1st gen manufactured cabin air filter interest

It's been over a year since you installed this cabin filter. What are your thoughts? Did you swap out the supplied filter for real a MERV8 filter? Is the air speed sufficient with the added resistance?

 

It's been fine I suppose. It hurt my airflow but I do think there has been less dust in the cabin. However, I haven't used my truck much this summer - only like 2k miles since April - so I don't have a comparable reference compared to last summer. I never swapped out the filter, and I haven't even removed it since I installed it lol. I probably should do that before it gets cold here.

 

If anyone is interested I'm making a filter as well. I'll be selling the model for anyone to print it'll be $6. I'm still printing and testing the fit first. It's designed for merv 7 carbon filter or merv 8. I don't mind if anyone buys the model and prints the part for others for free. I may sell it fully assembled if you don't have a printer. I'll probably try for around $25 free shipping.

 

I'm interested. Is there an actual vendor page for purchase or is everything done offline?

 

I'm definitely interested. I do not have a 3D printer. I am less interested in filtering out leaves, pine needles, ect and am more interested in removing fine particulate such as road dust or pollen. It appears to me that merv 7 or 8 filters out larger items? I am hoping to be able make an off the shelf air filter to fit this cabin air filter housing

 

I wanted to go with higher merv value too but merv 8 already cuts airflow in half. This is a link to the model https://www.printables.com/model/1057824-gen-1-tundra-cabin-air-filter
You definitely can go with higher merv but it will decrease airflow a lot. So you would definitely want to upgrade the fan.

 

I feel like there’s a balance here guys. The big thing is filtering out the stuff that will clog evap coil or get in the fan and make noise. I’m sure dust removal is important for folks in dusty areas or who live on/drive on dirt roads. But I fail to see how a higher MERV rating is really going to be beneficial. This is a car. Higher filtration = more airflow restriction. At some point you’re sacrificing airflow performance (and potentially hardware longevity, via strain) the higher you go with your filtration. I thought the original point of this was to stop random debris from getting into blower motor and evap coil housing?

 

Have any pics of this guy installed?

 

Yea, you are probably correct here when retrofitting a filter using the stock fan/blower motor. I have a 1.5 hr daily round trip commute so I think about breathing in the fine road dust.

 

That's exactly why I didn't go higher than merv 8 I read what other people experienced and decided to not go higher.

 

Thanks for doing this offer. I would like to download and print one. You have 7 files listed .......Which file do you recommend?

Thanks again, Tim

 

The files are just different tolerances depending on the printer and material. 4 or 8 bumps are just the contact points that fit in the hole where the fan is. I right now am running the middle tolerance with 4 bumps.

 

Cool, thanks again

 

I finally got around to making a listing if anyone wants to buy from an actual market place price isn't as low as I wanted, but eBay fees are high.
Not sure if posting this link is allowed though.
Also random question is there any rule thread I couldn't find one.
https://ebay.us/m/ImdDU2

 

Your price is fine @ $30, less than a half tank of gas. I just ordered one. I presume that I can swap out the filter material when needed at a later date.

 

Yes I haven't tried washing it yet, but it should be washable too.

 

If it’s not to much trouble, you should make a video on how to install these. Im sure the sales would go up for people like me who are new to the car world. Im a bit apprehensive on purchasing simply because I don’t know my way around my car like some do on this forum, and im sure it’s easier than what I’m thinking in my head. But itd help ease the anxiety going in, im not too sure if this would even fit a 2002 sequoia but here I am if it does. Thanks

 

I plan on it when I'm not at work. Because if you pull it out in a certain way you could accidentally break it. I really don't want anyone to accidentally break it. As for fitment shifty` might know. But I know the Instagram and Facebook sellers seem to say the fit is the same.

 

I kept wishing I had one of these while driving across TX, NM and AZ this last week. So much dust.

 

There are many other videos out there since these filters came out but this Sequoia video should help ya. It's also applicable to our Tundras.

 

Putting this on the list of things to purchase in the near future. It would be nice to cut down on all the xtra dust. Has anyone seen a decrease in windage with AC or outside air with these in place?

 

https://youtube.com/shorts/OELd_HtJqlY?si=IFNObDc_X21r1oAn video I made of install. I will add that my design should be removed the way I remove it as the triangle supports can break with the force needed for removal.

 

I received the filter Thursday and I am getting on this right now. Will update. Thanks!

 

First off, thank you @Otakutoaster for making a product for the FGTs.
I am going to send a DM with some questions.

 

It takes a bit of force to push it in and make it flush. Go around the lip with you fingers and make sure there's no gap Even the tiniest gap will make it rub the fan. Also Even if you hear it clip on the first push. Push around the entire perimeter until no more clipping sounds.

 

It's dark out but I'll make another video with sound real quick.

 

I just sent a DM. I will give it another go tomorrow. No rush. It's probably just my own issue trying to get it to seat properly. Don't feel like you have to rush out.

 

Success!
I just reinstalled the cabin air filter and made certain that the printed holder "snapped" into the opening above the blower. When I tested the fan on my climate control, the blower is functioning well and the blades are obviously clearing the printed filter holder. Yesterday when I attempted to install, I didn't get the solid snap that I got today. It requires more force than I initially used, not an extreme amount but more than I initially thought was necessary. Thank you!