This 12-14 Scion iQ cold air intake is from Injen's premiere SP line of intakes.
Injen is probably the last true performance intake company left. If you look at an Injen intake, it immediately stands out as being thicker than other intakes. In addition, they tend to be shaped unusually. That's because they don't breeze through R&D to just bring a passable intake to market. They spend a lot of time to create the absolute perfect intake for your iQ.
The SP Cold Air line of intakes is Injen's premiere intake line. They use MR technology to create a multi-diameter intake that produces optimal power, in a cold air design that pulls colder denser air from outside the engine bay. They also pay special attention to your MAF sensor, tuning their intakes not to give too much or too little air to confuse your iQ's computer.
Scion iQ Cold Air Intake System Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install my new Cold Air Intake myself?
If you have a decent amount of technical knowledge and can follow instructions, you should be able to follow the instructions and install a cold air intake onto your Scion iQ yourself. K&N FIPK intakes by far offer the best instructions with multiple pictures, though AEM is close behind.
What kind of power can I expect to get on my Scion iQ from an AEM, Spyder, or K&N FIPK Cold Air Intake?
Power increases vary by application, but you could expect anywhere from a 3-15hp increase under optimal conditions.
Are Cold Air Intakes safe in the rain?
NO CAR should ever be operated during flooding. Unlike short ram intakes, cold air intakes draw air from a relatively low position. Your vehicle can technically ingest water from rain puddles, streams, floods, etc if your car is lowered or the water is deep enough, and damage your engine. To prevent this, you could install the appropriate sized AEM Bypass valve onto your Scion iQ's AEM or Spyder Cold Air Intake, however, we instead recommend switching to your vehicles stock intake system if you anticipate driving through flood conditions. K&N FIPK Intakes do not require bypass valves since their design is higher than AEM and Spyder, and are relatively safe from water ingestion.