S&B COLD AIR INTAKE FOR 5TH GEN 4RUNNER | MORE POWER | MORE BETTER | OVERLANDING MACHINE

[@teiv9090]

I appreciate that you show the frustrations, doubts and trial and error of any install. Most videos skip that part to make things look easier than they really are.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Yea that is how we roll. Minus the cursing and throwing tools…might cut some of that out!!! For the kids😂😂😂😂😂

[@Serjical23]

If you are really looking to increase longevity and want a cleaner running engine you should look into the JLT oil separator. I have one on my '19 (as well as the S&B intake) and the can catches about 8oz/year of oil, gas, and water that would otherwise be routed back into the intake manifold.

[@sthcstog]

Great content. Really like that you are just two regular guys working on your rigs.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you so very much!!!!

[@anthonydotb]

I've been using mine for about a week and I'm loving it. The throttle response has improved which was a bit surprising to me, and the sound it makes is subtle but great. I have a pretty good theory as to why some people claim that a CAI will lower gas mileage and that's because now they're gunning it just a little harder in order to hear the new sound their car makes. I may also buy the paper filter and use that when I go offroading, as those catch smaller particles typically.

[@javiten1]

Got it installed thank you guys. The measurements of the whole system is not perfect but it works. Box had to miss one screw. Longer intake tube.. etc

[@tonyiwamoto1475]

Great video, but are you using regular power drill? Recommend to use impact. Also have everything loose when you install. Position right, then tighten everything.

[@UrbanOpsOffRoad]

Clean installation and increased reliability to the bulletproof 1GR-FE 🙌🏻 keep up the good work.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Absolutely. Thank you very much.

[@Defjitzu]

When's the review coming? also great work, keep it up!

[@Bangincheeks369]

Great video guys! You look like you could be Shawn Ryan’s brother lol

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thanks!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@scottmiller7262]

Great Video. Enjoying watching the progression on your edits. Like the transitions with the steps. I think the Padawan used way to small an impact (1/2" drive) for those massive 11 mm bolts holding the intake on. I would have broken out the 3/4" drive :) Keep up the great vid's can't wait for the next one.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Haha for sure. Thank you.

[@DAV63Mann]

Good old fashioned ratchet works great!

[@jakehackett24]

I’ve gotten plenty dust in my 16. Just hit 105000 and I’m styling.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Awesome. I told him nothing to worry about!!!

[@davidfarrar2068]

Looks like you can remove the clear cover for street driving for better performance. Definitely nice for better protection off road. And 4Runner engines can last to about 400,000 miles, so a little bit of dust is not a big deal. That’s what the oil filter is for.

[@AdventureBuilt]

If you remove the cover you won’t suck in cool air from under the fender, you will get hot air from the engine. Not sure if there is a huge difference, but just something to think about.

[@Recneps83]

You guys remind me of my brother and I. I love the channel. I wish my brother would get a 4rnr and then I could start a channel called overland built…j/k. Keep up the great content. Love the channel.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Haha thank you so very much. Yea we are pretty lucky to share these adventures together. You definitely should. You could call it Built Adventure!! Hahaha.

[@DAV63Mann]

A couple of things, those of us who daily drive dirt, and Caliche roads, you’ll find grit, gravel, and sand in your OEM box! But the original filters should do a decent job in preventing that crap from making it into you engine if you maintain your filters. Second, might I suggest you remove the Mass Air Flow Sensor from the original tube before disconnecting. This will allow you to manipulate it in a fashion that makes it easier to see, and disconnect. Minus all the bitching, great video guys.

[@ron8975]

Who's air filter was in there before? I suspect K&N based on the oil and grease in the stock air box. Either way both Toyota and K&N have warranties on the off chance there's damage. The engine is fine. The computers check so many things these days that if there was a problem you'd have a check engine light on. Besides, it's just Talcum Powder fine dust traveling with the air flow. It gets sucked in and blown out. It can't get in the bearings, it can't get in the oil, the air in the cylinders is always moving or burning. Don't worry.....

[@AdventureBuilt]

The air filter was a TRD High Flow which is part of the problem. I know his engine is fine but he is just waiting for it to blow up. Drama queen. I completely agree with you.

[@jonnie965]

So clean! Curious. Since this install, where would you put an arb compressor if you did?

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you. Unfortunately living here in the desert where the ambient temperatures can start at 120 degrees I would never put an air compressor in the engine bay. The heat will shorten the life of a very expensive piece of equipment. I would honestly place it inside of the back of the 4Runner. Trevor and I both run smittybuilt compressors that attach to the battery. I’m not a huge fan of the ARB unless you are running air lockers then you are committed to that system.

[@wickedwilly9785]

heh! if you saw that he was worried about dust getting into the engine before he actually just made it worst with that "filter" it may be high flow for air however it will allow more dust to enter also and with the oil getting on the Flow Sensor it won't be long before seeing a Code showing up. Your stock 4Ruuner system is already a Cold Air intake set up just not a high air flow one. If you use the setup they show here find a better filter because your engine cost too much to give it dirt along with the air.

[@TheDadcraft]

Thoughts on it so far? I hope you do the snorkel video. I have a snorkel currently on my gen5 runner. But wanna put in the S&B CAI, but I’m not sure if it will fit.

[@lanix17]

Did that box remove all opportunity of placing a backup battery or compressor in that corner?

[@madcratebuilder]

In order to keep all the crap and moisture out of my air box I ended up with a snorkel with a EngineAir precleaner. It is now dry and clean. Do a leakdown test and record the numbers. Do this once a year and it tells you how much the rings and valves are wearing. I would not worry about a little dust you have had in the past.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Very nice. A snorkel is definitely on the list of upgrades.

[@Jason-id8nc]

So what was the cause of the dirt in the intake, passed the air filter? Seems like an air filter issue or an air leak.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Trevor and I both think the cause was the very fine desert dust was sitting on the filter and at low rpm when there isn’t a ton of air flow sucking it against the filter it will bounce around from the terrain and get around the gasket. Thankfully only in small quantities but it adds up.

[@matot03]

Great content!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you very much.

[@MikeyDfromTN]

I searched high and low for 3 months to find a 4runner in my price range and that wasn’t rusted out on the bottom . Found one but it did have sand in the air box must be a factory feature . Everything else perfect condition

[@trailrunnah8886]

I'd love to see an update on this!. Would be curious to hear if any gains in SOTP power or mileage were noticed. I'm thinking of getting this for my own 4Runner, would like to improve both of those things a little bit, though my brain tells me that that's probably not going to happen.

[@Serjical23]

I've had mine installed for about 8 months now on my 2019...honestly the best part about it is the sound lol it's very subtle but a nice touch to the otherwise loud and bland engine noise. Performance-wise I don't really feel a difference from stock, it seems maybe a smidge quicker in the 3k-5k rpm range but i drive like a grandma so maybe I'm just not pushing it. Economy-wise it bumped my mpg by about 1.5 to 2 but remember that will depend on driving habits (remember i drive like a granny lol). And the mpg gain i got went away after I lifted it and put on 33's.

[@trailrunnah8886]

@@Serjical23 thanks for the info! I drive about 25k miles a year, so 1.5 to 2 mpg would actually be a noticeable improvement. I wouldn't really expect any performance gain, the mileage gain was what I was curious about. And the noise sounds like a plus as well, anything that covers up the terrible engine noise is good, haha. I drive like a grandma as well, so I would probably notice the mileage gain as well. My mileage is always down this time of year, but typically I can get around 20 MPG with mine. It has stock size General ATX all-terrains, and I have full skids and sliders. No lift yet, but as I'm just past 130K on stock suspension, it'll probably be coming at some point within the next few months. I plan on keeping the stock size tires though.

[@joseeriksen3489]

what’s your ig or fb so I can see your mods. Looking at doing the same thing with stock tires. Curious to what type of sliders I want to do.

[@trailrunnah8886]

@@joseeriksen3489 Same as here, Trail_Runnah

[@shaunp1725]

Not legal in California?

[@johnrommelt6560]

Is the air tube from filter to throttle body same diameter as factory?

[@cashanglin986]

Which filter type did you guys go with?

[@AdventureBuilt]

The washable.

[@16minimonster16]

After the install how did the 4Runner respond? Throttle response? MPG?

[@AdventureBuilt]

Trevor not hives the 4Runner was a little smoother and maybe a bit quicker but not a massive change. It was more for clean air to the engine for him.

[@hunterwedding6950]

What year 4runner is this on?

[@cpncorndogg]

Ok so , the filter is better and sorta bigger, but the inlet hole and intake tube to the engine...is like the same size so how are you getting better airflow? Is it just the filter making a difference?

[@Diire]

CAIs are all a scam unless it’s actually for a performance vehicle.

[@teddiazjr.6223]

Just installed on of these and the low rpm feels sluggish. Will I need a tune afterwards?

[@AdventureBuilt]

I don’t think a tune would solve the problem, not sure why a cold air filter would make the rig feel sluggish.

[@teddiazjr.6223]

@@AdventureBuilt the bogging is severe Tried replacing the vacuum hose and line. No luck

[@trailrunnah8886]

Hey Trevor, I hear Carvana and Vroom are paying top dollar for 4Runners! Wink, wink. 😄 Or you have a great excuse to LS swap it!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Haha I think he has gotten over the shock. An LS would be cool though.

[@johnrommelt6560]

Ok you have had time to analize the Results.... What do you think any improvements in response and etc.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Trevor really hasn’t noticed and drastic change. There was a bit more response early on.

[@johnrommelt6560]

@@AdventureBuilt Early on.....Did it go away?

[@AdventureBuilt]

@@johnrommelt6560 no it just became how the truck ran. One of those mods that you can easily forget about until you pop the hood. Trevor’s main reason for doing it is he was clogging filter every couple thousand miles. He thought this would be a better option for longevity.

[@johnrommelt6560]

@@AdventureBuilt Thank you

[@allincamo]

I like to see REAL data on any positive HP results . I think it’s just a sham !

[@AdventureBuilt]

Trevor says he feels like it has helped the truck but of course the only way to know would be to dyno the truck before and after which we aren’t gonna do. It’s there if you are thinking about it.

[@davidfarrar2068]

Actual power gains are minor, but you get a better throttle response for sure. It’s not a true cold air intake; it’s just a larger filter. Actual colder air can help produce more power, but that comes from lower off the ground. But because this allows more air mass to the engine, response and mpg will improve.

[@godlike0630]

cant deliver all these stuff to CA..suckss...

[@AdventureBuilt]

That is weird. Why?

[@shaunp1725]

@@AdventureBuilt its says it on the web site where you can purchase the product.

[@atbhill]

I am looking to make a way to get more air into the box through the fender, i lose some of the sound due to the engine compartment getting warm which is gonna happen, anyone here tried that yet?

[@vzndrvn]

What’s next a Magnusen Supercharger? 😏

[@AdventureBuilt]

Haha don’t get Trevor started down that rabbit hole!!!😂😂😂😂

[@vzndrvn]

@@AdventureBuilt 😂😂😂 yessss!

[@ac-cw6mh]

👍

[@mikeestevez5047]

wow... c'mon fellas

[@shaizahavi]

land-cruiser engine, from Australia 👍🏻😂diesel

[@AdventureBuilt]

That would be awesome!!!

[@DUNEATV]

Hey dudes...I always watch you videos and give a like 👍🏻...but I’m going to keep telling you the Jeep JL Rubicon is better! 😉 🍻

[@alromero5685]

Us Toyota guys will give you a ride home from the mechanic anytime. 😂

[@DUNEATV]

@@alromero5685 AUUUUU!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Well thank you so much for watching and liking. Honestly if Jeep could fix their ever abundance of electrical issues and maybe drop the price by 10k they would be killing it. I put 120k miles on my 94 Wrangler and loved that thing. If owed a couple Jeeps since that one and have never had the same reliability. So Toyota it is.

[@DUNEATV]

@@AdventureBuilt Lol, just messing with you guys! I haven’t had any trouble with the new JL platform. 2018+ The new generation is just incredible!