Stuck CAPS
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I just ordered a 63 series K&N CAI for my 4.0 V6 2004 4runner. My question, is after the install, will I have to reflash my EFI or anything? Thanks, Merry Christmas all!
CAI questions
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berettashot117
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Why would you want an aftermarket CAI? The stock intake in your truck is already a TRUE cold air intake and is way more effective than a non-sealed CAI (like the k&n).
rebelbowtie
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Only thing you will have to do is try not to get buyers remorse.
kris022
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This
ridefast
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Get one of these instead! CAI Is a wast of money. You are askin for MAF problems with an oil filter.
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Stuck CAPS
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My stock airbox is slightly damaged as is. Even with the Non-sealed CAI, It's not too hard of a job to fab up another aluminum heat shield to set on top.
berettashot117
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yes we know, you have a broken bolt. I'm surprised your truck even runs. But hey. It's your money. Merry Christmas. And no, you will not need to flash the fuel injection system. Not sure how you thought of that.
Stuck CAPS
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It was just a thought, seeing as cold air is denser than warm, and I know on the supercharger install, it's required to reflash, because the engine's not yet ready to handle boost, or DENSER air.
SkylineGTRracer
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should have gotten the AFE stage 2.
Stuck CAPS
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Oh well. I'm not regretting the K&N. At least not yet.
Casper421
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Just wait, you will.
rebelbowtie
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As long as he doesn't learn the truth about CAI or if he purchased and installs supporting mods and a tune to add to the CAI.
The supercharger is a lot different then a box with a cone filter in it.
berettashot117
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well your about to be pulling in warmer, less dense air through the k&n
TRDCal
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Unfortunately these guys speak the truth, CAI are a waste of money on the 4th gen at least. I bought a Volant last year at this time and its been sitting in the garage the last six months. The Volant is a true CAI since its airbox is sealed but it was the dash vibration at 3000-4000rpm that pissed me off. If your getting it to make the engine louder than get an exhaust system, if your getting it for more power than you've been mislead because any power gain is negligible and/or unnoticeable.
I don't judge you for buying one tho because I didn't listen to the forum either but it's not a big deal because these things sell like hotcakes in the classified section.
I don't judge you for buying one tho because I didn't listen to the forum either but it's not a big deal because these things sell like hotcakes in the classified section.
CookieRoe
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I installed one on my 1996 Grand Cherokee V8 (back in the day) and loved it for about 1 week. Mileage plummeted and the "sucking in of air" sound got tiresome. Didn't do anything to make it faster, maybe higher in the rev range, but on a V8 that is stupid (IMO). Anyway, maintaning it was a complete PITA. I know I'm flaming the CAI, but honestly I hope you like it. If you notice the "10 hp" gains the manufacture claims, don't. Its the placebo effect.
Merry Xmas............ doing mods is always fun.
Merry Xmas............ doing mods is always fun.
Stuck CAPS
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I guess I can try it out, and see if I like it. If not, I guess I could just sell it.
