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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by StuckinOhio, Sep 9, 2012.

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  1. Sep 9, 2012 at 4:06 PM
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    Now that I am officially a Tacoma owner (bought one this week!). I figured I would post some data on CAI's available. I will do my best so that I can help others here with all that I found. This thread is focused mainly on 05-11 and some 12 4.0L engines and is meant to inform people of brands, styles, Price range, perf, etc. If anyone has any data to help me fill in some blanks I would appreciate it. I do not have a CAI yet so i can not advise others on preference, but other members may be able to chime in and lend a hand.

    ......Brands:.......    Cost: ........HP(gain):...........lb/ft:

    1. AFE........ $326............13HP...........21lb/ft
    2. Airaid...... $450............12HP...........10lb/ft
    3. Volant..... $330.............???...............lb/ft
    4. URD.........$289.............???...............lb/ft
    5. K&N.........$291............10HP...........10lb/ft
    6. Spectre....$199............???................lb/ft
    7. RBP..........$548............???................lb/ft


    Dyno Results links listed below:

    1. AFE-http://afepower.com/shop/details_new.php?partno=54-11382
    2. Airaid-http://www.airaid.com/Documents/DynoResults/510-312_dyno.jpg
    3. Volant- NO INFO listed on website
    4. URD-http://www.urdusa.com/popup_image.php?pID=1260518504&image=4
    5. K&N-http://www.knfilters.com/dynocharts/77-9025_dyno.pdf
    6. Spectre-NO INFO listed on website
    7. RBP-NO INFO listed on website
     
    StuckinOhio, Sep 9, 2012
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  2. Sep 9, 2012 at 4:08 PM
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    Out of those listed, only the URD give any real gains. The others dont. Although they claim to give results, I havent seen any data from an owner to back up their claims.
     
    chris4x4, Sep 9, 2012
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  3. Sep 9, 2012 at 4:10 PM
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    AFE stage II intake, APR X1, URD 70mm Throttle Valve (ported and knife edged), NST intake manifold spacer, URD spec U headers, Denso IKH20, URD fuel pump, APR fuel rail, URD Y pipe, URD spec u catback, lightweight water pump pulley, Greddy sandwich cooler plate, Earls oil cooler, IPT valve body, FJ TRD shocks, Cusco front and rear sway bars, Energy Suspension rear track rod bushings and rear link bushings, Carbotech pads, Stoptech ss brake lines, Stoptech slotted rotors, Motul 600 rbf, Limited Grill, Painted hatch cover by me, Painted valve covers by me, Cobra CB, TRD rad and oil cap, Escort 8500, Autometer oil psi and temp gauges, AEM wideband afr gauge, Flexpod, Pioneer 400w speakers.
    Out that list AFE/TRD (1st gen) or the URD.
     
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  4. Sep 9, 2012 at 4:10 PM
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    chris4x4

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    The dyno chart for the AFE isnt even from a 1GR-FE engine.
     
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  5. Sep 9, 2012 at 4:12 PM
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    I have the TRD intake with headers and 3" exhaust so can't tell what gains i got from the CAI alone.
     
    PETEREDGE, Sep 9, 2012
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  6. Sep 9, 2012 at 4:13 PM
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    Ah piss. my bad. I guess I missed that.
     
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  7. Sep 9, 2012 at 4:14 PM
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    I forgot to count the TRD but i couldn't find any info on it.
     
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  8. Sep 9, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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    I have a URD T-Cai on my X-Runner and i noticed a difference from day one, and when i installed a NST manifold spacer it was even better on the low end.. get.one..
     
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  9. Sep 11, 2012 at 7:27 PM
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    i have a k and n, feels quicker to respond and better mid range... im going to see if i can get dynoed this weeknd with it and the stock then compare...
     
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  10. Sep 12, 2012 at 3:15 AM
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    Agreed!! But don't do the URD if you are going to go off roading.
     
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  11. Sep 12, 2012 at 1:24 PM
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    Is the gen2 trd really that bad? Im currently running the AFE stage 2 (non Si) and am thinking of switching. I mean I know they could throw codes, but what else?
     
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  12. Sep 12, 2012 at 1:37 PM
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    Damn. Lol I'm just tired of how loud mine is.. maybe I should just get the stage 2 Si.. since that's the same as the gen1.. or go back to stock :rolleyes:
     
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  13. Sep 12, 2012 at 1:42 PM
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    Gadget makes money by selling this stuff to you. just remember that when you're taking his "advice"

    I have the 2nd version TRD CAI and TRD s/c, I have no check engine lights or codes :notsure:
     
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  14. Sep 12, 2012 at 1:46 PM
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    The ones I have seen havent given any codes or CEL's either. However, some folks have had these happen. Only thing Ive been able to find on the newer TRD intake, is it runs a lean condition on the AF ratio.....which.....is what the URD MAF calibrator does (run less fuel/trim the fuel, so as to not run as rich under WOT conditions).
     
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  15. Sep 12, 2012 at 1:48 PM
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    32K and no issues with mine.
     
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  16. Sep 12, 2012 at 2:47 PM
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    That's weird. I have the stage 2 and you can't even tell it's there. It might sound a little different above 4.5k. Maybe something isn't tightened down?
     
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    Snorkel time!
     
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  20. Sep 12, 2012 at 3:08 PM
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    This ^^^^^^
    unless he measured it, it could have been 14", more or less. And......Ive seen 10" deep puddles that held thousands of gallons of water. Hit that at 45 mph (or watever), and it could choke out an OEM intake.
     
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