Cold Air Intake for Toyota Corolla (2009-2017) Scion iM (2016-2017) 1.8L Engine

Breathe Life Into Your 2ZR-FE: Performance Cold Air Intake for 2009-2017 Toyota Corolla & Scion iM

Who Is This For? Designed specifically for Toyota Corolla and Scion iM owners running the 1.8L 2ZR-FE engine who want to unlock better throttle response, improved fuel economy, and a deep, aggressive engine growl during daily driving.

The Factory Suffocation: From the factory, your 2ZR-FE is choked by a restrictive plastic air box and accordion-style intake hose designed for silence over performance. This creates air turbulence and heat soak, leaving your Corolla feeling sluggish when merging onto the highway or passing. You step on the gas, and the engine feels like it’s gasping for air through a straw.

The Engineering Solution: This Cold Air Intake system replaces that restrictive factory plumbing with high-flow lightweight aluminum piping. By pairing a mandrel-bent tube with a dedicated heat shield, we ensure that only cool, oxygen-rich air reaches the combustion chamber. The result is a more efficient burn, faster turbo-like spooling of the RPMs, and a significant reduction in intake temperatures that restores your engine’s lost potential.

The Comparative Edge: Why This Beats the Competition

• The Power Gain: Boosts horsepower and torque by up to 10% by maximizing airflow volume compared to the restrictive OEM paper filter.
• Premium Aluminum: Constructed from professional-grade aluminum piping, which dissipates heat faster and lasts longer than the cheap plastic or thin-walled steel found in generic aftermarket kits.
• Hassle-Free Maintenance: Includes a high-performance washable filter, eliminating the need to ever buy a replacement paper filter again.
• Precision Bolt-On Fit: Engineered to use factory mounting points for a 60-minute installation with basic hand tools—no drilling, cutting, or custom fabrication required.

Technical Specifications & Factory Ratings

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 2009 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Engine
• 2010 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Engine
• 2011 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Engine
• 2012 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Engine
• 2013 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Engine
• 2014 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Engine
• 2015 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Engine
• 2016 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Engine
• 2017 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Engine
• 2016 Scion iM 1.8L Engine
• 2017 Scion iM / Toyota Corolla iM 1.8L Engine

Interchange Reference:

CAI-TY-09-17-18L-BK, 2ZR-FE PERFORMANCE INTAKE, HIGH-FLOW HEAT SHIELD SYSTEM

The Performance Promise

Upgrade your driving experience with a kit that delivers both audible and tangible results. Whether you are looking to refresh a high-mileage commuter or add a sporty edge to your build, this intake is the perfect first step. Buy with confidence. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.

Common Questions

Will this cold air intake fit my 2009-2017 Toyota Corolla or 2016-2017 Scion iM?
Yes, this kit is built for 2009-2017 Toyota Corolla and 2016-2017 Scion iM (including 2017 Corolla iM) models equipped with the 1.8L 4-cylinder engine.

Does this fit both the 2ZR-FE and 2ZR-FAE 1.8L engines?
Yes, this intake fits both the standard 1.8L 2ZR-FE (132 HP) and the 1.8L 2ZR-FAE Valvematic (137-140 HP) engines found in the 2009-2017 Corolla and 2016-2017 iM.

Is it compatible with both manual and automatic or CVT transmissions?
Yes, the intake routing and mounting points fit both manual and automatic transmission models.

What is included in the kit?
The kit includes mandrel-bent powder-coated black aluminum intake piping, a dedicated heat shield, and a washable, reusable high-flow air filter.

Do I need to cut or drill anything to install this intake?
The system bolts directly to factory mounting points in about 60 minutes using basic hand tools, with no cutting, drilling, or custom fabrication needed.