Size matters - 3G air filter is the GOAT

That fucking hilarious!

 

We here at Overland Tailor Tuning (OTT) have done some dyno testing and found the 2G 4.0L OE air filter is quite restrictive. See our findings here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-secondary-air-filter-removal.2012/page-46#post-27177676

Similar 3G testing to come in soon along with various aftermarket intakes.

 

Shit is getting real now folks.

 

I believe the codes are from the dust overwhelming the filter and then getting past it and coating the MAF sensor or throttle body. It only happened on the Snorkelled trucks. We had a stock 2G in the group that was fine. The dust is absolutely insane on the service roads around here in the summer.

 

If you don’t rinse that dust, it turns into concrete.

 

I feel targeted, and broke, because mine is just a lowly off-road

 

I’ve actually had this happen a few times. One of the reasons I got a snorkel.

 

Better check your back for a sign that sez "kick me."

It just makes me laugh that it wasn't even an option for the 2019 Pro. You get a Dorkel! You get a Dorkel! Everyone get a Dorkel!!

 

We all have our handicaps. Life isn’t fair. Just make sure you check your air box if you are on dusty roads in a convoy, or insist on leading! Your absolutely massive 3G filter will likely protect you.

 

Was camping late January a few years ago. It was incredibly cold that night so the snow was real powdery / grainy stuff. I was in a rush the following morning, so I was mobbing through about 9" of that really super powdery stuff at about 45 mph when it started to take its toll Worst part was it filled up the cabin filter too and started to melt down through the HVAC..

 

Nice to see some real data.

 

How did you know the filter was plugged with snow? Did it throw a code or just lose power?

 

No arguing with the 75hp gains and instant inspection window of the S&B.

 

Had the k&n intake. Been a long time k&n customer. AFE had a deal I couldn't resist. After some miles AFE is outdoing k&n.

 

Lol... 4.slow.... beats 3rd gens in 0-60 times....

 

Nope, 3rd gen is a whole .2 seconds quicker.

 

it probably flows more air if the engine needs it. If the engine aint sucking though not sure what the benefit is.

 

Maybe 0-60% of your frame rusting apart, but not at the track where it matters. My truck was developed for racing. It says so on the bedside decal.

 

The larger the air filter, the less performance is affected as it clogs up, and starts restricting flow, over time.