Log in or Sign up

Welcome to Tacoma World!
You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.
As a registered member, you’ll be able to:

Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics

Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world

Post your own photos in our Members Gallery

Access all special features of the site
Quick Links: OEM Remote Engine Starter What is everyone using for tpms when getting new wheels? Fog lights Compressing caliper pistons, changing piston boots. Sun Shade for 3rd Gen 2017 Tacoma horn stopped working

Cold Air Intake (California)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by aaronchv88, Apr 26, 2018.

Post Reply

Apr 26, 2018 at 1:27 PM

#1

#1
aaronchv88 [OP] New Member

Joined:

Apr 23, 2018

Member:

#251434

Messages:

2

Gender:

Male

First Name:

aaron

Vehicle:

2017 Tocoma TRD Sport

Does anyone know of a cold air intake that is legal in California.

aaronchv88, Apr 26, 2018

#1

Apr 26, 2018 at 1:29 PM

#2

#2
757yotas Well-Known Member

Joined:

Feb 5, 2015

Member:

#147976

Messages:

2,109

Gender:

Male

Virginia

Vehicle:

2007 TRD Sport

ICI Magnum front bumer Rigid LED lighting OME lift 285/70 Nitto Exos 17" Fuel Hostage TRD Exhaust TonnauPro Cover Oil Catch Can Tint Pioneer Nav system Sound System LED lighting Euro headlights Paint

Why waste money on one? Do you really think you will improve anything noticeable at all? Nope just going to let more dirt in your engine

757yotas, Apr 26, 2018

#2

taco2010trd likes this.

Apr 26, 2018 at 1:29 PM

#3

#3
taco2010trd Cyber Bully

Joined:

Apr 15, 2012

Member:

#76977

Messages:

2,367

Gender:

Male

Tampa, Florida

Vehicle:

2010 Silver TRD OR DCSB

aaronchv88[OP] initial post: ↑

Does anyone know of a cold air intake that is legal in California.
Click to expand...

Yes the cai that is already installed in your Tacoma is legal.

taco2010trd, Apr 26, 2018

#3

Apr 26, 2018 at 1:30 PM

#4

#4
OnHartung'sRoad -So glad I didn't take the other...

Joined:

Jul 24, 2017

Member:

#224878

Messages:

9,392

Somewhere in the Mojave Desert...

Vehicle:

2017 Tacoma OR 4x4 (formerly 2002 OR 4x4, 1995 4x4 4Runner, 1985 4x4 Toy PU) ... and RIP’s (rust in pieces) to a Bronco II 4x4 & S10 Blazer 4x4

The one on your truck is legal in California.

Edit: You are going to get many variations of this same answer. Check this thread out before you decide: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/cold-air-intakes-debunking-false-claims.544890/

Oh, and welcome!

Last edited: Apr 26, 2018

OnHartung'sRoad, Apr 26, 2018

#4

aaronchv88[OP] likes this.

Apr 27, 2018 at 6:15 PM

#5

#5
Ronzio Well-Known Member

Joined:

Feb 20, 2018

Member:

#245114

Messages:

2,719

Gender:

Male

Pennsylvania

Vehicle:

17 DCSB TRDOR

The TRD CAI is smog legal in CA.

Ronzio, Apr 27, 2018

#5

Post Reply

Products Discussed in

Motivx Tools Oil Filter Wrench for Toyota Camry, Tundra, Tacoma, 4Runner, RAV4 and More - 64mm 14 Flute Precision CNC Machined Aluminum Oil Filter Removal Tool

M18 Cordless Lithium-Ion 6-1/2" Circular Saw - 2630-20 - ( MILWAUKEE ) - BARE TOOL

Genuine Mazda 0000-77-112E-01 Transmission Fluid

Mobil 1 104361 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

Genuine Toyota 90430-24003 Front Differential Drain Plug Gasket

Toyota Oil Drain Plug Crushable Steel Gaskets Set of 10 OEM 12157-10010

Genuine Scion - tC Oil Filter 1 Case (QTY 10) - 04152-YZZA1 by Toyota

G-PLUS Front Header Deck Rail Compatible with 2016-2019 Toyota Tacoma Truck Bed Accessories 53.74" Length Black Plastric Replace PT278-35100-BH

EFORTISSIMO Racing AISIN TOYOTA OEM FULL CLUTCH KIT FOR 2016-2023 TOYOTA TACOMA 3.5L TRD SPORT 6SPD

NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000A UltraSafe Car Battery Jump Starter, 12V Jump Starter Battery Pack, Battery Booster, Jump Box, Portable Charger and Jumper Cables for 6.0L Gasoline and 3.0L Diesel Engines

Permatex 81182 Gear Oil RTV Gasket Maker, 3 oz (Packaging May Vary)

Rexka 30 pcs Switch Bezel Clip Compatible with Toyota Lexus 90467-10203 4Runner Camry Corolla Highlander Land Cruiser RAV4 Sienna Tundra CT200h GS350 GS450h IS250 LS460 etc

BFXM Car Mechanic Stethoscope, Automotive Stethoscope Engine Diagnostic Tool, Automotive Tools Universal for Car Truck SUV Motorcycle RV

MECCANIXITY 8pcs T-Shaped Silicone Plugs 29mm 1-1/8" Dia Snap in Plug Hole Seal Cover Round Rubber Stopper for Kitchen Rubber Bulkheads Waterproof Sealing Plugs Black

iHYTOON Double Ball Adapter Ball Mount 25.4mm(1") Compatible with RAM Dual Ball Socket Arms GPS Brackets(R11*1)

Lexol All Leather Conditioner for Car Seats and Interiors, Couches and Furniture, Shoes and Boots, Bags and Jackets, Baseball Gloves and Horse Saddles, and More, 16.9 oz Bottle (Step 2 of 2)

mophie Charge Stream USB-A to USB-C 1m/3ft Silicone Cable - Braided Enduraflex Design, 15W Fast Charge Compatible, & Ultra-Durable Build

Alex Tech 25ft - 3/8" Cord Protector Wire Loom Tubing Cable Sleeve Split Sleeving For USB Cable Power Cord Audio Video Cable – Protect Cat From Chewing Cords - Black

Sawyer Products SP5432 Picaridin Insect Repellent Spray, 20%, Pump, 3-Ounce, (Pack of 2) (Packaging may vary)

ABUS Black 70/35 KD Weather Solid Brass Body Stainless Steel Shackle Keyed Different Padlock

Metra 82-8146 6" x 9" Front Speaker Adapter for Select Lexus and Toyota Vehicles, Black, Apple

Red Flag Robotics Universal license plate light 12V 100mA with waterproof connector and 86 in lead

GEARWRENCH Exhaust and Tailpipe Cutter | 2031DD

OTUAYAUTO 1/2" Front Lean Spacers Kit - Replacement for 2005-2022 Toyota Tacoma Strut Leveling Lift Kit

Winner International The Club 1000 Original Club Steering Wheel Lock, Red

VESAFE Wireless Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for Small Size 4-tire Vehicles, Including 4 External Cap sensors (0-87PSI)

ECOTRIC Truck Bed Extender Pickup Truck Bed Hitch Mount Extension Rack SUV Lumber Ladder Canoe Boat Kayak Long Pipes w/Flag 750lbs Capacity

GunVault NanoVault Travel Handgun Safe for Pistols with Key Lock - TSA-Approved

YUZES Hydraulic Crimping Tool 10 Tons, 12 AWG to 2/0 Battery Cable Crimper Tool with 9 Dies, Easy to Operate Hydraulic Wire Crimping Tool Kit for Wire Rope, Battery Cable Ends Ring Terminals

JY PERFORMANCE Front Demon Tow Hook Brackets with 3/4in Shackle D Rings Compatible with Fits for Toyota Tacoma 2009-2023

Front Tow Hook Mounting Bracket Compatible with Tacoma 2009-2023 D Ring Shackle Bracket, Demon Hook Bracket Replacement

Dorman 924-267 Front Body Mount Compatible with Select Toyota Models

Joinfworld Relay Box 12V Relay Fuse Box Automotive Waterproof Fuse and Relay Box Pre-wired with 6 Relays and 6 ATC/ATO Blade Fuses for Car Truck Jeep Boat

Angchun 15PCS Metric Thread Chaser Set, Thread Repair kit with 7 Taps Thread Chaser Set Universal Metric Thread Restorer Kit with 7 Dies and 1 Thread File Rethreading Kit Universal Rethreading Tool

AC60E AC60F Automatic Transmission Oil Filter kit Fits for TACOMA 2016-2023 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Replaces# 3533004010

Bittwee Car Brake Caliper Press Tool, 360° Rotation Auto Swing Ratchet Expander Wrench Compressor Brake Pad Spreader for Single Twin Quad Sextuplet Piston Disc Brake Caliper, Universal Fit

Philips Automotive Lighting 9011 HIR Standard Halogen Replacement Headlight Bulb, 1 Pack

ban.do 7PK2120 OEM Quality Serpentine Belt

2024 Maps Updated 86271 0E076 Navigation GPS SD Card Compatible with Toyota Prius 4 Runner Sync USA/Canada Maps

ANCEL AD310 Classic Enhanced Universal OBD II Scanner Car Engine Fault Code Reader CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool, Read and Clear Error Codes for 1996 or Newer OBD2 Protocol Vehicle (Black)

Thcbme 2024 Navigation sd Card Compatible with 4 Runner Map Updated | USA Canada | 86271-0E076

SYLVANIA - Headlight Restoration Kit - 3 Easy Steps to Restore Sun Damaged Headlights with Exclusive UV Block Clear Coat, Light Output and Beam Pattern Restored, Long Lasting Protection