Volant CAI w/ram air scoop install for '12+pics

Like others, I gave up waiting on TRD to put out their CAI for 2012-2013. Recent intel says they have scrapped R&D. At first, I bought the Airaid product but returned before I even installed because I thought TRD might actually produce. However, that was this past summer so enough waiting led me to the Volant product:
http://www.volant.com/edetail.asp?ID=1187

I ordered the one with the ram air scoop, here is the final product


You'll notice the nice TRD lid on the CAI, thank you to TW member "Coupe" for an awesome product. I sent Coupe the original Volant cover and he measured it and cut a new cover with TRD etched on top. Much better than the cheesy fake carbon fiber looking cover it came with:


I needed to have this lid after I saw the same lid on another member's truck. Here is another angle. The camera flash shows the blue filter but the cover is dark smoke and normally can't see through it:


The install:
I can't estimate time to install, because I had a couple friends over and bought them Chipotle (kept the garage door open) to help me install and putz around in the garage. First off, the Volant instructions sucked. Fortunately, they were not really needed since it was a basic install. I had the Airaid instructions handy too just for reference. The Airaid instructions were complex in comparison because more "stuff" needed moved. The only thing needing relocated on Volant was the air pump, which they conveniently built a mount on the air box. For Airaid, the pump was moved closer to the front of the truck. A couple gripes on install:
1) I had to go to AutoZone and get a length of heater hose to replace the factory section. Why? As designed, the original hose, plus elbow plus adapter hose did not work without major kinkage. You can see in the photos the close up of new hose, new elbow and added hose clamps:

2) Had issues with the rubber grommet fitment on the new mount for air pump. Just does not sit quite right, but I'll keep an eye on it to make sure it does not get unseated.
3) Minor gripe - the new hardware to mount the MAF sensor...the new screws (longer) were mismatched. Poor attention to detail.

After install, did several engine cycles to ensure no CEL's. Have driven about 100 miles and all is well.

Butt dyno:
It is not really louder (I've already got S/C plus TRD exhaust so it was loud to begin with), but it does sound better. Opened it up on the highway and, with zero scientific evidence, it feels more responsive. After taking out the OEM intake, the air flow channels just seem so much larger on the Volant (plus I've got the scoop on the front).

Summary:
It was worth the cost. Especially like the fact that the engine bay is a lot cleaner now. Performance feels better so far. We'll see how and if it affects gas mileage.

 

Here is another photo from the front:

 

ok... how much was the kit and do they have it for the non SC tacomas?

 

That looks cool and has the clean factory look. Now onto a real dyno to see the results

 

Man I wish my engine bay looked like that.....

 

No need to be supercharged, fits with or w/o.

I bought from here for $355.08:

http://store.newlevelmotorsports.com/38240.html

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacoma-marketplace/250615-fs-trd-battery-hold-downs.html

You need one of these.

 

Pricey for a battery holddown

 

ill sell you 100' of 550 cord ... err... i mean Battery Tie Down for $15 shipped

 

You might see a few of these pop up in a gloss white.

 

The install came out nice.

 

Great pics and install.how can I get a hold of the custom trd cover?can I get his #?how do you like the scoop?i don't have that installed in my taco

 

If that happens, I might need to say "Shut up and take my money!!"

 

I actually like that stock cover.

 

PM Coupe....he should still have the dimensions. He will give you a price. The scoop was about $120 extra. I like it for the extra airflow and the additional 0.001 HP gains it provides

 

Youve inspired to me to do the same! Volant CAI is on its way!! Supercharger next

 

that is teh sex. i love my '12 volant intake w/ scoop. you were smart to get a replacement hose and elbow though, i just let out the elbow enough for the kink to not be as severe but i was in the same boat, sitting around, waiting to snatch the first thing trd spit out that resembled a CAI and i couldn't wait anymore especially seeing the volant and having a chance at the skewp as well. and the grommets pissed me off but all in all, it's holding so i'll just deal with it.

 

Ok, it is louder....at 70 MPH on the highway, you can definitely hear it.

 

Nice clean setup you got there....

 

Nice set up man!