1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: East Coast shops to cut front bumpers? Blank Bed lights switch 303 protectant Water Pump for Potable Water - Off Truck Bed Outlet Paint protection film Exhaust tips, let's see them

TRD Air Filter

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Gildoom, Jul 1, 2016.

Page 1 of 4
  1. Jul 1, 2016 at 8:45 AM
    #1
    Gildoom

    #1
    Gildoom [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2016
    Member:
    #182049
    Messages:
    20
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Gil
    Vehicle:
    2016 Tacoma TRD Off Road
    I got the new TRD Air Filter on my TRD Off Road, I highly suggest this simple addon to your vehicle.

    Initial throttle response is night and day in comparison. I have put K&N Air Filters into many vehicles over the years and never seen a difference of this magnitude, all but a Banshee with the airbox removal kit.

    Know how when you first hit the gas, there is a somewhat hesitation, from a stop? It is greatly reduced, 64.44 after tax, and it feels like some serious tuning was done.

    I'm guessing that first part of the throttle position, air isn't getting in quick enough, hampering acceleration. I can't notice a noise difference in intake noise as well.

    I was going to get exhaust to try and boost a little more performance, but I do not think I need it now, due to this simple part.

    Unreal.
     
    Gildoom, Jul 1, 2016
    #1
    Siblue, iceworks24, Briavael and 1 other person like this.
  2. Jul 1, 2016 at 8:46 AM
    #2
    oorah54

    #2
    oorah54 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2016
    Member:
    #186887
    Messages:
    566
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Darren
    Guyton, GA
    Vehicle:
    2015 Blue Tacoma Base
    Part number?
     
    oorah54, Jul 1, 2016
    #2
  3. Jul 1, 2016 at 8:48 AM
    #3
    Gildoom

    #3
    Gildoom [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2016
    Member:
    #182049
    Messages:
    20
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Gil
    Vehicle:
    2016 Tacoma TRD Off Road
    PTR03-34140 TRD Air Filter 59.75 list price
     
    Gildoom, Jul 1, 2016
    #3
  4. Jul 1, 2016 at 8:50 AM
    #4
    oorah54

    #4
    oorah54 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2016
    Member:
    #186887
    Messages:
    566
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Darren
    Guyton, GA
    Vehicle:
    2015 Blue Tacoma Base
    Definitely going to check it out. Thanks man.
     
    oorah54, Jul 1, 2016
    #4
  5. Jul 1, 2016 at 8:54 AM
    #5
    Siblue

    #5
    Siblue Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2014
    Member:
    #143489
    Messages:
    3,159
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ryan
    So Cal
    Vehicle:
    25 Tundra TRD pro
    I ran TRD filter in both my 2nd gens and plan to do the same with my first 3rd gen. Thanks for the review.
     
    Siblue, Jul 1, 2016
    #5
    iyapysnf likes this.
  6. Jul 1, 2016 at 9:45 AM
    #6
    BlkTaco47

    #6
    BlkTaco47 Unhinged

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2011
    Member:
    #54635
    Messages:
    5,114
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD PRO Midnight Black Metallic
    nice!

    Soon after I bought the truck I picked up the aFe Magnum FLOW Pro Dry Filter,
    feels the same way, much better.
     
    BlkTaco47, Jul 1, 2016
    #6
  7. Jul 1, 2016 at 9:57 AM
    #7
    2016BBP

    #7
    2016BBP Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2016
    Member:
    #179323
    Messages:
    831
    Gender:
    Male
    Southeast
    Vehicle:
    SR5 V6 Auto
    Method Wheels, WxTechGuards, TowPkg, KNDropn, 3M-Tint
    I don`t have a TRD filter but it appears to be very similar to the K&N, you clean both of them and re-oil.

    I went with the K&N drop in a few weeks after I bought the new truck. I will stick with the K&N drop in unless someone makes a cold air intake that out performs the stock cold air intake.
     
    2016BBP, Jul 1, 2016
    #7
    SIDELINER4 likes this.
  8. Jul 1, 2016 at 10:09 AM
    #8
    SDTaco4x4

    #8
    SDTaco4x4 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2015
    Member:
    #162275
    Messages:
    3,067
    Gender:
    Male
    San Diego
    Vehicle:
    2016 Black TRD Sport 4x4
    Any difference in gas mileage?
     
    SDTaco4x4, Jul 1, 2016
    #8
  9. Jul 1, 2016 at 10:11 AM
    #9
    Unchained 5150

    #9
    Unchained 5150 Rick

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2014
    Member:
    #139054
    Messages:
    65,410
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Auburn Ma
    Vehicle:
    2021 TRD Poser Pro Manual.
    You are better off keeping you're paper filter. These do nothing for gas mileage, and if not oiled and taken care of properly will screw up your Mass Air Flow Sensor. About as much of a waste of money as an aftermarket Cold Air Intake.
     
    Unchained 5150, Jul 1, 2016
    #9
    2k4Taco, Joe333x, ChadsPride and 3 others like this.
  10. Jul 1, 2016 at 10:26 AM
    #10
    2016BBP

    #10
    2016BBP Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2016
    Member:
    #179323
    Messages:
    831
    Gender:
    Male
    Southeast
    Vehicle:
    SR5 V6 Auto
    Method Wheels, WxTechGuards, TowPkg, KNDropn, 3M-Tint
    I`ve been running K&N for over 20 years on every vehicle that I`ve owned and never clogged up the mass air flow sensor, those that choose to buy a reusable filter will NEVER buy another filter for that vehicle so YES, there is an advantage, it`s not always about horsepower gain.

    I used the same K&N that I bought in 1998 for my 98 Taco and used it in my 01 Taco until Feb 2016, that`s 18 years I went without buying an air filter.
     
    2016BBP, Jul 1, 2016
    #10
    auskip07, SIDELINER4 and bobrown14 like this.
  11. Jul 1, 2016 at 10:29 AM
    #11
    smitty99

    #11
    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2015
    Member:
    #163923
    Messages:
    12,938
    Gender:
    Male
    Scottsdale
    Vehicle:
    16 TRDORDCSB 4x4 A/T (loaded w/ JBL)
    6112s/5160s & 3-leaf AAL;ubolt flip kit;Superbumps
    You increase risk of mucking up your Mass Air Flow sensor. Paper is the way to go.
     
    smitty99, Jul 1, 2016
    #11
    eon_blue, deergetr and Unchained 5150 like this.
  12. Jul 1, 2016 at 10:34 AM
    #12
    la0d0g

    #12
    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Member:
    #49903
    Messages:
    19,880
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    running for the hills
    Vehicle:
    For crawling not hauling
    Sometimes I stumble on these 3rd gen gems. Thanks for the chuckles OP!
     
    la0d0g, Jul 1, 2016
    #12
    LTacoman, stan23 and Unchained 5150 like this.
  13. Jul 1, 2016 at 10:46 AM
    #13
    BlkTaco47

    #13
    BlkTaco47 Unhinged

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2011
    Member:
    #54635
    Messages:
    5,114
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD PRO Midnight Black Metallic
    same here man, never an issue with them, love the sound they produce too.


    lol don't quote the troll :D
     
    BlkTaco47, Jul 1, 2016
    #13
  14. Jul 1, 2016 at 11:03 AM
    #14
    Unchained 5150

    #14
    Unchained 5150 Rick

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2014
    Member:
    #139054
    Messages:
    65,410
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Auburn Ma
    Vehicle:
    2021 TRD Poser Pro Manual.
    P.T Barnum said it best
     
    Unchained 5150, Jul 1, 2016
    #14
  15. Jul 1, 2016 at 11:11 AM
    #15
    Roll Tide

    #15
    Roll Tide COO COO KACHOO

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2012
    Member:
    #74340
    Messages:
    15,093
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Q
    Here and there. Sometimes.
    Vehicle:
    01 T4R
    Head unit. That's it.
    juuuuuuuuuust as the bumper thread is finally petering out......This comes along.....

    [​IMG]
     
    Roll Tide, Jul 1, 2016
    #15
    ChadsPride and scottalot like this.
  16. Jul 1, 2016 at 11:13 AM
    #16
    Roll Tide

    #16
    Roll Tide COO COO KACHOO

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2012
    Member:
    #74340
    Messages:
    15,093
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Q
    Here and there. Sometimes.
    Vehicle:
    01 T4R
    Head unit. That's it.
    [​IMG]
     
    Roll Tide, Jul 1, 2016
    #16
    Unchained 5150 and scottalot like this.
  17. Jul 1, 2016 at 11:13 AM
    #17
    Roll Tide

    #17
    Roll Tide COO COO KACHOO

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2012
    Member:
    #74340
    Messages:
    15,093
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Q
    Here and there. Sometimes.
    Vehicle:
    01 T4R
    Head unit. That's it.
    Does K&N make filters for my diff breather?
     
    Roll Tide, Jul 1, 2016
    #17
    smitty99, Unchained 5150 and scottalot like this.
  18. Jul 1, 2016 at 11:13 AM
    #18
    splitbolt

    #18
    splitbolt Voodoo Witch Doctor

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2010
    Member:
    #32761
    Messages:
    7,858
    Gender:
    Male
    NW Arkansas
    Vehicle:
    2016 TRD OFFROAD DCSB MGM
    Do you have a part number?
     
    splitbolt, Jul 1, 2016
    #18
  19. Jul 1, 2016 at 11:15 AM
    #19
    Unchained 5150

    #19
    Unchained 5150 Rick

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2014
    Member:
    #139054
    Messages:
    65,410
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Auburn Ma
    Vehicle:
    2021 TRD Poser Pro Manual.
    Only if you put the sticker that comes in the box on
     
    Unchained 5150, Jul 1, 2016
    #19
    smitty99 and scottalot like this.
  20. Jul 1, 2016 at 11:16 AM
    #20
    Roll Tide

    #20
    Roll Tide COO COO KACHOO

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2012
    Member:
    #74340
    Messages:
    15,093
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Q
    Here and there. Sometimes.
    Vehicle:
    01 T4R
    Head unit. That's it.
    I'm trying to eek out every HP I can. Running 38's, no lift, stock 2.7l. Rubs a little bit, but much less after the first week.
     
    Roll Tide, Jul 1, 2016
    #20
    scottalot[QUOTED] and Unchained 5150 like this.
Page 1 of 4
To Top