This is not another "what are you expecting to get from an intake?" threads.
Don't instigate because I don't care.
This is for anybody that already has a K&N intake and would like a better filtering, reusable element.
The lack of filtration by the K&N filter, the use of oil and possiblilty of over-oiling my filter later, prompted me to replace the K&N that came with the intake with an AEM DryFlow filter. No oil and it filters at about 99.35% (Filtration Test Results) which is just slightly less than a paper filter. AEM has not yet come out with a Brute Force intake kit for the 2005 Tacoma. I had already (as many have) bought the K&N kit. So this was the next logical step.
I used AEM part # 21-204DK which is a 5" long element with a 3.5" inside diameter inlet. The K&N Aircharger (63-9025) also has a 3.5" inside diameter inlet. I had to use a 3" pipe coupler (3.5" outside diameter) from Lowe's for $1.80 in order to connect the two parts. I used the existing hose clamp from the K&N kit to connect the coupler to the intake tube. The AEM filter came with a hose clamp that I in turn used to fasten the filter to the coupler. There is about a 1 inch section of the white coupler that is showing between the two clamps. When the weather is warmer I will either cut down the coupler or paint it black. The construction of the AEM DryFlow filter is very rugged. Intake sounds about the same and now I have no concerns about oil damaging my MAF.
(Yes, the sticker adds about 10 HP.)
Don't instigate because I don't care.
This is for anybody that already has a K&N intake and would like a better filtering, reusable element.
The lack of filtration by the K&N filter, the use of oil and possiblilty of over-oiling my filter later, prompted me to replace the K&N that came with the intake with an AEM DryFlow filter. No oil and it filters at about 99.35% (Filtration Test Results) which is just slightly less than a paper filter. AEM has not yet come out with a Brute Force intake kit for the 2005 Tacoma. I had already (as many have) bought the K&N kit. So this was the next logical step.
I used AEM part # 21-204DK which is a 5" long element with a 3.5" inside diameter inlet. The K&N Aircharger (63-9025) also has a 3.5" inside diameter inlet. I had to use a 3" pipe coupler (3.5" outside diameter) from Lowe's for $1.80 in order to connect the two parts. I used the existing hose clamp from the K&N kit to connect the coupler to the intake tube. The AEM filter came with a hose clamp that I in turn used to fasten the filter to the coupler. There is about a 1 inch section of the white coupler that is showing between the two clamps. When the weather is warmer I will either cut down the coupler or paint it black. The construction of the AEM DryFlow filter is very rugged. Intake sounds about the same and now I have no concerns about oil damaging my MAF.
(Yes, the sticker adds about 10 HP.)
i have purchased MANY parts from them and they're always quick and have good customer service.
