Whats a great intake with CAI for my 2005 tacoma TRD??

06WHITETRD · 07-23-2008, 11:09 AM

I bought a AEM brute intake but its only for off-road without a carb-legal sticker. Im not happy about it and Im going to return it. So I want to know which intake with a Carb-legal sticker for my tacoma. Let me know asap cuz I want to get one ASAP.

lsocoee · 07-23-2008, 11:27 AM

most are only legal for "off road" use. I always see people debating that the TRD is legal. I don't know the truth though. You could look at getting a high flow dry filter and remove the secondary filter.

Homer J · 07-23-2008, 11:28 AM

Save yourself some money and get a high flow dry drop in like an AFE.

06WHITETRD · 07-23-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homer J

Save yourself some money and get a high flow dry drop in like an AFE.

oh really. how much did you get urs?? how is the truck running?? CAI??

lsocoee · 07-23-2008, 11:40 AM

there was a group buy for the AFE. It is just a standard rectangular filter that fits in the OEM location.

I don't have one. I'm running the URD intake which is not legal in CA.

06WHITETRD · 07-23-2008, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsocoee

there was a group buy for the AFE. It is just a standard rectangular filter that fits in the OEM location.

I don't have one. I'm running the URD intake which is not legal in CA.

URd oh i see.. well about the group buy AFE. i seen the post. but too much ppl talkin about stuff. bottom line, is how much? lol

lsocoee · 07-23-2008, 11:43 AM

here was the info on the group buy, you should be able to get some info there

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...group-buy.html

lsocoee · 07-23-2008, 11:43 AM

the group buy is over. I've never heard of any complaints, but don't expect the same performance gain as an intake.

06WHITETRD · 07-23-2008, 12:35 PM

I like the AFE intake.. ppl are telling me to go with just the AFE filter( its cheaper ). so I gotta see whats up.

tacomaman06 · 07-23-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsocoee

the group buy is over. I've never heard of any complaints, but don't expect the same performance gain as an intake.

but at the same time, you gotta think about different intakes....as they all dont have the same qualities, and too, with an intake, to get the benefit of it.....you gotta be in the higher rpms,as this is where the extra power from a cai comes from. and it helps to have the maf calibrator to properly tune it. otherwise......the filter is a better choice than the complete cai......imo!

tacoskim · 07-23-2008, 12:40 PM

all intakes are gonna give u around the same performance gains... so whatever floats ur boat. everyone is gonna say their intake is better than another, do some research and read up on this,

happy reading

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/sea...earchid=193011

socalman22 · 07-23-2008, 01:16 PM

trd is not legal it states its for off road use only and the aem brute force intake is pending carb number dont know about afe .

Tacoma_CT · 07-23-2008, 01:21 PM

if you want to spend some cash theres always the TRUE FLOW XDI look at my pictures if you want to see it

jhodge83 · 07-23-2008, 02:31 PM

i'd look into the full AFE intake setup w/ the pro dry s filter on it

tacomaman06 · 07-23-2008, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhodge83

i'd look into the full AFE intake setup w/ the pro dry s filter on it

yeah, if you are gonna do an intake without doing the maf calibrator too......i think this would be a decent setup!!

silverbullet05 · 07-23-2008, 04:08 PM

I got the trd cai and its not legal either. I have never had a cop ask me to pop the hood. Unless you get caught racing or have so many mods that they cant ignore you, I would imagine you would be ok. With the emissions laws in cali I wouldn't expect any to be legal. good luck and let us know if you find one.

sticker that came on trd cai box

beastlytaco · 07-24-2008, 11:04 AM

k&n is good but its an oiled filter. so u have to keep it oiled. im going for an AFE magnum CAI. its pretty good

06WHITETRD · 07-24-2008, 11:17 AM

I like the true flow xdi and the volant. THose look pretty good in the dyno results.lol.. any one get discount on those or what?? AFE is good but Not sure about it.

06WHITETRD · 07-24-2008, 11:18 AM

I have notice that most intake for 05 Toyota Tacoma dont have carb number. I wonder why??? I dont like K&N. its small tube and ppl are selling them. THat means that the intake s u xs.

06WHITETRD · 07-24-2008, 11:28 PM

Some guy from True FLow wrote to me:
Thank you for your interest in True Flow. Unfortunately the XDI intake is not CARB approved as of yet. I can tell you however that the majority of our competitors are in the same boat. California has become very strict on their approval process recently and I don't know of any intakes that are being approved. This is very unfortunate because these intakes actually improve emissions and fuel mileage so it really does not make since. A lot of it is just political. Secondly I don’t think any Toyota’s can be CARB approved unless they leave the pre-filter where it is. Toyota uses a carbon pre-filter in their intake system. According to CARB you have to keep that carbon pre-filter or use the exact same material in your system. Since Toyota isn’t revealing what they are using, anyone making an aftermarket intake that removes the carbon pre-filter will not be able to get CARB approval. What most people in California do who run our intake is keep their factory system to put back on when it is time for emissions. Luckily our system is only about a 20-30 minute process to change back so it is not difficult. I hope this answers your question. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

what ya think of this??

07-23-2008, 11:09 AM	#1
06WHITETRD Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5630 Location: Harbor City, CA Posts: 75 06 toyota tacoma double cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 Tinted windows, visors, bug shield visor, XDI True Flow intake, more to come	Whats a great intake with CAI for my 2005 tacoma TRD?? I bought a AEM brute intake but its only for off-road without a carb-legal sticker. Im not happy about it and Im going to return it. So I want to know which intake with a Carb-legal sticker for my tacoma. Let me know asap cuz I want to get one ASAP.

07-23-2008, 11:28 AM	#3
Homer J Northern Alliance: Instigator Joined: Jun 2007, #1871 Location: Jersey Age: 36 Posts: 1,518 08 Super White DC 4x4 2008 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE Baby Seat mod, weathertech mats.	Save yourself some money and get a high flow dry drop in like an AFE. __________________ PA/DE/NJ/MD Peeps 11/1 King of Prussia Hooters Meet-n-Greet

07-23-2008, 12:40 PM	#11
tacoskim Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5252 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 25 Posts: 848 06 black trd sport 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 JBA headers, K&N CAI, magnaflow cat-back, DT "PIPE-BOMB" Y-pipe, black headlight mod, T-Rex Eyelids, tinted taillights, yellow tinted fogs, LUND screenfront, TRD seat covers	all intakes are gonna give u around the same performance gains... so whatever floats ur boat. everyone is gonna say their intake is better than another, do some research and read up on this, happy reading http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/sea...earchid=193011 __________________ JBA Headers, K&N CAI, Magnaflow Cat-Back, DT "PIPE-BOMB" Y-Pipe, Black Headlight Mod, T-Rex Eyelids, Tinted Taillights, Yellow Tinted Fogs, LUND Screenfront, TRD Seat Covers

07-23-2008, 01:16 PM	#12
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07-23-2008, 11:27 AM	#2
lsocoee how baby dodges are made Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 4,980 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	most are only legal for "off road" use. I always see people debating that the TRD is legal. I don't know the truth though. You could look at getting a high flow dry filter and remove the secondary filter.

07-23-2008, 11:40 AM	#5
lsocoee how baby dodges are made Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 4,980 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	there was a group buy for the AFE. It is just a standard rectangular filter that fits in the OEM location. I don't have one. I'm running the URD intake which is not legal in CA.

07-23-2008, 11:43 AM	#7
lsocoee how baby dodges are made Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 4,980 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	here was the info on the group buy, you should be able to get some info there http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...group-buy.html

07-23-2008, 12:35 PM	#9
06WHITETRD Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5630 Location: Harbor City, CA Posts: 75 06 toyota tacoma double cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 Tinted windows, visors, bug shield visor, XDI True Flow intake, more to come	I like the AFE intake.. ppl are telling me to go with just the AFE filter( its cheaper ). so I gotta see whats up.

07-23-2008, 01:21 PM	#13
Tacoma_CT Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3154 Location: Bristol CT Age: 20 Posts: 40 06 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 with TRD Sp 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 True Flow XDI Air Intake, Borla exaust, Hunter brush gaurd, Hunter nurf bars, Toyota Roof rack Comming SOON.. Glass works fenders	if you want to spend some cash theres always the TRUE FLOW XDI look at my pictures if you want to see it

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silverbullet05 Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7907 Location: Harbison Canyon, San Diego Age: 32 Posts: 89 05 TRD offroad 4x2 access cab Access Cab Manual V6 4.0 flowmaster40, TRD CAI, Icon coilovers, Icon rear reservoir shocks, TC UCA's, AAL, Debadged	I got the trd cai and its not legal either. I have never had a cop ask me to pop the hood. Unless you get caught racing or have so many mods that they cant ignore you, I would imagine you would be ok. With the emissions laws in cali I wouldn't expect any to be legal. good luck and let us know if you find one. sticker that came on trd cai box

07-24-2008, 11:04 AM	#17
beastlytaco Doomsday Squad Joined: Jun 2008, #7660 Location: north carolina Posts: 1,391 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, and last but not least pine tree air freshner	k&n is good but its an oiled filter. so u have to keep it oiled. im going for an AFE magnum CAI. its pretty good __________________ "Putting an end to zombie apocalypse since 2008"

07-24-2008, 11:17 AM	#18
06WHITETRD Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5630 Location: Harbor City, CA Posts: 75 06 toyota tacoma double cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 Tinted windows, visors, bug shield visor, XDI True Flow intake, more to come	I like the true flow xdi and the volant. THose look pretty good in the dyno results.lol.. any one get discount on those or what?? AFE is good but Not sure about it.

07-24-2008, 11:18 AM	#19
06WHITETRD Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5630 Location: Harbor City, CA Posts: 75 06 toyota tacoma double cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 Tinted windows, visors, bug shield visor, XDI True Flow intake, more to come	I have notice that most intake for 05 Toyota Tacoma dont have carb number. I wonder why??? I dont like K&N. its small tube and ppl are selling them. THat means that the intake s u xs.

07-24-2008, 11:28 PM	#20
06WHITETRD Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5630 Location: Harbor City, CA Posts: 75 06 toyota tacoma double cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 Tinted windows, visors, bug shield visor, XDI True Flow intake, more to come	Some guy from True FLow wrote to me: Thank you for your interest in True Flow. Unfortunately the XDI intake is not CARB approved as of yet. I can tell you however that the majority of our competitors are in the same boat. California has become very strict on their approval process recently and I don't know of any intakes that are being approved. This is very unfortunate because these intakes actually improve emissions and fuel mileage so it really does not make since. A lot of it is just political. Secondly I don’t think any Toyota’s can be CARB approved unless they leave the pre-filter where it is. Toyota uses a carbon pre-filter in their intake system. According to CARB you have to keep that carbon pre-filter or use the exact same material in your system. Since Toyota isn’t revealing what they are using, anyone making an aftermarket intake that removes the carbon pre-filter will not be able to get CARB approval. What most people in California do who run our intake is keep their factory system to put back on when it is time for emissions. Luckily our system is only about a 20-30 minute process to change back so it is not difficult. I hope this answers your question. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. what ya think of this??

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