Cold Air Intake????

GeoTaco · 07-07-2009, 03:47 PM

I am thinking about putting a cold air intake on my 09 TRD off-road, any thoughts? do they really improve gas milage? i am thinking about getting a K&N 63 Series, does anyone have it? do you like it? any other suggestions on what to buy?

tacoridinhigh · 07-07-2009, 04:31 PM

I don't have one, but from what I read they dont' do much on our trucks.. Possibly an mpg gain of 1 (if you dont' drive with a heavy foot to hear the noise it makes), and maybe 1-2 HP.

tacomaman06 · 07-07-2009, 04:35 PM

skip the cai.....just go with a good drop in filter. the stock intake is already a "cold air intake"...taking air in from the fenderwell. with a bolt on cai..........they really get the most out of them in the upper rpm band, so unless you are doing alotta high speed driving, you probably wont notice much difference at all......except maybe sound.

EricT · 07-07-2009, 04:37 PM

Only reason I want one- thing kind of sounds like a vacuum cleaner stock. I saw someone on here who modded the stock filter to be more of a straight path, and got just as good results.

tacomaman06 · 07-07-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by EricT

Only reason I want one- thing kind of sounds like a vacuum cleaner stock. I saw someone on here who modded the stock filter to be more of a straight path, and got just as good results.

yank the secondary air filter out....wont hurt anything, and it'll give you more sound.

branct06 · 07-07-2009, 04:45 PM

i have the k&n 63 series and i love it

hackaway · 07-07-2009, 06:44 PM

I had that K&N kit on my 05. It worked well, but was not as "cold" as the stock config. With my 09, I will be going with the new AFE dry filter.

badguybuster · 07-07-2009, 06:51 PM

I dont know what the others are talking about but I put on a K&N on my 06 4.0L and I fricken love it. It sounds fantastic, looks great, and I am getting 22-24 mpg! I am also running Nitto Grapplers 265/70/17. NO COMPLAINTS.

Colton · 07-07-2009, 07:08 PM

^^ 63 or 77 series K&N? That's pretty good.

chris4x4 · 07-07-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tacomaman06

yank the secondary air filter out....wont hurt anything, and it'll give you more sound.

tacomaman06 · 07-07-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

beastlytaco · 07-07-2009, 07:38 PM

haha will beat you to it chris

chris4x4 · 07-07-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by beastlytaco

haha will beat you to it chris

He knows Im against ripping out the charcoal filter.

beastlytaco · 07-07-2009, 07:40 PM

whys that? emissions? or something?

chris4x4 · 07-07-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by beastlytaco

whys that? emissions? or something?

Taking it out has no affect on the engine. No gain, nothing. Therefore, I feel its best to just leave it in.

beastlytaco · 07-07-2009, 07:42 PM

what about us 4 banger guys? i could tell a difference to some extent.

chris4x4 · 07-07-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by beastlytaco

what about us 4 banger guys? i could tell a difference to some extent.

You may. I havent tried it on a 4 banger.

tacomaman06 · 07-07-2009, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beastlytaco

what about us 4 banger guys? i could tell a difference to some extent.

he dynoed with a v6.....and came up with nothing for it. but...he didnt dyno on the 4 banger, and lots have said they could tell a difference with the 4 banger. i pulled mine on the 06 v6 i had....didnt really notice anything, but it didnt hurt anything either. its just for emissions.

its about the only thing me and 4x4 differ on.....so i gotta poke at him when i can. damn extraordinaire post whores!

beastlytaco · 07-07-2009, 07:47 PM

i would defintiley try it on a 4 cyl chris. it lowered my rpms while in neutral from 1000 to about 650ish. and it helps me with gas some. id be interested to see the gains on a dyno though.

beastlytaco · 07-07-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacomaman06

he dynoed with a v6.....and came up with nothing for it. but...he didnt dyno on the 4 banger, and lots have said they could tell a difference with the 4 banger. i pulled mine on the 06 v6 i had....didnt really notice anything, but it didnt hurt anything either. its just for emissions.

its about the only thing me and 4x4 differ on.....so i gotta poke at him when i can. damn extraordinaire post whores!

haha. yeah, i understand

07-07-2009, 03:47 PM	#1
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07-07-2009, 04:31 PM	#2
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07-07-2009, 04:35 PM	#3
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Name: Will Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: York,South Carolina Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 22,196 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems, mag-lite mod, wheelers/ome suspension, stainless brake lines,blacked out bumpers(bedliner),dynomax super turbo muffler,cabelas mossy oak seat covers ans camo steering wheel cover,brush guard, hella 500(x4)custom built(by me) hitch hauler),budbuilt skids,revenge-fab sliders,inchworm locker skid,cobra cb,wilson 3 ft antenna,hi-lift jack(tool box mounted) painted stock wheels....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	skip the cai.....just go with a good drop in filter. the stock intake is already a "cold air intake"...taking air in from the fenderwell. with a bolt on cai..........they really get the most out of them in the upper rpm band, so unless you are doing alotta high speed driving, you probably wont notice much difference at all......except maybe sound. __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems, mag light mod,wheelers/alcan springs, ome 881 coils, braided stainless brake lines, polyurethane bushings,dynomax super turbo/slash cut tip-blacked out,chrome deleted bumpers via herculiner bed liner,color matched bedlinered tailgate, camo seat covers,sockmonkey decals,husky floor liners, hunter brush guard, 4 hella 500's(2 spotlight/2fog light),budbuilt skid plates,inchworm e-locker skid,revenge-fab sliders,cobra cb/loudspeaker PA, pioneer headunit/infinity reference components/2ways......plenty more still to come!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

07-07-2009, 07:38 PM	#12
beastlytaco can "do work son" Name: Ian Joined: Jun 2008, #7660 Location: North Carolina Gender: Dude Posts: 3,957 08 tacoma standard cab 2008 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7L 4 banger 15% tinted back window, 25% on sides. Jardine catback exhaust system. horn modification, AFE pro dry S filter and secondary filter removed. All weather toyota tacoma mats. NRA sticker mod. Rims this year. along with tires	haha will beat you to it chris __________________

07-07-2009, 07:40 PM	#14
beastlytaco can "do work son" Name: Ian Joined: Jun 2008, #7660 Location: North Carolina Gender: Dude Posts: 3,957 08 tacoma standard cab 2008 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7L 4 banger 15% tinted back window, 25% on sides. Jardine catback exhaust system. horn modification, AFE pro dry S filter and secondary filter removed. All weather toyota tacoma mats. NRA sticker mod. Rims this year. along with tires	whys that? emissions? or something? __________________

07-07-2009, 04:37 PM	#4
EricT Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #17887 Location: Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 299 '09 4x4 shortbed TRD Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic v6	Only reason I want one- thing kind of sounds like a vacuum cleaner stock. I saw someone on here who modded the stock filter to be more of a straight path, and got just as good results.

07-07-2009, 04:45 PM	#6
branct06 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7489 Location: norcross Ga. and High Point Nc. Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 456 05 4x4 black sr5 long bed trd sport 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 v6 super 40 flowmaster turned down before rear axle, k&n intake, ipod interface, 20% 3m tint all the way around, grill craft mx series grill with 2 hella 500 behind the grill, 2 55 watt halogens mounted on uws black low profile toolbox, 3'' toytec ultimate lift kit sitting on black xd monsters and 285/65/18 BFG A/T	i have the k&n 63 series and i love it

07-07-2009, 06:44 PM	#7
hackaway Junior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18342 Location: Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 7 09 Double Cab Prerunner TRD 2009 Double Cab Automatic	I had that K&N kit on my 05. It worked well, but was not as "cold" as the stock config. With my 09, I will be going with the new AFE dry filter.

07-07-2009, 06:51 PM	#8
badguybuster Senior Member Joined: Mar 2009, #14475 Location: West (by GOD) Virginia Gender: Male Posts: 1,089 2006 Tacoma Silver TRD 2006 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Window visors (all 4) Matching topper (Leer) Custom mud flaps (front/rear) 2.85" Bilstein 5100/OME 885's 3" TSB Leafs and AAL's (Toytec) Differential 1" Drop Sway Bar Relocators SpiderTrax 1.25" wheel spacers BHLM Mod Debadged Custom painted factory rims with custom center caps Nitto Terra Grappler A/T 265/70/17 (x5) Satoshi Grill Custom painted Eyelids 55 watt fog lights in grill 55 watt fog lights on bull bar Rear Bilstein 5100's Blue 8500 headlight bulbs Flowmaster 50 Yellow Fog Light Mod Titanium Burl Wood Grain Dash Mod Leather Arm Rest Mod TRD Steering wheel Mod Painted Engine Cover Painted Fuse Box TRD Seat Belt Covers Bed Light Mod	I dont know what the others are talking about but I put on a K&N on my 06 4.0L and I fricken love it. It sounds fantastic, looks great, and I am getting 22-24 mpg! I am also running Nitto Grapplers 265/70/17. NO COMPLAINTS.

07-07-2009, 07:08 PM	#9
Colton You feelin' lucky, punk? Name: Colton Joined: May 2009, #17626 Location: Smithfield, VA Gender: Male Posts: 7,729 Future 2010 DC MGM 4x4 Automatic	^^ 63 or 77 series K&N? That's pretty good.

07-07-2009, 07:42 PM	#16
beastlytaco can "do work son" Name: Ian Joined: Jun 2008, #7660 Location: North Carolina Gender: Dude Posts: 3,957 08 tacoma standard cab 2008 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7L 4 banger 15% tinted back window, 25% on sides. Jardine catback exhaust system. horn modification, AFE pro dry S filter and secondary filter removed. All weather toyota tacoma mats. NRA sticker mod. Rims this year. along with tires	what about us 4 banger guys? i could tell a difference to some extent. __________________

07-07-2009, 07:47 PM	#19
beastlytaco can "do work son" Name: Ian Joined: Jun 2008, #7660 Location: North Carolina Gender: Dude Posts: 3,957 08 tacoma standard cab 2008 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7L 4 banger 15% tinted back window, 25% on sides. Jardine catback exhaust system. horn modification, AFE pro dry S filter and secondary filter removed. All weather toyota tacoma mats. NRA sticker mod. Rims this year. along with tires	i would defintiley try it on a 4 cyl chris. it lowered my rpms while in neutral from 1000 to about 650ish. and it helps me with gas some. id be interested to see the gains on a dyno though. __________________

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