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DIY: Secondary Air Filter Removal

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by 007Tacoma, Jul 7, 2007.

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  1. Sep 23, 2009 at 12:41 PM
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    beastlytaco

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    yep, on the 4 cyl it does wonders. however, im also thinking about removing the intake resonator as well for increased sound of the throttle body. any body done this? its also called the elbow mod.
     
    beastlytaco, Sep 23, 2009
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  2. Sep 23, 2009 at 1:13 PM
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    You have any pictures of where this is? I did that mod on the cobalts, and it did wonders as well. Id recommended it. Found more info by Searching for "elbow mod" with quotes... Thinking I might remove it, cut it to look factory from engine bay and remount it without the elbow...

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    (Left piece is inside the fender, partially visible in this photo)

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    WunSick, Sep 23, 2009
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  3. Sep 23, 2009 at 6:51 PM
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    beastlytaco

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    beastlytaco, Sep 23, 2009
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  4. Sep 23, 2009 at 6:56 PM
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    me thinks that the resonator and that piece above might be different. can anybody elaborate
     
    beastlytaco, Sep 23, 2009
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  5. Sep 24, 2009 at 5:30 AM
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    That is just the elbow for the resonator, I dont think I will take the full housing out.
     
    WunSick, Sep 24, 2009
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  6. Sep 24, 2009 at 7:22 AM
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    beastlytaco

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    thats the fun stuff man :D
     
    beastlytaco, Sep 24, 2009
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  7. Sep 24, 2009 at 8:01 AM
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    Secondary air filter removed, elbow mod, BFG T/A KO (31x10.5R15), 15" American Racing Mojaves, BHLM, Dome Light MOD (Blue), Pioneer headunit, Sockmonkey 'TACOMA' Decals, Readylift 5-lug SST, Rear Shocks - Bilstein TRD, Dynomax Super Turbo #17748, DDM Slim Ballast HID Kit H4 Hi/Lo -35W 6000K in headlights, Apexcone Raptor HID Kit H3 - 35W 6000K in Hella 500s, aFe CAI #51-10762, WeatherTech Floorliner, 200W Smart AC Inverter

    That is the piece I completely removed from my Tacoma. I had it off my Tacoma for about 2 years. After I removed it, I notice an increase in throttle response. I had no prior MPG numbers before I did the MOD, so I can not say this MOD increased or decreased my MPG.
     
    neslerrah, Sep 24, 2009
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  8. Oct 17, 2009 at 11:54 PM
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    numbah57 GIVE THE MALL A BREAK...WHEEL THAT SHIT

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    I have an 09 2.7, removed the secondary filter and put in a k&n drop in filter...pretty noticable increase in power...sounds sick around 4,ooo RPM...i say it works
     
    numbah57, Oct 17, 2009
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  9. Oct 21, 2009 at 7:18 AM
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    Does removing the secondary filter cause the check engine light to turn on? My light turned on after a couple of months but that's all I could think would be wrong.
     
    McJosh, Oct 21, 2009
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  10. Oct 26, 2009 at 12:10 AM
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    i know this noob of me and i am afraid to mess up is there any videos of removing the filter or picks steps by steps my email Dennisngo1989@yahoo.com. Thank you very much
     
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  11. Oct 26, 2009 at 5:59 PM
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    removing the air filter will not set off teh check engine light. that was one of the things i was worried about it when i did this. the only thing it does is free up some ariflow to the engine. dealerships will tell you this,(that it screw up your eninge) to try to ward off people from tampering from their shit. but under the magnuson -moss act, tehy have to prove if any performacnce mod is the cause of any issues. they jsut cant calim BS and expect you to buy it. but it will do wonders for your 4 cyl. 6cyl not so much.
     
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  12. Nov 6, 2009 at 9:13 AM
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    Just removed my secondary filter. Noticed quicker acceleration especially in first.
     
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  13. Nov 6, 2009 at 9:30 AM
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    I just had my muffler guy install a Dynomax super turbo (2.5 inch in/out)...what a difference it made! Sounds good too. 20.4mpg 5lug w/ 31 inch tires 15x8 black steelies.
     
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  14. Nov 6, 2009 at 10:11 AM
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    Removed my SAF last weekend. Too early to tell MPG diff. but the intake def sounds louder when getting on it.
     
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  15. Nov 9, 2009 at 7:26 PM
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    so this does increase engine sound?
     
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  16. Nov 21, 2009 at 5:40 AM
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    my truck is always dropping to lower gear as soon as i hit a small incline while using cruise control. I want to try this to see if it might help. Plus its so gutless. Will I have to re-install this secondary filter before getting it smoged each year?
     
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  17. Nov 21, 2009 at 6:21 AM
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    On the 4.0? No.
     
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  18. Nov 22, 2009 at 10:13 AM
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    on the 2.7? a little ;)
     
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  19. Nov 22, 2009 at 10:30 AM
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    Been about three tanks since I did this as well as switching to Royal Purple.

    Best mileage so far? 21.6 mpg. Best mileage before any of that? 23mpg on a tank that was all highway.

    Seems I can't get past the 22mpg barrier with regular driving.
     
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  20. Nov 25, 2009 at 7:08 PM
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    Totally custom straight pipe exhaust sourced from an 01 Cummins (fabbed up by yours truly), ScanGaugeII, Westin Bull Bars, air horns, Truxedo tunneau, Black decals, Black rotors, black calipers, Secondary Air filter removal, reengineered dirtbike hauler, auxillary back up lights, blacked out tail lights, socked by Sockmonkey, blacked out hi-stop, TRD stickers (+300hp :) Owens Running Boards, Greek flag shifter, Garmin Nuvi 755w GPS, Cobra 25ltd CB with a 4' fiberglass whip... and never paid anyone nuttin to do it.
    Still cant find the pics...
     
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