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URD CAI or Bilstein 5100?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TheSmash133, Oct 4, 2012.

  1. Oct 4, 2012 at 12:12 AM
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    TheSmash133

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    Like the post says, I'm debating bewteen the 2. What do you guys think?
     
  2. Oct 4, 2012 at 12:13 AM
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    Blacktacoma23

    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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  3. Oct 4, 2012 at 12:26 AM
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    Get the billies and take out your resonator and secondary and maybe drop in a pro dry. Intakes don't do much on these trucks but suspension does.
     
  4. Oct 4, 2012 at 12:55 AM
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    I heard the URD true cold air does great for our trucks
     
  5. Oct 4, 2012 at 1:07 AM
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    Ya but the urd ones are made for street use only. Id get the billies. Youll enjoy them more. You feel no difference with a cai. Ive had 3 different ones and ive sold em all.
     
  6. Oct 4, 2012 at 1:11 AM
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    5100's... CAI in this truck is pointless. Its cold air from the factory. Toyota out a shit-ton of R&D into this intake and it really cant get too much better than stock. You will notice 0 improvement with the CAI. But with 5100's... :D
     
  7. Oct 4, 2012 at 1:20 AM
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    Damm, I was kinda leaning towards the URD CAI. I thought it made more sense to get this model because it sits in front if the radiator, but maybe not.
     
  8. Oct 4, 2012 at 6:57 AM
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    Do some more research, there are differing views on whether the URD "feels" any different in day-2-day driving or not. Dyno shows some gain in the mid-rpms but hard to figure if it is enough to make an actual difference or just a butt-dyno difference. Definitely "shows" a delta in the higher rpms though, but how often are you there?
     
  9. Oct 5, 2012 at 8:56 AM
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    I bet OP couldn't decide on which one to buy so he did like the rest of us and bought both
     
  10. Oct 5, 2012 at 9:41 AM
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    ^ Agree ^ If I do anything to make the truck faster it'll be the SC. And if he's gonna lift and/or put bigger tires on, any butt dyno gains from a cai will be lost anyway. I just put my 5100s on 2 days ago and I love them.
     
  11. Oct 5, 2012 at 10:25 AM
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    Nevermind guys im gonna get a headunit from Anthony instead hahahah
     
  12. Oct 5, 2012 at 1:15 PM
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    Hi Men,
    Don't mean to hijack the thread, but wanted to see what I can do with my 2008 Standard Cab Taco 2WD, 4cyl.
    I've put a lift on my 4Runner and Bilstein 5100's.
    I haven't really fooled with the Taco yet.
    I am about 10,000 miles from new tire too so I want to see what I should do.

    I would like a little lift. I did a 2" lft on the 4runner.
    What tires look good on these rigs. I went Michelin LTX on the 4Runner
    I just want the tires to look right with any lift. I do not off road.
    Mine has the leaf springs in the back, so what is the best procedure for a 1.5" - 2" lift? I would like to keep a decent ride, but not too important. I do haul some building materials and tow a pop-up occasionally.
    What tire size looks good?
    Bilstein 5100's a good choice here. What setting on the front?

    Kind regards,
    Doug
     
  13. Oct 5, 2012 at 1:27 PM
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    CAI is a complete, 100% waste of money. 5100's
     

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