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Rev411 · 08-07-2008, 10:41 AM

I am interested in the AFE CAI but before I drop the money on one, I want to get some feedback from those of you that have been using AFE and have upgraded you exhaust with a CATback of some kind to open it up. Have you actually noticed a measureable increase in MPG and if so, how much? Thanks in advance for your help.

SybErkRimInAL · 08-07-2008, 12:11 PM

No notice in MPG gain at all. Right now my truck has 6k miles on it and the MPG calculator says i'm getting 14mpg. I put on the CAI and Exhaust at about 1.5K. My MPG calculator went up from like 10mpg to 14 but I chalk that up to the fact that they probably used my truck for test drives at the dealership and you know people floor it when on test drives. Also, once I put in the CAI/Exhaust, I found myself flooring it more and more often due to the beautiful sound / feel it creates. I doubt that with any CAI/Exhaust combo you will get enought of an MPG gain to cover the cost of the hardware. It'll be a long time before that maybe 1mpg gain covers the cost of it.

SRT8TUNDRA · 08-07-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SybErkRimInAL

No notice in MPG gain at all. Right now my truck has 6k miles on it and the MPG calculator says i'm getting 14mpg. I put on the CAI and Exhaust at about 1.5K. My MPG calculator went up from like 10mpg to 14 but I chalk that up to the fact that they probably used my truck for test drives at the dealership and you know people floor it when on test drives. Also, once I put in the CAI/Exhaust, I found myself flooring it more and more often due to the beautiful sound / feel it creates. I doubt that with any CAI/Exhaust combo you will get enought of an MPG gain to cover the cost of the hardware. It'll be a long time before that maybe 1mpg gain covers the cost of it.

That's exactly what I was going to suggest but, I couldn't because I am not a AFE user. (RE) the title, AFE users only!

gnyhuf · 08-07-2008, 01:18 PM

I did the same thing, exhaust and AFE CAI and noticed no MPG gain, I can not justify the cost of the intake.

algolfer69 · 08-07-2008, 02:00 PM

You may not see an improvement in MPG's, but you will notice a bit of a power gain.

Hill · 08-07-2008, 02:01 PM

I can hardly ever justify the cost of anything I do to my truck but I do it anyways! haha...I want an AIRAID but just haven't found the right price yet. People that get em and complain about the sucking noise are like people that buy a dual exhaust and complain that its loud or drones!! Its a CAI...it looks/sounds cool. No you aren't going to get +50hp or +10mpg...but it looks/sounds cool and maybe your throttle response will increase slightly.

I put the K&N polished on my 01 JGC about 2 years ago and I love it!!

Rev411 · 08-07-2008, 02:11 PM

All...your feedback has been very helpful. Currently, I have the K&N drop in filter in the stock box. My MPG did improve after the exhaust upgrade and filter change, but I am not sure how much of it was due to the filter, if any at all.

DrLivingston1980 · 08-07-2008, 09:12 PM

I see about 19-20 mpg on the highway. Stock is 17.

Andres · 08-07-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hill

I can hardly ever justify the cost of anything I do to my truck but I do it anyways! haha...I want an AIRAID but just haven't found the right price yet. People that get em and complain about the sucking noise are like people that buy a dual exhaust and complain that its loud or drones!! Its a CAI...it looks/sounds cool. No you aren't going to get +50hp or +10mpg...but it looks/sounds cool and maybe your throttle response will increase slightly.

I put the K&N polished on my 01 JGC about 2 years ago and I love it!!

I have to agree, I always find a reason for a mod. I think it's still a nice add on, especially when you get a new exhaust as well. I will probably end up getting one as well in the near future

Nukedog · 08-07-2008, 10:33 PM

AFE and Zoomers

20mpg highway and 16.4 city...

Deznutjob · 08-08-2008, 12:50 AM

Stock double fender intake mod and Banks!

ramoine · 08-08-2008, 09:15 AM

I have not seen any difference except throttle response is better .

xx-rated · 08-25-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nukedog

AFE and Zoomers

20mpg highway and 16.4 city...

I've been fighting off the temptation to change out my exhaust. I had FLowmasters on my 6 liter Chevy and it was damn loud, way too loud actually. I've checked out the sound clips on the Zoomers, they sound pretty nice. What do you think of yours?

NoKz · 08-25-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rev411

I am interested in the AFE CAI but before I drop the money on one, I want to get some feedback from those of you that have been using AFE and have upgraded you exhaust with a CATback of some kind to open it up. Have you actually noticed a measureable increase in MPG and if so, how much? Thanks in advance for your help.

If you have to justify the cost of anything on your truck, you can't afford it. I installed an AFE CAI Stage 2 CX over the weekend and all I can say is it's awesome. I notice quite a difference in power and my mileage has gone up a slight amount. More than anything, the sheer sound of it is enough to justify the cost for me. You only hear it when you step on the gas hard and it's a loud rumble. I've had ricers looking over at me trying to figure out what the hell it is.

I must say though, the instructions do suck. Small printing, b&w pictures too small to really see and fragment sentences describing what to do. But once you get pass all of that, it's awesome. The only downside is, I'm still running stock exhaust.

AndyW · 08-26-2008, 02:41 AM

I had an AFE intake installed and after a few days I removed it. No increase in MPG. Maybe I am getting old but I found the noise annoying. No power increase as well.

08-07-2008, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rev411 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 76	Experienced AFE CAI Users Only I am interested in the AFE CAI but before I drop the money on one, I want to get some feedback from those of you that have been using AFE and have upgraded you exhaust with a CATback of some kind to open it up. Have you actually noticed a measureable increase in MPG and if so, how much? Thanks in advance for your help. __________________ 2007 DC Tundra 2WD, 5.7L Doug Thorley Headers Corsa Exhaust

08-07-2008, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
SybErkRimInAL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 1,926	No notice in MPG gain at all. Right now my truck has 6k miles on it and the MPG calculator says i'm getting 14mpg. I put on the CAI and Exhaust at about 1.5K. My MPG calculator went up from like 10mpg to 14 but I chalk that up to the fact that they probably used my truck for test drives at the dealership and you know people floor it when on test drives. Also, once I put in the CAI/Exhaust, I found myself flooring it more and more often due to the beautiful sound / feel it creates. I doubt that with any CAI/Exhaust combo you will get enought of an MPG gain to cover the cost of the hardware. It'll be a long time before that maybe 1mpg gain covers the cost of it. __________________ Black 08 CM Post purchase Mods/Upgrades (click on item to view pic) AFE CAI Borla Dual Catback Projection Halo Headlights

08-07-2008, 01:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
gnyhuf Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 165	I did the same thing, exhaust and AFE CAI and noticed no MPG gain, I can not justify the cost of the intake. __________________ Pro-Comp 6" Lift Pro-Comp 20" Rims Pro-Comp 35" Tires Underseat Storage Tray WISE Bedrug MAGNAFLOW Exhaust AFE Cold Air Intake Amp Research Power Steps Stock Toyota Security System turned ON

08-07-2008, 02:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
algolfer69 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lake Charles, La. Posts: 1,485	You may not see an improvement in MPG's, but you will notice a bit of a power gain. __________________ *WHITE TUNDRA CLUB MEMBER #5* 2007 DC SR5 TRD 5.7 JBL STEREO SYSTEM LEATHER VOLANT CAI MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST BLACKED OUT HEADLIGHTS MUD GAURDS EGR DEFLECTOR

08-07-2008, 02:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Anchorage Posts: 615	I can hardly ever justify the cost of anything I do to my truck but I do it anyways! haha...I want an AIRAID but just haven't found the right price yet. People that get em and complain about the sucking noise are like people that buy a dual exhaust and complain that its loud or drones!! Its a CAI...it looks/sounds cool. No you aren't going to get +50hp or +10mpg...but it looks/sounds cool and maybe your throttle response will increase slightly. I put the K&N polished on my 01 JGC about 2 years ago and I love it!! __________________ 2008 Crewmax/SR5, TRD, 4x4, 5.7... -Spray in Bedliner - Hood protector (bug shield) - Deck Rail System- Tube steps - Factory installed alarm (LOL) - Stubby antenna - Debadged completely - Took off black door vinyl- Tinted Tail lights - Airaid CAI and (Poweraid TBS in my garage, but I do have it!) - BAKflip Tonneau cover - Weathertechs - relocated factory tow wire harness beside the license plate Beer is still cheaper than gas (in Alaska at least)...so I say drink, don't drive!

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08-07-2008, 02:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rev411 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 76	All...your feedback has been very helpful. Currently, I have the K&N drop in filter in the stock box. My MPG did improve after the exhaust upgrade and filter change, but I am not sure how much of it was due to the filter, if any at all. __________________ 2007 DC Tundra 2WD, 5.7L Doug Thorley Headers Corsa Exhaust

08-07-2008, 09:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
DrLivingston1980 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 118	I see about 19-20 mpg on the highway. Stock is 17. __________________ 2008 Tundra 5.7L DC TRD/Silver Sky Metallic/SR5 4x4 Flowmaster Super 40 Straight Back Dual Exhaust Herculiner Bed Liner, aFe Stage 2 CAI Pro-Dry S Filter w/aFe Mod, SteelCraft SS Step Bars, 3" Rough Country Lvl kit w/1" Toytec rear blocks, CarriageWorks 5pc Billet Grille

08-07-2008, 10:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nukedog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jax, FL. Posts: 236	AFE and Zoomers 20mpg highway and 16.4 city... __________________ 02 Busa...Turbo...Get some! 08 Tundra DC 5.2 2wd USN Retired 1987-2007 IYAOYAS

08-08-2008, 12:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
Deznutjob Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.A California Posts: 6,598	Stock double fender intake mod and Banks! __________________ www.IBTOHQ.com 14/11 custom suspension lift www.custommotorsports.com 37" Toyo MT Open Country's 20" (black) KMC XD Monsters N-Fab nerf steps www.n-fab.com N-Fab 4 light bar (4) 9" ProComp H11 quartz halogens Banks Monster Exhaust single www.bankspower,com G-Tek door sill protectors

08-08-2008, 09:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 4,975	I have not seen any difference except throttle response is better . __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

08-26-2008, 02:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
AndyW Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	I had an AFE intake installed and after a few days I removed it. No increase in MPG. Maybe I am getting old but I found the noise annoying. No power increase as well.

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