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Cold Air Intake Replacement Air Filters

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by wilsonpj, Aug 22, 2011.

  1. Aug 22, 2011 at 1:19 PM
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    I've search all over and can't find what I'm looking for, having trouble finding the right replacement air filter for my CAI.

    I have the TRD CAI that has the silver aluminum top housing with the 6 alen screws on the top. It contains the TRD air filter which is conical in shape. Top width is 4.5 in, bottom width is 7in, length is 7in and most importantly intake opening is 5.5 in.

    I can't for the life of me find a replacement air filter, seems every trd cai filters i find are for the TRD CAI that houses a flat air filter.

    I had heard that the AFE ProDry
    $84 21-90044 Universal Clamp On Filter
    21-90044 would work but its dimensions are way off.

    Anyone out there replace a similar filter, thought we could start a thread that had info on replacements, sizes, prices, etc....
     
    wilsonpj, Aug 22, 2011
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  2. Aug 22, 2011 at 1:44 PM
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    hmmm, more dirt in the intake tube sounds bad. I'll look at that one.

    Correction on the dimensions

    Intake: 5.5in
    Flange Length: 1in
    Base Diameter of filter: 7.5in
    Top diameter: 4.75in
    Length: 7in
     
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  3. Aug 22, 2011 at 1:47 PM
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    Here is the details: AFE's site says that this is an oiled filter....?

    Air Filters Intake Filters 5-1/2"Fx7"Bx5-1/2"T(IM)x6"H 24-91021


    Seems pretty close....
     
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  4. Aug 22, 2011 at 3:46 PM
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    i have the same CAI you have. i use this dry air filter in mine with no probs...

    AfE Pro Dry S 21-90044

    look at or buy here:
    http://afepower.com/shop/details_new.php?partno=21-90044&

    i bought mine from here:
    $84 aFe 21-90044 Universal Clamp On Filter
    http://www.amazon.com/aFe-21-90044-...FWLA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314052823&sr=8-1

    bought the cleaning kit also:
    aFe Power MagnumFLOW 90-59999 Air Filter Restore Kit (Spray Cleaner)
    http://www.amazon.com/AFE-90-59999-...TMXU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314053148&sr=8-1
     
    markram, Aug 22, 2011
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  5. Aug 22, 2011 at 5:03 PM
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    whats wrong with the cai that comes on the truck?
     
    pmo, Aug 22, 2011
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  6. Aug 23, 2011 at 9:58 AM
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  7. Aug 31, 2011 at 3:46 PM
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    I have a similar question but its for the 2nd gen trd cai. Is there a non-oiled filter version for it or am I stuck with the flat oiled one?
     
    Erad, Aug 31, 2011
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  8. Aug 9, 2012 at 9:26 AM
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  9. Aug 14, 2012 at 7:54 PM
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    Hey guys,

    I called the dealership for this TRD cone air filter (same as above noted wilsonpj has)and was told they have a "stop sale" on them and that I can clean the filter with a K&N filter cleaning kit.

    Ever heard of this? what's going on here?
     
    Muskwa, Aug 14, 2012
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  10. Mar 7, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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    Bump- very old thread. But I too have the original TRD CAI kit on my 2010 2nd Gen… and I’ve loved it since day one.

    the issue (yes ya can wash them) is that eventually they wear out.

    and that’s me right now

    Toyota doesn’t sell it, and finding an Air Filter with a magical 5.5 inch inlet seems to be much harder than it sounds

    anyone have a lead ??

    mahalos
     
    eljedi68, Mar 7, 2024
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