Intake Battle: MST Performance VS. SXTH Element | Choose Your Side

I decided a quick intake battle is what you need. So, I compared the MST Performance, SXTH Element intake, and an OEM GR Corolla factory intake.
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Really it's a discussion about the merits of each intake, their design decisions, performance, build quality, install details, sound test, and addressing the CEL issue almost all GR Corolla aftermarket intakes have.
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This is an informative video, rather than an install and test, but a good one. If you have ever wondered how the MST Performance intake was against the SXTH Element intake, this is your video. And if you wanted to see both those intakes alongside the OPEM factory intake, well... I got that too! And if you wanted to HEAR how each sounded... I threw that in too!
Sit back and enjoy!
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00:00 Introduction
02:57 The MST Performance Intake
07:06 The SXTH Element Intake
10:11 OEM Intake Tubing Removed and Why.
12:17 What are the changes with the OEM Intake air tube?
13:09 SXTH Element Design
13:38 OEM Intake Solenoid Relocation
14:39 Intake Performance
17:30 SXTH Element Tubo Inlet Pipe
19:03 Intake Design
21:44 Intake Sounds
26:00 CEL on Performance Intakes
27:34 Outro

[@chuckkvi]

I love my 24 GR and looking for mods! This is a great video and thank you for the info! I like both designs by the way and it's a hard decision but I might go with your mod that you have on yours! I also like this video and subscribed👊

[@CarQuicks]

Nice! Glad the video was able to give you a look into both! There is a full install video on my channel for the MST intake, go check it out sometime!

[@Vaesive]

I've seen a few people removing the acrylic cover for the SXTH intake to get more of those "whooshes". I installed my SXTH a couple weeks back and am very happy with it so far! Also: GIMME DAT TURBO INLET PIPE!!! Been looking at the Forge Turbo Inlet Pipe and trying to come up with a way to modify it for the SXTH intake; glad to see SXTH is just gonna make one for us! 🤘 Keep up the excellent videos, dude; always appreciate your input and rundowns!

[@CarQuicks]

Yeah, I'm excited for SXTH Element to produce that turbo inlet piece, it's something I am interested in! My friend who has the SXTH Element intake, takes that cover off as well to hear the sounds more.

[@NEMotoGuy]

Good video and comparison. I’ve been loving my MST system for the past couple months, with no CEL. Only issue I have is with water getting into the intake box through my CE hood vent. Reached out to MST and they are working on a remedy/full box. Other than that, this is by far my favorite system out right now. I do have the Eventuri system as well, but I’m holding off on installing until the legit CEL fix is out. Cheers.

[@CarQuicks]

I'm loving my MST Intake as well, I did hear about MST making a fully enclosed box, so I am excited to see what that looks like!

[@toddallison4390]

Good comparison and discussion. I like the SXTH design but I’m going to keep mine OEM for now. Just subscribed due to your GR content

[@CarQuicks]

Thanks for the sub! You can't go wrong with the stock intake, it's well-designed from the get-go... I just can't give up the noises anymore haha

[@saucyllama1463]

@@CarQuicks Love the sound on the MST! Your video seems to give the cleanest audio... I have a Yaris, curious to see if anyone has had the same issues with engine lights. Will definitely be aiming for the MST Intake.

[@shiruki.fan.account]

Never seen more than 2 GRCs in one place out in the wild. I appreciate the comparison, it's hard to compare these intakes on different videos specially the sound, that MST sounds spicy!

[@CarQuicks]

Even for me, it's hard to get together with the other GRC owners in our city, but this was a nice addition to the video.

[@Gr4yota]

Thanks for the video 🫶🏽

[@CarQuicks]

Appreciate you watching!

[@mhk67091]

Im leaving my intake stock on my GR Corolla. However I just received my SXTH intercooler and OTL down pipe. Those will be my mods.

[@CarQuicks]

I'm soon to shoot another project, that'll involve me turning this MST Intake into a bit of an OEM+ intake using the stock airbox. And you definitely have some nice mods on the way, I haven't made my finally decision on the exhaust and I will also soon get a downpipe.

[@Gr4yota]

Show some videos

[@teddygunzbarno2102]

Make sure you get a tune with a down pipe same with intakes I know both companies say no tune but trust me I 20 years experience if there was an AP no problem ots map but there’s no access port

[@AlexGazooRacing]

I have the eventuri intake and sixth element pcv fix kit. I’m from the PNW. I never had any issues for about a month until yesterday. It started to get really cold here and that’s when a CEL popped. It was about 19 degrees here in Seattle. Just disconnected the battery for 5 minutes and was good since then. Someone mentioned that putting the car in expert mode disabled every safety feature including the sensor for the vacuum line.

[@CarQuicks]

My theory is similar to what you stated, extremely cold air maybe playing a factory, but overall, the entire experience for me has been positive with MST. I LOVE how the Eventuri intake looks, I just haven't decided if I want to send the increase for it, if I want carbon fiber under the hood. It's still an amazing piece of equipment.

[@Midship00]

I initially wanted MST but once I started shopping around the SXTH was (IMO) a better quality, more complete kit AND it was cheaper. I do run mine without that cover on it though for more noise. I didn’t know that secondary pipe was baffled though.. that’s good to know

[@CarQuicks]

Yeah, overall, I can agree that SXTH Element has a more complete kit, especially at a cheaper price I cannot knock anyone going that route. When they release their turbo inlet pipe, it'll be great to hear and see the complete system.

[@cflip2x]

MST was going to be my choice when I fist heard the comparison on the Yaris. Though now that I have the SXTH I did notice that when washing the car the drain for the CE hoods the MST might get a little wet. Maybe if I was still out in NJ with all the rain I would be a little more worried. The water still drains onto the SXTH but with it covered it still gets wet but at least the cover helps might consider putting a little weather stripping and some thread locker for the SXTH

[@CarQuicks]

I've seen a few owners mention the same thing, but I think it might be more an issue if you pointed a pressure washer to your vents for extended periods of time. However, you really cannot go wrong with SXTH Element, another solid product form them and an excellent intake!

[@FrederickAndy]

My biggest issue with aftermarket intakes for my GRC is that all the tuners who worked with the GR Yaris and now the GRC have found that the stock ecu is really sensitive to air temp change from the heat soak and it has a really conservative tune to protect the car. So an intake without a stand alone ecu and tune will only give you sound and more consistent air temp. The videos i’ve seen of dyno runs with an intake change only really shows a tiny boost in torque and more consistent dyno run power numbers and air temps. Motive Video has a way more in depth series about power gains and power mods with the G16E-GTS engine.

[@CarQuicks]

You are right, my and friend are actually going to make a change back to the stock airbox, to avoid any potential CEL. However, what you said is true... the ECU on these cars is sensitive and constantly re-learning/adjusting... hence why a lot of the overseas companies have gone standalone. For the USA we are only 1 year in on the platform, though I have been looking further and further into what the people in the UK and Australia have been doing to understand better where we should go with the GR Corolla.

[@MisterExcelsior]

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[@MisterExcelsior]

Open face intake sounds nicer however, if you own a circuit edition, rain will enter the hood vent and water drips onto the filter.

[@Speedindustry]

Thoughts on the new V2 MST intake? We have Tested one on our car and looking for others to test the new V2.

[@CarQuicks]

First... I love your channel and content! As for the MST V2 I love the design, especially from the standpoint of utilizing the airflow that comes through the grille, and into the shroud they designed. I think its a genius design. If you are looking for more owners to test it out, I would love to be considered and to shoot content around it compared to the current MST V1 intake and some other owners I know running different setups.

[@JG-mg3if]

Off topic, I can’t find your video of the installation for the engine front strut bar “ TB Performance Product “ Did you made one?

[@CarQuicks]

Actually, that's my friend's car with the front strut bar, I haven't made one yet, as I ordered the part, but keep a look out soon!

[@JG-mg3if]

@@CarQuicks sure will 👍🏽

[@skyecartwright6798]

Mind linking me to your friend’s hood struts? Really missing my STI’s struts, totally not used to the hood prop yet.😅

[@CarQuicks]

They are actually purchased from Amazon for the standard Corolla hatchback.

[@himmihyme2665]

eventuri is the best, but i will watch anyway cuz i like the channel hahaha

[@CarQuicks]

Hahaha! I appreciate you still tuning in! I can't hate on the Eventuri, it looks the best out of all of them!

[@breaks_n_stuff4049]

@@CarQuicks… yah at 4x the cost

[@Duuhvis]

I honestly think the MST is the best sounding. I have no idea if it matters that it’s open. But I can say it sounds the best. Definitely noticed some more torque. At least if you have a core style hood I prefer the MST

[@CarQuicks]

I do believe the open element plays a large part to the sounds we hear on the MST intake, and that's also why I love it!

[@alsharjishwain2170]

Did you experience any check engine problems after installing air intake?

[@CarQuicks]

I didn't get a CEL personally, but I do know of a few people who did, both with the MST and SXTH. I actually covered all that on my channel, I have a video of when I installed the MST Intake first and a new video, I put up about the new V2 CEL fix they have shipped to owners. I didn't need to install this fix, as my car has been fine during this time, but decided to install it to show people how it goes on and the reasons for it.

[@2jizzyy]

when the code popped up on your car did you just plug in a scan tool and cleared it

[@CarQuicks]

Yes, the time it happened I simply cleared it with a scan tool.

[@semiv6]

Curious on your buddies Corolla where he get the voxy emblem

[@CarQuicks]

Actually his emblem is called Netz… he ordered through Japan.

[@semiv6]

​@@CarQuicksnice .got part numbers?

[@semiv6]

Or link me to the store? Found one on eBay but only looks like front emblem

[@semiv6]

​@@CarQuicks just following up can you link me parts

[@masonwhitlow4298]

$500+ for a few extra hp is pointless. Just upgrade filter in the stock air box and use money for more important mods like intercooler and oil cooler or exhaust mods.

[@CarQuicks]

Great mods for you as well. Some of these modifications are strictly an experience mod, the same way you only gain but so much on an exhaust for the GR Corolla, the same is for an intake. The sound is what most are after. But your process is also another path someone can take.