Cold Air Intakes. Debunking false claims.

https://youtu.be/xwNtjKT_1cA

 

18whp?! i didn't even see gains like that with a cai AND tune on my evo. you would be lucky to get 2whp bolting a cai onto a n/a vehicle

 

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=dyno+in+southern+california

 

The question in my mind isn't whether an intake can/will provide increased flow (I'm sure it does), but whether the ECU will adjust the engine parameters accordingly to keep the output within spec. In my mind, without a change to the tuning, the ECU is going to adjust "downward" for the additional air flow. That's how modern ECU controlled engines work. . .

 

This thread is pointless. You're just stirring the pot.

 

Asks for a debate and civility, but doesn't respond directly to points and posts memes basically calling us stupid.

 

What does a poorly carried out experiment video about a honda have to do with a Toyota Tacoma?

OP is either a troll, or so insecure in his purchases/mods he feels the need to seek others approval for validation. Either way

 

I'm down too. We need somebody for the stock numbers, though.

 

I'll put in my 2 cents (like I always do on these CAI threads). Being able to move air in and out at WOT definitely improves with a CAI and exhaust. However, I'm not gonna say that the bolt ons do anything down low. If anything, I may have even lost some torque. I mainly did these mods for sound and for fun. Y-pipe next bitches!

 

Every once and awhile I get this wild hair about A Cold Air Intake. I know Gen 3’s have one. I just feel there is something more. I was surfing Tacoma World and found this.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sound-clip-urd-ypipe-and-trd-catback.502356/

Instead of spending $450 on the TRD CAI, replace the parts that turn the factory CAI into a TRD CAI. I already got the TRD filter last October. So I bought the Intake Flow Accelerator ($25 from ToyotaPartsDeal.com). The intake is much bigger and not blocked by the mud deflector



See my install...

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-searching-for-the-perfect-beer.511529/page-3



INTAKE FLOW ACCELERATOR Part No.: PTR03-35160-AE
https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem...ta&Model=Tacoma&Year=2017&Submodel=&Filter=()

 

If you didn't see 18whp gain at all in your power band from a tune on the Evo, than making more power wasn't the focus of that tune.

Yeah sort of. There is always a calculated range above or below target that's expectable, and if you can reach that load target more efficiently, and you will see gains.

 

I'm setting up a Dyno run with a local shop in Huntington Beach. If anyone on here has a Stock Tacoma that wants to join in please let me know. I have the OVtune and I know some will claim it has more to do with my tune and less with the intake. I am going to make a detailed YouTube video as well.

 

Here’s my data from the Volant CAI:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/volant-cai-scoop-install-on-13-2wd-dcsb-trd-sport.360576/

 

working on that. Will make a video as well.

 

Its not their word against yours. Its a Dyno sheet vs word of mouth. Pretty sure there is a significant different between a verbal claim and actual data from a Dyno.

 

Not trying to dog on you, bro.... but if that is the case. Your CAI/tuner was a fail.

And n/a vehicles can certainly make over 2whp with only an intake. It will depend on the car and intake, of course.

 

Dyno test data > Verbal claims

 

Im not sure you understand that even “data” from dynos can vary greatly.

Dynos are to be taken with a grain of salt as well.

 

Doesn't bother me at all haha. Its fun for me. I view this as a fun and educational challenge. If I am wrong , I will have no problem admitting I was full of shit and spreading fake news.