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K&N vs. AFE

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by cmm1980, Jan 22, 2010.

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K&N vs. AFE

Poll closed Feb 21, 2010.

  1. K&N Cold Air Intake

    27 vote(s)
    25.7%

  2. AFE Pro Dry Cold Air Intake

    78 vote(s)
    74.3%
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  1. Jan 22, 2010 at 4:49 PM
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    cmm1980

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    I am trying to decide if I want a K&N or AFE cold air intake.:help:
     
    cmm1980, Jan 22, 2010
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  2. Jan 22, 2010 at 4:52 PM
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    tegdog, Jan 22, 2010
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  3. Jan 22, 2010 at 4:58 PM
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    Chester

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    not a big fan of the AFE dry,found dust past the filter after being on dirt roads.As for the CAI you for the most part have one stock but if you want to throw away $200 and see no HP improvments go for it.The sticker that comes with it is neat looking though.
     
    Chester, Jan 22, 2010
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  4. Jan 22, 2010 at 5:03 PM
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    go for the afe blue filter. you can just use a little dish detergent and wash out the oil before you put it on. Make sure you dry the filter completely before you throw it back on.
     
    JohnnyTaco, Jan 22, 2010
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  5. Jan 22, 2010 at 5:15 PM
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    afe pro dry s filter. dont get an actual cold air
     
    08pretaco, Jan 22, 2010
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  6. Jan 22, 2010 at 5:58 PM
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    intakes pretty much dont do anything to our trucks so i say go K&N for the louder sound:cool:
     
    SoCalBlack08, Jan 22, 2010
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  7. Jan 22, 2010 at 6:13 PM
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    couldent you do the same thing to a k&n
     
    choda, Jan 22, 2010
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  8. Jan 22, 2010 at 6:29 PM
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    Yup! :eek:
     
    Jigzor, Jan 22, 2010
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  9. Jan 22, 2010 at 6:30 PM
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    streetcustoms, Jan 22, 2010
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  10. Jan 22, 2010 at 7:24 PM
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    SLOCOMA, Jan 22, 2010
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  11. Jan 22, 2010 at 7:48 PM
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    i have the AFE oiled filter....so faar so god.
     
    comajoe, Jan 22, 2010
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  12. Jan 22, 2010 at 7:56 PM
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    K&N is crap. I bought one and all of the clamps to hook it up were to small, and the heat shield didn't fit. I actually wound up putting the stock intake back on.
     
    Duff Man, Jan 22, 2010
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  13. Jan 22, 2010 at 8:14 PM
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    WOW..surprised not more K&N fans. I bought a K&N off Craigs List for $150- series 63 from a prev Taco owner. He had it on his '07 and traded it in about 6mos ago. Hooked it up..a nice throaty sound and good smooth pull from 2500-3500 rpm. I'm happy w/it..and for hundred fifty bucks!!
     
    Kahunadave, Jan 22, 2010
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  14. Jan 22, 2010 at 8:23 PM
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    K&N - oil into the throttle body
    AFE Pro Dry - Couldn't find any real test or reviews on the quality.

    I've gone back to OEM or WIX (at the moment).........

    This write up changed my mind about all the K&N and aftermarket crap, just give me the best filtration, I won't know the difference of 2hp.......

    http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58&Itemid=66

    I have both in amazing shape sitting in my garage, should sell them on the site.
     
    coldcanuk, Jan 22, 2010
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  15. Jan 22, 2010 at 8:29 PM
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    fuck K&N. that is all.
     
    doodle_cakes, Jan 22, 2010
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  16. Jan 22, 2010 at 8:48 PM
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    Ask yourself, how long has K&N been making oiled filters? Then think about all the new tech in our vehicles.

    That should help with your decision.
     
    WilsonTheDog, Jan 22, 2010
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  17. Jan 22, 2010 at 9:17 PM
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    yeah i have a K+N drop in for my 2004 and i'm gonna switch to AFE. the damn oil is starting to piss me off
     
    nelson18matt, Jan 22, 2010
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  18. Jan 22, 2010 at 10:23 PM
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  19. Jan 22, 2010 at 10:30 PM
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    AEM FTW.... but AFE for the choices k&n is too hyped up
     
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  20. Jan 23, 2010 at 3:09 AM
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    i got a k&n series 77 intake and i love it, no problems with it either
     
    STR8_BEAST, Jan 23, 2010
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