Garm's AFE intake vs. TRD high flow air filter???? - Toyota Yaris Forums

computerlove87 · 07-20-2009, 12:51 AM

I am trying to decide if I should go with the AFE intake on micro-image or the trd high-flow filter. My main interests are low maintenance, fuel efficiency, sound, and a little bit of a performance gain, the price isn't as important if the AFE is really worth twice as much.

Does anyone who has used either solution have anything to say? How is the performance, fuel mileage with each? Would Toyota dealers not honor my warranty because of the AFE intake? Overall is the AFE really worth 2x more $? Any suggestions are helpful.

Kioshi · 07-20-2009, 01:02 AM

They won't honor your warranty if a CEL or anything is to backfire from the intake... they didnt honor my Fujita F% last time i went there for a problem~~
If you have TRD CAI AND installed by them, they will warranty it then, and only then~

AFE is easier to maintain, clean filter, etc...I dont have to much insight on it, but a lot of people on here are happy w/ it :)

PETERPOOP · 07-20-2009, 02:11 AM

aFe FTW

Brian · 07-20-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Kioshi

They won't honor your warranty if a CEL or anything is to backfire from the intake... they didnt honor my Fujita F% last time i went there for a problem~~
If you have TRD CAI AND installed by them, they will warranty it then, and only then~

AFE is easier to maintain, clean filter, etc...I dont have to much insight on it, but a lot of people on here are happy w/ it :)

TRD CAI does not have a warranty because its for off road use only no matter if its installed
by the dealer or not.

Yoda · 07-20-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian

TRD CAI does not have a warranty because its for off road use only no matter if its installed
by the dealer or not.

Not true all TRD parts if installed by your dealer is under warranty. Your dealer must suck. Cause up here they will even locate the parts for u

Qmobile · 07-20-2009, 08:04 AM

acaully it says that it's for off road use on online 2 trduasa.com

Brian · 07-20-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Yoda

Not true all TRD parts if installed by your dealer is under warranty. Your dealer must suck. Cause up here they will even locate the parts for u

That only applies to TRD parts approved for highway use. Check the TRD website for the warranty
info. It states that there is no warranty for the off road use only products. Whether or not your
dealership will warranty the part is up to them but TRD will not.

Sparks Toyota-TRD · 07-20-2009, 02:07 PM

TRD parts are covered under warranty. TRD parts have a parts based warranty as well if installed by a dealer a labor warranty. Don't let your dealer tell you otherwise. They have to prove to you otherwise.

If you install a TRD part you still have a parts warranty on that product and the dealership has to prove your install is what broke the TRD part.

Tim

computerlove87 · 07-20-2009, 05:40 PM

Actually I was talking about the TRD high flow air filter:

air_filter_red.jpg

It is basically just a deep pleet oil media replacement for the crappy paper filter that comes stock. The TRD cai system is like $1,000! \

It seems like everyone pretty much agrees though that the AEM is a lot better even though it costs more than 3X more?

cali yaris · 07-20-2009, 05:53 PM

AEM? I thought we were comparing this filter to the aFe intake.

The aFe intake has larger piping throughout, so it's actually a replacement for the whole intake system, ending at the throttle body.

Tamago · 07-20-2009, 05:58 PM

AFE. all the way. and i don't even own one (stock airbox and stock air filter here lol)

Kioshi · 07-20-2009, 06:02 PM

computerlove87, get the TRD CAI from Sparks...its like $300...or get Garm's AFE for under $200?

Thanks for clearing up Tim... Some of your guy's dealerships like to throw false info at you, dont let them do that... My service managers have specifically said TRD are under warranty if installed by dealers...they didnt cover the (install yourself) and you still have parts warranty w/ me because they were looking to make money off of me~~

kngrsll · 07-20-2009, 06:07 PM

i just ordered an aFE, i think its one of the best looking* intakes ive seen made for a car in awhile.

*in regards to function rather than form lol

Tamago · 07-20-2009, 06:11 PM

furthermore an aftermarket intake won't void any portion of your warranty in any way unless it is directly responsible for the failure of the warantee'd part.

kngrsll · 07-20-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

furthermore an aftermarket intake won't void any portion of your warranty in any way unless it is directly responsible for the failure of the warantee'd part.

i love that law

Tamago · 07-20-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kngrsll

i love that law

it blows me away that people don't know about a law that is older than most individuals ON THE BOARD itself.

Kioshi · 07-20-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kngrsll

i just ordered an aFE, i think its one of the best looking* intakes ive seen made for a car in awhile.l

It looks a lot like the Typhoon intake from K&N, but wayyyy cheaper

ezhacker1 · 07-20-2009, 06:58 PM

Another thing to think about if you go the AFE route is which filter to get: Pro Dry S, Pro 5R, or Pro-Guard 7. I believe it ranges from highest air flow/least filtration > least/most filtration but still better flow over OEM.

07-20-2009, 12:51 AM	#1
computerlove87 The Fit is NO! View User's Garage Drives: '09 3DR "S"\|'87 Caddy Brougham Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: jOakland Posts: 279	Garm's AFE intake vs. TRD high flow air filter???? I am trying to decide if I should go with the AFE intake on micro-image or the trd high-flow filter. My main interests are low maintenance, fuel efficiency, sound, and a little bit of a performance gain, the price isn't as important if the AFE is really worth twice as much. Does anyone who has used either solution have anything to say? How is the performance, fuel mileage with each? Would Toyota dealers not honor my warranty because of the AFE intake? Overall is the AFE really worth 2x more $? Any suggestions are helpful. __________________ My OTHER car Please ignore the Ferrari

07-20-2009, 08:04 AM	#6
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	acaully it says that it's for off road use on online 2 trduasa.com __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

07-20-2009, 05:40 PM	#9
computerlove87 The Fit is NO! View User's Garage Drives: '09 3DR "S"\|'87 Caddy Brougham Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: jOakland Posts: 279	Actually I was talking about the TRD high flow air filter: air_filter_red.jpg It is basically just a deep pleet oil media replacement for the crappy paper filter that comes stock. The TRD cai system is like $1,000! \ It seems like everyone pretty much agrees though that the AEM is a lot better even though it costs more than 3X more? __________________ My OTHER car Please ignore the Ferrari

07-20-2009, 05:53 PM	#10
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	AEM? I thought we were comparing this filter to the aFe intake. The aFe intake has larger piping throughout, so it's actually a replacement for the whole intake system, ending at the throttle body. __________________ 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.

07-20-2009, 06:07 PM	#13
kngrsll Apexing Egg!! Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris white hatch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 872	i just ordered an aFE, i think its one of the best looking* intakes ive seen made for a car in awhile. in regards to function rather than form lol __________________ HighTach Motorsports* 2007 Toyota Yaris-ARGH!! Mods: Tokico HTS, 6.6 kg F, 6.1 kg R custom springs, 23 mm RSB, 2-way TRD LSD, 15x7 +25 Team Dynamic wheels, 195/55/15 Dunlop Star Specs, Cobra Suzuka S

07-20-2009, 01:02 AM	#2
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	They won't honor your warranty if a CEL or anything is to backfire from the intake... they didnt honor my Fujita F% last time i went there for a problem~~ If you have TRD CAI AND installed by them, they will warranty it then, and only then~ AFE is easier to maintain, clean filter, etc...I dont have to much insight on it, but a lot of people on here are happy w/ it :)

07-20-2009, 02:11 AM	#3
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	aFe FTW

07-20-2009, 02:07 PM	#8
Sparks Toyota-TRD Drives: Toyota/Scion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 156	TRD parts are covered under warranty. TRD parts have a parts based warranty as well if installed by a dealer a labor warranty. Don't let your dealer tell you otherwise. They have to prove to you otherwise. If you install a TRD part you still have a parts warranty on that product and the dealership has to prove your install is what broke the TRD part. Tim

07-20-2009, 05:58 PM	#11
Tamago Start another Oil Thread! View User's Garage Drives: ZZW30 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 4,890	AFE. all the way. and i don't even own one (stock airbox and stock air filter here lol)

07-20-2009, 06:02 PM	#12
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	computerlove87, get the TRD CAI from Sparks...its like $300...or get Garm's AFE for under $200? Thanks for clearing up Tim... Some of your guy's dealerships like to throw false info at you, dont let them do that... My service managers have specifically said TRD are under warranty if installed by dealers...they didnt cover the (install yourself) and you still have parts warranty w/ me because they were looking to make money off of me~~

07-20-2009, 06:58 PM	#18
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	Another thing to think about if you go the AFE route is which filter to get: Pro Dry S, Pro 5R, or Pro-Guard 7. I believe it ranges from highest air flow/least filtration > least/most filtration but still better flow over OEM. __________________ Check out my Build thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52274

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