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Tacoma Intake Shootout Gale Banks does the math.
Tacoma Intake Shootout Gale Banks does the math.
Exploded View of the Banks Ram-Air Intake for 2024+ Tacoma 42291
Exploded View of the Banks Ram-Air Intake for 2024+ Tacoma 42291
Banks Power

More torque and better throttle response. Turbo sound is louder but not obnoxious. Love it!

  Vance G — Reno, NV

Why You Need It

The Banks Ram-Air Intake adds an impressive dyno-tested 23.2 peak wheel horsepower while improving throttle response and fuel economy.

Gale Banks has been designing turbocharged engines and cold air intake systems for over 60 years. Long before he pioneered the Diesel performance aftermarket, Gale was famous for setting records on land and sea with forced induction gas engines. The new Tacoma intake system marks a return to his roots.

How it works

Using NASA-developed fluid dynamics, the system increases air density to the turbo inlet while the enclosed housing keeps out power-robbing hot air. The massive filter element outflows stock and all competitors, captures finer debris, and extends service intervals.

Why It's Better

  • Adds +23.2 wheel horsepower, dyno proven
  • Evenly distributed air pressure across entire filter
  • Largest air filter, extends service intervals
  • Oiled filter captures maximum dust
  • Massive organically shaped intake tube
  • Ram-Air scoop seals to hood
  • Removable side inlet splash guard
  • Accommodates factory snorkel
  • No Check Engine Light

Proven Power - Full-Throttle Lugdown Test

We tested a non-hybrid 2024 Tacoma 2.4L using three 35-second, full-throttle lugdown runs per intake. Starting conditions were matched between tests as the dyno increased load and pulled engine speed down from approximately 6,000 to 4,000 rpm. Banks Ram-Air recorded 279.2 peak wheel horsepower versus 256.0 with the stock intake.

Thanks to a reduction in pressure loss over the stock intake, air mass is increased into the turbo inlet. This denser air makes the turbo's job easier. Turbo lag is reduced and boost comes on sooner, widening the engine's working RPM range.

Gale Banks has been designing turbocharged engines and intake systems for over 60 years. Long before he pioneered Diesel performance, Gale was the expert in forced induction gas engines. The new Tacoma intake system marks a return to his roots.

The Testing Behind the Horsepower

The Banks Ram-Air flows 8.3 lb/min more air than stock at the same 10 in-H₂O pressure drop. At the same 30.4 lb/min airflow, it reduces pressure loss by 8.5 in-H₂O—a 46% reduction. That means your turbo works less hard, generates less heat, and spools up faster resulting in improved throttle response you can feel.
Mass Air Flow Gain for 2024 Tacomas With the banks Ram-Air Intake. 42291
Mass Air Flow
Pressure Loss
Discharge Pressure
Temperature

Mass Air flow: 37.5% more airflow than stock at the same restriction: 30.4 versus 22.1 lb/min at a 10 in-H₂O pressure drop.
Pressure Loss: 46% less pressure loss at the same airflow: 10.0 versus 18.5 in-H₂O at 30.4 lb/min.
Discharge Pressure: 18.6 psi vs. 16.6 psi stock, measured at the compressor discharge at each horsepower peak.
Temperature: Compressor-inlet temperature rise during lugdown test: Banks +0.8°F; stock +1.6°F; SXTH +7.8°F; K&N +30.9°F.

More Room for Air, From Inlet to Outlet

Your turbo’s performance starts with the air you feed it. Banks Ram-Air combines a larger inlet, 866 square inches of filter surface area, and a massive filter outlet—each measuring larger than the K&N and SXTH systems we tested. Together, they reduce restriction along the airflow path, helping your turbo breathe easier and make more power.
Inlet Area
Filter Surface
Outlet Area

Inlet Area: Banks 22.47 in², versus SXTH 14.27 and stock/K&N 10.60.
Filter Surface: Banks 866 in², versus K&N 625 and SXTH 462.
Outlet Area: Banks 17.35 in², versus SXTH 7.07 and K&N 5.73.

Massive Filter Sized Right

The massive Ram-Air filter extends service intervals by collecting more dust within its deep pleats before causing restriction. Greater filtration surface area increases the dirt load the filter can take, which allows the Banks Ram-Air to continue performing long after other smaller filters become filled with contaminants. 2024+ Tacoma intake filter size comparison
Banks Ram-Air Filter and its massive size

Air filter housing volume has been optimized to ensure the incoming ram-air is evenly distributed around the filter and prevent housing choke from limiting airflow into the filter. This maximizes compressor efficiency while fully utilizing the entire filter medium for dust collection.

Massive Intake Tube Optimizes Flow

The Banks intake tube features a NASA-inspired low pressure loss duct bend. It also maintains the full 17.35 square-inch cross-sectional area of the filter outlet. Competitive intake systems have small filter outlets, choking airflow back to stock or worse.
Tacoma Ram-Air intake Cobra Inlet

The intake tube's smooth change in both shape and direction avoids the harsh 90° bends found in other designs. This helps maintain intake air velocity by preventing boundary layer separation and drag which effectively reduces the flow diameter of the tube and causes pressure loss.

The Ram-Air Effect

Taking advantage of the fast-moving air hitting the nose of the truck, the Banks Ram-Air effectively supercharges your turbo.

As air density inside the Ram-Air intake increases with vehicle velocity, it reduces turbo's workload. In other words, the turbo will make the same boost at a lower shaft speed. This results in improved throttle response and longer turbo life.

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Banks Ram-Air intake assembled preview
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    Click here for TRD Pro/Trailhunter

    This Banks Ram-Air® fits the following vehicles: click to expand

    Toyota

    Toyota 4Runner

    • Toyota 4Runner | 2.4L Hybrid 2026
    • Toyota 4Runner | 2.4L Gas 2026
    • Toyota 4Runner | 2.4L Hybrid 2025
    • Toyota 4Runner | 2.4L Gas 2025

    Toyota Tacoma

    • Toyota Tacoma | 2.4L Hybrid 2026
    • Toyota Tacoma | 2.4L Gas 2026
    • Toyota Tacoma | 2.4L Hybrid 2025
    • Toyota Tacoma | 2.4L Gas 2025
    • Toyota Tacoma | 2.4L Hybrid 2024
    • Toyota Tacoma | 2.4L Gas 2024
    Installation and Support
    Ram-Air Intake for 2024-26 Toyota Tacoma/4Runner 2.4L

    Banks Ram-Air®Cold Air Intake w/ Side Fender Inlet
    Oiled Filter

    SKU #42291

    2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma 2.4L & 2025-2026 Toyota 4Runner 2.4L

    +23.2 hp, dyno proven. Improves throttle response and turbo life. Superior filtration. Amazing sound.

    Click here for TRD Pro/Trailhunter
    $398.00
    MSRP: $442.22
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    50 state compliant
    D-161-179/184 for 2025-2026 4Runner
    D-161-182 for 2024-2026 Tacoma
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    Banks Ram-Air®
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    More torque and better throttle response. Turbo sound is louder but not obnoxious. Love it!

      Vance G — Reno, NV

    Why You Need It

    The Banks Ram-Air Intake adds an impressive dyno-tested 23.2 peak wheel horsepower while improving throttle response and fuel economy.

    Gale Banks has been designing turbocharged engines and cold air intake systems for over 60 years. Long before he pioneered the Diesel performance aftermarket, Gale was famous for setting records on land and sea with forced induction gas engines. The new Tacoma intake system marks a return to his roots.

    How it works

    Using NASA-developed fluid dynamics, the system increases air density to the turbo inlet while the enclosed housing keeps out power-robbing hot air. The massive filter element outflows stock and all competitors, captures finer debris, and extends service intervals.

    Why It's Better

    • Adds +23.2 wheel horsepower, dyno proven
    • Evenly distributed air pressure across entire filter
    • Largest air filter, extends service intervals
    • Oiled filter captures maximum dust
    • Massive organically shaped intake tube
    • Ram-Air scoop seals to hood
    • Removable side inlet splash guard
    • Accommodates factory snorkel
    • No Check Engine Light

    Proven Power - Full-Throttle Lugdown Test

    We tested a non-hybrid 2024 Tacoma 2.4L using three 35-second, full-throttle lugdown runs per intake. Starting conditions were matched between tests as the dyno increased load and pulled engine speed down from approximately 6,000 to 4,000 rpm. Banks Ram-Air recorded 279.2 peak wheel horsepower versus 256.0 with the stock intake.

    Thanks to a reduction in pressure loss over the stock intake, air mass is increased into the turbo inlet. This denser air makes the turbo's job easier. Turbo lag is reduced and boost comes on sooner, widening the engine's working RPM range.

    Gale Banks has been designing turbocharged engines and intake systems for over 60 years. Long before he pioneered Diesel performance, Gale was the expert in forced induction gas engines. The new Tacoma intake system marks a return to his roots.

    The Testing Behind the Horsepower

    The Banks Ram-Air flows 8.3 lb/min more air than stock at the same 10 in-H₂O pressure drop. At the same 30.4 lb/min airflow, it reduces pressure loss by 8.5 in-H₂O—a 46% reduction. That means your turbo works less hard, generates less heat, and spools up faster resulting in improved throttle response you can feel.
    Mass Air Flow Gain for 2024 Tacomas With the banks Ram-Air Intake. 42291
    Mass Air Flow
    Pressure Loss
    Discharge Pressure
    Temperature

    Mass Air flow: 37.5% more airflow than stock at the same restriction: 30.4 versus 22.1 lb/min at a 10 in-H₂O pressure drop.
    Pressure Loss: 46% less pressure loss at the same airflow: 10.0 versus 18.5 in-H₂O at 30.4 lb/min.
    Discharge Pressure: 18.6 psi vs. 16.6 psi stock, measured at the compressor discharge at each horsepower peak.
    Temperature: Compressor-inlet temperature rise during lugdown test: Banks +0.8°F; stock +1.6°F; SXTH +7.8°F; K&N +30.9°F.

    More Room for Air, From Inlet to Outlet

    Your turbo’s performance starts with the air you feed it. Banks Ram-Air combines a larger inlet, 866 square inches of filter surface area, and a massive filter outlet—each measuring larger than the K&N and SXTH systems we tested. Together, they reduce restriction along the airflow path, helping your turbo breathe easier and make more power.
    Inlet Area
    Filter Surface
    Outlet Area

    Inlet Area: Banks 22.47 in², versus SXTH 14.27 and stock/K&N 10.60.
    Filter Surface: Banks 866 in², versus K&N 625 and SXTH 462.
    Outlet Area: Banks 17.35 in², versus SXTH 7.07 and K&N 5.73.

    Massive Filter Sized Right

    The massive Ram-Air filter extends service intervals by collecting more dust within its deep pleats before causing restriction. Greater filtration surface area increases the dirt load the filter can take, which allows the Banks Ram-Air to continue performing long after other smaller filters become filled with contaminants. 2024+ Tacoma intake filter size comparison
    Banks Ram-Air Filter and its massive size

    Air filter housing volume has been optimized to ensure the incoming ram-air is evenly distributed around the filter and prevent housing choke from limiting airflow into the filter. This maximizes compressor efficiency while fully utilizing the entire filter medium for dust collection.

    Massive Intake Tube Optimizes Flow

    The Banks intake tube features a NASA-inspired low pressure loss duct bend. It also maintains the full 17.35 square-inch cross-sectional area of the filter outlet. Competitive intake systems have small filter outlets, choking airflow back to stock or worse.
    Tacoma Ram-Air intake Cobra Inlet

    The intake tube's smooth change in both shape and direction avoids the harsh 90° bends found in other designs. This helps maintain intake air velocity by preventing boundary layer separation and drag which effectively reduces the flow diameter of the tube and causes pressure loss.

    The Ram-Air Effect

    Taking advantage of the fast-moving air hitting the nose of the truck, the Banks Ram-Air effectively supercharges your turbo.

    As air density inside the Ram-Air intake increases with vehicle velocity, it reduces turbo's workload. In other words, the turbo will make the same boost at a lower shaft speed. This results in improved throttle response and longer turbo life.

    Explore in 3D

    Banks Ram-Air intake assembled preview
    Loading model...
      Fitment Note

      Click here for TRD Pro/Trailhunter

      This Banks Ram-Air® fits the following vehicles: click to expand

      Toyota

      Toyota 4Runner

      • Toyota 4Runner | 2.4L Hybrid 2026
      • Toyota 4Runner | 2.4L Gas 2026
      • Toyota 4Runner | 2.4L Hybrid 2025
      • Toyota 4Runner | 2.4L Gas 2025

      Toyota Tacoma

      • Toyota Tacoma | 2.4L Hybrid 2026
      • Toyota Tacoma | 2.4L Gas 2026
      • Toyota Tacoma | 2.4L Hybrid 2025
      • Toyota Tacoma | 2.4L Gas 2025
      • Toyota Tacoma | 2.4L Hybrid 2024
      • Toyota Tacoma | 2.4L Gas 2024
      Installation and Support
      Ram-Air Intake for 2024-26 Toyota Tacoma/4Runner 2.4L

      Overall rating: 4.76699 / 5 from 103 reviews.

      AI Generated Review Summary

      The Banks Ram-Air Intake improves acceleration and throttle response, providing an impressive power boost. Its installation is easy and straightforward, and the product is of great quality. The intake is solid and performs well, with a noticeable difference in turbo spool and performance.

      Summary topics

      • Performance Improvement (5%): It was noted by customers that the improvement in acceleration and throttle response of the product significantly improved their vehicles.
      • Ease of Installation (32%): Many customers brought up that the installation of the product was easy and straightforward, making it a common opinion.
      • Product Quality (10%): Customers appreciated the great quality of the product, with multiple reviews praising its top-notch quality.
      • Turbo Performance (10%): Customers raved about the turbo, stating it spools much faster and has a noticeable difference in performance.
      • Noticeable Difference (9%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the noticeable difference in power and throttle response after installing the product.

      Review topics: ["fit","looks","quality","install","sound","power","difference","intake","improvement","instructions","feel","turbo","customer service","finish","torque","throttle response","performance","expectations","setup","banks","noise","increase","air intake","gains","upgrade","tubes","mileage","tacoma","addition","come"].

      Review highlights

      • "True cold air ram intake, noticed turbo comes into play sooner with this intake." — Frank K.
      • "Looks good , easy install , small notice with better acceleration, and turbo noise more noticeable" — Howard S.
      • "Intake installs quickly and easily, just follow directions and use suppled screws for MAF sensor." — MIchael H.

      Reviews

      Thank you for your amazing products!

      "I got the RAM-air intake and boost tubes for my 4th Gen Tacoma. I immediately felt the difference with just the intake alone installed. It gave my SR5 the giddyup I felt it was missing. I took my truck out for a mud bath and was impressed the filter stayed dry, even with the side port off. 10/10 would recommend"

      — @TopangaTaco (5/5)

      Banks Ram Air intake for 6th gen Toyota 4Runner

      "Very pleased with this product. A little pricey but you get what you pay for. Build quality was outstanding. Fit and finish was exceptional. Not a lot of raw power but definitely improved the drivability. Before I had some throttle transients that were somewhat sluggish in this smooth them right out. Made the throttle feel a lot more crisp. Definitely made it better. All in all very happy with this purchase. Look forward to exploring some of Banks' other items."

      — Jeffery W. (5/5)

      2025 Tacoma trd banks ram air review

      "Big Improvement — Definitely Worth It I’ve been really impressed with the Banks Ram-Air intake. The difference was noticeable right away. Acceleration feels quicker and more responsive—to me, it almost feels like the truck is in Sport Mode now. One of my favorite parts is being able to actually hear the turbo spool up. Banks includes a rubber block-off cap if you prefer a quieter setup, but I left mine open because I really like hearing the turbo. I’m also already seeing an increase in gas mileage, which was a nice bonus. Better throttle response, improved acceleration, great turbo sound, and better MPG so far. Very happy with the upgrade and would definitely recommend it."

      — John D. (5/5)

      Looks factory

      "When I first installed ram air system I drove 54201 odometer to 54278 and got an average of 28. 9mpg. This was with non ethanol Casey’s gas. Since then I have made several long trips not getting as good mpg (lower grade gas and maybe need to clean filter?). I am really impressed with ease of install and the look of “factory”."

      — John Y. (5/5)

      Banks 4th gen Tacoma Ram Air Intake

      "Intake installs quickly and easily, just follow directions and use suppled screws for MAF sensor. Left the snorkel cover off for sound and glad I did! Great intake sound when you get on it and turbo blow off flutter. Definitely feels like I got more power. Would recommend to anyone and you cant beat Banks known reputation!!"

      — MIchael H. (5/5)

      Banks Ram air 2025 Tacoma

      "Very easy to install about 20 minutes. Very good quality. The throttle response is way better than stock. I'm very happy with this product."

      — Richard B. (5/5)

      Do it!

      "Top notch quality, super clean look and smooth install. Love hearing the turbo now. Throttle response feels great. Looks way cooler than stock! A+++"

      — Michael P. (5/5)

      "Had the SXTH intake and just the 15-30 min of me driving to see if everything was all good. Banks actually has more acceleration it honestly makes my 35s feel like 33s. Sound goes to SXTH still but overall Banks was a solid upgrade."

      — Vic (5/5)

      Nice upgrade

      "Everything is just as I expected. Easy installation and improved acceleration at moderate throttle. No codes. 👍 I recommend it."

      — James L. (5/5)

      Ram air for 2024 Tacoma gas

      "Recently installed the ram air in my Tacoma and I’m very happy with it. I felt the difference right away. The truck seemed to have more pull in lower rpm’s. I’m adding pedal monster to the mix and will also get the boost tubes. Made a big difference without having to get a tune and worry about warranty"

      — Tim L. (5/5)

      Q&A

      Will my Tacoma run lean with this extra airflow? Will the vehicle require an aftermarket ECU tune to run safely, or does the stock ECU safely adjust itself without the need for a tune?
      John, the Banks Ram-Air Intake System is designed for a stock 4th Gen Tacoma. It will not cause the truck to run lean nor does it require a tune. We invested hundreds of hours of dyno and road testing to ensure the AFR and fuel trims are within Toyota's spec. We have a 68 year history of engineering parts, as well as engines, that endure. We've won multiple defense engine contracts thanks to the longevity of our engines. Our parts and built to improve your Tacoma's engine life, not reduce it.
      Is there a dry filter option?
      We only recommend a oiled filter solution for Toyota vehicles as its far superior for dust collection.
      Does this CAI come with the air filter or must it be purchased separately?
      Hey thanks for messaging us, all our Ram-air Intake kits come with a filter and are ready to install.
      Hi - Will you be making this for the Trailhunter trim? ETA?
      Trailhunter version can be found here: https://bankspower.com/products/ram-air-intake-system-42292-toyota-tacoma-2-4l-trd-pro-trailhunter?variant=45227085234373
      What's the efficiency for this intake in both oiled and dry versions?
      Filter efficiency for the oiled filter is 99.25%. At this time, we do not offer a dry filter for this application. We have chosen to offer only the an oiled filter because of its superior air mass flow and filtration, without clogging the MAF sensor with oil.