Banks Ram-Air Intake for the 4th Gen Tacoma. Everything you need to know.

[gmalkmus]

No concern about performance of oiled. I never said that . They are a PITA. Messy, no fun to clean, you need 2 unless you want to wait hours before installing and the list goes on. Done plenty of oiled filters in my past. Hard pass.

Frankly, I never thought it was that much of a pain in the rear, but different strokes I suppose.

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[24tacoman]

The best air intake for these trucks is the one Toyota put in from the factory. I’m fine sacrificing 15 whp for much better filtration. Years ago I played around with the K&N oiled filter in a Civic Si I drove. It really made no difference in power, and I was constantly cleaning oil off the MAF sensor. Paper filters are proven to filter out contaminants way better than oiled ones. I wouldn’t want any contaminants hitting my turbo compressor wheel spinning at 300,000 rpm, or worse getting into the cylinders and damaging my piston rings. OEM filters are only $30 CAD from the dealership, and I replace it every 20,000km. If you want this engine to last paper filters are the way to go.

 

[AmbyBomb]

I don't understand the idea of posting about how people shouldn't get an aftermarket air filter and should stick with stock in a thread about a particular aftermarket intake. It's like posting about how healthy it is to be a vegetarian in a thread asking for brisket recipes.

 

[TacoMagnetic]

Ordered some charge pipes a while back, and out of all the aftermarket companies i've dealt with or had parts from to install onto my vehicles, you guys hands down have the best set of instructional docs to go along with the part being installed. Step by step videos and pics and full write up. I was impressed.

Most companies either have very vague instructions to "i had to find someone else who made a video on youtube" in order to figure out installation of the part.

I even needed an extra silicone elbow for my custom install with the charge pipes and the customer service rep was able to send an extra one with my purchase.

Shout out to all the staff!

On another note, you guys don't make custom parts do you?

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.

 

[gmalkmus]

The best air intake for these trucks is the one Toyota put in from the factory. I’m fine sacrificing 15 whp for much better filtration. Years ago I played around with the K&N oiled filter in a Civic Si I drove. It really made no difference in power, and I was constantly cleaning oil off the MAF sensor. Paper filters are proven to filter out contaminants way better than oiled ones. I wouldn’t want any contaminants hitting my turbo compressor wheel spinning at 300,000 rpm, or worse getting into the cylinders and damaging my piston rings. OEM filters are only $30 CAD from the dealership, and I replace it every 20,000km. If you want this engine to last paper filters are the way to go.

Yeah, this is just fear mongering. I’ve ran oiled filters for YEARS and years with zero issues with MAF sensors. Sounds like you had no idea what you were doing and oiled the crap out of your filter.

 

[ScottyMcfly]

Yeah, this is just fear mongering. I’ve ran oiled filters for YEARS and years with zero issues with MAF sensors. Sounds like you had no idea what you were doing and oiled the crap out of your filter.

I been there before, oiling wayyy too much lol.

 

[gmalkmus]

@Banks Power - so what is the final word on leaving the side port open? I have seen a lot of different responses from your customers, your install instructions, and your social media team.

The install instructions state that you are only to remove the side port if you are installing the TRD snorkel.

Your social media team states that the plug can be removed for enhanced induction sound. (see @TacoMagnetic post above) Customers state the same. However, other Banks representatives state that the plug should be left installed to mitigate water intrusion.

So, what is the deal here? Can I leave the plug off at all times and still be good to drive my truck in the rain, through puddles, or through a car wash? Will it affect the longevity of the filter to leave the plug off?

 

[ScottyMcfly]

i'm waiting to know for when mines comes in as well.

 

[TacoMagnetic]

@Banks Power - so what is the final word on leaving the side port open? I have seen a lot of different responses from your customers, your install instructions, and your social media team.

The install instructions state that you are only to remove the side port if you are installing the TRD snorkel.

Your social media team states that the plug can be removed for enhanced induction sound. (see @TacoMagnetic post above) Customers state the same. However, other Banks representatives state that the plug should be left installed to mitigate water intrusion.

So, what is the deal here? Can I leave the plug off at all times and still be good to drive my truck in the rain, through puddles, or through a car wash? Will it affect the longevity of the filter to leave the plug off?

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 to leave the cover on because we do not know what climate or geography the truck will inhabit. In other words, we err on the side of caution. Thanks to the large drains in the bottom of the intake housing, even if water does enter the housing, it will drain long before it permeates the filter.

Bottom line. If you want sound, remove the side inlet cover. It's safe to do so.

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