K&N Air Intake for 2016 Toyota Tacoma Increases Airflow and Horsepower

Feb 10, 2017

The K&N 77-9039KP Air Intake System includes a K&N RC-2960 Air Filter, mandrel-bent aluminum

The K&N 77-9039KP air intake system includes a K&N RC-2960 air filter that is washable and reusable

Named after the city of Tacoma in Washington State, the Toyota Tacoma compact pickup truck was introduced in 1995 as a modification of the Toyota Hilux and renamed for the North American market. The first-generation models, which ran from 1995 through 2004, were available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations.

The second-generation Tacoma, which was unveiled in 2005, was available as a 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive regular cab, access cab, double cab long bed and TRD, 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive extended cab, X-Runner and X-Runner extended cab.

An interesting fact is that U.S. Army Special Forces was observed using multiple Toyota Tacomas during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in 1991.

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma is available only in the extended and crew cab configurations. A 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine is available to power the vehicle. However, the original 4.0-liter V6 has been replaced with a smoother, more fuel efficient V6. The engine stems from the 3.5-liter V6 used to power other Toyota cars. The new engine has 42 more horses than the previous V6. A 6-speed automatic transmission is available to mate with these engines.

K&N offers the K&N 77-9039KP air intake system for 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The kit offers an estimated 18.81-horsepower improvement at 5429 rpm and will also improve throttle response and engine sound. It includes a K&N RC-2960 oversized, washable, and reusable universal cone-shaped air filter that features a cotton gauze media and ultra-strong molded pliable rubber flanges that absorb vibration and ensures a secure attachment.

The K&N 77-9039KP air intake system can be installed in around 90 minutes with simple hand tools

The air intake kit incorporates the factory mass air sensor and crankcase vent hose and features a free-flowing, mandrel-bent aluminum tube air induction system that is designed to replace the factory air filter and air intake housing. The kit reduces airflow restriction because it smooths and straightens the airflow. So the air is directed through the intake tube and into the throttle body of the engine. This improves power gain because the intake assists the engine to breathe in a larger amount of air than it did with the factory air intake. There is also a heat shield that stops hot engine air from entering the intake inlet. This ensures that cool air gets into the engine resulting in increased horsepower.

K&N also offers an air filter cleaning kit that is specially formulated to cleanse the air filter after up to 100,000 miles of use. If the filter is cleaned and recharged properly every 100,000 miles, then the filter can be reused over and over again.

The K&N 77-9039KP air intake system is backed by a K&N 10-year/Million Mile Limited Warranty. It promises that the kit will last up to 10 years or 1,000,000 miles without need for replacement. The intake system can be installed easily using common hand tools in about 90 minutes.

The K&N 77-9039KP air intake is designed and engineered to fit the following vehicles:

2017 TOYOTA TACOMA 3.5L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models
2016 TOYOTA TACOMA 3.5L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models

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