GR86 Cold Air Intake
A GR86 cold air intake is one of those simple mods many GR86 owners try early on. The stock airbox does its job, but it feels a bit closed off. With a GR86 cold air intake, the engine gets cooler air from outside the bay, so it breathes a little easier and reacts quicker when you tap the throttle.
Most GR86 Cold Air Intake kits come with a bigger filter and a cleaner, straighter tube. The first thing people notice isn’t the power—it’s the sound. The engine picks up a deeper note, almost like it’s taking a full breath instead of a short one. Throttle response feels a bit sharper too. Nothing extreme, just a nicer, more open feel when you roll into the gas.
For weekend drives or anyone who wants the GR86 to feel less restricted, the upgrade makes sense. The GR86 Cold Air Intake installs without much trouble, adds a satisfying intake sound, and gives the car a slightly freer feel even if everything else is still stock.