The K&N Typhoon Performance Air Intake System for the 2023 to 2024 Toyota GR Corolla L3 1.6L replaces the factory intake tube and air filter with a mandrel-bent aluminum tube and an oversized, oiled cotton high-flow filter. The aluminum tube in a wrinkle red finish is a sturdier, more rigid alternative to the stock tube, and the filter is designed to be washed and reused rather than replaced on a fixed schedule. K&N guarantees an increase in horsepower and torque and publishes estimated gains of 18.45 HP at 5,494 RPM and 9.1 lb-ft of torque. Those figures are estimates, not measured results on every car. Buyers who want a serious GR Corolla 1.6L intake upgrade without recurring disposable-filter costs should find this kit worth the premium over a basic drop-in filter.
Fitment is the first thing to confirm. The manufacturer lists this kit for 2023 to 2024 L3 1.6L models, and some listings show 2025 applications, so verify your model year with K&N before ordering. The kit includes five stainless steel clamps and two couplers, and the replacement filter is K&N part RU-2800. For DIY owners, this is a bolt-on job built around the GR Corolla's turbo 1.6L intake path. Search terms that tend to lead to this kit include GR Corolla 1.6L cold air intake, K&N 69-8625TWR install, mandrel bent aluminum intake GR Corolla, and washable oiled cotton filter GR Corolla.
The manufacturer lists this kit for 2023 to 2024 Toyota GR Corolla L3 1.6L models. Some listings show 2025 applications, so confirm your exact model year with the manufacturer before purchasing.
The manufacturer specifies K&N RU-2800 as the replacement filter. The included filter is a washable, reusable oiled cotton element.
California emissions status for this specific part was not confirmed during research. Check with the manufacturer for current CARB status for your vehicle before buying.
This kit is a bolt-on replacement for the stock intake tube and filter, and it ships with the five stainless steel clamps and two couplers needed to join the pieces, so you won't have to source hose hardware separately. Review the manufacturer's installation sheet before you start, since it governs routing and clamp placement for this intake. Confirm the required hand tools against that sheet, and inspect all couplers and clamps for a tight seal after mounting. Install time and difficulty could not be verified from manufacturer material, so plan your time accordingly.