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Cold Air Intakes. Debunking false claims.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoSauceHB, Apr 18, 2018.

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  1. Apr 25, 2018 at 10:27 AM
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    While I do not think aftermarket filters offer any benefit to modern vehicles I do believe your assessment is incorrect. The Mass Air Meter is there to measure air flow and the ECU has the ability to adjust for all sorts of temperatures, altitudes, and air flow, it is not a Mechanical Fuel Injection System from the 1950s.
     
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  2. Apr 25, 2018 at 10:36 AM
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    K&N is junk,that has never been proven too provide any gains in any way.
     
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    Where were the fancy engineers that did the non-improvable intakes when it came time for frames/leafs/spiral cables/gas pedals/suspension/throw out bearings/ etc that everyone has trouble with or replaces without any "manufacturer knows best" rhetoric? They could have come in real handy. Shouldn't have given them vacation until the whole truck was done. Then there would be no need to attempt to do anything other than oem to them. Only intakes and filters......yeah, OK.
     
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  4. Apr 25, 2018 at 11:37 AM
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    :rofl:

    I'm tempted to quote this.
     
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  5. Apr 25, 2018 at 11:39 AM
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    Temptation is a mfer i guessScreenshot_20180425-113840_Chrome.jpg
     
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    what makes you say that?
     
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    https://www.kbb.com/new-cars/best-resale-value-awards/best-resale-mid-size-pickup-truck/
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2018 at 11:56 AM
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    I agree with this and yes I monitor my oil and my oci is based upon the analysis recommendation. In the end today's oils are good at what they do and I don't favor brands.
     
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  9. Apr 25, 2018 at 12:22 PM
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    Testing one, and other peoples comments
     
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    Was that an actual answer?
    I mean come on..... they didnt even put the filter in the cabin air filter slot in 2005, they also fudged the dyno calibrations in 2005..... they have used crap leaf packs for atleast 15 yrs, they "passed" and had their name branded on an afe intake years ago that was illegal, they passed a faulty k&n intake with the trd name on it again, they had the whole 3rd gen dying on inclines if it rolled back, they cant tq their u bolts they had wrong tq spec in the fsm on 2nd gens, they sent 2nd and 3rd gens out with low transmission fluid, the rugged fail tires were shot in 20k miles due to seperation, rotting, or wear.....

    You really trust them not to skimp here and there?
     
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  11. Apr 25, 2018 at 12:34 PM
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    Misinformation is a dangerous thing. 20K sold a month. Very few have any issues. Those who do post on TW....
     
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    That is a great suggestion, thanks for the info I will look into that.
     
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  13. Apr 25, 2018 at 1:09 PM
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    I don’t think he’s using it, but that he wouldn’t hesitate to use it.
     
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  14. Apr 25, 2018 at 1:17 PM
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    Correct i wouldn't hesitate to use it.
     
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  16. Apr 25, 2018 at 1:36 PM
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    He's saying that if TW treated intakes like they do suspensions this wouldn't be so hotly debated. Nobody jumps on anyone for wanting a smoother ride, but god forbid you want a little extra air.
     
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    theres a big shiny thing in the throttle body..... its blocking lots of air.

    remove it, report back
     
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  20. Apr 25, 2018 at 4:09 PM
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    Id say I wasnt THAT reliant on just an intake..............any of them ive run

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