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Cold air cat back

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by southwend, Oct 20, 2024.

  1. Oct 20, 2024 at 3:35 PM
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    southwend

    southwend [OP] New Member

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    Slowly putting the 4Runner 2016 together. Frontline roof rack, TMC wheels, new tires. Next looking at a Rigd swing out tire carrier, cat back exhaust and cold air kit.
    Would appreciate any suggestions regarding a cold air kit that fits as it should and doesn’t create any engine codes. Exhaust advice is also welcome no problem with a more aggressive sound but I would prefer to minimize a drone at highway speeds.
    Thanks!
     
  2. Oct 20, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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    catbrown357

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    You already have one installed from the factory.
     
  3. Oct 20, 2024 at 4:32 PM
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    southwend

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    I should have done a search before I posted. Ready, shoot, aim. Maybe I’ll keep the stock set up and just drop a nice K&N filter in.
    Thanks
     
  4. Oct 20, 2024 at 4:43 PM
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    Kezin

    Kezin New Member I guess?

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    Avoid the oiled ones from what I’ve seen. AFE and AEM make dry filters
     
  5. Oct 20, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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    You do what you want, but Toyota factory air intakes and filters are very good. You're not going to gain anything, and an oiled filter (K&N) is inviting MAF sensor issues.
     
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    steelevo

    steelevo Not so new anymore...

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    I second this. Unless you’re wanting that special intake noise, the OEM setup works great.
     
  7. Oct 20, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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    I tried the TRD exhaust but it was too loud inside and haven’t tried another.

    Stock is cold air and most all kits pull in air from the same place. If you have to have one for noise look at something boxed or simply change the tube to HPS so it looks better.
     
  8. Oct 20, 2024 at 5:55 PM
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    cuse93

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    I'd avoid the TRD pro exhaust like the plague. Zero performance gains. Sounds terrible. Drone is unbearable.
     
  9. Oct 20, 2024 at 8:50 PM
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    McSpazatron

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  10. Oct 20, 2024 at 8:51 PM
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    2016Pro

    2016Pro Why all of the Pro hate?

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    K&N is pure garbage
     
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  11. Oct 21, 2024 at 8:19 AM
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    jasonmcelroy

    jasonmcelroy Recovering perfectionist

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    The stock 4Runner air intake and filter is one of the best setups I've seen. Large surface area. Positive sealing where the airbox opens. Large diameter run to the manifold to not be restrictive.

    I with the setups on my other vehicles were this nice.

    Jason

    p.s. - I thought it was April Fools this morning upon seeing a Lucas cylinder oil and a CAI post at the top the list.
     
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  12. Oct 21, 2024 at 8:22 AM
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    Best ambient air intake there is.
     
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