Best Cold Air Intakes for the GR Supra (2020-2022)

A cold air intake is the first mod most owners bolt onto the 2020–2022 Toyota GR Supra (A90) — and for good reason. The B58 3.0L turbo inline-six is dramatically underrated from the factory, and its sealed airbox is one of the few genuine restrictions on an otherwise brilliant engine. Swap it for a high-flow intake and you unlock cooler, faster-moving air, a wide-open turbo spool that you can actually hear, and the airflow headroom a tune needs to safely make more boost. In this guide we compare the five best GR Supra cold air intakes we stock at NLP Performance in Tampa, FL — from HKS’s no-compromise full relocation kit to value-priced sealed boxes that still wake the B58 right up.

Why the B58 GR Supra Responds to a Better Intake

The GR Supra’s single-turbo B58 breathes through a compact, heavily silenced factory airbox designed for quiet cruising, not maximum flow. From the factory the 2020 A90 is rated at 335 hp and 365 lb-ft, while 2021–2022 A91 cars carry a 382 hp rating — but independent dyno testing routinely shows these engines making well over 340 wheel-horsepower bone stock, proof of how conservative Toyota and BMW were with the tune. That headroom is exactly why intakes matter here: the B58 is airflow-limited long before it is fuel-limited.

On a stock or lightly modified Supra, an intake alone typically adds a modest 5–15 wheel-horsepower and a bit of throttle response. The bigger wins come from what an intake enables: pair it with a Stage 1 tune and the extra airflow lets the turbo hit target boost sooner and hold it more consistently, which is where owners commonly see 60–100+ wheel-horsepower gains over stock. Just as important for a lot of buyers is the sound. Delete the factory silencing and you get an aggressive induction howl, a crisp turbo spool, and an audible blow-off “whoosh” on lift — the soundtrack the B58 was always meant to have.

How We Picked the Best GR Supra Cold Air Intakes

Every intake in this guide is confirmed to fit the 2020–2022 GR Supra 3.0L (B58) and is in stock at NLP Performance. We ranked them on five things that actually matter to A90 owners:

• Airflow design — full relocation vs. sealed airbox vs. open cone, and how well each isolates the filter from engine heat.
• Filtration & maintenance — reusable dry vs. oiled media, and how easy it is to service.
• Sound — how much induction and turbo noise it adds over stock.
• Tune compatibility — whether the design supports a Stage 1/Stage 2 map and future power adders.
• Value — warranty, fit-and-finish, and price for what you get.

The 5 Best Cold Air Intakes for the 2020-2022 GR Supra

1. HKS Full Cold Air Intake Kit — Best for Big-Power Builds

HKS’s full kit is the most comprehensive intake you can bolt onto an A90. Instead of reusing the factory airbox, it replaces the entire intake tract — suction pipe included — and relocates the filter into a shielded cold-air zone fed from outside the engine bay. That is the “full cold air” part of the name, and it is why this kit leaves the most airflow on the table for aggressive B58 builds running big boost, E85, or an upgraded turbo. At around $2,090 it is the premium option here, but nothing else in the lineup moves this much air.

2. AWE Tuning S-FLO Carbon Intake — Best All-Around

The AWE S-FLO Carbon is the sweet spot for most GR Supra owners. It uses a fully sealed airbox capped with a real carbon-fiber lid, so the high-flow filter is isolated from underhood heat while still drawing cold air — you get the induction and turbo sound you want without ingesting a hot-air soak. AWE engineers and dyno-validates its intakes, and the whole kit is backed by a lifetime warranty. At around $865 it costs a fraction of the HKS full kit while covering everything a daily-driven or Stage 1/Stage 2 Supra needs, and the carbon lid looks factory-plus under the hood.

3. Injen SP Cold Air Intake — Loudest Induction Sound

If you want the most aggressive open-air induction noise for the money, the Injen SP is it. It pairs a mandrel-bent, polished aluminum tube with a large open cone filter and a heat shield that helps block engine-bay air. Because the filter is exposed, it is the loudest of the bunch on spool and lift — owners love the turbo “flutter” and induction roar it adds. At around $460 with Injen’s limited lifetime warranty, it is a lot of sound and airflow for the price. Available in polished, wrinkle black, and wrinkle red finishes.

4. aFe Takeda Momentum Pro DRY S — Best Value Sealed Box

The aFe Takeda Momentum is the value pick for owners who want sealed-box protection without the premium price. It uses a one-piece roto-molded housing with a clear-view lid, so cold air feeds a large conical Pro DRY S filter that is completely isolated from engine heat. The Pro DRY S media is oil-free — you never risk over-oiling a MAF sensor, and it cleans and reuses in minutes. At around $451 it delivers most of the sealed-airbox benefit of the AWE for less money, which is why it is one of our most popular GR Supra intakes in Tampa.

5. Mishimoto Performance Intake Kit — Best OE-Location Upgrade

The Mishimoto kit keeps things simple and clean. It reuses the factory airbox location but swaps in an oversized high-flow filter and a mandrel-bent wrinkle-black inlet tube, so you gain airflow and a subtle sound bump while retaining strong heat isolation and a stealthy, near-stock look. Backed by Mishimoto’s lifetime warranty and priced around $429, it is a smart choice for owners who want a proven upgrade without a loud open cone or a big spend.

Sealed Airbox vs Open Cone: Which Is Right for You?

A sealed airbox intake wins for consistent, repeatable power because it isolates the filter from hot underhood air — the AWE S-FLO, aFe Takeda, and HKS full kit all use some form of sealed or relocated cold-air feed. An open-cone intake like the Injen SP trades a little heat protection for the loudest induction and turbo sound. For a daily driver or a car you track, a sealed box is the smarter play; for a garage-queen build where sound is the priority, an open cone is more fun. The Mishimoto splits the difference by keeping the factory airbox location, which naturally shields the filter.

One thing every GR Supra owner should know: the B58 uses a MAF sensor, so filter maintenance matters. Oil-free media like aFe’s Pro DRY S removes the risk of over-oiling and fouling the sensor, which is a real headache on any modern turbo engine. If you go with an oiled cotton filter, re-oil sparingly.

Do You Need a Tune? Intake Plus Stage 1 on the B58

You do not need a tune to run any of these intakes — they bolt on and work with the stock ECU. But the B58 is one of the best-responding tuning platforms on the market, and an intake is the ideal companion to a Stage 1 flash. On its own an intake frees up a few horsepower and a lot of sound; add a quality tune and the same intake helps the turbo reach and hold higher boost, which is where the big 60–100+ wheel-horsepower gains live. If a tune is on your roadmap — and on a Supra it usually is — choose an intake with the airflow headroom to support it. That is where the HKS full kit and the sealed AWE and aFe boxes shine.

Installation and What Else You’ll Want

Installing a GR Supra intake is one of the most beginner-friendly mods there is. Most of these kits take about an hour with basic hand tools — you remove the engine cover and factory airbox, unclip the MAF, and bolt the new intake in place. No tune or coding is required for the intake itself. To get the most from the extra airflow, owners commonly pair an intake with a charge pipe and a high-flow intercooler to keep intake temps down under boost, plus a cat-back exhaust and a Stage 1 tune to round out a proper bolt-on B58. Browse our full range of GR Supra parts and cold air intakes to build your list.