car without constant headaches.
The plan is to have the final specs, general availability, and that all-important price tag ready in about a month or so. It’s definitely a ‘do it once, do it right’ situation, but from what I’ve seen so far, the wait will be worth it for the level of integration they’re aiming for!"
I was back over at Revelation Motorsport today catching up with Josh and Tim, and the progress on the development is looking fantastic.
For those who know my car, you’ll be pleased to hear they’ve been able to offer me a brilliant colour-match on the setup. It really ties the engine bay together, Some pics below and I’ll get some more photos posted up later so you can see the finish for yourselves!
Beyond the aesthetics, the guys are really sweating the small stuff to make this a ‘proper’ kit. They’re currently finalising:
· Custom ECU Mounts: No zip-ties here; it’s a dedicated, secure solution.
· PCV Rerouting & Catch Can: Essential for keeping the intake tract clean and the engine happy, especially with ITBs.
· Bespoke Ducting: They’re refining the route to that (yet-to-be-seen!) bumper NACA duct. It’s looking like a very neat, integrated bit of kit.
The guys are also looking into offering different colour options for the kit so people can customize the look to suit their own engine bays.
Is a choice of colours something you guys would be interested in, or do most of you prefer the classic ‘mechanical’ silver/black look? Let me know.
I’m outside the demographic for these but silver/black would look wicked on my ND4. Nobody maps the Homura yet though so probably not worth voiding the warranty
I’ve just picked the car up from Revelation Motorsport following the first full phase of testing, and I couldn’t be happier with where we’re at.
They managed to get some quality time on the dyno this past Wednesday. I’ll share the full graphs a bit later, but I can say the initial results are very healthy, so healthy, in fact, that we actually had to dial the power down slightly! I need to keep the car honest for the class I run in the Javelin Sprint Series, which has a strict BHP cap, so it’s a nice problem to have knowing there’s more ‘under the hood’ if I ever move up a class.
The physical install is looking incredibly ‘OEM+’ now. The custom ECU mount and the PCV re-route make the whole bay look like it was designed this way from the factory. It’s a very complete-feeling solution.
What’s next? While the dyno results are great, Josh and Tim are perfectionists. They have decided to slow down the public release just slightly to ensure they iron out any minor gremlins. To do that, we’re heading to the track in early March for some high-intensity, real-world testing and fine-tuning.
They want to make sure that when this is generally available, it’s 100% bulletproof for both the road and the circuit.
I’ll be posting another update (with some track footage/data) once we’ve seen how it performs under pressure. Thanks for all the interest so far, definitely watch this space!
