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« on: April 22, 2009, 09:31:37 pm »
Hi all,

I,m thinking about adding this to my 09 xb can anyone lend any advice. does don'ts
i will have the dealer do the install to much work & no time! LOL

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« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2009, 09:57:57 pm »
Its super easy install! Its a good CAI, you will not be disappointed!
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« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2009, 10:19:04 pm »
get the Injen CAI
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« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2009, 11:27:00 pm »
I got it and REALLY like it.
It is VERY clean and the design has SOME Ram air features.
My RPMs at 80 are a bit lower than they used to be, not sure how that affects mileage, but should help some.
It also has "freer" revving and a LOT of noise under full throttle, but little noise under normal to mid-throttle.

I REALLY like it and would gladly buy it again.
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« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2009, 07:05:54 am »
Thanks for the advice on the CAI.

i'm also looking to do swaybar and strut supports any advice on these would be appreciated!

thanks, Joe
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« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2009, 08:30:07 am »
Personally I would purchase in THIS order:

Rear sway (or sway set) -HUGE impact on handling!  This SHOULD be stock by Toyota and NOT add-on/aftermarket!
Intake -More power
Strut Bar -Less impact than the above
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« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2009, 09:28:35 pm »
i want.
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« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2009, 04:32:12 pm »
How do you get to the filter on the CAI?
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« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2009, 04:32:53 pm »
Is it a dry style filter like aem?
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« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2009, 04:39:53 pm »
One more question: does the TRD CAI have a bypass valve to prevent sucking up H2O?
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« Reply #10 on: November 23, 2009, 08:40:31 pm »
No, just avoid deep water and you'll be ok.
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« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2009, 09:26:14 pm »
As the TRD design has a "cup" that is above the top of the intake (the intake pressurizes the corner), you'd need to hit close to a foot deep puddle to have water issues.  It is actually not too much lower than stock, just a much, much better design.

I have a TRD CAI, have been impressed w/ the engineering, and have driven w/ it, at speed, in VERY heavy rains.  No problems what-so-ever!
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« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2009, 06:58:48 pm »
Quote from: TartanJack on April 22, 2009, 11:27:00 pm
I got it and REALLY like it.
It is VERY clean and the design has SOME Ram air features.
My RPMs at 80 are a bit lower than they used to be, not sure how that affects mileage, but should help some.
It also has "freer" revving and a LOT of noise under full throttle, but little noise under normal to mid-throttle.

I REALLY like it and would gladly buy it again.

does that mean you'd buy it for someone else?  like me? Tongue
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« Reply #13 on: December 04, 2009, 09:22:14 pm »
Quote from: TartanJack on November 23, 2009, 09:26:14 pm
As the TRD design has a "cup" that is above the top of the intake (the intake pressurizes the corner), you'd need to hit close to a foot deep puddle to have water issues.  It is actually not too much lower than stock, just a much, much better design.

I have a TRD CAI, have been impressed w/ the engineering, and have driven w/ it, at speed, in VERY heavy rains.  No problems what-so-ever!

Stock input is about is approx. 30" above the road surface (snorkel goes down but intake is at above top of radiator)....the TRD CAI is about 15" above the road surface.  I had no problem, at speed, with "heavy rain" with my Fujita CAI but $7K damage and the water never got into the interior of the car....So now I have the AEM By pass valve and worry not at all.    Wife was driving the car when it happened...she was going relatively slow as she attempted to turn into a parking area....and after surveying the area doubt that there could have been a foot of water at the time.

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« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2009, 11:07:26 pm »
Quote from: Brewski on December 04, 2009, 09:22:14 pm

Stock input is about is approx. 30" above the road surface (snorkel goes down but intake is at above top of radiator)....the TRD CAI is about 15" above the road surface.  I had no problem, at speed, with "heavy rain" with my Fujita CAI but $7K damage and the water never got into the interior of the car....So now I have the AEM By pass valve and worry not at all.    Wife was driving the car when it happened...she was going relatively slow as she attempted to turn into a parking area....and after surveying the area doubt that there could have been a foot of water at the time.

Brewski

Brewski, do still have the Fujita CAI with the AEM By pass or a AEM CAI with a AEM by pass system?  Were you able to keep the Fujita or was it part of the $7K damage?
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