Intake/Filter Showdown

Ben_Schwarz_09 · 09-25-2008, 05:02 PM

I am having trouble choosing between if i want a Cold Air Intake, or just a Drop-In filter. Then i am not sure if i wanna go with a K&N wet filter, or a AFE dry filter. There is too many Pros & Cons and too many threads about them both, so thats why i here, to put it all in one. Vote for which set of the filter/intake you like and if you want leave a reason why.

**I plan on going under 3500 RPMs, and i live in South Texas, but am about to move to East Texas. My Tacoma is a 2008, so I am not wanting to take out the secondary air filter just yet, going to wait for my warrenty to end.**

Please share your knowledge with me, so i may make the proper choice.

&Thanks for the Help

tacomaman06 · 09-25-2008, 05:04 PM

just remove the secondary filter and get an afe pro dry s......alot less expensive, and you will see mileage gains. thats my vote!

Janster · 09-25-2008, 08:16 PM

What exactly are you looking for in an upgraded air filter?

There's a big difference between a CAI and a drop-in.

I've run K&N drop-ins for years in a variety of vehicles. I've never had any problems with the MAF (over oiled) and they always filtered properly for me (cleaned regularly). I've seen 1-2mpg gas mileage increase with the K&N's with each vehicle I've owned.

I currently have an AFE pro-dry drop-in filter. For the few months I've been using it, I haven't seen any gas mileage increase from it.

As for a CAI - I had a Mopar CAI on a previously owned Dodge Ram. I lost torque (towing), lost gas mileage (coupled with exhaust), and the engine noise was a lot louder.

I'm gonna say that drop-in air filters are for those who want a small amount of throttle response and perhaps gas mileage increases. While a CAI mostly for horsepower and racing.

lsocoee · 09-25-2008, 08:37 PM

how could you do a poll like this and not include the URD???

among the options listed, I'd go with what broken-neck will suggested.

tacomaman06 · 09-25-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsocoee

how could you do a poll like this and not include the URD???

among the options listed, I'd go with what broken-neck will suggested.

it aint quite broke yet....but its awful damn close

!!

Ben_Schwarz_09 · 09-26-2008, 08:39 PM

I just didnt liek the URDs, i didnt find enough information to have a serous thought about them... but some good news, ... i finally got my truck in,( Had to order it from another dealership) i have been finding info about it this entire time (all of like 2 week)... im ganna go, gatta show it off
-Gig' Em
Ben

beastlytaco · 09-26-2008, 08:44 PM

thats It will, Your new indian name....broken neck. Just kidding

tacomaman06 · 11-02-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beastlytaco

thats It will, Your new indian name....broken neck. Just kidding

thats ok...........but if you're gonna name it officially "broke neck"...gotta add the last part too......"broke neck/itchy triggerfinger"

beastlytaco · 11-03-2008, 03:45 PM

you got it man

Oxymar00n · 11-03-2008, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacomaman06

thats ok...........but if you're gonna name it officially "broke neck"...gotta add the last part too......"broke neck/itchy triggerfinger"

Broke Neck Mountain?

tacomaman06 · 11-03-2008, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxymar00n

Broke Neck Mountain?

hell noooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

beastlytaco · 11-03-2008, 03:50 PM

dude WTF. No thats not it

007Tacoma · 11-03-2008, 03:52 PM

I am an ass... I added URD and TRD to the poll.

URD TCAI - FTW!!!

...man, I hate acronyms.

dabighi · 11-03-2008, 03:52 PM

im runnin the trd cai and from what im told its the same as the afe stage 2. love it. does create some extra engine noise but then again i dont mind it. as far as mpg goes...i might have gotten maybe 2-3 extra...but i drive with a lead foot so dont take those numbers too seriously. with the urd you can get info on it on www.urdusa.com only problem i saw with the setup is that the filter is now right behind the grille. so if you live in a place that rains alot or go muddin alot its probably not such a good idea. just my opinion. alot of people love their urd's and i know alot of people love the k&n too. its just comes down to what your looking for.power..noise..torque..mpg's and of course budget

007Tacoma · 11-03-2008, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dabighi

im runnin the trd cai and from what im told its the same as the afe stage 2. love it. does create some extra engine noise but then again i dont mind it. as far as mpg goes...i might have gotten maybe 2-3 extra...but i drive with a lead foot so dont take those numbers too seriously. with the urd you can get info on it on www.urdusa.com only problem i saw with the setup is that the filter is now right behind the grille. so if you live in a place that rains alot or go muddin alot its probably not such a good idea. just my opinion. alot of people love their urd's and i know alot of people love the k&n too. its just comes down to what your looking for.power..noise..torque..mpg's and of course budget

I have driven through pouring rain at 70 MPH towing nearly 6,000lbs of VW Jetta (aka - intake was pulling in quite a bit of air). No issues with water in the intake, no error codes, and no loss of power.

mudding - that's a whole other story. If you are doing that, may I suggest a snorkel.

dabighi · 11-04-2008, 04:17 PM

hmmm wish i wouldve known that earlier about the drivin in the rain. you gettin any more mpg's with that? how you like the whole setup

007Tacoma · 11-05-2008, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dabighi

hmmm wish i wouldve known that earlier about the drivin in the rain

View Poll Results: Intake/Filter Showdown
Stock Drop-In Filter, a in Stock Air-Box	20	16.39%
K&N Drop-In Filter	29	23.77%
AFE Pro-Dry S Drop-In Air Filter	31	25.41%
K&N 63 AirCharger CAI	13	10.66%
AFE Stage 2 Pro-Dry S CAI (TRD)	19	15.57%
Snorkel	2	1.64%
URD True CAI	8	6.56%
Voters: 122. You may not vote on this poll

09-25-2008, 05:02 PM	#1
Ben_Schwarz_09 Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9310 Location: Texas Posts: 46 2008 TRD Double Cab PreRunner 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 L TRD Drop-In Air Filter, TRD Cat-Back Exhaust, IPod Plug In Capibility, Upgraded Alarm System	Intake/Filter Showdown I am having trouble choosing between if i want a Cold Air Intake, or just a Drop-In filter. Then i am not sure if i wanna go with a K&N wet filter, or a AFE dry filter. There is too many Pros & Cons and too many threads about them both, so thats why i here, to put it all in one. Vote for which set of the filter/intake you like and if you want leave a reason why. I plan on going under 3500 RPMs, and i live in South Texas, but am about to move to East Texas. My Tacoma is a 2008, so I am not wanting to take out the secondary air filter just yet, going to wait for my warrenty to end. Please share your knowledge with me, so i may make the proper choice. &Thanks for the Help

09-25-2008, 05:04 PM	#2
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: rock hill, sc Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 11,089 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....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	just remove the secondary filter and get an afe pro dry s......alot less expensive, and you will see mileage gains. thats my vote! __________________ 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,sockemoney decals and still to come....15 inch wheelers steelies and gy wrangler mtr's!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

09-25-2008, 08:16 PM	#3
Janster Pre Senior Citizen Joined: Mar 2007, #1138 Location: Lancaster, PA Age: 41 Gender: Female Posts: 2,703 2007 4.0L 4x4 TRD Sport Access Cab A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Advantage Torza top (tri-fold), Husky floor mats, RuffTuff seat covers, C2C hood struts, Homelink mirror, Ipod2car (80gig Classic/4gig nano), Garmin Nuvi 660, Protecta Bed mat, Pop-n-lock, TSB Springs, Scangauge II, Heated drivers seat, Fumoto drain valve, Aries pushbar, PIAA 540 fog lights, Hood scoop grahics, Flowmaster 50 series dual catback exhaust.	What exactly are you looking for in an upgraded air filter? There's a big difference between a CAI and a drop-in. I've run K&N drop-ins for years in a variety of vehicles. I've never had any problems with the MAF (over oiled) and they always filtered properly for me (cleaned regularly). I've seen 1-2mpg gas mileage increase with the K&N's with each vehicle I've owned. I currently have an AFE pro-dry drop-in filter. For the few months I've been using it, I haven't seen any gas mileage increase from it. As for a CAI - I had a Mopar CAI on a previously owned Dodge Ram. I lost torque (towing), lost gas mileage (coupled with exhaust), and the engine noise was a lot louder. I'm gonna say that drop-in air filters are for those who want a small amount of throttle response and perhaps gas mileage increases. While a CAI mostly for horsepower and racing. __________________ Our Homepage http://www.lieblweb.com/ My truck photo gallery http://www.lieblweb.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=16

09-25-2008, 08:37 PM	#4
lsocoee Like my shive haircut? Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Gender: Dude Posts: 5,993 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	how could you do a poll like this and not include the URD??? among the options listed, I'd go with what broken-neck will suggested. __________________ Tacoma World: One big happily dysfunctional family.

09-26-2008, 08:39 PM	#6
Ben_Schwarz_09 Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9310 Location: Texas Posts: 46 2008 TRD Double Cab PreRunner 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 L TRD Drop-In Air Filter, TRD Cat-Back Exhaust, IPod Plug In Capibility, Upgraded Alarm System	I just didnt liek the URDs, i didnt find enough information to have a serous thought about them... but some good news, ... i finally got my truck in,( Had to order it from another dealership) i have been finding info about it this entire time (all of like 2 week)... im ganna go, gatta show it off -Gig' Em Ben

09-26-2008, 08:44 PM	#7
beastlytaco Doomsday Squad Joined: Jun 2008, #7660 Location: north carolina Gender: Dude Posts: 1,844 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. hopefully some wheels and tires next year.	thats It will, Your new indian name....broken neck. Just kidding __________________ Tis the season

11-03-2008, 03:45 PM	#9
beastlytaco Doomsday Squad Joined: Jun 2008, #7660 Location: north carolina Gender: Dude Posts: 1,844 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. hopefully some wheels and tires next year.	you got it man __________________ Tis the season

11-03-2008, 03:50 PM	#12
beastlytaco Doomsday Squad Joined: Jun 2008, #7660 Location: north carolina Gender: Dude Posts: 1,844 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. hopefully some wheels and tires next year.	dude WTF. No thats not it __________________ Tis the season

11-03-2008, 03:52 PM	#13
007Tacoma Moderator; TW Moderator Joined: Jan 2007, #643 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 5,586 08 PreRunner SR5 DoubleCab LongBed BSP 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L TacomaWorld.com Sticker, URD True Cold Air Intake, Debadged, Blackened Headlight Mod, 30% Window Tint, Access LE Tonneau, Bed Mat, OEM Daytime Running Lights + On/Off Switch, Fogs-On-Anytime Mod, Alternating Turn-Signal Mod, Canvas Seat Covers, Pioneer Stereo, iPod Connection, PAC steering wheel remote, Homemade Bike Rack (4 bikes), Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16, TRD Suspension Upgrade	I am an ass... I added URD and TRD to the poll. URD TCAI - FTW!!! ...man, I hate acronyms. __________________ If you have a question, ask... Don't spread rumors without knowing the facts. My responsibility on this forum is to the members and the integrity of this forum.

11-03-2008, 03:52 PM	#14
dabighi Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #2978 Posts: 111 07 PreRunner Off Road Pkg 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0	im runnin the trd cai and from what im told its the same as the afe stage 2. love it. does create some extra engine noise but then again i dont mind it. as far as mpg goes...i might have gotten maybe 2-3 extra...but i drive with a lead foot so dont take those numbers too seriously. with the urd you can get info on it on www.urdusa.com only problem i saw with the setup is that the filter is now right behind the grille. so if you live in a place that rains alot or go muddin alot its probably not such a good idea. just my opinion. alot of people love their urd's and i know alot of people love the k&n too. its just comes down to what your looking for.power..noise..torque..mpg's and of course budget

11-04-2008, 04:17 PM	#16
dabighi Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #2978 Posts: 111 07 PreRunner Off Road Pkg 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0	hmmm wish i wouldve known that earlier about the drivin in the rain. you gettin any more mpg's with that? how you like the whole setup