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TRD CAI

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by ODSteve, Apr 11, 2014.

  1. Apr 11, 2014 at 1:48 PM
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    I read alot of bad and some good but I went ahead anyways and had it installed. Wow I love the sound low rpms and high rpms! I am really glad I did it. It's still under my warranty and on my service records along with everything else done to my truck. The next install in a week or so will be flowmaster catback outlaws with the black ceramic tips!
     
  2. Apr 11, 2014 at 1:49 PM
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  3. Apr 11, 2014 at 2:17 PM
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    I've heard mostly good things about the trd intake. How much did it set you back?
     
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  4. Apr 11, 2014 at 2:26 PM
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    Bought it from www.trdsparks.com for about 415 paid the dealer 105 for 1.5 hours of labor. So 520 all together.
     
  5. Apr 11, 2014 at 6:58 PM
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    You will lose low end torque with that exhaust. Unless you just have to have dual exhaust like myself, a single out keeping your existing rear side exit pipe is your best option to keep that low end.
     
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  6. Apr 12, 2014 at 12:49 PM
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    Thanks truckytruck didn't know that! I want duals haha!
     
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  7. Apr 12, 2014 at 2:44 PM
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    If you have to have duals see if you can't get a strait thru muffler design and an x-pipe. That will give you minimal low end loss.
     
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  8. Apr 12, 2014 at 5:18 PM
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    -TRS Mini D2S Retrofit on TRD Pro Headlights (Apollo 2.0 Shrouds, 35w XB Ballasts, 5500k Bulbs) -Baja Designs Squadron R Sport Aux lights. -TRD Pro Grill -TRD Rear Sway Bar -BakFlip VP Tonneau w/BakBox -Dipped wheels & bumpers -Iron Cross HD steps -Undercover Swingcase -SunTek Paint Protection film -Tinted glass -Bedmat -OEM Towing Mirrors
    I had a TRD CAI on my old Tacoma and I loved it. I would love to get one for the Tundra. They look so damn good too.
     
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  9. Apr 26, 2014 at 4:32 PM
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    Just an update I have been hanging aroun 15.5 at a low to 17.5 city and around 21 highway with no winds!
     
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  10. Apr 27, 2014 at 6:24 AM
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    What were you getting before?
     
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  11. May 16, 2014 at 2:12 PM
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    About 11.5 to 12.5 city and 15 to 18 Highway.
     
  12. May 17, 2014 at 4:58 PM
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    That's a great improvement!
     
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