Calling all Tacos, what cold air intake or mod do you have?

Looking for a cold air intake or mod I can do for the taco. Let me know what you have.

 

Welcome to TW. I would spend about a month reading though the gazillion posts about mods, favorite mods, cheap mods, etc.

Good luck, and I hope you like your wallet thin and light.

 

Welcome. If you are looking for engine glitter and a louder sound then get the TRD.
If you are looking for additional performance don't bother as the truck already has a CAI. It pulls air from above the right tire outside the engine compartment.

@jberry813 really? I thought the dumbgeon was bad but upside down too? Lol

 

I'd say save your money.. But if you want just a little bit of deep noise wide open throttle, and whistle while cruising.

I purchased the K&N (not a fan of them) that was on sale on Amazon because I wanted to try a different filter and I wanted to replace the OEM intake tube with something with better direct (straight) flow.

I am OVTuned but I feel the intake did open the truck up just a bit more due to getting rid of the box thing on the OEM tube.

Link to what I bought, but I paid $150 shipped which is the only reason I purchased it.

$213 K&N Cold Air Intake System: High-Flow Air Filter, Increase Performance & Towing: Compatible with 2016-2023 TOYOTA Tacoma, 57-9039

https://www.amazon.com/57-9039-Perf...words=k&n+tacoma+intake&qid=1617286168&sr=8-3

 

Depends most are OPEN INTAKES air raid and afe most common COLD AIR INTAKES

 

Get a snorkel

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Bought my truck on a Saturday and by Sunday morning I installed a K&N performance intake. It definitely makes the truck louder at higher rpm’s. Almost annoyingly loud. Although listening to the engine helps me pay more attention to keeping the rpm’s down so I can get the best mpg’s possible. Although the main reason I got it was to improve the throttle response. It does do a good job at that. I went from a ‘15 TRD Sport to test driving a ‘20 OR and the few I tried I thought there was something wrong with the throttle bc how unresponsive it was. I added the CAI and it has fixed that problem. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not throw you back in your seat, but now it makes it feel more normal when I press on the accelerator.

 

The URD TCAI is a solid product. Well engineered and very throaty and aggressive sounding at high RPMs. Also an attention grabber where it sits right behind the grille for maximum dense, cold air flow.

 

I have an HPS Silicone intake tube which was maybe a little over $100 on Amazon. Opened the truck up a bit, doesn't have an annoying drone, and took about 20mins to install. The truck isn't geared like a sports car, so I wasn't expecting much. I am happy with it though.

 

I have a drop in TRD air filter. I like to think the engineers knew what they were doing when they designed it. I have used CAI's before on naturally aspirated engines and never noticed a difference other than sound. Plus they can be expensive.

 

TRD Intake Accelerator, Green Filter, HPS tube.

 

I went with S&B Filters. Its a huge airbox and filter. I did it purely for sound, which in my mind, sounds better than any exhaust out there. No performance gains however throttle response is much improved. If there was a mod I could live without, it would be this one.

 

I don't have a Taco yet as it's being built, but I have narrowed it down between the AFE Momentum GT or the iHolley intake because they utilize a scoop that may bring in colder air from the front at cruising speed and theoretically improve the IAT, which I plan to document in the future with my Bluedriver. My requirement is at least equal flow with better filtration, which is a lot to ask for in general. I don't think that there are meaningful "gainz" to be had but colder air might result in tiny but measurable efficiency gains. The dyno charts can be misleading as to date, gear, temperature, and other factors so be weary of snake oil.

 

I wasn’t to check this out. I hear too many stories about the oil for K&N messing up sensors, and this is a dry filter

https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/cold_air_intake/holley_intech/parts/223-33

 

Whats wrong with the OEM CAI that came with the truck?

I'm using the OEM CAI and getting about 19 mpg with a 4.0L V-6. Gots plenty of power. Gots enough throttle noise. Gots good throttle response.

Don't know what else is needed.

Surely, I don't need to skinny my wallet.

 

Why not? It their truck. Some might ask why you need a Tacoma with 4 wheel drive? Why do you need a V-6? A 4 cylinder 2 wheel drive Geo Metro will also get you from point A to point B.

 

I would love to have a snorkel.

 

@Shocked Perhaps my post was too subtle for your grasp.

The point. Tacomas come equipped with a functional CAI. There is no performance gain from an aftermarket doodad. The aftermarket will only empty your wallet.

Of course, it is the OP's truck. They can do as they wish. Although, many owners do not realize the Tacoma is equipped with a CAI from the factory.

A bicycle or a pair of shoes will get you from point A to point B also.

 

There are tons of info saying there is a gain. For some people, these trucks are a blank canvas, and want to have fun. Who am I or you to judge them for it? I say do whatever you want to your truck and be happy.

 

@Shocked If you read carefully.

You will discover that I did not judge.

I only offered that the truck already had an OEM CAI.

I wish you a Happy Easter and a nice weekend.