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TRD Cai upper intake difference

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by Rustyscrew, Nov 14, 2018.

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Nov 14, 2018 at 7:46 AM

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I was wondering if anyone has compared the TRD intake box upper part to the stock one. Is there any difference?

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Nov 14, 2018 at 9:01 AM

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Slight difference. But it seems to be mostly for looks is all.

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Nov 14, 2018 at 5:27 PM

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The TRD definitely looks cooler!!

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Looks mainly, I took my AIRAID Intake off and went back to stock and gained 2mpg towing with stock intake....

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Nov 14, 2018 at 11:38 PM

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TRD Front sway bar, TRD Rear sway bar, TRD red and blue shocks, 2018 LED headlights and fogs, TRD intake box lid, TRD air flow accelerator, AFE Super Stock Intake with dry filter, TRD radiator and oil cap, Radium PCV Oil catch can, StopTech SS brake lines, LED puddle lights, VLED interior lights, OEM metal oil filter housing, Fumoto oil drain valve, LED front turn signals, TRD Battery tie down.

I agree that it looks cooler but I just don't see the benefit from the trd cai. I have a kn drop in and ordered the trd air flow accelerator and seems like that's the same thing as trd cai. $65 for same effect is way better than $325 or whatever it is and my wallet likes it too

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Agreed. Looks and sound mostly. The stock design is really well thought out. Drop in K&N / TRD filter and you're good.

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