TRD CAI and secondary filter removal questions

Don’t worry i did my search and i know that there are a lot of posts about CAI and what brands are better than other.

I would like to know if anyone has installed a TRD CAI and what they have noticed. I had an '09 that i installed a K&N77 and magnaflow exhaust on and i averaged 16MPG. Now with my '11 i am averaging 13-14MPG and i want to install a new CAI and am debating which brand.

Also has any one simply just removed the secondary filter and used a drop in performance filter ? if so what were your results?

Thanks Schwartz

 

+1.. thats what ive been reading about when i searched all the CAI recommendations and results..... however, i might just spend that $$ for that cool look and cool whooosh noise ><... isnt that the whole purpose of "personalizing" ur car? hahah

 

maybe its just me and hopeful thinking... but i really do feel a slight difference in throttle response.. bought the truck brand spankin new with 3 miles and took the 2nd air filter out at around 300 miles...

but yes..save money! haha and spend on things to protect ur car.. im saving up for wet okole

 

Thanks for the feedback.

Taco what do you regret about removing the secondary air filter?