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2009 TRD 4x4 Cold Air Intake (Which one to buy)

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by bmcjr28, Feb 17, 2010.

  1. Feb 17, 2010 at 5:52 AM
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    bmcjr28

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    Morning,

    I have never bought a cold air intake before so i trying to figure out which one to buy.
    My truck is a 2009 4 Door Tacoma TRD 4X4 (V6)

    I know K&N is one of the best out there but i also know that Toyota has a TRD version.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks in advance!!
     
  2. Feb 17, 2010 at 5:53 AM
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    98tacoma27

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    AFE. It is the exact same as the TRD but cheaper.

    And K&N isn't the best out there.
     
  3. Feb 17, 2010 at 5:55 AM
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    JAG

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    Just for reference my K&N 77 series was loud as heck... arg

    Got rid of it....
     
  4. Feb 17, 2010 at 6:14 AM
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    I agree that K & N is not the best, look @ AFE or TRD. Look @ getting a Pro dry filter for whatever you decide on, only takes one time over oiled and your MAF sensor is toast.
     
  5. Feb 17, 2010 at 6:21 AM
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    What are your expectations from a CAI?

    Looks or performance?

    In my opinion it is too much $ for a couple HP.
     
  6. Feb 17, 2010 at 6:42 AM
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    You are right about that, they sound & look cool but not alot of HP for the money.
     
  7. Feb 17, 2010 at 10:50 AM
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    Well, I was looking for better HP and Gas but looks too!! I figured i would start the the CAI and then move to exhaust system (Borla)

    See i usually buy my trucks already set the way i like it but this truck was a rare find for the money so i need to do everything on my own.

    In Feb 2009 i traded a 2007 Ford F150 FX2 sport truck w/ 39k miles and major issues from car accident for the 2009 TRD 4 Door 4X4 dealer demo *Total cost 27k flat out the door*

    Killer deal huh!!
     

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