I could have sworn I responded to your other comment; my apologies. The side cover is intended to help prevent water intrusion. However, it can be removed for those who want more sound and are less likely to find themselves driving high water zones. In our manual, videos, etc, we advise owners...
Thank you for the kudos. Yes, our engineering, marketing, and technical support staff work hard to ensure that the install guide is as great as it can be.
Regarding the custom work, no we are taking custom work requests.
Thank you for providing a photo. The coating is not grease; it's a silicone spray used to pull the part from the mold. It's supposed to be wiped off at the factory. Apologies for the mess.
Regarding the sound, the Banks Ram-Air Intake is designed to maximize power and air flow to the system...
Our mechanical engineering team is exploring new synthetic medias that will satisfy our MAF requirements while capturing the dust that Tacoma owners expect.
Not yet, the intake is in development. As soon as I have something, I will post in this thread.
Banks Ram-Air®
Cold Air Intake w/ Side Fender Inlet
Oiled Filter | TRD Pro & Trailhunter Only
SKU #42292...
It's coming. You can sign up for the alert and this link. When it's ready it will work with the TrailHunter Snorkel.
https://bankspower.com/products/ram-air-intake-system-42292-toyota-tacoma-2-4l-trd-pro-trailhunter