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Is a cold air intake worth it?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Josh96734, Nov 8, 2015.

  1. Nov 8, 2015 at 8:29 PM
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    I've got a 14 2wd trd dbl cab pre runner and I was wondering if a CAI is worth it? Or just a headache when I gotta get a smog. Thanks
     
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    No.

    Factory intake is a cold air system.

    Aftermarket CAI just makes noise and costs money and uses subpar filters compared to OEM.

    Welcome to TW.
     
    T4RFTMFW, Nov 8, 2015
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  3. Nov 8, 2015 at 9:09 PM
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    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    ^^ This ^^

    Unless you have a S/C installed a CAI (which was mentioned you essentially do have one from the factory) you will get no "noticeable" gains in performance / MPG. Spend your money on something else on your truck unless you just really want one. They do "look" cool but that's about it.
     
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  4. Nov 8, 2015 at 9:11 PM
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    Hell yeah... that adds at least 50HP right there :)
     
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    Well... you've got the S/C so you can :thumbsup:
     
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    LOL
     
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    not a 283hp town and country
     
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    Oh shit... Those things are a beast :eek:
     
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    No joke, any of these family haulers (odyssey, sienna, T&C) will beat me on the on-ramp with me going WOT.
     
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    Thanks taczilla 50hp is all you got.
    Next time put a pink decal you will get 75hp!
     
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