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Cold air intakes California Legal

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TaCaliComa, Sep 16, 2021.

  1. Sep 16, 2021 at 9:12 AM
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    TaCaliComa

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    Anyone have any recommendations for a cold air intake that’s CA legal?
     
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  2. Sep 16, 2021 at 9:16 AM
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    DWD484 Could Be Joking

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    The stock CAI that comes standard with your truck is 100% legal.
     
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    No, you'll lose low end torque (which you already have very little of) and gain zero HP. The only thing you "gain" is a louder exhaust.
     
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    Say goodbye to california
     
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    The Toyota TRD aftermarket CAI is the only one that is CARB legal.
     
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