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CA-legal Air Intake Options

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by mcmurphy530, May 1, 2023.

  1. May 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM
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    mcmurphy530

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    Does anyone have any advice or recommendations for air intake improvements that are California-legal? I've seen just replacing the inlet tube and filter as one but wondering if there are entire system replacements that are an upgrade over the factory TRD intake. I bought my 2021 used so it's due for some attention there.
     
  2. May 1, 2023 at 7:42 PM
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    Slopemaster

    Slopemaster Slope Survivalist

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    Just leave it alone. ;)
     
  3. May 1, 2023 at 7:47 PM
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    JETSPD1477

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    avoid open element/cone filter intakes if you plan on doing water crossings or mudding. the oem or trd box utilizes the sub assembly in the fender which is designed to minimize water intrusion.
     
  4. May 1, 2023 at 7:51 PM
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    whippersnapper02

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    The K&N replacement tube but that’s it (I have one for sale). No worries because you gain nothing.
     
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  5. May 1, 2023 at 8:29 PM
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    mcmurphy530

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    Thanks everyone, just trying to get what I can out of these old engines lol
     
  6. May 1, 2023 at 11:37 PM
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    blksubykid

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    Honestly, just leave it stock…
     
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  7. May 2, 2023 at 2:03 AM
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    2016Pro

    2016Pro Why all of the Pro hate?

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    Don't waste your time and money, Cai don't do anything
     
  8. May 2, 2023 at 12:22 PM
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    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Not true. They do add noise.
     
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  9. May 2, 2023 at 12:41 PM
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    Rocko9999

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    Ambient air intake is not going to do anything but lighten your wallet. No magical 3mpg improvement, or 20hp.
     
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  10. May 2, 2023 at 12:53 PM
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    whippersnapper02

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    ^^^I can confirm this running the TRD. Not even a butt dyno change.
     
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