GR86 Best induction kit for airflow?
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To me, that looks like a panel filter + pipe combo, that uses the stock airbox.
Same as above said ... 
The aFE seems to just 'delete' the resonator chamber, which (I'm informed) might cause response/jerkiness issues. In the same vein, I have the official TRD intake and I sometimes 'feel' that the engine doesn't respond as smooth as it did prior to installation. However, that could be a placebo effect from reading too many reviews and totally b0ll0cks information on the internet making me paranoid...
The aFE seems to just 'delete' the resonator chamber, which (I'm informed) might cause response/jerkiness issues. In the same vein, I have the official TRD intake and I sometimes 'feel' that the engine doesn't respond as smooth as it did prior to installation. However, that could be a placebo effect from reading too many reviews and totally b0ll0cks information on the internet making me paranoid...
Overall how do you rate the TRD intake @Sonic ?Same as above said ...
The aFE seems to just 'delete' the resonator chamber, which (I'm informed) might cause response/jerkiness issues. In the same vein, I have the official TRD intake and I sometimes 'feel' that the engine doesn't respond as smooth as it did prior to installation. However, that could be a placebo effect from reading too many reviews and totally b0ll0cks information on the internet making me paranoid...
Can I ask where you bought it from?
Toyota Direct Parts are showing it on back order, but it’s showing in stock from Teqsport in the USA, who I think would ship to the JK.
I bought the intake purely for cosmetic reasons and the fact that it's an official Toyota part, so there would be no warranty 'issues' if the car was to end up at the dealership for some other reason and they saw it under the bonnet. Any performance improvement noted from the dyno tests online are just an added bonus for me - I don't notice anything tbh and certainly can't hear any louder induction sound.
I bought mine from 86Speed in the US. At the time it was $550 (it's now on 'sale' at $502), plus $151.50 for priority shipping. Fedex and UK Customs stung me for £117.31 at the border (others have paid less). All in a total of £664.22 compared to the local Toyota Dealer who quoted me £1,038.
Hello Sonic,
Have you checked the warranty aspect on this part with the dealer? I was wondering Toyota UKs stance, and if you’ve already asked.
Thank you
No I haven’t as I don’t believe there’s any need. It’s an official Toyota supplied part and it’s available in the UK from dealers.
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I wouldnt chance it tbh.
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Finally a day without rain so managed to install just before the drizzle started again.
IMHO I think the GR induction kit is a good compromise, I was disappointed there is no big whoosh sound like the KN induction kit, but if you are at standstill and rev the engine you can hear the induction woosh, but on the go the can't hear it like the KN because of the engine noise.
The butt dyno says it gives me a few more ponies and better throttle response - I didn't unplug the battery to reset the ecu so time will tell.
It surely must be right? The air filter is 3 times the size of the stock one!
The GR is better made then the KN too.
Top tip - get some silicon spray to help you seat the rubber hose.
I think if you want the big induction noise, I'd still go with the KN, but if you don't want to lose a few HP and want your engine bay to look like it has a supercharger then go OEM GR.
IMHO I think the GR induction kit is a good compromise, I was disappointed there is no big whoosh sound like the KN induction kit, but if you are at standstill and rev the engine you can hear the induction woosh, but on the go the can't hear it like the KN because of the engine noise.
The butt dyno says it gives me a few more ponies and better throttle response - I didn't unplug the battery to reset the ecu so time will tell.
It surely must be right? The air filter is 3 times the size of the stock one!
The GR is better made then the KN too.
Top tip - get some silicon spray to help you seat the rubber hose.
I think if you want the big induction noise, I'd still go with the KN, but if you don't want to lose a few HP and want your engine bay to look like it has a supercharger then go OEM GR.
I have swapped from the K&N induction kit to the GR kit as well. I prefer the GR one too. I think it makes the car easier to drive in normal traffic. I feel there is less, or perhaps none at all, of the throttle jerkiness in first gear at junctions.
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Found this in the box when clearing things out, where are you guys sticking this on the GR Induction kit?
Can't seem to find anywhere obvious.
Cheers.
Can't seem to find anywhere obvious.
Cheers.
@grzoostuff, nah it's fookin' massive and looks like sh*t. I got myself a couple of K&N decals off the web and stuck them on the intake instead.
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Cheers thanks for that, I found an old KN sticker and took your inspiration!
Hopefully means they won't chuck it away at service time - just noticed those tasty carbon covers you have in your engine bay too - nice
Hopefully means they won't chuck it away at service time - just noticed those tasty carbon covers you have in your engine bay too - nice
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GR Cup Car Intake
In the quest for developing an enjoyable car beyond it's standard configuration an intake was always of interest, the Infinity Design and Eventuri carbon intake systems look particularly tasty, however they are rather pricey. Not only that but it's pretty negligible in terms of a performance boost, the sound is perhaps more appealing because the character of the car shifts to something more befitting a Japanese rear driven sports coupé.
The cost of the above had meant I was in zero rush to install any intake system, however, my friend bought a 3D printer and found a free file online for the GR86 cup car snorkel. He wanted to experiment and get to grips with the machine and ordered some heat tolerant filament which seemed prudent. After a few initial teething problems managed a perfect print
We had to wrap a bit of double sided foam tape as the fit was somewhat lose without according to user feedback online..
We set about removing the bumper after a morning spent changing the brake discs (first foray, actually had fun!) the impression given by the standard intake snorkel is of restriction with a narrow opening with a longer run.
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Ill be honest, I had zero expectation going into this, being so far forward I wasn't even expecting much noise difference and from what I vaguely remember it was nothing to write home about in terms of gains according to the community tests.
So headed out to see whata gwan, if anything... I'm aware of placebo being a factor of course but I noticed a notable reduction in lethargy in the lower rev range, it was evident in 2nd which I found offered more get up and go. The top end also seemed to benefit with what felt like an uplift of urgency. Honestly I was surprised by this, pleasantly so.
As you work through the rev range induction bark takes over from the exhaust making the car feel more aggressive and special with a dose of additional character. Bloody happy days, for the cost of some filament, defo recommend anyone in possession of a 3D printer to give it a go!
In the quest for developing an enjoyable car beyond it's standard configuration an intake was always of interest, the Infinity Design and Eventuri carbon intake systems look particularly tasty, however they are rather pricey. Not only that but it's pretty negligible in terms of a performance boost, the sound is perhaps more appealing because the character of the car shifts to something more befitting a Japanese rear driven sports coupé.
The cost of the above had meant I was in zero rush to install any intake system, however, my friend bought a 3D printer and found a free file online for the GR86 cup car snorkel. He wanted to experiment and get to grips with the machine and ordered some heat tolerant filament which seemed prudent. After a few initial teething problems managed a perfect print
We had to wrap a bit of double sided foam tape as the fit was somewhat lose without according to user feedback online..We set about removing the bumper after a morning spent changing the brake discs (first foray, actually had fun!) the impression given by the standard intake snorkel is of restriction with a narrow opening with a longer run.
Standard
Cup
Ill be honest, I had zero expectation going into this, being so far forward I wasn't even expecting much noise difference and from what I vaguely remember it was nothing to write home about in terms of gains according to the community tests.
So headed out to see whata gwan, if anything... I'm aware of placebo being a factor of course but I noticed a notable reduction in lethargy in the lower rev range, it was evident in 2nd which I found offered more get up and go. The top end also seemed to benefit with what felt like an uplift of urgency. Honestly I was surprised by this, pleasantly so.
As you work through the rev range induction bark takes over from the exhaust making the car feel more aggressive and special with a dose of additional character. Bloody happy days, for the cost of some filament, defo recommend anyone in possession of a 3D printer to give it a go!
Fancy having a go at this myself. Can you share the link to the 3D file?GR Cup Car Intake
In the quest for developing an enjoyable car beyond it's standard configuration an intake was always of interest, the Infinity Design and Eventuri carbon intake systems look particularly tasty, however they are rather pricey. Not only that but it's pretty negligible in terms of a performance boost, the sound is perhaps more appealing because the character of the car shifts to something more befitting a Japanese rear driven sports coupé.
The cost of the above had meant I was in zero rush to install any intake system, however, my friend bought a 3D printer and found a free file online for the GR86 cup car snorkel. He wanted to experiment and get to grips with the machine and ordered some heat tolerant filament which seemed prudent. After a few initial teething problems managed a perfect print
We set about removing the bumper after a morning spent changing the brake discs (first foray, actually had fun!) the impression given by the standard intake snorkel is of restriction with a narrow opening with a longer run.
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Ill be honest, I had zero expectation going into this, being so far forward I wasn't even expecting much noise difference and from what I vaguely remember it was nothing to write home about in terms of gains according to the community tests.
So headed out to see whata gwan, if anything... I'm aware of placebo being a factor of course but I noticed a notable reduction in lethargy in the lower rev range, it was evident in 2nd which I found offered more get up and go. The top end also seemed to benefit with what felt like an uplift of urgency. Honestly I was surprised by this, pleasantly so.
As you work through the rev range induction bark takes over from the exhaust making the car feel more aggressive and special with a dose of additional character. Bloody happy days, for the cost of some filament, defo recommend anyone in possession of a 3D printer to give it a go!
AEG86
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It'sa great mod, adds an intake growl even without changing the air filter to non OE style performance filters.GR Cup Car Intake
In the quest for developing an enjoyable car beyond it's standard configuration an intake was always of interest, the Infinity Design and Eventuri carbon intake systems look particularly tasty, however they are rather pricey. Not only that but it's pretty negligible in terms of a performance boost, the sound is perhaps more appealing because the character of the car shifts to something more befitting a Japanese rear driven sports coupé.
The cost of the above had meant I was in zero rush to install any intake system, however, my friend bought a 3D printer and found a free file online for the GR86 cup car snorkel. He wanted to experiment and get to grips with the machine and ordered some heat tolerant filament which seemed prudent. After a few initial teething problems managed a perfect print
We set about removing the bumper after a morning spent changing the brake discs (first foray, actually had fun!) the impression given by the standard intake snorkel is of restriction with a narrow opening with a longer run.
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Standard
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Cup
Ill be honest, I had zero expectation going into this, being so far forward I wasn't even expecting much noise difference and from what I vaguely remember it was nothing to write home about in terms of gains according to the community tests.
So headed out to see whata gwan, if anything... I'm aware of placebo being a factor of course but I noticed a notable reduction in lethargy in the lower rev range, it was evident in 2nd which I found offered more get up and go. The top end also seemed to benefit with what felt like an uplift of urgency. Honestly I was surprised by this, pleasantly so.
As you work through the rev range induction bark takes over from the exhaust making the car feel more aggressive and special with a dose of additional character. Bloody happy days, for the cost of some filament, defo recommend anyone in possession of a 3D printer to give it a go!
My car dynoed at 253 hp on a summer day after the remap, using a cup car intake and stock air filter. You don't have to worry about performance in the intake when going NA.
