This is pretty interesting, I'm gonna bet the factory comes out with a performance upgade package like Tundra has

[evlfred]

pretty big gains for such a little modification.

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[Sagebrush]

I don't buy the argument that colder air will do anything for a turbocharged engine that has an intercooler to cool the air after it's pressurized, especially since the air isn't coming from the engine bay in the stock configuration.

 

[TurboTruck!]

I don't buy the argument that colder air will do anything for a turbocharged engine that has an intercooler to cool the air after it's pressurized, especially since the air isn't coming from the engine bay in the stock configuration.

Then why does TOYOTA TRD cold air intake exist? You have absolutely no ground to stand on here. Let owners modify there trucks for more performance in peace. Call up Toyota corporate and ask them about there TRD cold air intake kits get the facts.

 

[TurboTruck!]

Then why does TOYOTA TRD cold air intake exist? You have absolutely no ground to stand on here. Let owners modify there trucks for more performance in peace. Call up Toyota corporate and ask them about there TRD cold air intake kits get the facts.

And please do not try to prove it with you tube bullshit and your personal opinion

 

[LincolnSixAlpha]

Those are pretty significant gains with just an airbox redesign.

 

[TurboTruck!]

Those are pretty significant gains with just an airbox redesign.

yes they are but could be closed course racing only. The Toyota TRD cold air intake kits prolly has less gains but does not void warranty and emissions. For stock ecu and TRD exhaust TRD cold air intake high octane will give a great lil bump in performance. Ecu tune and this Stillen with aftermarket exhausts will really wake this turbo motor up. Pretty amazing the significance from just being breathed on a lil bit.

 

[Sagebrush]

Call up Toyota corporate and ask them about there TRD cold air intake kits get the facts.

I'm not going to try to make your argument, so let me know what they say about their $600 device.

And by the way, their product brings air in from the same place the stock inlet does. Call it a cold air intake if you'd like.

 

[TurboTruck!]

I'm not going to try to make your argument, so let me know what they say about their $600 device.

And by the way, their product brings air in from the same place the stock inlet does. Call it a cold air intake if you'd like.

Your chasing your tail and if you are not down with performance modification then go find something that interest you with your Tacoma. Hey! Sagebrush Leave those kids alone!

 

[32spoke]

I don't buy the argument that colder air will do anything for a turbocharged engine that has an intercooler to cool the air after it's pressurized, especially since the air isn't coming from the engine bay in the stock configuration.

I used to own an 87 Buick Grand National, I bought it with 2751 miles on it. I drag raced it at sears point a lot. I can tell you that cooler ambient air temperature would make a lot more horsepower, even though the vehicle had an intercooler. The MPH difference would increase by 3 mph at the traps- also with cold weather was less traction. My guess is that this air box is eliminating restriction more than anything else. In hydraulics, anytime there is a sharp bend in a hydraulic hose, it creates friction/restriction. My guess is that air behaves the same, just not as extreme as fluid. I like this idea, but after a forum member shared that k n filter vs paper air filters, it mortified me…

 

[Steelhead]

Then why does TOYOTA TRD cold air intake exist? You have absolutely no ground to stand on here. Let owners modify there trucks for more performance in peace. Call up Toyota corporate and ask them about there TRD cold air intake kits get the facts.

It exists because guys like you buy into the overpriced mods that produce very little if any actual performance gains , LOL, as if Toyota would leave that much untapped power off the table with just a air box design , oh boy

 

[32spoke]

My guess is the OEM air cleaner assembly is designed as a compromise- one that tries to offer enough air volume and also dampen turbo noise?

 

[TurboTruck!]

It exists because guys like you buy into the overpriced mods that produce very little if any actual performance gains , LOL, as if Toyota would leave that much untapped power off the table with just a air box design , oh boy

You also have no ground to stand on and are ignoring the facts. Do as I recommend call Toyota corporate and ask about TRD performance parts get the facts. Your chasing sagebrush’s tail.

 

[TurboTruck!]

My guess is the OEM air cleaner assembly is designed as a compromise- one that tries to offer enough air volume and also dampen turbo noise?

I concur.

 

[-Strike-]

The OEM air cleaners and intakes on turbocharged vehicles are always a major restriction. Sure they may draw the air from the same source. But, they're full of restrictive baffling and silencers to quiet the charge. Most people don't want to hear intake noises. Take your stock airbox cover off and rev the engine a few times. You'll hear the noise they're trying to quiet down.

Opening up the intake on any turbocharged vehicle is almost always beneficial in some sort of way. Gains may not be fully utilized unless you have supporting mods like a less restrictive exhaust/turbo downpipe, an aftermarket tune to perfect the system.

I'm coming from a history of turbocharged vehicles.

 

[Steelhead]

You also have no ground to stand on and are ignoring the facts. Do as I recommend call Toyota corporate and ask about TRD performance parts get the facts. Your chasing sagebrush’s tail.

Hhhhmmmm, call company headquarters and ask if a product they’re are trying to make money on is a waste of money , I’ll get right on that

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