K&N Air Filter

Buffalofan · 05-13-2008, 09:01 AM

I put on the K&N Air filter last year. When I start the truck it seems to be much more noise and I believe it's from the filter. I don't seem to notice it when I am driving. Is that just the way it sounds because more air is getting through?

Does anyone else have/hear this? I just want to be sure it's not an issue.

Ridgerunner · 05-13-2008, 09:09 AM

Totally normal to hear it more at idle, the sound gets quieter during normal accelleration and a loud bellow at hard throttle. All the result of more air flow

Buffalofan · 05-13-2008, 09:15 AM

Thanks!! I really only hear it on idle when I start the truck. Good to know it's normal.

I wonder why I don't hear it on my RAV4?

sixonthefloor · 05-15-2008, 04:58 PM

Probaly the design of the intake on the Rav4 is quieter because because it's more like a car and not a truck. IE unibody, independant suspention, ect. People buy cars and expect them to be quiet.

Ridgerunner · 05-15-2008, 05:16 PM

True that, Six- but he's probably hearing it more in the Tacoma cause it's sucking more air being a V-6. Also, I dont know about the newer trucks like yours, Six, but mine and Buffalo's air intake runs from the airbox up where the filter is, inside the fender on the passengerside, and runs clear back to about where the radio antenna is located>>they do this to make sure you get the coolest shot of air possible (as far away from engine heat as possible) Buffalo, if you go round and open the passenger door you'll REALLY hear that air suckin!!!!!

sixonthefloor · 05-15-2008, 05:47 PM

oh sorry I didn't know about the engine differences.

Ridgerunner · 05-15-2008, 05:52 PM

Hey no sorrie man you are RIGHT! He has a brand new Rav-4 and I'm sure they add more in the sound deadening dept

sixonthefloor · 05-15-2008, 06:03 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong but don't the new Rav4s have the 4.0 engine too????

Ridgerunner · 05-15-2008, 06:06 PM

Yeah I think he may have that cause he has the sport model. I think he hears it more from what I described in his 2001 air intake layout

Buffalofan · 05-16-2008, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridgerunner

True that, Six- but he's probably hearing it more in the Tacoma cause it's sucking more air being a V-6. Also, I dont know about the newer trucks like yours, Six, but mine and Buffalo's air intake runs from the airbox up where the filter is, inside the fender on the passengerside, and runs clear back to about where the radio antenna is located>>they do this to make sure you get the coolest shot of air possible (as far away from engine heat as possible) Buffalo, if you go round and open the passenger door you'll REALLY hear that air suckin!!!!!

Ha ha...you're not kidding. When the wife gets in and opens the door it is super loud. Seems you hit that nail right on the head Ridgerunner.

Ridgerunner · 05-16-2008, 07:47 AM

Glad when I can help!!

05-13-2008, 09:01 AM	#1
Buffalofan Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4687 Location: Denver but moving back to my hometown Chicago Posts: 97 2001 Tacoma V6 SR5 TRD Package Lunar Mist 2001 Access Cab Automatic V6	K&N Air Filter I put on the K&N Air filter last year. When I start the truck it seems to be much more noise and I believe it's from the filter. I don't seem to notice it when I am driving. Is that just the way it sounds because more air is getting through? Does anyone else have/hear this? I just want to be sure it's not an issue.

05-15-2008, 04:58 PM	#4
sixonthefloor Junior Member Joined: May 2008, #6634 Location: Orange Park, Florida Posts: 24 Silver 05 Tacoma Sport 4x4 2005 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V-6 3" Toytec Lift w/Nitto Terra Grapplers ATs on Enkei 17x8 wheels, custom 2 tone leather, DVD headrests, AVICZ-2 Nav unit with Blue tooth/rearview back-up and XM radio, Randy Ellis light bar with PIAA 520 and 550 lights, TRD intake w/ AFE dryflow and wrap, TRD exhaust, PIAA back-up and bed lights,	Probaly the design of the intake on the Rav4 is quieter because because it's more like a car and not a truck. IE unibody, independant suspention, ect. People buy cars and expect them to be quiet. __________________ Mods: Toytec 3" lift w/ 33" Nitto AT tires and Enkei wheels, light bar w/ PIAA 550 & 520 lights, Grillcraft grills, Blk headlights w/brows, leather seats, AVIC Z-2, DVD headrests, PIAA backup & bed lights and wipers, LED tailights, Lorado tonneau cover, Scanguage, TRD intake & exhaust, Optima batt, Redline hood struts, Auto meter oil guages, Muth mirrors, always on amber fog lights, cup holder light, nerf bars, illum 4x4 switch, homelink rear view mirror, Truspeed calibrator, DTRL mod, All fluids Royal Purple and lots Toyota aftermarket stuff and more

05-15-2008, 05:47 PM	#6
sixonthefloor Junior Member Joined: May 2008, #6634 Location: Orange Park, Florida Posts: 24 Silver 05 Tacoma Sport 4x4 2005 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V-6 3" Toytec Lift w/Nitto Terra Grapplers ATs on Enkei 17x8 wheels, custom 2 tone leather, DVD headrests, AVICZ-2 Nav unit with Blue tooth/rearview back-up and XM radio, Randy Ellis light bar with PIAA 520 and 550 lights, TRD intake w/ AFE dryflow and wrap, TRD exhaust, PIAA back-up and bed lights,	oh sorry I didn't know about the engine differences. __________________ Mods: Toytec 3" lift w/ 33" Nitto AT tires and Enkei wheels, light bar w/ PIAA 550 & 520 lights, Grillcraft grills, Blk headlights w/brows, leather seats, AVIC Z-2, DVD headrests, PIAA backup & bed lights and wipers, LED tailights, Lorado tonneau cover, Scanguage, TRD intake & exhaust, Optima batt, Redline hood struts, Auto meter oil guages, Muth mirrors, always on amber fog lights, cup holder light, nerf bars, illum 4x4 switch, homelink rear view mirror, Truspeed calibrator, DTRL mod, All fluids Royal Purple and lots Toyota aftermarket stuff and more

05-15-2008, 06:03 PM	#8
sixonthefloor Junior Member Joined: May 2008, #6634 Location: Orange Park, Florida Posts: 24 Silver 05 Tacoma Sport 4x4 2005 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V-6 3" Toytec Lift w/Nitto Terra Grapplers ATs on Enkei 17x8 wheels, custom 2 tone leather, DVD headrests, AVICZ-2 Nav unit with Blue tooth/rearview back-up and XM radio, Randy Ellis light bar with PIAA 520 and 550 lights, TRD intake w/ AFE dryflow and wrap, TRD exhaust, PIAA back-up and bed lights,	Correct me if I'm wrong but don't the new Rav4s have the 4.0 engine too???? __________________ Mods: Toytec 3" lift w/ 33" Nitto AT tires and Enkei wheels, light bar w/ PIAA 550 & 520 lights, Grillcraft grills, Blk headlights w/brows, leather seats, AVIC Z-2, DVD headrests, PIAA backup & bed lights and wipers, LED tailights, Lorado tonneau cover, Scanguage, TRD intake & exhaust, Optima batt, Redline hood struts, Auto meter oil guages, Muth mirrors, always on amber fog lights, cup holder light, nerf bars, illum 4x4 switch, homelink rear view mirror, Truspeed calibrator, DTRL mod, All fluids Royal Purple and lots Toyota aftermarket stuff and more

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05-13-2008, 09:09 AM	#2
Ridgerunner Western Alliance: NorCal Joined: Mar 2008, #5269 Age: 48 Gender: Male Posts: 2,093 2001 prerunner doublecab limited 2001 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 2001 with; cat-back twin exhaust,bullbar with hella 550's, camper shell, TRD off-road 2x4-black beauty.	Totally normal to hear it more at idle, the sound gets quieter during normal accelleration and a loud bellow at hard throttle. All the result of more air flow

05-13-2008, 09:15 AM	#3
Buffalofan Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4687 Location: Denver but moving back to my hometown Chicago Posts: 97 2001 Tacoma V6 SR5 TRD Package Lunar Mist 2001 Access Cab Automatic V6	Thanks!! I really only hear it on idle when I start the truck. Good to know it's normal. I wonder why I don't hear it on my RAV4?

05-15-2008, 05:16 PM	#5
Ridgerunner Western Alliance: NorCal Joined: Mar 2008, #5269 Age: 48 Gender: Male Posts: 2,093 2001 prerunner doublecab limited 2001 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 2001 with; cat-back twin exhaust,bullbar with hella 550's, camper shell, TRD off-road 2x4-black beauty.	True that, Six- but he's probably hearing it more in the Tacoma cause it's sucking more air being a V-6. Also, I dont know about the newer trucks like yours, Six, but mine and Buffalo's air intake runs from the airbox up where the filter is, inside the fender on the passengerside, and runs clear back to about where the radio antenna is located>>they do this to make sure you get the coolest shot of air possible (as far away from engine heat as possible) Buffalo, if you go round and open the passenger door you'll REALLY hear that air suckin!!!!!

05-15-2008, 05:52 PM	#7
Ridgerunner Western Alliance: NorCal Joined: Mar 2008, #5269 Age: 48 Gender: Male Posts: 2,093 2001 prerunner doublecab limited 2001 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 2001 with; cat-back twin exhaust,bullbar with hella 550's, camper shell, TRD off-road 2x4-black beauty.	Hey no sorrie man you are RIGHT! He has a brand new Rav-4 and I'm sure they add more in the sound deadening dept

05-15-2008, 06:06 PM	#9
Ridgerunner Western Alliance: NorCal Joined: Mar 2008, #5269 Age: 48 Gender: Male Posts: 2,093 2001 prerunner doublecab limited 2001 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 2001 with; cat-back twin exhaust,bullbar with hella 550's, camper shell, TRD off-road 2x4-black beauty.	Yeah I think he may have that cause he has the sport model. I think he hears it more from what I described in his 2001 air intake layout

05-16-2008, 07:47 AM	#11
Ridgerunner Western Alliance: NorCal Joined: Mar 2008, #5269 Age: 48 Gender: Male Posts: 2,093 2001 prerunner doublecab limited 2001 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 2001 with; cat-back twin exhaust,bullbar with hella 550's, camper shell, TRD off-road 2x4-black beauty.	Glad when I can help!!

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