TRD intake installed (pics) - Toyota Yaris Forums

TOLMACH · 06-18-2012, 12:19 AM

Installation is pretty straightforward, came with installation manual.

Bought from trdsparks. Nice CAI overall, good build quality and value for money. Also looking good to my taste.

Couple pics (having problem with uploading, adding links to be on the safe side)

http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96608749/128218920/

http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96608749/128218928/

http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96608749/128218931/

TOLMACH · 06-18-2012, 12:21 AM

pics

TOLMACH · 06-18-2012, 12:23 AM

pic

detroiter · 06-18-2012, 03:02 PM

Good stuff!!

TOLMACH · 06-18-2012, 03:46 PM

Thanks,

Liking a lot so far myself. I am also kind of liking the vendor - fast service and solid client care approach (bought couple items so far) - with this one - they promised me the low shipping quote and had problems afterwards - shipped using more expensive fedex option at their own expense (covered the difference themselves).

WeeYari · 06-18-2012, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOLMACH

Nice exhaust overall, good build quality and value for money.

Hmmm...what is wrong with that statement?

cali yaris · 06-18-2012, 06:30 PM

that's a good quality CAI.

TOLMACH · 06-18-2012, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Hmmm...what is wrong with that statement?

CAI, sorry.. ( russian english )

Captain Slow · 06-19-2012, 12:26 PM

TRDsparks and Micro Image are the only two I deal with for Yaris parts, both have great stuff.

It's ashamed the TRD intake is so pricey though.

tooter · 06-19-2012, 12:31 PM

TRD does it right by including the hydrolock protector. Do they make a short ram intake? Don't think I've come across one yet.

TOLMACH · 06-19-2012, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Slow

TRDsparks and Micro Image are the only two I deal with for Yaris parts, both have great stuff.

It's ashamed the TRD intake is so pricey though.

If you take the comparable product and add this crazy looking hydrolock protector which retails between 50 and 80 bucks you are looking at 300 bucks.. seems fair.. basically you get the top level brand (in line with STI, Mugen, etc) as a free bonus

I do not have much experiance with TRD stuff but their rear sway bar, struts plus springs, and intake are priced in line with the competition or cheaper

Billiam · 06-20-2012, 05:18 PM

As with most TRD intakes, it's a rebadged AEM.

http://www.aemintakes.com/search/aem...1RvfWOTx/hZ7o=

TOLMACH · 06-21-2012, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billiam

As with most TRD intakes, it's a rebadged AEM.

http://www.aemintakes.com/search/aem...1RvfWOTx/hZ7o=

Which one?

aerodinamics · 06-21-2012, 01:08 AM

Very nice Upgrade !!

Jeff@MicroImage · 06-21-2012, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billiam

As with most TRD intakes, it's a rebadged AEM.

http://www.aemintakes.com/search/aem...1RvfWOTx/hZ7o=

You are correct that AEM/K&N (same company now since K&N bought AEM Intake division) make the TRD USA intake for the Yaris. However the TRD product is different from the AEM product, AEM no longer provide the water bypass valve on their intake because they had too many problems with the foam degrading and getting sucked into the engine. They revised the bypass and made it a bit less prone to ingestion, but there are still cases where it gets sucked in. You won't find this bypass on new AEM intakes and you'll notice they added this disclaimer to the revised product:

"The AEM Air Bypass Valve is NOT for use on forced induction vehicles"

All of the failures I've seen have actually been on naturally aspirated cars, this was a very common issue on the First Gen Scion xB and xA, there have been a few documented cases of engine failures caused by this part failing. This is why I do not recommend the TRD USA intake for the Yaris.

TOLMACH · 06-21-2012, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff@MicroImage

You are correct that AEM/K&N (same company now since K&N bought AEM Intake division) make the TRD USA intake for the Yaris. However the TRD product is different from the AEM product, AEM no longer provide the water bypass valve on their intake because they had too many problems with the foam degrading and getting sucked into the engine. They revised the bypass and made it a bit less prone to ingestion, but there are still cases where it gets sucked in. You won't find this bypass on new AEM intakes and you'll notice they added this disclaimer to the revised product:

"The AEM Air Bypass Valve is NOT for use on forced induction vehicles"

All of the failures I've seen have actually been on naturally aspirated cars, this was a very common issue on the First Gen Scion xB and xA, there have been a few documented cases of engine failures caused by this part failing. This is why I do not recommend the TRD USA intake for the Yaris.

This valve issue - does it relate to exposure to wet environment or just to aging (like needs be replaced every year)?

Jeff@MicroImage · 06-21-2012, 02:05 AM

There have been failures on new kits as well, but it's more likely to fail if the foam is older and weaker. When water is ingested through the air filter it creates an obstruction causing all of the engines air to be sucked in through the bypass which then causes the foam to get sucked in. This can also happen in the dry if the filter is very dirty or clogged up.

I don't know if replacing the bypass every year makes sense, I'd prefer to simply remove it. You can replace the bypass with a straight silicone coupler to avoid the risk of it getting sucked in. There are other ways to deal with the chance of water ingestion such as running the intake in a short ram configuration during winter/rain season and/or installing a water resistant pre-filter over the filter like this one:

http://www.aemintakes.com/search/pro...px?Prod=1-4000

TOLMACH · 06-21-2012, 02:06 AM

Thanks for opinion

06-18-2012, 12:19 AM	#1
TOLMACH Drives: soarer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 954	TRD intake installed (pics) Installation is pretty straightforward, came with installation manual. Bought from trdsparks. Nice CAI overall, good build quality and value for money. Also looking good to my taste. Couple pics (having problem with uploading, adding links to be on the safe side) http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96608749/128218920/ http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96608749/128218928/ http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96608749/128218931/ Last edited by TOLMACH; 06-18-2012 at 07:12 PM.

06-18-2012, 03:02 PM	#4
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Good stuff!! __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

06-18-2012, 06:30 PM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	that's a good quality CAI. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-19-2012, 12:26 PM	#9
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	TRDsparks and Micro Image are the only two I deal with for Yaris parts, both have great stuff. It's ashamed the TRD intake is so pricey though. __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}

06-20-2012, 05:18 PM	#12
Billiam View User's Garage Drives: '10 White Yaris 4D LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 557	As with most TRD intakes, it's a rebadged AEM. http://www.aemintakes.com/search/aem...1RvfWOTx/hZ7o= __________________ If you want to enjoy your car, stay off of the internet.

06-18-2012, 03:46 PM	#5
TOLMACH Drives: soarer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 954	Thanks, Liking a lot so far myself. I am also kind of liking the vendor - fast service and solid client care approach (bought couple items so far) - with this one - they promised me the low shipping quote and had problems afterwards - shipped using more expensive fedex option at their own expense (covered the difference themselves).

06-19-2012, 12:31 PM	#10
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,961	TRD does it right by including the hydrolock protector. Do they make a short ram intake? Don't think I've come across one yet.

06-21-2012, 01:08 AM	#14
aerodinamics I've made a post! View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 3 dr Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Santiago,Chile Posts: 1	Very nice Upgrade !!

06-21-2012, 02:05 AM	#17
Jeff@MicroImage "Know it all" Drives: Lancia Delta Integrale Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SFV, CA Posts: 77	There have been failures on new kits as well, but it's more likely to fail if the foam is older and weaker. When water is ingested through the air filter it creates an obstruction causing all of the engines air to be sucked in through the bypass which then causes the foam to get sucked in. This can also happen in the dry if the filter is very dirty or clogged up. I don't know if replacing the bypass every year makes sense, I'd prefer to simply remove it. You can replace the bypass with a straight silicone coupler to avoid the risk of it getting sucked in. There are other ways to deal with the chance of water ingestion such as running the intake in a short ram configuration during winter/rain season and/or installing a water resistant pre-filter over the filter like this one: http://www.aemintakes.com/search/pro...px?Prod=1-4000 __________________ www.microimageonline.com

06-21-2012, 02:06 AM	#18
TOLMACH Drives: soarer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 954	Thanks for opinion

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