Newb Saying Hi...and a Newb Question

First off, let me say hi. I'm a 12-yr USAF vet who has always had fast forced induction cars but always needed a truck. I purchased a 2012 DBC Tacoma for work and to goof off with my son who has a jk jeep. Had it for five days and installed the following:

AFE Catback
AFE Panel Filter
N-Fab Light Bar w/ 4 hella slim 500 series
Daystar 2.5" comfort ride kit (just to get my feet wet until I get a REAL suspension lift.

On the fence about the Airaid CAI, I know I've read almost all intake threads and very little power if any to be had. I just like the noise.

A) those who are running it, any CELs?
B) is a MAF Cal necessary? Don't really wanna deal with it if that's the case.

Pics soon

 

First off, welcome. So how do you like the afe exhaust? Is it loud? Does it have a nice tone? I was thinking about the same, just trying to hear what people say. Thanks.