B-Series Engine Bay Caps for BRZ, FR-S and 86: Fit Guide
By Custom Shift Knobs & Interior Mods | Published: 2026-11-05
Category: Koopgidsen
A practical fit guide to B-Series engine bay caps for the BRZ, FR-S and 86, covering manual-transmission years, color choices and when the upgrade is worth it.
Quick answer
Buy the B-Series engine bay cap set if you drive a manual 2013–2020 or 2022+ BRZ, FR-S or 86 and want a direct factory replacement with a CNC-machined, anodized finish. Choose your color first, then confirm your model year and transmission before ordering.
Why the manual-transmission detail matters
The B-Series set is listed for manual 2013–2020 and 2022+ BRZ, FR-S and 86 models. That transmission note is the first thing to check, because the cap set is sold as a direct factory replacement rather than a universal dress-up kit. If your car is an automatic, do not assume this set fits; confirm with the store before ordering.
The year split is equally important. The listing covers the first-generation run through 2020 and the second-generation cars from 2022 onward, so a 2021 model falls outside both ranges. Treat the year and transmission as a single compatibility check, not two separate ones.
What the anodized finish does and does not promise
The caps are CNC machined from 6061 aluminum and finished with an anodized coating. In practice, that means a cleaner, more uniform look than faded factory plastic and a finish that resists the dulling that makes old caps stand out. Color choice is the main personal decision, and it is also the option you select at checkout.
Anodizing is a finish, not a maintenance-free guarantee. Road grime, coolant residue and repeated cleaning still affect how the caps look over time, so plan to wipe them down when you clean the engine bay. The listing does not publish torque values or removal instructions for every cap, so follow the factory service information for anything that seals a fluid.
Where this upgrade fits in an 86 engine bay dress-up plan
Engine bay caps are one of the few dress-up parts you see every time you open the hood, and they sit next to the fluid caps you already check. That makes them a sensible early step if the rest of your bay is stock and you want a visible change without pulling apart the intake or cooling system.
If you are also replacing a shift knob or interior trim, keep the cap color consistent with those accents rather than treating the engine bay as a separate palette. A single accent color across the interior and under-hood details reads as intentional; three different finishes read as parts bought at different times.
Decision rules before you order
- Confirm year and transmission: Order only if your BRZ, FR-S or 86 is a manual within 2013–2020 or 2022+. A 2021 car or an automatic falls outside the listed fitment, so ask the store before buying. Write down your model year and transmission before you open the product page.
- Pick the color against the rest of the car: Choose the engine bay cap color that matches or deliberately contrasts with your shift knob, interior trim or other under-hood accents. The color option is selected at purchase, so decide before checkout rather than after.
- Decide whether looks justify the price: At USD 180.00 against a catalog comparison price of USD 250.00, this is a cosmetic upgrade, not a performance part. Buy it if faded factory caps bother you and you want a finished engine bay; skip it if your budget is going toward maintenance or tires. Treat the cap set as a finishing detail, not a repair.
- Plan the install around fluid caps: Because these replace factory caps, handle one cap at a time and keep dirt out of any open reservoir. The listing does not publish torque specs, so use factory service information for sealing caps.
Product facts
- "B" Stock Engine Bay Caps - B-Series - BRZ / FRS / 86 2013-2020 & 2022+ (Manual): B-Series engine bay caps are CNC machined from 6061 aluminum with an anodized finish and are listed as direct factory replacements for manual 2013–2020 and 2022+ BRZ, FR-S and 86 models. The direct-replacement claim is why fitment should be checked by year and transmission rather than by appearance alone.
"B" Stock Engine Bay Caps - B-Series - BRZ / FRS / 86 2013-2020 & 2022+ (Manual)
Who should buy this set
Best for
- Manual 2013–2020 or 2022+ BRZ, FR-S and 86 owners who want a direct-fit, anodized cap set
- Owners doing a first-stage 86 engine bay dress-up and wanting a visible change without mechanical work
Not for
- Automatic or 2021 model-year cars that fall outside the listed fitment
- Owners who need a functional repair or who would rather spend the budget on maintenance
