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Which AIR Filter Do You Use?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mceagle555, May 16, 2008.

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What AIR Filter are You Using?

  1. AFE Pro Dry S

    816 vote(s)
    18.2%
  2. AFE Oil

    52 vote(s)
    1.2%
  3. K&N Oil

    1,321 vote(s)
    29.4%
  4. Green Oil

    6 vote(s)
    0.1%
  5. TRD Oil

    204 vote(s)
    4.5%
  6. FRAM

    224 vote(s)
    5.0%
  7. Stock

    1,602 vote(s)
    35.6%
  8. Other

    270 vote(s)
    6.0%
  1. May 25, 2013 at 12:52 AM
    #501
    cheeseit

    cheeseit Well-Known Member

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    So is it worth it to get the TRD CAI?
     
  2. May 25, 2013 at 5:51 AM
    #502
    worthywads

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    If you like the noise.
     
  3. May 25, 2013 at 5:11 PM
    #503
    Rich91710

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    Worth it from MPG standpoint?

    No. There is no change in MPG with a CAI.
    If anything, MPG drops because the noise causes the driver to mash the go pedal harder.
     
  4. May 25, 2013 at 6:52 PM
    #504
    cheeseit

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    I'm not too concerned with MPG. I think the best way to improve MPG is to just drive conservatively... Which I'm terrible at :D

    I was wondering more about the increase in performance versus the cost. I'm looking at a used one for $250. If it's just gonna make the truck sound a bit beefier I don't want to drop that much cash.
     
  5. May 25, 2013 at 8:42 PM
    #505
    Rich91710

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    No increase in performance either.

    Just noise.

    And dirt in the engine.
     
  6. May 28, 2013 at 1:34 PM
    #506
    Kyouto42

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    My afe proguard 7 with pre filter hasn't let any dirt in. And with supporting mods and tune they do have a very small performance boost. But you need more free flow thorough the exhaust system to compliment it
     
  7. May 28, 2013 at 8:05 PM
    #507
    P33Rob

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    OME 3" Lift; Maxfit aeromax; Volant CAI w/scoop; TRD Exhaust; Step rails; SCS stealth 6 wheels; Bedrug
    I installed the volant CAI with scoop it was an easy install. I noticed more sound (obviously) the idle would not go below 1k rpms at idle for about an hour or two, then it adjusted back to normal. I feel that it accelerated quicker and sounds more like a truck as soon as I fired it it it was noticeable! I have the alterra dash dyno and the mpg at first went from 17.6 to 17.4 after wanting to hear it getting on it more but now has returned to 17.6 exactly where it was. Also air temp compared to outside temp was reduced By a few degrees at a all temp ranges. All and all I enjoy it it looks good under the hood, however I paid over 300 even with a 20 off promo.
     
  8. May 28, 2013 at 8:49 PM
    #508
    P33Rob

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    Oh by the way I have only had it for two fuel ups but long story short no mpg gains yet air intake temp is cooler, unless the cpu is still adjusting to it. Looks and sounds great, power on butt dyno.... I think so ....slightly noticeable in acceleration (bottom end). Overall satisfied!
     
  9. Jun 2, 2013 at 5:16 PM
    #509
    worthywads

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    The idea that the cpu is adjusting over some period of time doesn't make any sense.

    In closed loop (95% of the time) the cpu is adjusting based on O2 sensor readings. It does it continually when the engine runs, there is no additional cpu adjusting.
     
  10. Jun 4, 2013 at 9:53 PM
    #510
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    Tonight I just installed a Volant CAI w/scoop. Sounds great, but I'll let you know about the mpg gain.
     
  11. Jun 4, 2013 at 11:52 PM
    #511
    elsenordave

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    :kona:
    I went ProDry S
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    :kona:
     
  12. Jun 5, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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    Justus

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    In ur toolbox
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    Wakes up that blower whine doesn't it?

    :)
     
  13. Jun 5, 2013 at 11:05 PM
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    :D Yes sir...haven't gotten on it yet though...Only has a 100 miles on it...
     
  14. Jun 6, 2013 at 12:08 AM
    #514
    Justus

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    Good, that'll help ur tires last a lil longer...im still scrubbing rubber off the bumper, exhaust, and fender wells.
     
  15. Jun 6, 2013 at 12:14 AM
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    elsenordave

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    It's my wife's DD so ill thinks as long as I don't drive it it will be fine:D
     
  16. Jun 8, 2013 at 2:19 PM
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    tooter

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    I use an Injen nanofiber dry filter on my 2.7. :)

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  17. Jul 3, 2013 at 9:15 PM
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    somethinboutayota

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    I currently have a K&N cold air intake and not liking it a whole lot
     
  18. Jul 4, 2013 at 7:57 PM
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    RELLIM

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    So tell us why u don't like it.
     
  19. Jul 4, 2013 at 10:29 PM
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    somethinboutayota

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    CEL on all the time, causing some late shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear, just seems to be trouble, tried a new MAF sensor and still a CEL, thinking of going back to stock box
     
  20. Jul 18, 2013 at 8:49 PM
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    Kyouto42

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    How is a cel causing late shifts? Makes no logic. Also stop over oiling your filter, that's why the maf is getting bad readings, it's caked with oil. I've had zero problems with my afe filter, and it's oiled but not over oiled.
     
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