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Air box mod

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by John 4/2l4, Jul 19, 2018.

  1. Jul 19, 2018 at 11:42 AM
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    John 4/2l4

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    Got the air box mod done

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  2. Jul 19, 2018 at 11:43 AM
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    John 4/2l4

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    A lot less lag
     
  3. Jul 19, 2018 at 11:46 AM
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    J's17Q4x4DCSSB

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    Any diy instruction? Items used. I like this one. Thank you.
     
  4. Jul 19, 2018 at 11:56 AM
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    John 4/2l4

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    I drilled 3 inch hole in the front of the air box, epoxied a 3 inch to 4 inch pvc fitting,insert 4 inch dryer duct hose in the pvc, route hose to front.About 20 bucks in supplies.l am still using the stock air filter.Hope this helps your baby like it did minr
     
  5. Jul 19, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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    John 4/2l4

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    I am still getting air from under the fender,so 2 intake points
     
  6. Jul 19, 2018 at 12:13 PM
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  7. Jul 19, 2018 at 12:20 PM
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    Oops I meant to say Hi heat silicone, Thanks
     
  8. Jul 19, 2018 at 12:27 PM
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    Anchovy

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    Seems sketchy, a little too easy to get water in
     
  9. Jul 19, 2018 at 12:28 PM
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    Why did you do this?
     
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  10. Jul 19, 2018 at 12:41 PM
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    Any temp changes you have monitored? The OEM setup cools pretty good.
     
  11. Jul 19, 2018 at 12:50 PM
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    John 4/2l4

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    It is all about more air,no temp difference.Not much worry about water here in sunny southern California
     
  12. Jul 19, 2018 at 12:54 PM
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    taco2010trd

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    It won't do anything.
     
  13. Jul 19, 2018 at 1:05 PM
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    Crionchip

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    Wow! That looks nice! And shiny. :)
    I think that it should help low end throttle response and high end HP, as most CAI's do. At a fraction of the cost. I agree with the water intake concern though. I did similar with a Nissan Frontier I had years back and it for sure made a difference
     
  14. Jul 19, 2018 at 1:12 PM
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    Lol, what...
     
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    more better
     
  16. Jul 19, 2018 at 1:38 PM
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    cold, bro.

    stone cold ...
     
  17. Jul 19, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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    That looks like crap!
     
  18. Jul 19, 2018 at 1:48 PM
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    Dryer vent really?
     
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    I see I'm not the only one with a yellow jacket nest in my yard.
     
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