CAI decision struggle.....

Need any input/advice for a replacement CAI for a 2011 Tacoma Sport 4.0, leaning towards K&N or TRD but will consider other brands.

 

factory box is best unless you're interested in the noise. I'd avoid any filter that requires oil.

 

Back to factory I say!

 

I don't mind the the 'noise' actually wanting an aggressive exterior sound as long as it doesn't overwhelm in the interior. My next question will be about what exhaust to purchase, wanting a rumble/growl but not too obnoxiously annoying.

 

Keep the factory intake and go with the TRD or Magnaflow catback./END THREAD

 

No significant performance benefit/increase with an aftermarket setup, just a different look under the hood and a little more intake noise.

I saw a very lengthy debate, followed up with a lot of well-planned research, on this topic in another forum for a car with a FI engine that sees major performance increases with ECU tuning. The conclusion was a stock air box performed best until people made other modification that required a lot more fuel. Given the engines in our trucks I can't see us ever reaching that point, even with a supercharger.

 

So don't waste my money on any CAI that doesn't really do anything but make a noise. What about exhaust then, single or dual? Flowmaster has a nice catback but it is just a single exhaust.