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AFE air filters

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by UYough, Oct 31, 2023.

  1. Oct 31, 2023 at 8:03 AM
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    UYough

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    I have a 2018, V-6, auto transmission, 102,000 miles. Would it be worth it to install an A-FE high flow intake? Also...advice on more efficient muffler systems. Currently have the factory stock muffler system (one tail pipe). Would double pipes be worth it? Not looking for "big sound", looking for more performance. Thanks.
     
  2. Oct 31, 2023 at 8:07 AM
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    eurowner

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    Get a tune first which makes the Biggest change in the truck.
    TRD exhaust has no drone. HPS silicone intake tube.
     
  3. Oct 31, 2023 at 8:10 AM
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    Air intakes and mufflers won't improve performance. There is plenty of dyno research to back this up. Save your money.
     
  4. Oct 31, 2023 at 8:50 AM
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    unless you want more noise, then add a tube up front and Floriduhman dual tubes out back. But if you do,,, make him proud, make it LOUD, let your hair fly in the wind!
    [​IMG]
     
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  5. Oct 31, 2023 at 10:18 AM
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    The equation is simple; Mo cylinders = Mo power! If you're going to waste money for performance gains, waste it on a tune I guess.
     
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    Too much dirt gets past the AFE filter
     
  7. Oct 31, 2023 at 3:23 PM
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    LS swap is the best option.
     
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  8. Oct 31, 2023 at 9:13 PM
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    I’ve been running an AFE dry filter for years now and not a speck of dirt has gotten past it. I check the MAS every time I clean the filter and there’s never been any dirt down stream of the filter.
     
  9. Apr 22, 2024 at 9:09 AM
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    Someone was asking about cleaning the AFE dry filter


    IMG_1672.jpg
     
  10. Apr 22, 2024 at 9:17 AM
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    LMAO, and I'm from Redneck Riviera.. :rofl:
     
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    Hey I love Florida!
     
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    I lived on Panama City Beach for a half dozen years and Pensacola beach for a few more after that.
    Safe to say the North Central and panhandle Florida boys and girls earned their reputation honestly.
    Those were that days, actually.

    After decades attempting to escape the sunshine state, I finally made it to the Tennessee Smokies, only to find everyone proudly displaying their PCB and FWB vacation t-shirts.

    The grass is always greener on the other side.. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
     
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    After ten years in Tampa and another five in Miami…..I’ve gotten my fill of Florida
     
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