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2008_CrewMax · 08-28-2008, 11:28 AM

just replaced my buddy's (boring sounding and non power improving) volant with a K&N .. he loves the sound and performance, just like me.

Charlie@STILLEN · 08-28-2008, 01:10 PM

For those Interested in the K&N Intakes check this out: K&N Special & FREE Giveaway Sweepstakes

T4black · 08-31-2008, 10:53 PM

What would you guys go with a K&N or TRD intake? Do you get whitling sound like I here on some disel truck?

4x4Balls · 08-31-2008, 11:33 PM

i get the whistling sound and i like it. i have a K&n the chrome colored one. its very loud. i really couldn't be happier with it.

sxd45 · 09-01-2008, 01:24 AM

The ball is in your court Balls.

dhpro · 09-02-2008, 01:39 PM

Dude...don't waste ur $...doesn't make any diff to performance. Suffice that Yota didn't spend gobs of $ to put that strange design without exploring all options. Oil on the MAF is only when YOU over oil the filter, and it can be cleaned anyway. Unless ur gonna go FI or do a ram air hood or bumper trumpet, there's little reason to do anything but go to a good aftermarket filter that will improve the flow of the stock kit. 10-20hp improvements are just plain bullshit...take the money and buy LT headers or hi-flo cats & cat back - thats worth it!
Lastly...there are some who contend that these after-market's with metal (steel, Alum...etc) intake heat up and thus transfer that heat to the air charge - and thats why all the typical stock units are plastic or fibreglass. I dunno how much diff that makes on a stock set-up, but if u go FI IAT's are one of the biggest factors in avoiding KR and making more power as u turn up the boost.

LongrodLX · 09-02-2008, 09:35 PM

We all understand that CAIs are not going to get us 20hp. They do add a little power maybe 5hp or so but you get a lot better throttle response. They are also a far better improvement over the stock panel type filter. You are correct about the chrome and metal CAI units....they may actually lose power compared to stock because of the heat they retain. You should only use the plastic style CAIs

RuffnTuff · 09-05-2008, 06:46 AM

I have the Airaid and I love it! It makes the engine sing and I've seen a 2.2mpg difference after 1 tank full. That's even with me getting on it a bit more. The throttle response has woken this engine up. I'd also say that the fuel savings may come from the TBS as well.

toyotaholic · 09-11-2008, 03:24 AM

does anyone have a V6 tundra with an intake? i know its the same engine as the tacoma, any fitment issues if i purchased a tacoma cai?

dhpro · 09-26-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RuffnTuff

I have the Airaid and I love it! It makes the engine sing and I've seen a 2.2mpg difference after 1 tank full. That's even with me getting on it a bit more. The throttle response has woken this engine up. I'd also say that the fuel savings may come from the TBS as well.

HA!!! 2.2mpg! Thats friggin huge...and I think ull find its impossible. For an extra 2.2mpg the engineers wud lend u their sister for the nite.

Mickey · 09-27-2008, 12:41 PM

Call it what you may dh but mine improved over 2 mpg. I never got 24.7 mpg at 55 mph for 300 miles before the AFE install.

Mickey · 09-27-2008, 12:42 PM

Also engineers did come up with the TRD CAI even if they didn't throw a bundle into it. They already had the box and intake tube. All they needed was the filter.

dhpro · 09-28-2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey

Also engineers did come up with the TRD CAI even if they didn't throw a bundle into it. They already had the box and intake tube. All they needed was the filter.

Well...for 2.2mpg I'll buy one too! I remian doubtful tho...if others get similar improvements I might give it a try....I only have 500 miles on mine so far, but I'm only at 12.4mpg (thats driving 75mph for 150 miles, then 60ish mph for 90 miles up to my shack), so that wud be a 15% increase

. I won't tell u I wasn't shocked seeing as I was getting 10.4mpg with my Avvalanche with a bigger motor and SC. Still lots cheaper tho seeing as I only have to put reg in it!

rookie4real · 09-30-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RuffnTuff

I'd also say that the fuel savings may come from the TBS as well.

I read that the TBS are not good for the vehicle Stay Away From Throttle Body Spacers | tundraheadquarters.com what do you guys think?

07tundrarider · 10-01-2008, 01:10 AM

i hear that the cai's hurt the ecu. the computer doesnt know what to do with all the air. i have one and some days have power in this area and some times in another. my friend owns a ford with a cai and exhaust and has the same experience i have had. I have heard from two people in the motor department that they aren't the best mod out their. i also saw no mileage increase with mine. I have an afe stage 2 and magnaflow exhaust. Unichip is shipping me a tuner and they said between the exhaust and intake, the intake is what they have to map their programmer for. However i had a dodge with exhaust and programmer and saw a mileage and power increase. Back to my friend with the ford, he has a programmer, intake, and exhaust. He gets horrible gas mileage. My sources come from a former engine developer for ford and unichip, along with my personal experience for dodge. Tip might want to get an aftermarket mass airflow sensor , i hear it can do the trick with the intake

08-28-2008, 11:28 AM	#16 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,760	just replaced my buddy's (boring sounding and non power improving) volant with a K&N .. he loves the sound and performance, just like me. __________________ White Tundra Club Member #2

08-31-2008, 11:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
4x4Balls Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,974	i get the whistling sound and i like it. i have a K&n the chrome colored one. its very loud. i really couldn't be happier with it. __________________

09-01-2008, 01:24 AM	#20 (permalink)
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09-02-2008, 01:39 PM	#21 (permalink)
dhpro Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW CT Posts: 122	Dude...don't waste ur $...doesn't make any diff to performance. Suffice that Yota didn't spend gobs of $ to put that strange design without exploring all options. Oil on the MAF is only when YOU over oil the filter, and it can be cleaned anyway. Unless ur gonna go FI or do a ram air hood or bumper trumpet, there's little reason to do anything but go to a good aftermarket filter that will improve the flow of the stock kit. 10-20hp improvements are just plain bullshit...take the money and buy LT headers or hi-flo cats & cat back - thats worth it! Lastly...there are some who contend that these after-market's with metal (steel, Alum...etc) intake heat up and thus transfer that heat to the air charge - and thats why all the typical stock units are plastic or fibreglass. I dunno how much diff that makes on a stock set-up, but if u go FI IAT's are one of the biggest factors in avoiding KR and making more power as u turn up the boost. __________________ 04 Dark Grey Metallic Avv - 370/MP122/Meth/4L80...496/555 - Runs like a ROCKET! http://s167.photobucket.com/albums/u138/dhpro/ 08 Murdered Black Toyota Tundra DCRB TRD SR5 - Undercover bed cover, Homelink Mirror 07 White TBSS w/ Black Wheels - otherwise stock 05 Black Cayenne S - staying Bone Stock Last edited by dhpro : 09-02-2008 at 01:55 PM.

09-02-2008, 09:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
LongrodLX Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 132	We all understand that CAIs are not going to get us 20hp. They do add a little power maybe 5hp or so but you get a lot better throttle response. They are also a far better improvement over the stock panel type filter. You are correct about the chrome and metal CAI units....they may actually lose power compared to stock because of the heat they retain. You should only use the plastic style CAIs __________________ Daily Driver- Silver 08' Tundra SR5 TRD DC 5.7: Flowmaster Catback, TRD filter, blacked out headlights and grill, blacked out taillights, 5% window tint all the way around, Homelink mirror, Limited shift knob. mods to come......new wheels and tires, 3in lift, Airaid CAI Weekend Warrior- 88' Mustang GT: Forged built 347, Blown, 5 lug swap, and 2 more pages of mods lol 500+rwhp 550+rwtq

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08-28-2008, 01:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
Charlie@STILLEN Supporting Vendor Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10	For those Interested in the K&N Intakes check this out: K&N Special & FREE Giveaway Sweepstakes

08-31-2008, 10:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
T4black Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	What would you guys go with a K&N or TRD intake? Do you get whitling sound like I here on some disel truck?

09-05-2008, 06:46 AM	#23 (permalink)
RuffnTuff Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 471	I have the Airaid and I love it! It makes the engine sing and I've seen a 2.2mpg difference after 1 tank full. That's even with me getting on it a bit more. The throttle response has woken this engine up. I'd also say that the fuel savings may come from the TBS as well. __________________ CLICK PICTURE BELOW New Truck: 08 DC 5.7 Limited 4x4 (09/30/08) Mods: 20" BBS with 275/60/20 tires Chrome step rails Gray painted pin stripes Fender flares OEM Alarm Deck Railing System OEM back up cam Borla Dual exhaust Line-X aFe Stage 2 Enclosed CAI Wade Vent Visors G-Tek Protectors Upcoming Mods: Have enough Old Truck: 08 Silver Sky Metallic 5.7L DC TRD (New 7/31/08)(Totaled 9/12/08)

09-11-2008, 03:24 AM	#24 (permalink)
toyotaholic Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: soCal Posts: 6	does anyone have a V6 tundra with an intake? i know its the same engine as the tacoma, any fitment issues if i purchased a tacoma cai?

09-27-2008, 12:41 PM	#26 (permalink)
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09-27-2008, 12:42 PM	#27 (permalink)
Mickey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jax Posts: 9,083	Also engineers did come up with the TRD CAI even if they didn't throw a bundle into it. They already had the box and intake tube. All they needed was the filter. __________________ MIDNIGHT RIDER CREWMAX LIMITED MIDNIGHT RIDER 07 Crewmax Limited Nautical Blue AVS Bug Shield AFE CAI Borla XS Duals Tundra Weather Mats Trail FX SS Nerf Bars Bully SS Step Bar Reverse Camera Fire & Ice LED Light Bar Herculiner Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar Extang Black Max Eurodezigns HID Lights TRD Shifter XM Satellite Radio iPod Nano DEBADGED Lifetime Cabin Air Filter DEER SLAYER Back In Action

10-01-2008, 01:10 AM	#30 (permalink)
07tundrarider Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 169	i hear that the cai's hurt the ecu. the computer doesnt know what to do with all the air. i have one and some days have power in this area and some times in another. my friend owns a ford with a cai and exhaust and has the same experience i have had. I have heard from two people in the motor department that they aren't the best mod out their. i also saw no mileage increase with mine. I have an afe stage 2 and magnaflow exhaust. Unichip is shipping me a tuner and they said between the exhaust and intake, the intake is what they have to map their programmer for. However i had a dodge with exhaust and programmer and saw a mileage and power increase. Back to my friend with the ford, he has a programmer, intake, and exhaust. He gets horrible gas mileage. My sources come from a former engine developer for ford and unichip, along with my personal experience for dodge. Tip might want to get an aftermarket mass airflow sensor , i hear it can do the trick with the intake

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