2016 Toyota Tacoma Air Intake Designed to Boost Horsepower and Throttle Response

Nov 22, 2016

The K&N 71-9039 permits the engine to grab more air than the factory intake permitted.

The K&N 71-9039 air intake is designed to replace the restrictive factory air filter and intake.

First unveiled in 1995, the Toyota Tacoma is a compact pickup truck that is fundamentally a Toyota Hilux that has been modified and renamed for the North American market.

Three engines were available to power the vehicle. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 142-horsepower and 160 lb-ft (217 N-m) of torque, a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 150-horsepower and 177 lb-ft (240 N-m) of torque, and a 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine that generates 190-horsepower and 220-lb-ft of torque

Available as a four-wheel or two-wheel drive vehicle, it is designed to take on a 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmission and comes in two cab configurations: Regular Cab and Xtracab.

The Tacoma is now in its third generation. The 2016 model comes with a choice of either a crew cab or extended cab as well as a choice of four-wheel or two-wheel drive. Off-road enthusiasts would be glad to see that the TRD off-road model with automatic transmission is being offered this year. Engine choices include a 2.7-liter four-cylinder and a 3.5-liter V-6. A new 6-speed transmission is available to go with either engine. Four-wheel drive models can come with a manual gearbox as well.

K&N offers the K&N 71-9039 Blackhawk Induction air intake system for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The intake system is designed to improve horsepower, throttle response, and engine sound. Estimated horsepower gain is 15.57 at 5446 rpm.

The K&N 71-9039 air intake system for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma.

The K&N 71-9039 air intake system includes a K&N RU-3102HBK washable and reusable air filter

Power is improved due to a free-flowing mandrel-bent aluminum tube that accommodates the factory mass air sensor and crankcase vent hose and round tapered universal rubber air filter with a Dryflow oil-free synthetic media. The filter can be washed after up to 100,000 miles of driving, depending on driving conditions. K&N offers an air filter cleaning kit that is specially formulated to cleanse the filter when needed.

The cold air intake system is designed to replace the restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing on the 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The low restrictive air intake permits the engine to grab a larger amount of air than the stock air intake permitted.

The tube is black powder-coated and includes a welded, engraved K&N plate for a clean, high performance appearance. It also features a heat shield that blocks hot engine air from entering the intake assuring that cool air gets into the engine.

The air intake system can be installed in about 90 minutes using common household hand tools. It is designed and engineered to allow you to use the existing factory mounting points.

The K&N 71-9039 air intake system is designed to fit the following vehicle applications:

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2016 TOYOTA TACOMA 3.5L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models

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