Fitment Information

• Subaru WRX Sedan (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021) 
  • Fits both Manual and Automatic Transmission Models
• This Air Intake is compatible with USDM vehicles only

Emissions Compliance

• 50 State Legal - This part is legal for sale and use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles in all 50 states when used in accordance with the manufacturer's application guide because it has a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO) number: D-660-110

Specs & Features

• Science-Based Flow: Features a CFD-designed Velocity Stack and airflow straightener grid to keep the notoriously picky Subaru MAF sensor happy.
• Composite > Metal: The MAF housing is molded from a high-temp composite to resist heat soak, keeping intake temps lower than aluminum competitors.
• Shielded Cold Air: Includes a laser-cut, black powder-coated aluminum airbox that seals against engine bay heat and grabs fresh air from the factory scoop.
• Built for Boost: Uses wire-reinforced silicone couplers that won't collapse under high vacuum or balloon under heavy boost.
• Tuning Made Easy: specifically calibrated to work with COBB's free "+SF" Off-The-Shelf (OTS) maps on the Accessport,.

The Calibration Requirement (Don't Skip This!)

Because this intake flows so much better than stock, the ECU needs to know about it. You cannot run this on the factory tune without running lean. Luckily,  COBB make it foolproof. Just grab your Accessport, download the specific "+SF" map, flash it in minutes, and you are good to go. No custom dyno time needed.

Product Description

If you own a VA chassis WRX (2015-2021), you know the stock car is way too quiet. You can't hear the turbo spool, and you definitely can't hear the bypass valve vent. The COBB SF Intake fixes that immediately, but it isn't just a noise-maker—it's a properly engineered airflow solution.

The MAF Housing Here is why this intake is different from the cheap pipes on eBay. The WRX's ECU is incredibly sensitive to airflow turbulence. If the air hits the sensor weirdly, the car stumbles.  COBB solved this by using a custom composite MAF housing with a built-in velocity stack and an airflow straightener grid. Think of it like a comb for the air—it smooths out the turbulence before it hits the sensor. Plus, because it's composite (plastic) instead of metal, it doesn't get blazing hot like aluminum pipes do. Cooler parts = cooler air = more power.

COBB know engine bays get hot, so  COBB included a custom aluminum airbox to shield the filter. It lines up perfectly with your factory air scoop, so you're still pulling in fresh air from outside, not hot air from the radiator.  COBB also use wire-reinforced silicone couplers. Why? Because lesser silicone hoses can actually suck shut (collapse) when the turbo pulls hard. Ours stay wide open.

The COBB SF Intake is the gold standard for the 2015+ WRX for a reason. It combines the safety of proper airflow engineering with the fun of induction noise. It’s the smartest first step you can take to start modifying your Subaru.