Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S Intake 2013+

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Mishimoto Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S Performance Cold-Air Intake

We know you've been dying to know how we finish up creating a cold-air intake, and today is the day you can breathe a sigh of relief. We are finally at the last stage of R&D! After constructing a final prototype we were prepared to test fitment and ensure that power output and AFR readings remained unchanged. Check out our final prototype components!

Mishimoto BRZ/FR-S intake pipe final prototype

Mishimoto BRZ/FR-S intake pipe final prototype

Mishimoto BRZ/FR-S intake pipe and MAF housing final prototype

The pipes turned out great for this intake! The CNC-machined MAF mount and air straightener are spot-on, and the mandrel bent pipe is perfect. Our team installed the prototype to check fitment prior to final testing and everything went in like it was designed to do. Yes, the bumper must be removed to install this intake kit as well as to

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Mishimoto Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S Performance Cold-Air Intake

With a general idea of our plans for this product, we set about removing all the necessary components so we could begin fabrication. Steve, one of our bright engineers, would be taking the helm for this particular project, with others lending a hand throughout the process when needed.

FR-S components removed

Our first task was to fabricate the main portion of the intake pipe. We would be using a separate piece to house the MAF and air straightener. This particular pipe routes air from the front bumper area into the engine compartment. We needed to decide on a pipe size and route that would provide the least restriction, greatest airflow, and most effective A/F ratios. Take a look!

Mishimoto intake pipe fabrication

Mishimoto intake pipe fabrication

So now you have a good idea of our plan of attack. This design has many immediately apparent

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Mishimoto Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S Performance Cold-Air Intake

These articles normally begin with a quick background of the vehicle in question, followed by some of the performance high points and pitfalls of the car. With this particular vehicle, this process is not necessary. If you are reading this, you probably already own a BRZ/FR-S, and/or you are well aware of the effect this vehicle has had on the automotive world. Autocross, track days, drifting, daily driving, even rally; the 86 has everything you need to really enjoy yourself behind the wheel in any setting. Mishimoto dove headfirst into the performance cooling market, releasing several innovative cooling products already well known for other chassis. Our current product list for the BRZ/FR-S includes a performance aluminum radiator, silicone radiator hose kit, direct-fit oil cooler kit, low-temperature thermostat, silicone induction hose,