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AEM Brute Force installed!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by evilx, Aug 10, 2011.

  1. Aug 10, 2011 at 9:13 PM
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    evilx

    evilx [OP] Well-Known Member

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    First "can't leave well enough alone" mod done to the new Taco :)

    AEM Brute Force intake. Magnaflow Exhaust to come tomorrow!

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  2. Aug 10, 2011 at 9:40 PM
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    seems with that big hole and all that the air your engine will be getting may actually be warmer that the OEM intake
     
  3. Aug 10, 2011 at 9:54 PM
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    +1 from what I'm seeing.......
     
  4. Aug 10, 2011 at 10:05 PM
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    Factory Monster Truck Package with reverse gear.
    that seems like it'll bring in more hot air then cold air vs. the stock intake
     
  5. Aug 11, 2011 at 5:09 AM
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    Yes, the MAF has to be that way. The tube can't be rotated because it is also the mount for the engine cover. Also, I'm not concerned about the slightly warmer air over stock. There will be a whole lot more of it. As for water... also not concerned. Don't blast puddles no mo.
     
  6. Aug 11, 2011 at 7:20 AM
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    Looks good! How is the power? Any increase?
     
  7. Aug 11, 2011 at 9:03 AM
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    Yea but you also get stickers dyno'ed at +10hp so its actually an increase :laugh:
     
  8. Aug 11, 2011 at 9:08 AM
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    i think it looks good...

    let us know how it performs:)
     
  9. Aug 11, 2011 at 9:18 AM
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    That thing isnt going to do anything for performance except less weight by making your wallet lighter.
     
  10. Aug 11, 2011 at 9:20 AM
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    looks good i used to have that intake, its a loud one.
     
  11. Aug 12, 2011 at 5:27 AM
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    I'm not really expecting any noticeable power increase, but I know from having similar setups on a Jeep it seems to help with throttle response. One drive so far (with the new exhaust) and it "feels" better, but that could also be the back-o-the-brain too :)

    As for this compared to K&N... not a fan of them or their build quality. The heat "shield" on this AEM is thick, heavy steel. No cardbonium.
     
  12. Aug 12, 2011 at 7:09 AM
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    Psssst. Don't look now. There's a big hole in the heat shield.:eek:

    Just messen with you man. Good luck. Glad you like it.;)
     
  13. Aug 12, 2011 at 9:31 PM
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    >>>> Back on track... >>>>

    So to the naysayers, I drove the truck up into the mountains this evening after hooking up my new PLX Kiwi. Outside temp was listed as 70°F, intake temp list as 78.8°F. I think less than 10 degrees warmer is negligible at best. I'm sure it would be a higher delta while going slow, but I don't really care 'bout that!
     
  14. Aug 13, 2011 at 7:29 AM
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    Didn't have the ODBII reader before I put the intake on. But it can't be below ambient :)
     

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