Cold Air Intake For 2009-2017 Toyota Corolla & Scion IM 1.8L I4 GAS DOHC

What this kit replaces on your 1.8L Corolla

Built for 2009-2017 Toyota Corolla (and 2009-2013 Matrix / 2016-2017 Scion iM / Corolla iM) powered by the 1.8L 2ZR-FE, this Flashark Cold-air Intake (short ram with sealed steel heat shield) replaces the factory airbox and resonator tube with a mandrel-bent aluminum intake pipe and a serviceable cone filter. The kit restores the engine's intake note and improves throttle response, while the heat shield seals against the hood to keep charge air close to ambient once at road speed. The kit bolts onto factory mounting locations with basic hand tools — no cutting, no permanent changes — and installs in 45-75 minutes.

Fitment

The 2009-2013 Corolla (E140) and 2014-2017 Corolla (E170) share the same 2ZR-FE throttle body, MAF sensor housing, and airbox mounting architecture — a single kit covers both generations. The Matrix is built on the same E140 platform as the 2009-2013 Corolla with the identical 2ZR-FE engine bay layout.

Specifications

Key Features

• Direct replacement for the factory airbox and resonator tube: the kit removes the OEM silencer assembly and bolts onto existing mounting points on E140 (2009-2013), E170 (2014-2017), and E180 (2016-2017) chassis with the same 2ZR-FE engine bay.
• Mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube: smooth inside diameter preserves airflow into the throttle body; black powder-coat finish resists corrosion under-hood.
• Steel heat shield with hood seal: closes off engine-bay heat at the filter neck and pulls air through the factory lower duct from the grille area.
• Dry high-flow serviceable cone filter: no oil to over-apply (which can coat the MAF sensing wire); clean every 15,000-20,000 miles by tapping and low-pressure compressed air.
• Factory MAF sensor retained at OEM location and bore: the ECU fuel trims adapt without a custom tune on the naturally aspirated 2ZR-FE.
• Bolt-on install with basic hand tools: 10mm and 12mm sockets plus screwdrivers; total time 45-75 minutes; no cutting or permanent modification to the vehicle.

Who this kit is for

This Flashark Cold-air Intake replaces the factory airbox and intake tube on 2009-2017 Toyota Corolla, 2009-2013 Matrix, and 2016-2017 Scion iM / Corolla iM with the 1.8L 2ZR-FE I4. It is built for owners who want a deeper intake note under acceleration, a serviceable filter they can clean instead of replace, and a bolt-on install done in 45-75 minutes with basic hand tools.

✓ For you if… you drive a 1.8L Corolla, Matrix, or iM and want a first bolt-on intake upgrade · you prefer a serviceable dry filter over disposable paper elements · you want a deeper induction note under throttle without changing the exhaust · you have confirmed your county and state emissions rules below.

✗ Not for you if… you need an OEM-replacement paper filter and intake hose (see factory service parts) · you expect a measurable MPG gain · you live in California or a CARB-adopting state and need a street-legal EO (this kit has no CARB EO; see Compliance Notice) · your 1.8L is fitted with an aftermarket throttle body or turbo inlet outside the factory bore.

Check before ordering

1. Vehicle match: confirm your year (2009-2017), model (Corolla / Matrix / Scion iM / Corolla iM), and 1.8L 2ZR-FE engine on the Fitment table above. If your VIN does not match, message us before ordering.
2. Intake type: this kit is a short ram with a sealed steel heat shield — a hybrid design that retains the factory lower air duct. If you want a fully enclosed airbox with external cold-air pickup only, see our broader Toyota Cold Air Intake Kits collection.
3. Filter service: the cone filter is a dry high-flow serviceable element. No oil is required; over-oiling will contaminate the MAF sensing wire. Clean every 15,000-20,000 miles with low-pressure compressed air.
4. Sensor compatibility: the kit retains the factory MAF sensor at the OEM location and bore, so the ECU adapts without a custom tune on the naturally aspirated 2ZR-FE. An aftermarket oversized throttle body is not supported.
5. Legality: this SKU does not carry a CARB Executive Order. See the Compliance Notice below for states that have adopted California emissions rules.
6. Install environment: bolt-on install, 45-75 minutes, 10mm and 12mm sockets plus screwdrivers. The factory resonator box sits behind the driver's side headlight — allow extra clearance when removing it.

What's in the box

• Cold-air intake tube × 1 (mandrel-bent aluminum, black powder-coated)
• Steel heat shield × 1 (seals against hood line)
• High-flow serviceable dry cone filter × 1
• Silicone couplers and stainless hose clamps (matched to factory throttle body and MAF bore)
• Mounting brackets and hardware pack
• Step-by-step installation instructions

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