Toyota Tundra Forum

So what do you think Tox?
You've driven it for a few weekes now.
MPG or HP any different?
Pro's/Cons?
Thanks

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5.7L RC Longbox, 4X4 SR5

I have a list of fill ups and mileage in the truck. I'll pull it out and tally it up later.

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2007 SR5 Crewmax 5.7L 4x4
Mods: nerf bars, Truxedo tonneau, radar detector power, 3M clear bra, fog lights, black billet grille, rear differential breather, parking sensors, Line-X, power tailgate lock, hood safety latch mod, one off driving lights behind grille, Pioneer NAV w/ OEM camera, Flowmaster 50 SUV dual/dual, blue LED dash lights, Volant CAI, Llumar tint, CompuStar Pro alarm, ProComp 6066 20" wheels, Cooper Zeon LTZ 275/60/20 tires, OME HD coilover lift, Firestone helper air bags, stereo cable lock, Tekonsha P3 brake controller
All mod descriptions and pictures © 2007-2009 by Toxarch. They may be copied only for personal use and the mods may be done for non-profit only.

Right from my childhood ages, my Dad has always drilled into my head that "you get what you pay for". I've always opted for the higher cost items, with the menatility that I'm getting a better product. (Most times that'll probably just get me screwed, but I still find myself migrating to the high-end items.)

So, with that in mind, if you had not to worry about cost, what CAI would you chose? I see APE and other brands going for well over $300. Are they worth that? (Personally, I like the shine of the Volant. It'll look great with polished headers and hopefully a polished supercharger in the coming months!)

Thoughts on cost and what you get for paying extra?

The Volant is the expensive quality intake, they are just lowering the price. I wouldn't have chosen a different CAI, regardless of price.

Gotcha, awesome! It sure looks like it's top of the line. Just making sure!

I called 4wheelonline and they first said they could not get it. They put me on hold for a while and checked on it. They could get it, but said the price was $450. I told them someone had purchased it for $279 from them and the guy put me on hold. Then came back and said the price is $450. Their Volant sale is only for stuff on listed on their web site and the Volant for the new Tundra is not listed.

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2007 Tundra 5.7, Double Cab, SR5, Blue Streak

TRD (stickers removed), de-badged, Volant Intake, Zoomers exhaust , Doug Thorley headers, Leer 100R, Bedrug, Curt front mounted hitch, Sirius interface kit, Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller, OEM alarm activation, Wet Okole seat covers, Stubby Antenna, Folding Rear Seat Mod for Double Cab, Unichip

That sucks Tony. Kinda odd that they said they could not get it since they ship directly from Volant to the customer.

Ebay is where I got mine 359 and free shipping

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07 Tundra DC SR5 4x4- 08 Silverado
TRD upgrade Volant CAI
Desert Sand Mica
Rhino Bed liner
SS Step sides
Aries SS Bull bar
Speed limiter set by factory
at 109mph

Toxarch I noticed that your TB clamp was caught on the TB intake stop which wont give you a good seal right there at the hot engine.Also the extention bolt and hex nut that came with the cai wasnt used on my install the way you did yours.Instead I screwed the extention bolt until it was tight through the intake hole and twisted the whole housing with a friend until it coverd the fender hole then screwed down the TB clamps and put the long hex nut on the extention bolt in the intake box until it was snug and ended up with one bolt not used.I didnt have to extend the engine cover stand off at all.I know my way might not be the right way but everthing is lined up and tight.You did a great job of showing how you did yours and it helped me alot with the tips you gave.All I can say is rock on.

The pictures of the TB adapter are all with it loose. I set all the rest and then tightened those clamps down last. I didn't notice any direct pictures of it tightened down in my first post. The clamp screws aren't hitting that I know of but I'll look to be sure. I've been planning to try to rotate the whole thing to get it to fit a little better. I went for a snug fit against the fender rather than directly lining up with the hole. I'll mess with it later.