aFe Cold Air Intakes for 2012 models

I have been checking the web sites aFe or K&N for a cold air intake for my 2012. All say not available, why ?? The dealers are already talking about the 13's. Does anyone know if the 2011 will fit on the 12's without mod ??

Please if you know of the part that will work for my 2012 4/2.7 Access cab, please reply with PART NUMBER.

Thanks in advance, Be Safe JIM

 

Hi Jim,

Just an opinion, but I think you should save your money. Do your research on CAIs here and elsewhere. Make an informed decision.

On your truck, I imagine that you have warranty left on it. Some dealers can give you a hassle about a non-OEM component on your engine fouling up sensors and engines. You might not want to risk it. For example, I found a 2011 Tacoma taken in on trade with the K&N intake on it. Low miles and the truck looked pretty clean otherwise. The Toyota dealer would not certify the truck because of the intake system. I asked if they would certify it if I took delivery with the OEM intake back on. They said no again. They can't be certain how much crap the truck breathed in.

The power gains you seek are minimal at best. K&N claims come from controlled verification testing done under lab conditions. Field validation is essentially nonexistent...almost like cold air in Florida. Do the homework before you layout a few hundred dollars.

Kevin

 

Kevin, Thanks for your time to reply. I don't really expect to turn my 4 cyl into a race car, but in the past when I put a aftermarket filter and intake I did note a little pick up. As far as trading the truck in, I always return it back to stock before bringing it in. I do however see your point on bringing it in for service or warranty issues.... hasn't been a problem in the past, but I see how it could be.

Be safe JIM

 

Good luck Jim. I have the 4 cylinder myself; in all but the MDX. I prefer them for their economy and they generally provide the power I want/need. That said, I wish the truck had a little more but like you, I wasn't looking to make it into a race car; just better when getting onto the highway in a tighter spot.

I did a lot of research on a previous truck I had and that's where I came to the conclusion that unless you supercharge/turbo the engine, you basically are best to run it stock. I'm guessing that the same is true for the Tacoma. And because I'm fuel savvy about my vehicles, supercharging wasn't an option or remotely cost justified. But the idea of optimizing a vehicle to gain improved performance, that is intriguing and what keeps me engaged in a site like this, the internet, and about anything else I find and read. So enjoy your quest to find the little 'extra' you're after...and as I said, do the research to keep your hard earned money in your pocket!!

Kevin