[WhiteNoise]

I realize that the air filter might not be the most restrictive element in the 08 xb air flow system but every little bit helps right? So until I can afford (and by afford I mean convince my wife) a CAI, which air filter is better the K&N or the TRD? As always any input is appreciated. Thx

[ScionFred]

I'm not 100% positive but I'm pretty certain that the TRD filter is made by K&N. If not, it's still the same oiled cotton gauze filter media and they should flow very similarly. I'd buy whichever is cheaper and remove that stupid 2' long silencer hose from the airbox intake for better air-flow and sound.

FWIW, I've used K&N, Accel Cool Blue and generic oiled cotton gauze filters in the past and couldn't notice any difference in appearance or performance.

[Grasschopper]

Really there is almost no advantage over a clean stock air filter. Big waste of money especially if you are going to get a cool air intake at some point later in time.

Just replace the paper filter regularly...like every 10k miles.

[rmjdrift]

I totally understand the wife thing, tryin to convince her on that with the XB and the Tundra, lol

I just put a AFE drop-in in my 5.7 Tundra and removed the restrictive cotton mesh piece off the upper portion of the box lid. MAde a big difference.

The stock air filter element is very restrictive, so anything like TRD or K&N makes things better.

[whitebreadbox]

2 things you can do here. buy a hold over cotton gauze filter and remove the carbon liner in the top of the air box... or save for a bit and buy a CAI. if you save, it will be cheaper in the long run. you'll only have to buy one thing. and i also know what you mean about the wifey thing. this is probably going to make a few people mad... so take it lightly... just a funny saying... "its better to as forgiveness than to ask permission" LOL

[WhiteNoise]

Well thanks for the advice whitebreadbox. Your quote was great heh.

[rmjdrift]

Whitebread, love the quote, but she does let me spend and play on the drift car, so I will respect her wishes on the daily, but i sneek things in here and there, lol

that is what i did with the Tundra, and noticed better throtle response and more grunt, gonna wait to break in the XB and do the same.

Whitenoise I would hold off on the CAI untill you see some numbers. AEM has always been good, but there new dryflow filters are a bit more restrictive than there old ones.

[WhiteNoise]

rmjdrift I will probably get the TRD CAI. It looks great and most folks on the forum are liking it.

[Grasschopper]

Originally Posted by WhiteNoise

rmjdrift I will probably get the TRD CAI. It looks great and most folks on the forum are liking it.

Dude are we just building the same car? So I am getting the teal...and now I have to find wheels that aren't the ones you got (which as you know were also my 1st choice) and now the intake?

At least I am on the east coast and you are in the west. LOL

[slvrbullet8069]

Good to know this stuff....I've been wondering the same thing about filters! Damn I love this site, lol.

[AzCajita]

If you guys keep your stock air boxes why don't you try a "Tom's" air filter? They make a big difference...

Laz

[slvrbullet8069]

A "Tom's" air filter?? Where do we find those??

[dubberdo]

I got rid of the wife and got the 08 xb. You know its time to get rid of the wife when your car gives you a better ride than your wife.........