DUT (Device Under Test):
Part Number INSM-0012 from Outlaw Power, Intake System, Toyota, 4Runner 1997 to 2000, Tacoma 1999 to 2004, 2.4L/ 2.7L. There is a choice between the NeverOil or oiled cotton filter. I chose the trendy NeverOil filter. The manufacturer's page of this product is here: http://www.outlawpower.com/productdetail.php?sc=1281
INSTALL VEHICLE:
2000 Tacoma 2.7L, 112k miles, stock engine seems strong, it is a Toyota afterall. I purchased it about 6k miles ago.
INSTALLATION:
I would rate this as a simple bolt-on. No cutting or grinding is necessary. Just remove the stock intake parts as per the instruction manual and replace with the supplied new parts.
APPEARANCE:
Textured Black. No chrome, no polished aluminum, in short no "sport compact rice". (Although I do like long grain and short grain rice). Straight forward and functional design, "functional" is the key word for me. Matches nicely with the stock engine bay.
PERFORMANCE:
The engine at WOT now has a deep growl, not raspy at all. I would attribute this to the fact that this is an enclosed system that may enhance the deeper tones. In terms of dreaded cruising drone, it sounds like stock at cruising speeds, great for my daily driver.
Because it is not forced induction, huge power increases were not expected. However, what is nice is that the modest increase in torque and power is across the whole rpm band. This makes for very useful and real drivability impovements because as you go through the rpm band and shift through all the gears, the increase in power and torque is always there. You can see the dyno from the manufacturer here (not my truck): http://www.outlawpower.com/productimages/insm-0012_4.jpg
Enclosed air box protects the air filter from mud, trail dust and engine heat. Because it is waterproof, the NeverOil filter can be easily cleaned by rinsing or even blowing out carefully with compressed air or using a vacuum cleaner. The material is much tougher than the stock paper filter. This is a plus for expedition or trail vehicles that may need the NeverOil filter cleaned in the middle of an excursion.
OVERALL RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended! They say they have a satisfaction guarantee, I am more than satisfied. After closely looking at all the other aftermarket intake systems available for my taco, the Outlaw Power system made the most sense to me: Enclosed filter for mudding protection, no rattling air box lid, NeverOil filter media, tube not made of heat conductive metal.
NEXT PRODUCT REVIEW:
Hopefully, I will chose a bolt-on exhaust system that will not require welding or cutting. Another goal is not to lose any low rpm torque by going with a too big exhaust piping diameter.
Part Number INSM-0012 from Outlaw Power, Intake System, Toyota, 4Runner 1997 to 2000, Tacoma 1999 to 2004, 2.4L/ 2.7L. There is a choice between the NeverOil or oiled cotton filter. I chose the trendy NeverOil filter. The manufacturer's page of this product is here: http://www.outlawpower.com/productdetail.php?sc=1281
INSTALL VEHICLE:
2000 Tacoma 2.7L, 112k miles, stock engine seems strong, it is a Toyota afterall. I purchased it about 6k miles ago.
INSTALLATION:
I would rate this as a simple bolt-on. No cutting or grinding is necessary. Just remove the stock intake parts as per the instruction manual and replace with the supplied new parts.
APPEARANCE:
Textured Black. No chrome, no polished aluminum, in short no "sport compact rice". (Although I do like long grain and short grain rice). Straight forward and functional design, "functional" is the key word for me. Matches nicely with the stock engine bay.
PERFORMANCE:
The engine at WOT now has a deep growl, not raspy at all. I would attribute this to the fact that this is an enclosed system that may enhance the deeper tones. In terms of dreaded cruising drone, it sounds like stock at cruising speeds, great for my daily driver.
Because it is not forced induction, huge power increases were not expected. However, what is nice is that the modest increase in torque and power is across the whole rpm band. This makes for very useful and real drivability impovements because as you go through the rpm band and shift through all the gears, the increase in power and torque is always there. You can see the dyno from the manufacturer here (not my truck): http://www.outlawpower.com/productimages/insm-0012_4.jpg
Enclosed air box protects the air filter from mud, trail dust and engine heat. Because it is waterproof, the NeverOil filter can be easily cleaned by rinsing or even blowing out carefully with compressed air or using a vacuum cleaner. The material is much tougher than the stock paper filter. This is a plus for expedition or trail vehicles that may need the NeverOil filter cleaned in the middle of an excursion.
OVERALL RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended! They say they have a satisfaction guarantee, I am more than satisfied. After closely looking at all the other aftermarket intake systems available for my taco, the Outlaw Power system made the most sense to me: Enclosed filter for mudding protection, no rattling air box lid, NeverOil filter media, tube not made of heat conductive metal.
NEXT PRODUCT REVIEW:
Hopefully, I will chose a bolt-on exhaust system that will not require welding or cutting. Another goal is not to lose any low rpm torque by going with a too big exhaust piping diameter.
