Top 5 Intakes 2015+ Subaru WRX
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
- You asked, we listened! Based on comments from our previous Top 5 videos we had an overwhelming amount of requests for us to cover intakes. So today, we’re going to cover our Top 5 Intakes for the 2015+ Subaru WRX.
Contrary to popular belief, a cold air intake doesn’t add a ton of power by itself. Similar to a cat-back exhaust, you’re looking at around a 5-10hp gain. However, one can’t ignore the awesome change in sound from under the hood!
Here’s our top 5 intakes for the 2015+ Subaru WRX! (In no specific order.)
ETS Air Intake System: bit.ly/2J1gzbK
AEM Cold Air Intake: bit.ly/2J1gSmU
COBB Big SF Intake: bit.ly/2x8lncH
MAPerformance WRX Air Intake w/ Heat Shield and RED K&N Air Filter: bit.ly/3a8ZtVm
Grimmspeed Stealthbox Intake: bit.ly/2U0YiBM
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Content Sources
• 2015 Subaru WRX ETS Ai... (Dustin Williams)
• ETS Air Intake Install... (Supa Garage)
• Video (Driven Lifestyle)
• 2015 Subaru WRX AEM In... (Richard Nelson)
• INSTALLING Cold Air IN... (Revsalot)
• Cobb Big SF Intake Sys... (Boost & Shutter)
• COBB BIG SF INTAKE (UP... (itsrealslick)
• MAPerformance Air Inta... (In House)
• WHAT THE WRX NEEDS | 2... (VixRex)
• Video (HaDou Keng)
• Installing a Grimmspee... (The Shaddix)
• GrimmSpeed StealthBox ... (GrimmSpeed)
Contents of this Video
0:00 Intro
1:25 ETS Air Intake
2:34 AEM Cold Air Intake
3:43 COBB Big SF
4:50 MAPerformance Air Intake w/ Heat Shield
5:53 Grimmspeed Stealthbox
7:10 Conclusion - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Which intake was your favorite? Let us know below! Let us know what you want to see next!
You guys must've just started using K&N because the one I bought a few months ago AND the one in the video are green filter brand!
What's the difference between the green filter and the maroon one. I have the maroon one :o
I love my MAPerformance intake. The sound is amazing, but can see it being a bit much for some people. The power when coupled with a MAP Stage 2 E30 tune makes the car a completely different beast.
Mine came with the green filter which I wasn't a fan of at first due to how large the gaps were in the media. It'll block larger chunks of sand, but fine dust can get through without issue. However, I did my first Blackstone oil analysis and while silica was very slightly higher than average, it wasn't enough to be a concern per the tech so the oil filter did it's job if anything. This was even after driving around after cone came off the velocity stack for a while due to not tightening it properly.. Completely my fault.. :[
I will likely swap out the filter down the road though just for peace of mind. With the new filter I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the intake as I've heard good things about K&N filters.
Yes we switched to K&N on some of our kits recently
@@maperformance I got that old version map intake pipe where the maf near the bottom any way we can swap pipes? Lol rather have the maf near the filter. What's the price to swap if we can?
that grimmspeed has the best sound and comes with everything included. ETS was next
Map is louder than ets
I had the Cobb intake on my old wrx and it was great!
Thanks for helpful video defiantly considering grimmspeed now. 😄
I know this was a while back but Cobb has offered a stage 1+ kit for just over 1k and it has everything from wiring to zip ties and stainless worm clamps also has the MAF extension
My experience with the Cobb intake is just such a headache every time with so many fitment issues I’d most definitely recommend grimmspeed and I will be switching over to it soon
I'm running with GS and i do like so much.
Thx u for sharing. Great vid. Helped alot.
I'm gonna get the grmimmspeed. Sounds so nice
Great video I’m actually ordering the ETS now you guys better have it in stock.
Good choice!
Can you guys do top downpipes for this wrx?
using a PERRIN intake and i love it
Being in California our only 2 options that are carb compliant are the AEM and Mishimoto. Leaning towards the mishimoto for the ots cobb tune. I am wondering why you purposely kept the mishimoto off the list here?
At first, I ordered a Cobb intake, FedEx ‘lost’ the package and I never got to test the product. So the second time around I decided to go with GS. No regrets 🤙🏼
subie. ja What tune are you running? Thinking about getting the GS intake as well!
Matthew Sexter I have pretty much everything you could bolt on. Stock headers/stock turbo. I’m running usually an e45 blend. I’m tuned using the Cobb flexfuel.
@@subieja Yes but who did your map? I'm highly considering Phatbotti tuning
Matthew Sexter look up The Shaddix also mentioned in this vid. I’ve been following his build for a while and he used Phatbotti. Really good feedback it seems
Matthew Sexter just saw your reply my bad! My buddy here in Albuquerque tuned my car both times I needed a tune. VOIDTUNING. Phatbotti is well known and has a good rep so if you have the time and $$ I would do it.
Thanks bro
ETS Stock Turbo Intake Subaru WRX says online no tune needed on import racing? How true is this
Damn i got that old version map intake pipe where the maf near the bottom any way we can swap pipes? Lol rather have the maf near the filter. What's the price to swap if we can?
I had a k&n typhoon on my 16 wrx for 4 years till I upgraded to a 2020 sti I HIGHLY recommend it car sounded better and I’m not even kidding when I say stock tune I got 1-2mpg better, easy install directions included with purchase safe for car just DO NOT over oil filter when recharging
Hey mate weve just picked up a 2020 sti. U saying the k&n is good? None of these are sti sounds so i cant see whats the sound or performance like for it
have been running nameless catback exhaust system maperformance down pipe, intake and maperformance stage 2 ots tune for about a year now and it definitely is a completely different car, need to get on dyno for raw numbers but it keeps up with M2 bmw, mustangs and infiniti’s on highway very pleased w fa20 15’ wrx
Have you had issues with your wrx? I've been looking at them a while now but unsure on reliability
@@lomoop791 I am currently at 90k miles and the car and engine are doing great, i blew up my transmission at 75k but when i bought the car the tranny was on its way out already so I wasn’t worried. It was like 5k for the new transmission that would be my only big reliability issue. I am on a new tune at the moment no longer a flash tune but have only been for 2k miles so am still getting used to it. BUY A WRX AS SOON AS YOU CAN because now with the discontinued of the car from subaru prices will sky rocket.
@@trxsrolo4000 thanks a lot for the info. I've always loved the way they look and sound. Just was always hesitant, as I've always had Toyotas
Will these items work on a base model 2015 Impreza? I can't find any material that covers this. Thanks.
ET5 SOUNDS GREAT
Sweet Video! Now what can you recommend for my Tribeca beast? Thanks in advance 🤙🤙🤙
Give us a shout! We might be able to help you out!
Hey MAP, is AEM the only dry filter in this line up? Cheers
Toda toma de aire debe tener una caja que solo entre el aire de afuera ya que sin caja el intake recoge aire caliente y el motor pierde rendimiento
How about injen evo1206 for 2016 subaru wrx sti..its good for performance?
Is there any intake I can get without a Tune
Would any of these fit on the 15 and up xt Foresters ?
this work for stage 2 + Big SF?
I’ll be going grimmspeed 100%
I saw you have a air filter in the hood scoop where i can get it?
Silly question, but it's there an intake for the 2015 fa20 wrx that rests near the height of the passenger side fog light? My wrx currently doesnt have the bulbs so i would like to delete the passenger side fog light, mesh it, tune it, and have air come in through the passenger Fogg light
Can you run these for a couple weeks while getting a E-tune ?
If you change the intake does the car needs a tune? Thinking about getting a 2016 WRX
So it sounds like some of the tests were done with a BOV. Taking the BOV out of the equation, which one sounds the best with the "whistling" effect? AKA= the loudest. Thanks
No Bov on any of them!Just the amazing sound these cars make with just an intake. Bov will make the rududududu when you shift and let out of boost rather than the whistle from my experience.
I am eventually looking into getting an ETS FMIC and an IBR BRZ manifold for a 2020 WRX. Will all of these intakes still be compatible if I do this?
Yes they will because you don’t relocate the turbo for those mods
All the air intake pass smoke check?
i have a question, is the car stock? so the only mod is the filter?
My AF Learning 1 fluctuates from +/-14% range in my 2018 Stage 2 WRX. Is that a normal working range for the FA20DIT?
This is a great place to ask that question. /s
Do you need a tune for an intake??
Are they all legal in California?
I went with takeda
Injen not makin the list?
Will any of these work with cobb accessport? I really want the Grimmspeed for highest performance gains but I’m hearing it doesn’t work with cobb AP any advice?
These are all compatible with the accessport. What may not be optimal is your tune. OTS tunes are designed to run with a single brand of parts for all bolt ons. If you have a miss match of parts we would recommend getting a custom dyno tune.
Hey guys someone can help me? Air intake can void my subaru warranty???
I spoke with 3 different popular etuners and each one recommended the Grimmspeed setup for the 2015-2019 WRX.
I asked bren about the grimmspeed and he said to get cobb because it wont get maxed out like GS if I go further with mods
@@johnmyers236 max out? Explain what bren means bc stock factory intake isnt maxed out and is better then some of these intakes without a box 😂
@@k20a2toofast4u I'm full bolt ons and I imagine he meant if I go any further (turbo) then the cobb intake will be able to handle that better.
@@k20a2toofast4u thAn
@@johnmyers236 thAn
this was my first mod but i went with PERRIN
Kinda late but should you change the stock tune when you install in any of the intakes
yes
How to order?
Why AEM made a open top intake instead of a box is beyond me
Will a OTS tune be enough for the grimmspeed intake?
Late comment but yeah intake and tune is considered stage 1+. I think cobb has a tune available for It
@@IceBoxAlex late post but for just over 1k Cobb offers a stage 1+ kit with everything including the access port cables and MAF extension harness
Could you do an intake video for 5th gen Camaros? Or a whole series?
What do you guys think of Perrins intake? Anyone try it?
Very solid choice!
I got the mishimoto race intake for my 19wrx. I might change to grimmspeed tho. Idk
Yea go grimmspeed. Mishi intake isn’t so great, nor well made from what I’ve learned and heard over the years.
@@jeferainman2990 can i use the cobb accessport as a tune with the grimmspeed intake?
@@joshuac2391 you can… BUT it’s not advised. It’s a temporary thing that I did for a while when I first started out. It was my first 2 mods on my 2015 actually. So yea. But do take caution and know it’s not a long term fix.
@@jeferainman2990 how long do you think i can keep it for?
@@noelaguilar9343 you can keep the combo of the GS intake and Cobb intake tune for a lil while as long as you aren’t driving hard and leaning the car out.
Don’t go cheap, just do it right to avoid issues. You play around and you will find issues.
When are the 2020 wrx MAPerformance tunes going to be released?
Later this week hopefully! Give us a shout: otstunes@maperformance.com
@@maperformance so.... where is it?
So I’m still new to wrx and I wanted to know If I install an intake do I need to tune the car as will or no ???
Most intakes do not require a tune. Usually you can wait until you install a downpipe, and intake until you get a tune.
Awesome video, that Cobb intake is a beast! You should put down the hp and torque additions as well!
There isn't much hp and tq gains from adding an intake, and no one intake greatly outperforms another in that way. We'd recommend going with whatever is your favorite looking/sounding!
what material is best for intakes? and exhaust?
Titanium
What if you want the power gains without the blow off valve noise? Is that an option with those intakes? The noise is cool but do I want to hear it on a 4 hour road trip? Not really.
Sounds like you got the wrong car
@@andrewt3619 ong haha 😂
@@andrewt3619 Right car, just not a boy racer.
I cant fucking wait to have this car
QUESTION,,, IF I HAVE A INTAKE ON THE CAR...BUT... I WANT RE-EMPLACE THAT FOR A NE ONE..... I NEED THE COBB ACCESS PORT???
Nope! You can replace the intake without a tune.
Do u need a tune for any of these intakes?
Yes
Is it the same for the STI?
Different engine so No but the best intake for a sti is probably aem
Nice, that's my video of the AEM. We took it off cause the car starting puffing blue smoke, do you guys make a tune for the AEM? Also, no "b" after my name.
You might want to try the perrin turbo sump restrictor. It can help with smoke from mods like intake. Im not a 100% sure but I would think the Cobb ots map should work with just about any intake.
@@SimonPhoenix2022 The intake needs to be COBB Big SF if you want to use the COBB OTS tune..this is because MAF sensor locations vary in all the intakes. You can use any catted J pipe and aftermarket cat back, but the intake must be COBB's.
Apologies about the typo! The link and everything in the description should be correct. 🤘
@@maperformance no worries, I was just watching it, and seen my name. Thought it was pretty cool lol. Thanks for the shout out, and video of the intakes🙌!
@@SimonPhoenix2022 he's back to k&n drop in only and back to stock tune. Doesn't want it to blow.
Velocity stack only matters for NA engine.. the turbine is the velocity stack
Is the MAPerformance Intake legal in California?
Hey Hunter, give us a call!
Headers top 5
ETS ! 🙃
This is probably a dumb question but I just got a new wrx and I’m new to this world.. Will an intake void my warranty?
The car doesn't need an intake just change the filter to kn
anything that changes airflow to your car will need a tune. therefore voiding warranty, hope this helps. I know its and old post but there ya go lol
So...do you need the MAP intake for the MAP tune? Or can you run a grimspeed intake and run the MAP tune?
You need the MAP intake to run the MAP tune as the MAF sensor is in a different location on the grimmspeed intake. Id recommend buying the COBB Big SF and using the OTS tune stored on the Accessport.
@@kstevehary why not the ma tune and ma intake ?
@@somersfamily heat soak city with the MAP intake, need one that comes with an air box.
What's the best tune to pair with a Grimmspeed intake?
@@thecarsavant There isn't an OTS tune for the Grimpseed intake, would need to get a Pro Tune.
Can you use the Cobb access port tune with the grimspeed intake ?
For those wondering yes Cobb access port will work with any part. The pre programed tunes work with Cobbs line of parts. A shop or someone who can learn how to use programs easily can tune it better than the pre made maps. Cobb AP is an awesome powerful tool I would recommend to any wrx owner. However after the AP fiasco that has since been fixed I would recommend tactrix open port 2.0 it's a lot cheaper and in many ways more user friendly with more options. The Cobb AP is nice since it is small and easy to connect. Once it is married (paired to your car) tuning can be done fast and easily on the go. Tactrix open port 2.0 is a bit harder to set up with the user needing to download several programs on a Windows based laptop before they can start to tune.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but wouldn’t one of these make the inside car noise much louder? I don’t see the important of one of these if it’s for daily driving. To me a lot of these sound like somebody sighing while snoring..
Yes there will be more induction noise! Some people like to hear the car they are driving!
Will there be a review in the future about the hks intake for 15+ wrx I want it so bad just haven’t seen anyone posting a vid about the intake
We probably wont be revisiting any of these too soon, give us a shout though! We'd be happy to give you our feedback on it for your situation 🤘
MAP intake sounds like it has a Boomba bpv
Grimmspeed ALL DAY
Okay boy how many of these require a tune ?
We highly recommend that your vehicle be tuned after this upgrade or used in conjunction with an Accessport and one of our tunes specifically calibrated for this intake.
Check out our MAPerformance Stage 1+ Package!
www.maperformance.com/products/maperformance-stage-1-power-package-2015-2017-subaru-wrx-wrx-4g-s1
If you have access to 91/93 octane gas, this tune will wake your car up.
Do you need a tune for all of them?
Most do not require a tune!
Everyone who knows anything about subarus would tell you that K&N is the WORST filter to install yet you think its the best?
In the video it says your map intake is $366, on the website its almost $100 more than that.
Material costs have changed prices on many products within the last year since this video has been made. Black Friday sales are live now though!
No Mishimoto? Shocked.
Do I need a tune after installing the intake ?
Yes.
@@Booker522 Cobb access ports are also a good option. considering you go for the Cobb intake. there's a map preloaded for you. but they say you can call and get a map file emailed to you if you choose another part. I am not 100% I just got my access port so now im looking for an intake an exhaust.
I got an AEM CAI I bought for a 2015 . Anyway I can tune this with my accessport ? Or do I need to have it pro tuned?
How about HKS brand???
A great option with an iconic sound!
What does the velocity stack do? Thank you!
It increases the speed of the air going into the intake, which makes you more power!
@@maperformance How do you visually identify an intake with or without a velocity stack? Is it shorter length in piping, or fewer bends? Mostly curious.
@@aland7236 just look up a velocity stack
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Stock factory intake box is better then some of these intakes without a box. I absolutely love MAPerformance as i used them for every purchase of my mods but they definitely need to have a box with their intake IMO. The AEM intake is trash and dont know why anybody would want that intake.. this isnt the 90s where AEM was the best back in the day. The two best intakes for the FA20DIT wrx is either the overpriced cobb or the Grimmspeed stealthbox which i have and i absolutely *LOVE* it. The MAPerformance intake was definitely on my radar at the time bc you get a free tune to run their intake.
So 2 years later now, any issues with the Grimmspeed intake? Is it super loud in the cabin?
@@garettbond6182 no issues still and super loud inside cabin.
@@k20a2toofast4u dang, I’m trying to limit the cabin noise because it’s already awful with the road noise, thanks for the reply!
What’s a velocity stack?
It's another name for the pipe going from the throttle body to the filter!
Do you need a dyno tune when installing these intakes?
Do I need to tune after I installed aftermarket air intake
If you just installed an intake and nothing more, you won't need a tune! Enjoy that induction noise!
@@maperformance ima go on Grimmspee
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Are all these intakes CARB approved?….cause i live in California….thanks
Many of these are not, check the manufacturer's site for details on CARB certifications to make sure!
Man I would hate to have to deal with all that nonsense in CA
which will work with cobb stage 1+
Cobb recommends their Cobb intakes for their tunes.
@@maperformance yes I onow but which will work
Do these void warranty? PLEASE RESPOND
I wouldn't imagine so. Unless they can prove that the failure occurred due to air induction issues. However, since they require a tune, you may need to ask some questions about the tune and Subaru's handling of them.
Minor modifications don't just void warranties entirely, and as far as I know it's on Subaru to prove that the failure occurred due to the modification and not an unrelated part of the vehicle. But they are a car company so their initial response would be to blame mods outright
@@MythicLady thank you
@@murdock3829 Proceed with caution though, and know what you're getting into. I'm just some random person on the internet offering an opinion based on my experience (different countries, different regulations etc).
I always heard bad things about aem intake on this car. but that's just what I've heard
I bought one and never installed it because brentuning told me I'd lose 10hp over the stock airbox. They recommend cobb
I have a 2020 wrx, will the MAPerformance air intake come with a tune for the 2020 wrx? I'm. Looking to purchasing one soon!
Buy the COBB Big SF intake and use the OTS map already stored on the Accessport
adobo pancit yes it does.
@@deej628 thank you for your reply! I was just concerned because when i search up Maps for 2020 WRX, it only shows 2015-2019.
@@dnop The MAP intake is prone to heatsoak! I know this from personal experience. Do as you please but I highly recommend the COBB Big SF, which is also supplied with an OTS tune.
@@kstevehary thank you so much for your feedback and response! That does sound like a serious issue, going with Cobb might be the go to! Thank you!
$350+ for a piece of bent aluminim or SS
Do they need tuneup
For what I know the Perrin intake does not
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COBB is so overpriced on all their stuff. I wont buy any of it besides accessport
I wouldn't get the MAP intake, there's 0 protection against weather. My car was parked in the rain with the MAP intake for one day and I went to turn it on the next day and found a gallon of water in my engine. Stay away from the MAP. Other intakes at least offer a air box to protect it from weather
Shouldn't be any issues against rain while parked or driving unless maybe you don't have a hood...
@@maperformance I wish that was true. But I ended up with water in my intake, turbo, intercooler, and exhaust because of it. It was parked in heavy rain over night. Had to empty all the water out and change my PCV valve. Everything seems ok now. But definitely isn't safe parked in the rain, this is a fact.
@@maperformance I would recommend just buying an intake box to go with this intake. The build quality however is amazing, and the tune is superb. Just people need to be aware that this can happen.
@@maperformance I would recommend just buying an intake box to go with this intake. The build quality however is amazing, and the tune is superb. Just people need to be aware that this can happen.
@@maperformance and another point, there's no need for this snarky comment.
Stock intake with a drop in filter! All day 😏
Hope anyone purchasing performance upgrades for their WRX has this at the bottom of their list. Plenty to do before this mod becomes necessary....or even beneficial
Like ?
@@slye24 AP, EGR delete, TGV delete, 3 port boost control, j-pipe, intercooler......
Oh, and AOS or catch can
@@1cbsmithsanjuan I got the stage1+ and gonna do aos too
@@slye24 Take a look at the Moroso AOS. Just installed one on my WRX. Has worked well and super easy install off of PCV. Not quite as effective (or expensive) as say the IAG or Perrin but does its job.
Came here for the hot air intake....old tech, stop doing it. The car's intake is just fine