2017 Toyota 86 TRD Intake???

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by AZ94

Thanks for the input guys. So basically the part still "fits" but does nothing for performance. I got my car used and it came with the TRD exhaust which does nothing for performance anyway. I'm not really trying to increase performance but to me the car sounds a bit unnatural in the cabin, more resonance sounds rather than engine sounds and I think it's because of the sound tube.

I know a lot have said the TRD intake would change the sound but in what way? I know it'll get rid of the sound tube but is it louder, quieter, more natural sounding, etc?

Thanks again

You can plug the sound tube and I highly recommend you do. The TRD intake will give more sound in a pre 17 since it flows more air. The 17s (MT) flow more stock so you will get very little change in sound. Hard to describe the noise in words but is is sort of a "whooooosh" on acceleration. No real difference at idle.

[PetrolioBenzina]

Don't plug your tube, plug your ears.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh

The boy wants to do something, let him do it lol. Who cares if there are gains.



I spent about 10K on this car already and zero of that was for under the hood lol. I did a ton of research and know that all these induction end things dont do squat. But some people like doing upgrades for the sake of doing upgrades, let the kid have some fun.

First off ....... it's not proper for you to be calling the newbie "boy" ....... you're not old enough to do that........

Second off, if you have spent $10,000 on your car ...... with nothing to do with the engine, you're the last person that should be giving mod advice .....

That's all ....... for now!




humfrz

[AZ94]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

You can plug the sound tube and I highly recommend you do. The TRD intake will give more sound in a pre 17 since it flows more air. The 17s (MT) flow more stock so you will get very little change in sound. Hard to describe the noise in words but is is sort of a "whooooosh" on acceleration. No real difference at idle.

So I get that you'll hear more of "whoosh" because of increased air flow but since the TRD intake gets rid of the sound tube altogether wouldn't you hear less in the cabin?

Since the 17's already flow more air basically the only thing that adding a TRD intake would do would be making the cabin quieter because it gets rid of the sound tube? So basically if for some reason I wanted to do that, I could just plug the sound tube and it'll do the exact same thing as getting a TRD intake for the 17?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by AZ94

So I get that you'll hear more of "whoosh" because of increased air flow but since the TRD intake gets rid of the sound tube altogether wouldn't you hear less in the cabin?

Since the 17's already flow more air basically the only thing that adding a TRD intake would do would be making the cabin quieter because it gets rid of the sound tube? So basically if for some reason I wanted to do that, I could just plug the sound tube and it'll do the exact same thing as getting a TRD intake for the 17?

I plugged my sound tube before I even left the dealer lot. Just shoved the cap from the socket in the glove box into it. It has the same effect as removing it. The only thing you get from the TRD is a cleaner looking engine bay since that useless plastic tube is removed. There also the option of just removing the sound tube and plugging the hole in the side of the intake.

[Summerwolf]

When I added the TRD intake, it was mostly for looks, larger surface area of filter and the sound tube removal.

It will sound different. You won't hear it in the cabin so much and the induction noise would be different, but no "whooshing." You typically only get the "whoosh" from open conical filters IMO.

I would still do it just for an elegant looking solution that looks nice and tidy and is easy to service.

I know gains would be minimal at best, but logic says a straight shot like the TRD provides would be better. Idk, it looks nice and gets rid of the sound tube and its factory approved. If you can get one cheap, it is one of the better intakes to get. JMO.

Also it will sound different than the stock box. Simply due to shape and design.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Summerwolf

When I added the TRD intake, it was mostly for looks, larger surface area of filter and the sound tube removal.

It will sound different. You won't hear it in the cabin so much and the induction noise would be different, but no "whooshing." You typically only get the "whoosh" from open conical filters IMO.

I would still do it just for an elegant looking solution that looks nice and tidy and is easy to service.

I know gains would be minimal at best, but logic says a straight shot like the TRD provides would be better. Idk, it looks nice and gets rid of the sound tube and its factory approved. If you can get one cheap, it is one of the better intakes to get. JMO.

Also it will sound different than the stock box. Simply due to shape and design.

Ya "whoosh" is the best I could come up with.

[PetrolioBenzina]

OP, several people in the know have told you the 17 stock airbox and intake system designed for the changes in the 17 MT engine is better than the TRD, yet every follow-up question you have keeps asking about the TRD.

Go buy the TRD. The money spent will be well worth the tiny change in sound.

[AZ94]

Originally Posted by PetrolioBenzina

OP, several people in the know have told you the 17 stock airbox and intake system designed for the changes in the 17 MT engine is better than the TRD, yet every follow-up question you have keeps asking about the TRD.

Go buy the TRD. The money spent will be well worth the tiny change in sound.

Chill out. Most people like to make informed decisions. If I'm going to spend or not spend a decent amount of change on something I would hope that the questions in my mind get answered. Maybe what you're looking for in a part is different than what I'm looking for and maybe you can come to a conclusion based off an answer I can't.

Second of all, no one said the stock was "better than the TRD", just that the TRD won't increase performance, but if that's your opinion I'd like to hear why because that would help me. First I asked if it would fit, which was answered then I asked if adding a TRD intake was similar to simply removing the sound tube on the 17 MT because the 17's already have better stock intakes which was answered as well.

I had questions in my mind, which maybe I didn't ask properly, but if I still have questions I'm going to ask them. Thought that's what a forum was for.

[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

Originally Posted by humfrz

First off ....... it's not proper for you to be calling the newbie "boy" ....... you're not old enough to do that........

Second off, if you have spent $10,000 on your car ...... with nothing to do with the engine, you're the last person that should be giving mod advice .....

That's all ....... for now!




humfrz

Hey it does say "junior member" under his username

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh

Hey it does say "junior member" under his username

Well now, that's true ....... but, I'll betcha I was older than your father, when I was a "junior" member on this forum ........ and I don't call you "boy" ....... so, there ......... "boy" ...... (I jest started) ........


humfrz

[rcm47]

Sorry to bump and old thread but I kept my TRD intake off of my old FRS and was wondering if it would be a good idea to install it into my BRZtS or would I be taking a step back from the newer stock intake? Should I just sell my TRD intake? Thanks.

[nikitopo]

Originally Posted by rcm47

Sorry to bump and old thread but I kept my TRD intake off of my old FRS and was wondering if it would be a good idea to install it into my BRZ tS or would I be taking a step back from the newer stock intake? Should I just sell my TRD intake? Thanks.

Sell it.

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by rcm47

Sorry to bump and old thread but I kept my TRD intake off of my old FRS and was wondering if it would be a good idea to install it into my BRZtS or would I be taking a step back from the newer stock intake? Should I just sell my TRD intake? Thanks.

Keep it.