JGage

I have a 2003 4Runner. I just saw that TRD is now making air filters for the 4th Gen.

Are performance air filters worth the cost ? Are TRD air filters worth a damn ? Better than the OEM filter ?

Thanks in advance.

dlotoy4runner

I've always been told that Amsoil is a good filter. I have not had the chance to buy one yet but was considering this or the TRD one. But if you decide to get one....definately do the Deck Plate Mod.

Danny

midiwall

I'm _really_ happy with my Amsoil filter - it's much better than stock. "Better" is defined as "lets air flow through more freely but still traps all the crap".

I can't comment on the TRD filter.

And, like JGage said... do the deckplate mod! I'd also recommend the ISR mod (Intake Silencer Removal).

They're both inexpensive to do, and yoou will _definitely_ feel the difference under your foot.

JGage

dlotoy4runner, said to do the deck mod.. Not me.

I checked it out... But, until someone can tell me how to do it on a 4th gen... I'm not messing with it.
Amsoil doesn't make a 4th gen filter, yet.

94 First Responder

I bought a K&N for my 3.0 today and i swear I think my acceleration is different. It seems slightly smoother and my exaust is a bit louder. Hey DLOTOY, Ive got a TRD filter for a 3.4 with 4000miles on it. If you or anyone else wants it il let it go for 20 bucks and 5 bucks shipping anywhere in the cont. US.

JGage

I quickly looked in the mods section. The 4th gen is different, it doesn't have the elbow that was talked about. It looks as though the air intake is to the passenger side, not rear.

The ISR mod is very tempting...

I'll go with the Amsoil since that is what has been recommended.

dlotoy4runner

Will it fit on my '02 Sport SR5? By the way what is 3.4? Litre? Would you be able to post close up pictures of the filter? Has it been cleaned and properly taken care of? Thats great you have one. I was gonna look at the Amsoil ones today. Let me know with pictures when u get a chance.


Danny

tomus1000

I have to agree with everyone about changing filters. It is aa cheap mod that will lwt your motor breath easier, never a bad thing.

ALBPM

I found a place that carries Amsoil products in Albuquerque.
$34.18 with tax for the TS-115.

Is anyone in Arizona or New Mexico or any other exremely dusty environment using the Amsoil Air filter???

If so does it seem to filter all the dust out as well as the OEM paper filter??

loosehead

Paul-

I have the deckplate mod, I.S.R. mod and the Amsoil filter and haven't had any problems. The deckplate and amsoil were on for several months before I did the I.S.R. and the inside of my air tube was nice and clean, as was the throttle body, when I tore into it to remove the silencers. They seal amazingly well against the air box...

I think there is only one dealer in Alb, American Synthetics? He's a really nice guy if its the same one.

ALBPM

Thanks Loosehead, I found another ....

Coulter Automotive, 344-5656 on 4801 H Ellison. Located on the NE corner of Jefferson and Ellison.

Dr. Zhivago

I have one of these.

AFE are the company that makes the filters for TRD. I paid $58 for mine and I think it is a worthwhile investment.

My .02
Dr. Z

nags

Whats the deckplate mod?? I just recieved my TRD air filter yesterday and haven't had a chance to put it on yet.

dukestr

What year runner do you have?...here is a write-up on the deckplate mod from the tech section.

Good Times

JGage:

I haven't done any mod's to the filter including the deck plate mod but if you have the v8 shouldn't the filter be the same as the tundra/lc/seq one? just wondering... check out the bay and compare to see if the filter location/size is the same. if it is then you should be able to use the same one. let us know if u find anything out.

I have the v8 as well but i won't be doing this mod anytime soon. i'm trying to do the suspension stuff first.... the power from the v8 is more than enough for me right now

if you have the v6 then that's a whole diff story

nags

I have a 2003 Tacoma

Good Times

nags:

this is the right up for ya!

http://www.wattora.com/Mods/deckplate/

enjoy!

nags

ugh... I'm not good at doing that kinda stuff

Anyone wanna do it for me :pat:

loosehead

Where are ya? Its really easy. Lots of folks have done it and I bet if there are any forum members clost to you, they'd be willing to help you out.

Other than a dremel, you could find the appropriate sized hole saw and make really quick work of it. I thought cutting the hole and cleaning up the mess was the most time consuming part of the whole project, aside from letting the silicone dry...

ALBPM

I went out at lunch and got my Amsoil filter.

I'll put it through the "Philly Process" (place it between layers of paper towels and stand on it to get out the excess oil) when I get home tonight.