Toyota Tacoma Stock Air Intake VS K&N Cold Air Intake | Review/Install

[@pezcador5]

I installed one on my Tacoma 4 months ago totally satisfied, you can say what ever you want but I love the way it sounds to me, you have to try one before judging it.

[@LPJenks]

I thought my pipe clamp fell off because it sounded so loud. But I really like the sound

[@maddog726]

Just put one on my 2019 TRD off road last night. You can absolutely feel the air being sucked into that engine. Sounds absolutely fantastic, no check engine light or sensor malfunctions, and will make the engine breathe better. Worth every penny!

[@JohnnySparks-z3s]

I got my Tacoma TRD Off road 2023 just months ago! i did purchase the exact same one you have K&N short ram. I love it! huge difference of my performance way better than stock. I also added the Pedal commander which also have me the best accelerator response and combine with my K&N perfect combo.

[@2A_Duke]

get rid of the pedal commander and get a Banks Power Pedal Monster

[@bige311]

That is awesom! I have the same but with a cat-back exhaust. Get a cat-back exhaust you'll love it. Oh and the Pedal Commander is awesome what a difference.

[@bige311]

​@@2A_Dukewhat is the difference

[@MIKEDAPTO]

@@2A_Duke Get a Overland tune with air intake

[@zeeshanjokhia4698]

Can you please send me a link thanks

[@Rings890]

I’ve done the K&N cold air intake to my last two trucks. It never disappoints and looks awesome!

[@ericperegrino8102]

@Rings890 Will they smog it with it on?

[@Rings890]

@@ericperegrino8102 no, it’s all good.

[@ericperegrino8102]

Sorry I meant do you have to remove it when you smog the car

[@Rings890]

@@ericperegrino8102 I misunderstood, I don’t know, smog check is not required where I live.

[@ayykyle2151]

Do you need a tune with this?

[@NolanMillerArt]

Honda Tuner here: (It's Relevant I promise). - The K&N Short Ram Intake (what's featured in this video); is not pulling in "Colder" Air. It's pulling the same temp air that the stock box would pull though the fender. If anything its actually pulling in warmer air as the top "seal" which sits on the underside of the hood isn't air tight. The slight gains that you might experience are from less air from restrictions thought the system and the engine harmonics (Which I agree are Super sexy) are from the intake design (baffel-less system). - Additionally; You're actually not "gaining" HP, what's actually happening is the overall power band is being displaced. (IE: Less top end power but more low end power.) This displacement depending on the system can be drastic. For Example you might notice your Highway Speed / Power might increase while your off the line power decreases.) A few things to note about Intakes are they come in two flavors. Short Ram and Cold Air. (K&N's Marketing department has since started calling their Short Rams "Cold Air" due to them discontinuing their proper Cold Air Systems). These older cold air systems would bring the intake to the lower portions of the engine bay closer to the ground to pull in "Colder" air. Unfortunatly back in the early 2000's when they started to become popular in the tuning scene, people unfamiliar with how engines work would drive though deep-ish water and hydro-lock the engines. While this Short Ram Might help the Truck "Feel" more powerful, I assure you it's losing power somewhere else in the powerband and finally; its probably HORRIBLE for offroad use since theres more of a chance to pull in the dust. With all that said, I have no hate towards K&N, I love and use their filters in my Taco and also have a Short Ram on my Civic.

[@stephenvp]

I was going to explain this in bro science but you did it so well.

[@jimreeds9731]

😂😂😂 thanks, definitely not getting this

[@lapulapupintado2892]

in other words, it's basically just a ( placebo effect ) of your ( butt dyno ) and it's nothing but a ( hot air intake ) and will also get wet and suck in rain water, if you drive through rain puddles. just ( Keep the stock air box ) auto engineers designed them to make sure the engine will only suck in cold air and also not to suck in rain water.

[@Xxtictoc1216xX]

Just installed my K&N Blackhawk edition. Tip I’d keep your hose clamps just barley loose to allow you to shimmy things around until it all lines up. Gotta say it sounds so much louder and better than any of the KZbin videos I’ve watched. Totally worth the induction noise and at max rpm the sound literally vibrates you. Truly transforms the sound of the v6.

[@tacomabeast]

Thanks for the tip! And I’m so happy you’re happy with it 🙌

[@ThePBSD]

Couldn’t agree more. Dudes at Valvoline asked me to fire it up 6 times before I left lol. Normally I change my own oil but had to volt on the new aluminum skid plate so wanted to get underneath. Intake is fucking awesome.

[@ItsmeCote]

Did you have any issue with the MAF? I installed same as yours and mine is manual and everytime I shift to neutral the rpm goes everywhere ans end up stalling.

[@Mikeyjt97]

If you’re a car guy, get it. The feeling of upgrading things and making your vehicle uniquely yours, is what makes it worth it.

[@Luckingsworth]

*If you are a ricer The whole point of buying a toyota is that they are already engineered well. The truck comes stock with a true cold air intake already. This is a downgrade. Buy a domestic if you want to replace every component "just because"

[@garypic4083]

Yea just like every other tacoma

[@luiytheninja3655]

@@Luckingsworth Oh... okay, so I can just sleep in the bed in -20 degrees, Thanks!

[@MarcusRefusius]

I put a K&N replacement for my stock filter. Reasonably priced and works just fine.

[@theyotaduo]

I’ve never considered getting an air intake but after watching this video I’m excited to get and test one of these for my second Gen.

[@tacomabeast]

🔥🔥

[@pahaf1991]

As a 2nd gen owner that had a cold air intake, please don’t. I had one and took it off almost right away. It’s just way to loud for daily driving. It’s nice when you are doing pulls but for daily driving, it’s annoying. When you are going up slight inclines, the engine get under load and is loud. Like annoying loud. Had passengers in the truck and they were like “what’s wrong with your truck?” Everyone had to raise their voice going up slight inclines.

[@Jaredius]

Glad the sound is worth it because that’s all you get.

[@kaygeeboi]

I just received mine, this video gave me motivation. I couldn't buy it anywhere online California restricted, but thats why we have out-of-state cousins for.

[@tacomabeast]

😳😂

[@thelsel348]

Never understood how sucking hot air from the engine compartment rather than from outside like the stock intake is somehow considered a "cold" air intake.

[@awperonline6576]

So true. I wondered the same thing after I installed my first and only intake like this on my BMW. It sounded really cool but I could have sworn my car felt slower sucking in that hot engine air. I added the stock back that took air from the outside with just a K&N filter and got the power back.

[@indianjoe5382]

I agree with you. This is not a cold air intake. Items like this are made for people who truly do not understand HP and how engines really work.

[@danielfiore8865]

KN heavy in the comments 😂 This is exactly what I wanted to read.

[@whatfreedom7]

It might be a little free flowing but it’s definitely not a cold air intake and in that aspect it’s a downgrade from stock.

[@rumplestiltskin509]

I agree 1000 percent !! I've been saying it since these things came out. This so-called upgrade is a scam. The stock air intake comes out in front of the radiator support. Removing it and putting the air snorkel under the hood pulling in maybe 180° air temperature is ridiculous. Total deception

[@dannycwalters]

Mateo and Tacoma Beast team!!! Stoked for the video. Even though it’s a 1 out of 5 in difficulty, still appreciate the walk through. Just got my first Taco this past December and stoked to be apart of the Tacoma Fam. Looking forward to building off of this blank canvas.

[@tacomabeast]

Hell yeah bro! We’re stoked to see how your taco turns out 🙌

[@campingenfamilia2020]

Hey mateo a question where I can buy That’s Can you tell me or share the Something link

[@patdennis3751]

I say the stock air box provides just as cold are as this high dollar bling.. All you gotta do is look. The lower half of the box has a snorkel going into the fenderwell. I think the power gain claim is maybe due to the K& N filter design vs cold air. I want to see the dyno sheet for that 18hp.

[@friedscavlegs5109]

All it's performance increase is likely due to the fact that it has less restrictive air flow because it's getting air from the gap where the window washer fluid resevoir is as well as the hole in towards the wheel well.

[@tacomabeast]

It’s more about the quality of the air and the flow as well, since you’re getting colder air from the space under the fender instead of the hoods and it’s a direct air flow it provides more power to the engine 🤙

[@406yota]

@@tacomabeast the air box is enclosed and is sucking air from the fender tacoma has a stock cold air intake and the only thing different from that k&n you’re showing is the cone filter sooooo i dont see how this is better i mean it sounds better i would rather go with the s&b cold air which is enclosed instead of this set up with the rubber gasket

[@chrisgordon9535]

The stock airbox in the Tacoma provides cooler cleaner air than this pos K&N air intake. K&N actually makes decent filters (if it's not over oiled which screws up your MAF sensor), but there is no R&D behind a lot of their vehicle-specific products. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to look at the design (in the engine bay) and know that its gonna heatsoak.

[@Methadras]

@@tacomabeast Nice word salad. Quality and temp of air from stock is outside the engine bay which is filtered prior to getting to motor. Using a rubber seal on a box inside the engine bag cools the air getting it how again? You’re just drawing air from the hole to the outside already. So where is the difference in quality and temp of air?

[@ronpagala7496]

That cold air intake added 10HP of sound effect.

[@lapulapupintado2892]

and another 10HP more if you put the K&N sticker on the glass window.

[@ThePBSD]

I installed the same K&N Aluminum CAI you did and love it. Main reasons: 1.) The throttle body pulls the air in much faster (You can hear it whistle so fast and the low-range RPM at 2,200-2,700 RPM spikes to 3,200-3,700 so fast it’s sexy as hell.) 2.) When you hit 3,700-3,900RPM you’ll feel the boost of combustion and if you’re in Manual mode 3rd Gear you can launch the truck (even when loaded with 2,000lbs of tools and equipment I use for work everyday). 3.) This intake combined with the MBRP turn down cat-back exhaust, high-output coil packs, K&N throttle control system and engine-mapping I tuned makes it pretty fun to smoke brand new 389HP Tundras.. (My bro was pissed when I was 2 car lengths ahead of his Cayenne at 117mph but we had to kill it before an intersection and if needed could take the TRD 4x4 Off-Road thousands of places both those would have zero chance of getting to 😅

[@bonnivilleblackcherry9745]

I own a taco so my opinion is not a bias one. I use to own a sonoma zr5, actully still do but waiting to restore it as it got a lil rusted while parked once i stopped driving it so much. However the Zr5 on stock tire size I could put places and get out of them a lot easier than with the taco.

[@KeithBickford]

How does it provide colder air than stock when the stock air intake draws from the fender? A chrome pipe gets hot, and the plastic tube will actually draw cooler air.

[@Jeff-uo4ck]

Went from a factory cold air to an aftermarket hot air.

[@tacomabeast]

It’s still a cold air since it pulls air from under the wheel well 🤙

[@Jeff-uo4ck]

@@tacomabeast nah the heat shield sucks and allowed hot air to enter from 360 degrees….get a quality intake like S&B if they make it for that make and model. K&N was the original aftermarket intake provider but they are out dated and out performed by many others…

[@Lucas4Runner]

Facts lol. Kids love these gimmicky mods though 😂. I’m guilty of it 12 years ago

[@MarcusAurelius12]

@@Jeff-uo4ck what do you think is the best air intake for a Tacoma?

[@Jeff-uo4ck]

@@MarcusAurelius12 SB Filters is hands down the best i know of on the market. Completely sealed system draws cold air from outside of the engine bay with no gaps or leaks around the shield like K&N also the pipe is made from plastic instead of metal so it doesn't get heat soak. Most of their intakes get you around 40-50% more air flow. Filters are larger and come in oiled or long lasting non oiled media. if you could get a side by side comparison to K&N and SB you will see the difference in quality.

[@gabeswitchengage]

I just bought one on offer up $80 bucks! Can't wait to install it.

[@tacomabeast]

Oh shoot nice deal!

[@oliverrogers3571]

This is prob the best tutorial video I've ever seen.

[@SimonElenor]

Now put a K&N air filter in the stock box and a smoother tube between it and the intake. You will find you will get better results. The so called cold air increases the intake temps by sucking in engine bay air. Therefore changing the tune.

[@danielfiore8865]

I'm Daniel Fiore and I 100% approve this message

[@edgarmadrid2343]

What do you mean by smoother tube? Do you have a link to this stuff. Im interested in getting this

[@91Bronco]

Best upgrade I did to my cummins for that turbo noise baby haha hearing that suckered whistle loud as hell when you're on it

[@stephenvp]

Although this is more of a ram air and less of a cold air intake, I wonder if its better than sucking a bunch of dirt and or sand up from the wheel well?

[@sombra6153]

I did a cold air on my last truck, a Ford with a 5.4 2-valve, primarily in hope of upping highway gas mileage figures. I’d previously modified the air inlet and added a K&N cone filter in place of the paper, along with a Gibson cat back exhaust and synthetic oil. Other than sounding better and making a lot more noise at WOT, it did exactly nothing. It might have given an additional 10-15 horsepower shot at WOT, but that’s not what I was after. I probably won’t do this to my 21 Taco. I’m not out trying to drive it as fast as I can, and it already gets practically double the gas mileage of the big one it replaced. I think I had some increases in efficiency when using a K&N filter in a V-6 minivan, but not as readily apparent on V-8s. Anyway, if building a performance vehicle that includes cam & valve train, headers & free flow exhaust, and other intake mods, a cold air kit makes sense. It does sound great, however.

[@sarahm.2053]

just add a hose to your ac vent box in your cabin to your engine air box. Then you will have a true cold air intake....as long as your ac is on

[@Jefe4x4]

Just put one in my 2022! I thought I was trippin the deep roar it makes I’m like ummmmmm wtf. I had one on my civic si huge difference

[@tacomabeast]

😂

[@vipershade1]

I got my own taco, it’s a nice army green trail edition, one of my dreams is to pimp it out and take out for a long ride all the way to Alaska from the state of texas. My pops and I would love a crazy taco build

[@tacomabeast]

That sounds badass man! You got this 🤙

[@officialphyve]

I personally love the sound but, I do have cons. My mpg was at 17 it went down to 14.6 and don’t get me wrong at first I was flooring it. Now I’m just driving it as I would before not sure on that. I’ve noticed both ends not sitting flush I maybe need to readjust it. I also have a Maintenance question, do I have to spray the filter and how often?

[@tacomabeast]

You can clean the filter normally and it depends on how dirty it gets with use y’know 🤷‍♂️, as far as the mpg that might have been because you’re flooring it 😂. I get it though it does sound really nice so flooring it is almost unavoidable 😂😂

[@DaveRogers583]

High revs without letting the engine warm up first is abuse on an engine. k&n filter or not.

[@tacomabeast]

Who said we hadn’t warmed up the engine first 😳

[@DaveRogers583]

@@tacomabeast it's implied in your video.

[@alanrichards3181]

I love the K & N because I get all kinds of check eng lights from the stupid filter oil clogging up my sensors. MAF sensor will need to get replaced regularly as well as the IAC valve. Worth every penny....

[@wravennft7843]

Quit over oiling your filter or you can get the oil free version of the filter and its still washable…also you can get the fine dust sock for it to help keep it cleaner longer.. many options over over oiling and having to clean it often..

[@brionlafond3736]

I have the series 77. My gas milage has gone down...it sounds so cool!

[@eddiesaldana8921]

Who won this truck? I would love to see where it’s at now

[@tacomabeast]

We’ve got a whole video on the giveaway 🤙

[@thinkeightsix]

I would recommend a cleanable K&N cabin air filter as well. Got one for my 86 and will eventually get one for my Tacoma. They will eventually pay for themselves when not having to continue replacing the stock filters.

[@nickneff6926]

i did a 2011 seirra 5.3v8 the difference was fkin crazy.. worth every bit of couple hundred bucks

[@tacomabeast]

Hell yeah 🔥

[@jdesigns7239]

I’ve done my own testing with a OBD reader reading intake temps with a K&N. Temps where 30-40 degree HOTTER than stock! You CAN’T call that’s a COLD air intake.

[@MarcusAurelius12]

Which one would you recommend?

[@jdesigns7239]

@@MarcusAurelius12 Your stock air box will give the coldest temps

[@Shibalba]

Plastic vs Plastic?

[@jdesigns7239]

@@Shibalba I don't understand the question.

[@Shibalba]

@@jdesigns7239 Was one a metal intake and one was a plastic?

[@darrelpennington3489]

I’m going to install my CAI tomorrow on my 4Runner , Great job, Great Video!

[@bulujeegar9184]

@TacomaBeast, next time you should wash the filter from the INSIDE-out, not outside-in. It's on the instructions for a reason, as washing from the outside will embed particles back towards the center.

[@tacomabeast]

Thanks for the tip 🤙

[@3ddyXz305]

The fact that there’s so many comments about how “not an upgrade at all” this intake is is hilarious to me. Clearly these people have not experienced the difference this makes. Sure it’s not ideal for deep mudding, i mean duh! It’s not enclosed but the difference in acceleration and response time is definitely there. And the sound is fucking great. Unless u don’t wanna hear the engine roar in that case you shouldn’t even be watching this tbh. Please if ur reading this don’t listen to the haters that think they know best. Try it out for yourself if u don’t like it uninstall and return. But trust me I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed

[@TheRealRenn]

"haters"

[@3ddyXz305]

@@TheRealRenn hater "noun. a person who has an intense dislike for another person or thing" sounds like the comments right ? get your facts right kiddo. don't let politics get the best of you. I'm sure you are part of the group that doesn't even own a Tacoma yet are in the comments talking down on something you have no experience in.

[@TheRealRenn]

@@3ddyXz305 Okay professor, thank you for the eNgrish lessun. BTW...junior, looking at your profile page I guarantee I am older than you. Quit being such a 'hater'

[@BretBerger]

Nice silica ingestor. Perfect for off-road use. Great for seating those piston rings and polishing out that unsightly cylinder cross-hatching. Genius!

[@bluetommy77]

hahaha perfect for the pavement princess 😂

[@juniorsegovia116]

Rhetorical question. I bought my first Tacoma yesterday and it came with this exact air intake and an aftermarket exhaust. Does that really make a difference in MPG?

[@tacomabeast]

Not significant no

[@ajamesc55]

how does it draw colder denser air than stock when they pull from the same place, stock is also more completely sealed from the engine bay. I wish all the intakes would just be honest, all it does it look better and sound better

[@MeezyYota94]

Put it on the Dyno. I wanna see numbers.

[@alserrette]

3 comments above you is a guy that claims he saw the gains of a K&N filter on a Dino test.

[@alexanderjohnson83]

sick. i have never liked the sound of the exhaust systems for a v6 tacoma so I've stayed stock for my 2nd gen but after watching, definitely need to get this for my 2015.

[@tacomabeast]

Right on!

[@davidcoleman680]

I changed to a FlowMaster Super 44 on my 2023 6 cylinder SR5. Greatly improved the sound but you definitely hear it in the cabin (which i actually like). It'll never sound like a true V8 rumble but it's pretty close. What type of muffler is on yours?

[@aayush6306]

nice teaching guys, i didn't even had a Tacoma here in India but now I know how to change the filter

[@tacomabeast]

🔥

[@hugosandoval6499]

Some turn on the check engine light, I am very interested, but I have that doubt

[@loveoneanotherasihaveloved8327]

Hey man I have the same exact truck. I’m looking at getting a S&B intake. Any thoughts compared to the K&N? I like the closed box better than the open air. Also any thoughts on running boards. I’m hoping to get something that extends out to prevents door dents.

[@tacomabeast]

Haven’t worked with the s&B so I can’t compare them but I haven’t heard anything bad about it. Running boards won’t do much to prevent door dents since they’re usually made as steps, if you’re looking to prevent door damage you should probably go for rock sliders instead 🤙

[@loveoneanotherasihaveloved8327]

@@tacomabeast thank you

[@gregoryfernandez4793]

*Disclaimer* you are not getting 18 horsepower out of this intake, also install without the "heat shield" which is just a piece of metal, for better results.

[@tacomabeast]

We said it at 1:01 🤦‍♂️

[@mikeyredfl3976]

Isn't the stock intake a cold air intake as it pulls air from outside thru the duct in the fender?

[@Luckingsworth]

Yes, this is a mod for dumb people who dont know what they are talking about. People like this spend the $$ for a Toyota, then proceed to drop more $ replacing the toyota parts with cheaper downgrades...

[@LocoIV]

Just installed mine and it’s sick af

[@blaknite1220]

Ok guys help me out. I have a2017 taco and was really excited in buying this intake for it, I’m about saving gas money. What do you recommend for me to do? Love the sound of this Tacoma here.

[@tacomabeast]

This won’t have a significant enough impact on mpg tbh, it might increase it slightly but it really depends on how you drive it. If you’re in it for the noise then it’ll definitely be a good mod 😂

[@truthnow902]

😊 it definitely sounds better and looks better but the only reason why it's getting more are is because the filter is open I don't like that at all. I also did some research in those filters the filters don't filter very good the holes are too big so they let in more air but that comes at a price we also let in more dirt and dust to the engine this is why I have decided not to get one, the engine doesn't last long with these filters.

[@anthonygonzalez2529]

I recently just bought this air filter and after installing it I realized is not really made for going OffRoad since it’s open and dispose to all the Dirt and mud etc. other than that sounds great and the response has definitely improved 👌, as of mpg can’t really tell I rate it a 7 out right of 10

[@tacomabeast]

The filter is quite good with keeping dirt away as long as you keep it clean 🤙

[@hondaftwg9543]

K&n is not an offroading filter. Regardless or how well you maintain it. Learn the hard way tho, its better that way. Then you might take the time to actually educate yourself on the topic, instead of beliving a youtube parts changer.

[@johnnyboydianno]

Funny how rally cars run them 🤔

[@patdennis3751]

@@johnnyboydianno rally cars like all race cars get regular engine rebuilds or outright replacements. They care only about power . To a serious rally driver even 1 hp is worth needing to rebuild after the race. Big difference for the guy who off roads on Saturdays but needs to drive the same truck to work.

[@alexhernandezhernandez7620]

Question 🙋‍♂️, Do you Think its worth it for 4 banger 2021 SR5?

[@tacomabeast]

It ain’t the worst 🤷‍♂️

[@austinpatterson18]

It’s a good way to make your Toyota “less reliable” watch the “Project Farm” video about those filter situations, they let more particulate matter into the engine which will cause more problems later no term. If you’re keeping your vehicle forever then don’t bother making modifications that will NOT really make much of a difference, just cost you money.

[@billyshepard5514]

Do you have to reset the computer after this? Will cause an engine error code?

[@DdDten]

Is there exhaust on as well sorry if you said I was scrubbing around.

[@tacomabeast]

We put on a new exhaust on the latest video we released 🤙

[@timtadayon3572]

Thanks for the video ❤🙏💪Installing it this weekend. I’m on 35’s and manual, 5.29’s and my taco feels like gutless turd. I hope this gets me from 12 mpg into 13 🤣🤣🤣🔥💰 FYI, this is not compatible with a Magnussen Supercharger which is Toyotas OEM Supercharger system for most Toyota applications. That’s hopefully my next upgrade.

[@Quac4rnr]

when you offroad, wouldn't the dust get into the CAI with the open designed?

[@tacomabeast]

The filter prevents the dust from going through to the engine 🤙

[@Zjfadventures]

yeah it seems like compared to an enclosed system like the stock cia or the S&B, the open air filter my need a lot more maintenance ?

[@ChaThao-l1v]

need a tune as well if u want that 18hp

[@godhammer666]

Nice hot air intake, so many people don't understand the performance gains from hot engine bay air, but this guy gets it.

[@timsmethurst3508]

I love your attitude! Keep up the good work.

[@tacomabeast]

💪

[@jamesryan3054]

Does this improve the Tacomas gas mileage too?

[@tacomabeast]

It does but it’s not significant enough for it tbh 🤷‍♂️

[@ittotaq]

Honestly without an pro tune to compensate for the extra air the intake isnt going to do anything except make noise.

[@randomrod9043]

prove it

[@randomrod9043]

There's video after video showing aftermarket intakes add power. SMH.

[@ittotaq]

@@randomrod9043 I don't need to prove anything to you lmao. Its a well known thing across all engine management tuners across all platforms. You could also turn numbers up on a dyno by adjusting the settings on a dyno, or going to a lower elevation but it doesnt mean shit.

[@Eyball1972]

It does help with throttle response and maybe a 1mpg increase. I had one in my 2005 4.0

[@randomrod9043]

@@ittotaq lol I guess people like to make fake videos showing otherwise. Great job.

[@codylopez2825]

Do you know if this will effect the emissions test for California?

[@tacomabeast]

This item is not legal in California 🤙

[@JasonGonzales-w8z]

How many inches is the inlet of that filter? Looks huge

[@fidelperez4837]

2019 Tacoma TRD. Just put in on and aside from the obvious meat to the throttling, it also seems to have removed the pedal lag I was experiencing.

[@tacomabeast]

THATS cool!

[@DZ-fx8fg]

Only issue I have with that CAI, it’s a metal tube, metal retains heat longer. I went with AFE all plastic with a pro dry filter. I’ve had that intake on for over a decade and the filter is still like new and I’ve only replaced rubber boots due to a decade of engine bay heat wearing them out. The sound actually dampens over time, when I first installed my truck sounded like a race truck now I only hear it when I get into high rpms.I have my intake paired with JBA shorty headers & an a custom exhaust. Used to have a advanced timing switch (high octane setting).

[@joshuablake314]

You think aluminum retains heat longer than plastic? wut?

[@DZ-fx8fg]

@@joshuablake314 so in a short answer, yes. Plastic is better for HP numbers and testing, but the difference between the two is minimal. So if you have the choice, either the shiny one that probably costs more or the plastic one that will perform slightly better (obviously with a tune on both materials).

[@denco.outdoorsman1821]

@@joshuablake314 you are correct. It’s even all over google if they still don’t believe you. Plastic once heated up will retain heat, whereas aluminum helps block off heat radiation.

[@locoloc4sho]

I'd do it just for the sound... Idk about the HP gains, but that sound is masterful... Thanks for the video, guys!! Love the channel!! Keep em coming! This white Taco project has me hooked!!

[@tacomabeast]

🔥🔥

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[@ThePBSD]

Trust me. It boosts. Especially if you know how to use the sport mode on shifting and keep it in 3rd gear at 4,500RPM she launches 🚀

[@gilbertos.2936]

Does your truck also only rev to about 4-5k with the intake vs 6k with the stock one?

[@Zjfadventures]

Interesting

[@Mickyvit]

Don't you have to tune the engine to reap the HP and torq benefits?

[@adrianr514]

No, it’s only theoretical peak HP, there’s no telling truly exactly how much it gained without a before and after dump. Is there an increase? Definitely, look up engineering explained’a video on performance air filters.

[@PNW_Rodeo]

Any gains without tuning would be minimal. A factory ecu can only compensate so much for the added air and temps. Tuning can correct for timing, fuel curve (a/f is nolonger correct) and warmer iat. Sure sounds cool though.

[@joshakaoger69]

I have the filter but dont see a point as to buying the whole kit just for the tube my car already takes cold air from the fender....

[@pnweezy]

I say it's a waste of money with the short air ram kit. Just keep stock piping and duct work and but a k&n filter drop it in the factory box it's better and give you better kick down boost then the short air ram pipe. Factory duct works is already pulling in cold air. Aftermarket metal pipe heat up the air when going in the intake manifold

[@MrPresident_818]

is the TRD a comfy ride on long roads or the limited is better?

[@adrianc6534]

The TRDOR has softer suspension which I find more comfortable. I drive 30 mph over speed bumps and barely feel it.

[@tieoneon1614]

Dont waste your money on the KnN, get the Rough Country for $149. It also comes with a filter bag for $10 if u are driving in dusty areas occasionally.

[@FishinOnaMission]

So are the rubber gaskets at the bottom necessary. My tacoma was totaled. Had the collision center get the filter out but they forgot the rubber gaskets that the housing sits on. Does the top rubber lining touch the hood?

[@IanRaphael25]

I really want this on my new Taco but sadly they don't allow shipments in Canada

[@CharlieNeill]

Excellent video. You might add an extra step regarding hydraulic struts for the hood. You have to cut a notch out for the strut.

[@luisgonzalez8803]

Great video! That sound is amazing 🔥🔥🔥

[@jlj209]

I have the dual piston hood support system. Will the one on the passenger side be in the way of this installation?

[@robertblack6630]

Yes

[@tacomabeast]

Shoot us a picture of your hood setup to out support team at [e-mail] and we’ll check it out and see how we can help you 🤙

[@jlj209]

@@tacomabeast email sent.

[@arthurpendragon5788]

It says 2016-2021… would it work on my 2022 or did something changed?

[@tacomabeast]

It should still work!

[@EnviousGenome]

Just cold start revving the hell out of it. Hope the oil pressure is good within seconds of it being turned over. I kid but really...

[@tacomabeast]

😂

[@abrildiego721]

Would this work for a tacoma 2023 4 cylinder?

[@tacomabeast]

This one fits 3.5L v6 🤙

[@mikeavento8066]

That sounds awesome! Will that work for the four-cylinder also?

[@garypic4083]

Why do we need more noise? Doesnt make you faster or more powerful

[@charlesdavaro8554]

How does it affect gas mileage?

[@tacomabeast]

Slight increase but nothing too noticeable

[@keantandrei8142]

No need for a tune when changing cold air intake in this tacoma?

[@hardway1746]

Same style different manufacturer. Gained me 1mpg. 0 hp gains in the seat dyno. 23Taco

[@tedyfanita1]

Very nice! Can you compare air filters data, micron size and explain colder air intake next time. I don’t think Toyota designed air intake from under the hood.

[@tacomabeast]

We’ll look into more specs for future videos 🤙

[@acolbourne17]

Will this void warranty?

[@tacomabeast]

It will only void warranty if the car manufacturer can prove that it caused damage to the vehicle 🤙

[@RaptorPackAdventures]

This is bad. You’re killing me. My 2022 Tacoma is being built right now and will be here in Oregon towards the end of April. I am so putting this in the truck. PS: Will this cold air intake fit in a 2021 4Runner?

[@tacomabeast]

Not sure if this one will fit a 4Runner but if you’d like we could probably place a custom order for one that would, shoot us an email at [e-mail] and we’ll see how we can help you 🤙

[@user-ql8cc6mw8h]

Met with a K&N rep at the long beach 4WP expo and turns out these cant be be sold or installed on tacomas in CA, culeros lol

[@tacomabeast]

Yeah man it’s weird 😂

[@enriquesandoval163]

Intake plus the magnuson supercharger with mbrp exhaust would make the Tacoma sound so badass!

[@tacomabeast]

Agreed!!

[@tls5669]

A good OV tune is cheaper than a 6 Grand supercharger, with just a little less performance

[@emeraldcitydreamz]

How much more HP?

[@swagboy218]

@@tls5669 ur right I got an ov tune on my 2019 and it smokes other tacomas

[@memofarias8068]

Would this filter affect the install of a snorkel ?

[@tacomabeast]

It will since a snorkel is also re routing the air intake

[@SigmaWolfOutdoors]

Show us the numbers of improved performance ...

[@Impalals2001]

I actually have the Injen Evolution Cold Air Intake and oh boy can you hear the the air being suck into the engine. Only complaint, if you need to clean the air filter you will have to disassemble the whole unit as the filter is self container. But oh boy does it sing. (especially since adding the RIPP Coil packs!

[@Veteran22out]

Wow what difference nice just got tacoma trd off road a week ago

[@jasonmolihan61]

How much more room does the cold air intake use? I plan on installing an ARB air compressor, and 1 gallon tank in that open spot next to the air box.

[@tacomabeast]

I would say it’s about the same amount of room 🤙

[@nesttrr]

needs a overland taylor tune wouldve been exciting stuff!

[@AlexUnleashed222]

Will it trigger engine lights ?

[@tacomabeast]

Nope it shouldn’t

[@AlexUnleashed222]

Trying to figure out if it’s worth it looking to spend $150 on a colder intake

[@robertharless3304]

I put the k/n on along with a d3 tune. Didn’t noticed any performance difference with the k/n. Too noisy when u accelerate. Took it off and kept the tune on. Much smoother shifts with the tune

[@brucey5585]

Most of the time your making more power around 3.5k and up when changing intake. If you dont like revving your truck then you wont feel the difference.