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Cold air intake

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Ascotta05, Jul 11, 2019.

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  1. Jul 11, 2019 at 3:38 PM
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    Thinking about installing a cold air intake. Anybody done this, is it worth it?
     
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  2. Jul 11, 2019 at 3:51 PM
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    If you are just wanting intake noise then that is the Mod for you.
     
    shakerhood, Jul 11, 2019
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  3. Jul 11, 2019 at 3:57 PM
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    You will find 2 camps when it comes to CAI. Those that will swear by it and those that will argue (politely and sarcastically) that they are a waste of money.

    I have one on my 2nd Gen 4.0L

    It sounds cool = this sound puts a grin on my face at times and I feel as if my Taco is super über bad a$§. My Taco is not s racecar so I'm not too concerned about the HP numbers.

    Just my $.02
     
    YanE30M3, Jul 11, 2019
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  4. Jul 11, 2019 at 3:58 PM
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    I put one (TRD) in about three weeks ago, almost zero noticeable difference in noise. Its a fancy (and $$$) looking air filter.
     
    Clay32, Jul 11, 2019
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  5. Jul 11, 2019 at 4:00 PM
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    Don’t waste the money. Cold air intakes that are not drawing air directly from outside the vehicle ( cowl induction, shaker unit, ram scoop,etc..) are HOT AIR INTAKES even if they are “sealed” to the hood or fender.

    Worst “performance” mod ever, painting your tyres would be better.
     
    Gixerkiller, Jul 11, 2019
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  6. Jul 11, 2019 at 4:00 PM
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    Don't our trucks already come with a cold air intake.
     
    JoeCOVA, Jul 11, 2019
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  7. Jul 11, 2019 at 4:01 PM
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    The only true CAI that is more functional than stock...

    EE89462C-FCE0-400F-809D-05CE03611605.jpg
     
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  8. Jul 11, 2019 at 4:03 PM
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    https://www.urdusa.com/urd-true-cold-air-intake-05-15-tacoma-4-0l-v6/

    Hey @Gadget@URD did you know your TCI is the worst mod ever?
     
    wheeliest, Jul 11, 2019
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  9. Jul 11, 2019 at 4:05 PM
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  10. Jul 11, 2019 at 4:06 PM
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  11. Jul 11, 2019 at 4:07 PM
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    obviously the air in the engine bay is a lot colder...
     
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  12. Jul 11, 2019 at 4:09 PM
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  13. Jul 11, 2019 at 4:12 PM
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    With the intake of the snorkel facing forward does that increase the amount of water (whether by rain or other means) entering the air unit?
     
    ONF, Jul 11, 2019
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  14. Jul 11, 2019 at 4:13 PM
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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  15. Jul 11, 2019 at 4:16 PM
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    Not really, you might get a bit more in driving rain, but there is supposed to be a water trap in the system. There are some that remove them though....
     
    Gixerkiller, Jul 11, 2019
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    There are pens for the ricer boys to paint the letters on the tyres to match the shit can they drive.. about 16 bucks, get about 20hp from coloring in the lines...:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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