Toyota Tacoma 2017 3.5 cold air intakes

This man gets it.

 

True. However the AFE Momentum gt intake does not do this, that's why it pays to research ALL of your options as well as try to find what sounds best to you since it's really more of a sound thing anyways.

 

So let me ask this. In today’s competitive market and with the Tacoma “lacking in power” as some may claim, why wouldn’t Toyota do this directly from the factory on all of their Tacoma, or any vehicle for that matter? Why wouldn’t every manufacturer if there was so much to benefit? If it claims to give better power, torque, mpgs, etc., then why not just implement this “innovative” product. We’re talking a naturally aspirated midsize pickup truck, not a tuned STi putting down 450whp or a supercharged Mustang. Are all of the automotive engineers missing out on implementing these products in a manufacturing process? Maybe they realize they do little to nothing in most modern vehicles. Maybe they’ve already figured out how to engineer a product to the best of its market needs. If Toyota or any automaker could find reasonable gain from these products, they’d completely implement them on the assembly line.

 

Toyota already does. The factory stock intake is a CAI sans fancy filter and cool graphics. Hell my 4 banger Camry has a qausi ram air intake. It's definitely a CAI just sans fancy filter and cool graphics.

 

I'll add that most of the attraction to aftermarket CAI's is the added noise. If you pull the charcoal filter from the air box and delete the air hose/resonator assembly and replace that with a compatible tube you would net the same effect. The resonator and charcoal filter do have a sound deadening effect. Sure the added roar sounds cool but it gains you nothing else.

 

They're not experts on everything. Look at the transmission shifts. Also a byproduct is sound that a non car enthusiast would complain sounds like a problem. Quiet is key in test drives. Good luck selling something to a person who knows nothing about cars.

 

Well I'm just here to put in actual proven evidence as I've done to help anyone interested in modding their Tacoma to sound better. People will argue for or against mods they haven't tried all day long but I'm just trying to help with facts. I can speak factually about the specific CAI and exhaust I have and it definitely sounds great and has noticed even if slight better throttle response.
I always suggest finding a Tacoma you like the sound of and copy that set up. As far as HP goes who knows and it's a truck with almost 300 hp to start, so it's fine as is in my book.

 

The transmission shifts are set for fuel efficiency for Toyota to make CAFE standards, not turn your midsize pickup into a red-light racer. So in a way you’re only reaffirming my point, considering much of the population would rather see MPG numbers over acceleration numbers. As for sound, if Toyota or any other automaker thought they were of substantial value, they’d also soundproof them to some degree.

 

For notice in response, I had none to report. My truck was bought used with a CAI and MBRP exhaust. I actually found that ditching the CAI back for the stock box and swapping back to normal exhaust hasn’t lost me any throttle response, mpg, noticeable power, or noticeable torque. My truck hasn’t been strapped to a dyno for numbers to back my claims, but IMHO it wouldn’t be worth it for me to add those mods in hopes of getting those benefits with those products. But different strokes for different folks.

 

+1000

 

Thanks for confirming my point, I appreciate it. There are tons of things that can make the stats better, but Toyota doesn't do that. There's no incentive for them to do so.

 

Yes because like any heavily engineered product, there’s a cost to benefit ratio. It doesn’t mean Toyota isn’t willing to engineer and develop a product or implement technology across their lineup. It simply means it isn’t worth their time or effort, especially with continued growth and excellent sales. That goes for most any manufacturer today. Simple business practices.

 

I agree, wish I could've got a manual but couldn't afford the Pro.

 

Why would Toyota aim the Tacoma’s headlights 4 feet in front of the truck and put absolutely woeful bulbs in them? Since we’re asking rhetorical questions

 

I know this is old but there’s a legit electric turbo kit from Sweden that will net 5 or so pounds of boost. Well that was on a cobalt but needless to say it’s pretty badass