Suggestions for intake - Toyota Yaris Forums

Rikantank · 07-24-2012, 02:43 AM

I plan on buying a cold air intake for 1.5 l 2008 yaris am currently leaning towards k&n. But am open to some suggestions due to this being my first performance upgrade

cali yaris · 07-24-2012, 02:59 AM

First decide which design suits you better.

Cold air intake:
(longer tube, filter in wheel well, harder to maintain, possibly somewhat colder air draw)
Brands: TRD, AEM, Injen, Fujita, DC Sports

Short ram:
(shorter rube, filter in engine bay, easier to maintain, some come with an airbox to help separate)
Brands: weaponR, AFE, K&N, and a couple more I can't think of

Drummer829 · 08-18-2012, 10:32 PM

keep in mind CAI's are more susceptible to hydro lock. My buddies car had that happen to him.

Golddeenoh · 08-19-2012, 01:39 AM

hydro lock is rare you have to go through deep water to get the CAI on a Yaris saturated enough to hydro lock. but it is a risk if you drive through a lot of flooded roads.

Drummer829 · 08-19-2012, 02:14 PM

In IL we have had some good storms and the only way to get to my house was through a flooded street. thats the only reason I wouldnt grab the CAI, however it all depends on where you live. honestly though, there wont be a huge difference between the SRI and CAI. both will give you similar gains

packetrace · 08-19-2012, 02:20 PM

I would go with the AEM CAI...though the Injen has a good price...if you can fine these rare TRD cold air intake....take it...they have case over the filter...its good for winter and water :) thats my .02 cent :)

4/20 NEVER FORGET · 08-25-2012, 09:57 PM

I have a K&N typhoon and have had zero issues with it. The installation instructions were very clear and it's a high quality piece. Sounds good at WOT, I couldnt tell any difference in the butt-dyno department.

cali yaris · 08-25-2012, 10:50 PM

Quote:

if you can fine these rare TRD cold air intake....take it...they have case over the filter...

We have AEM socks available as an accessory.

1.5 · 08-26-2012, 09:50 AM

There is also the Simota carbon box intake. Garm I've seen you post that the Simota only fits LB. Why is that and do you think fitting it on the sedan would be impossible or just difficult.

DJYojimbo · 08-31-2012, 05:23 AM

My cousin installed my AFE intake for me just this past tuesday! It is awesome! Pictures up soon!

cali yaris · 08-31-2012, 01:48 PM

Simota carbon box only fits liftback. I have confirmation from a customer (not my own experience) that it simply won't fit. I MAY have a picture *somewhere* showing how it doesn't fit.

1.5 · 09-02-2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Simota carbon box only fits liftback. I have confirmation from a customer (not my own experience) that it simply won't fit. I MAY have a picture *somewhere* showing how it doesn't fit.

Thanks I'd like to see whats causing the fitment issue

Radou · 09-02-2012, 01:36 PM

personaly i have the hps cold air intake with k&n filter and it fit great !!!

Kaotic Lazagna · 09-03-2012, 03:27 AM

Headlights are much closer? I can't fit my hands to change the bulb at the driverside of a LB, but have plenty of room for the sedan.

1.5 · 09-03-2012, 10:21 AM

At our local meet the other day we did compare engine bays and you can see the LB lamps extend further into the engine bay than on a sedan.

baseballfan416 · 09-04-2012, 03:38 PM

So the sedan has more space but doesn't fit? That can't be right... It's gotta be a different dimension...

Kaotic Lazagna · 09-04-2012, 04:11 PM

Being a box, I'm thinking it was molded for the LB's space requirements along where it can bolt onto? Beats me. LOL

07-24-2012, 02:43 AM	#1
Rikantank Drives: 2008 yaris liftback Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 15	Suggestions for intake I plan on buying a cold air intake for 1.5 l 2008 yaris am currently leaning towards k&n. But am open to some suggestions due to this being my first performance upgrade Last edited by Rikantank; 07-24-2012 at 03:11 AM.

07-24-2012, 02:59 AM	#2
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	First decide which design suits you better. Cold air intake: (longer tube, filter in wheel well, harder to maintain, possibly somewhat colder air draw) Brands: TRD, AEM, Injen, Fujita, DC Sports Short ram: (shorter rube, filter in engine bay, easier to maintain, some come with an airbox to help separate) Brands: weaponR, AFE, K&N, and a couple more I can't think of __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

08-19-2012, 01:39 AM	#4
Golddeenoh Takes corners too fast! View User's Garage Drives: Absolute Red 2009 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 830	hydro lock is rare you have to go through deep water to get the CAI on a Yaris saturated enough to hydro lock. but it is a risk if you drive through a lot of flooded roads. __________________ mods:15''Drag DR21 w/Nitto NeoGen 205/50R15, Tanabe DF210 lowering springs 1.6/1.8, TRD Rear Sway Bar, Tanabe Front Sway Bar, Micro Image Short Throw Shift Kit (both in and under), 8.64lbs flywheel, F1 Stage 4 Clutch, AEM Cold Air Intake (Red), Megan Racing Header, DC Sports Axle Back Exhaust, Micro Image Crank Pulley, NST lite Alternator Pulley, ARP Manifold Stud Kit,Tanabe Front Strut Tower Brace, ScanGuage II, Micro Image Silicone Radiator Hose Kit (Red), NRG Carbon Fiber Shift Knob (round), 2009-2011 Toyota Yaris Liftback Foglight kit, NRG Grounding Kit (Red), Hella Horns(Red),CF Hood

08-19-2012, 02:20 PM	#6
packetrace Drives: Yaris Sedan 2009 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Quebec Posts: 566	I would go with the AEM CAI...though the Injen has a good price...if you can fine these rare TRD cold air intake....take it...they have case over the filter...its good for winter and water :) thats my .02 cent :) __________________ Interior:ALL red, black roof Exterior:RTX scorpion painted GOLD, side and rear visor, oem spoiler, MI mesh grill, Hella supertone horn, RS badge, Vios badge, CF pillar, Led mirror cover, fog light HID 3000k, Projector retrofit HID 8000K Performance :MI CrankPulley, Tein springs, UR and TRD bar, TURBO IN PROGRESS Audio : Pionner DEH-80PRS, HAT L1V2, PowerBass 1100.5X 5 channel amp

08-26-2012, 09:50 AM	#9
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	There is also the Simota carbon box intake. Garm I've seen you post that the Simota only fits LB. Why is that and do you think fitting it on the sedan would be impossible or just difficult. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

08-18-2012, 10:32 PM	#3
Drummer829 Drives: future prius Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IL Posts: 13	keep in mind CAI's are more susceptible to hydro lock. My buddies car had that happen to him.

08-19-2012, 02:14 PM	#5
Drummer829 Drives: future prius Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IL Posts: 13	In IL we have had some good storms and the only way to get to my house was through a flooded street. thats the only reason I wouldnt grab the CAI, however it all depends on where you live. honestly though, there wont be a huge difference between the SRI and CAI. both will give you similar gains

08-25-2012, 09:57 PM	#7
4/20 NEVER FORGET Drives: 2008 Yaris HB MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 100	I have a K&N typhoon and have had zero issues with it. The installation instructions were very clear and it's a high quality piece. Sounds good at WOT, I couldnt tell any difference in the butt-dyno department.

08-31-2012, 05:23 AM	#10
DJYojimbo Drives: 2012 Grey Toyota Yaris SE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 261	My cousin installed my AFE intake for me just this past tuesday! It is awesome! Pictures up soon!

08-31-2012, 01:48 PM	#11
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Simota carbon box only fits liftback. I have confirmation from a customer (not my own experience) that it simply won't fit. I MAY have a picture somewhere showing how it doesn't fit. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

09-02-2012, 01:36 PM	#13
Radou Drives: yaris 09 ncp91 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Quebec canada Posts: 54	personaly i have the hps cold air intake with k&n filter and it fit great !!!

09-03-2012, 03:27 AM	#14
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Headlights are much closer? I can't fit my hands to change the bulb at the driverside of a LB, but have plenty of room for the sedan.

09-03-2012, 10:21 AM	#15
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	At our local meet the other day we did compare engine bays and you can see the LB lamps extend further into the engine bay than on a sedan. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

09-04-2012, 03:38 PM	#16
baseballfan416 Drives: 2017 L 3-door Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Milwaukee, Wi Posts: 161	So the sedan has more space but doesn't fit? That can't be right... It's gotta be a different dimension...

09-04-2012, 04:11 PM	#17
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Being a box, I'm thinking it was molded for the LB's space requirements along where it can bolt onto? Beats me. LOL

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