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How we made the best Tacoma intake.
How we made the best Tacoma intake.

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

  Vance G — Reno, NV

Key Features

  • Adds +18.3 hp, +17.7 lb-ft
  • Dyno and road tested, beats all competitors
  • Evenly distributed air pressure across the face of the entire filter
  • Patented air filter housing
  • Largest air filter in its class
  • Oiled filter captures maximum dust
  • Massive organically-shaped intake tube
  • 72% larger Ram-Air Duct than stock
  • Flows 37% greater than stock
  • Large Ram-Air scoop seals to hood
  • Side inlet accommodates factory snorkel
  • Removeable side inlet splash guard
  • No Check Engine Light

Proven Power

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 new Ram-Air intake delivers 18.3 horsepower and improved throttle response you can feel, all from a simple bolt-on system. 
Horsepower Gain for 2024 Tacomas With the banks Ram-Air Intake. 42291
Torque Gain for 2024 Tacomas With the banks Ram-Air Intake. 42291
Wheel Horsepower
Wheel Torque

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.

Unrestricted Airflow Performance

The Banks Ram-Air Intake for your Tacoma is able to reach your engines peak Mass Air Flow demands with 45% lower pressure loss compared to stock. This MAF gain of 8 lb/min means your turbo works less hard, generates less heat, and spools up faster resulting in improved throttle resposne you can feel.
Mass Air Flow Gain for 2024 Tacomas With the banks Ram-Air Intake. 42291

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.

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 utilizes 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 78.54 square-inch cross-sectional area of the filter outlet. Competitive intake system 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.

Banks vs The Competition

Banks v.s. K&N
Banks v.s. Mishimoto
Banks v.s. SXTH
About This Product

The Banks Ram-Air Intake adds an impressive dyno-tested 18.3 hp and 17.7 lb-ft. Using NASA-developed fluid dynamics, the system increases air density to the turbo inlet, improving throttle response and fuel economy. 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. 

Fitment Note
Specifications
The Banks Ram-Air intake for 2024 Tacoma adds a dyno tested +18.3 hp. The enclosed system keeps out hot power-robbing air. Improves fuel economy and filtration.
This Banks Ram-Air®
fits the following vehicles:
click to expand

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

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

+18.3 hp and +17.7 lb-ft. Improves throttle response and turbo life. Superior filtration. Amazing sound.

Not compatible with Trailhunter and TRD Pro
$398.00
MSRP: $442.22
Add-Ons
50 state compliant
D-161-179 for 2025-2026 4Runner
D-161-172 for 2024-2025 Tacoma
2026 Tacoma EO Pending
Banks Ram-Air®

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

  Vance G — Reno, NV

Key Features

  • Adds +18.3 hp, +17.7 lb-ft
  • Dyno and road tested, beats all competitors
  • Evenly distributed air pressure across the face of the entire filter
  • Patented air filter housing
  • Largest air filter in its class
  • Oiled filter captures maximum dust
  • Massive organically-shaped intake tube
  • 72% larger Ram-Air Duct than stock
  • Flows 37% greater than stock
  • Large Ram-Air scoop seals to hood
  • Side inlet accommodates factory snorkel
  • Removeable side inlet splash guard
  • No Check Engine Light

Proven Power

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 new Ram-Air intake delivers 18.3 horsepower and improved throttle response you can feel, all from a simple bolt-on system. 
Horsepower Gain for 2024 Tacomas With the banks Ram-Air Intake. 42291
Torque Gain for 2024 Tacomas With the banks Ram-Air Intake. 42291
Wheel Horsepower
Wheel Torque

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.

Unrestricted Airflow Performance

The Banks Ram-Air Intake for your Tacoma is able to reach your engines peak Mass Air Flow demands with 45% lower pressure loss compared to stock. This MAF gain of 8 lb/min means your turbo works less hard, generates less heat, and spools up faster resulting in improved throttle resposne you can feel.
Mass Air Flow Gain for 2024 Tacomas With the banks Ram-Air Intake. 42291

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.

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 utilizes 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 78.54 square-inch cross-sectional area of the filter outlet. Competitive intake system 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.

Banks vs The Competition

Banks v.s. K&N
Banks v.s. Mishimoto
Banks v.s. SXTH
About This Product

The Banks Ram-Air Intake adds an impressive dyno-tested 18.3 hp and 17.7 lb-ft. Using NASA-developed fluid dynamics, the system increases air density to the turbo inlet, improving throttle response and fuel economy. 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. 

Fitment Note
Specifications
The Banks Ram-Air intake for 2024 Tacoma adds a dyno tested +18.3 hp. The enclosed system keeps out hot power-robbing air. Improves fuel economy and filtration.
This Banks Ram-Air®
fits the following vehicles:
click to expand

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

Overall rating: 4.7763157 / 5 from 76 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Banks Ram-Air Intake enhances vehicle performance with notable power gains and improved throttle response. Customers appreciate its easy installation and the enclosed housing that protects against hot air. The system also offers superior filtration, extending service intervals.

Summary topics

  • Power Increase (27%): Customers keep praising the impressive power and throttle response provided by this system for their vehicles.
  • Ease of Installation (35%): Many customers expressed satisfaction with the easy installation process of the product, mentioning it as easy and straightforward.

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Review highlights

  • "I would highly recommend this system to anyone looking for a little power upgrade not to mention fuel efficiency."Mark
  • "The air intake system was a very simple install!"Mark
  • "The install was very easy and the fit was as good as oem."Jimmy B.

Reviews

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)

Tacoma is breathing better.

"Installed both Banks Boost Tubes and the Banks Ram-Air on my '24 Toyota Tacoma TRD OFF ROAD, straight forward instructions, looks Real Nice, just waiting on Banks to release the Intercooler."

David W. (5/5)

The package arrived within a

"The package arrived within a week of ordering, contents packed well, parts inventory complete. The installation was simple, took about an hour. Press fitting the filter into the housing was most difficult part. It should be done before housing mounted in truck. There is a definite improvement in acceleration and throttle response. Increases in sound is negligible. Very satisfied with thee service, product and improved performance. The hot/cold tubes will be next."

James F. (5/5)

Great quality

"Great quality and instructions- results aren’t as immediate as I thought they would be or the sound difference for the turbo that’s the only reason for the 4 star other then that great quality and easy to install"

Cameron H. (4/5)

4th gen Tacoma intake

"So you are looking at this item…few thoughts…is it well made, yes. Is it well designed, yes. Is install easy, yes. Does it add power you can feel…kinda. So my opinion on this product is mixed. Does it add HP and Torque as advertised, yes it can be felt…BUT…it’s only at the top end of the range. The low end performance felt unchanged. The engine is all low end bias and this product is top end bias…if you find yourself deep into the throttle pedal then it’s worth it, if your the type of the low end torque craw then perhaps not"

Garrett H. (4/5)

Giddyup Taco Truck

"This was one of the first mods I did when I picked up my truck, a pre-owned 2025 TRD Sport. It seemed like better bang for the buck than an exhaust. The install was stupid easy, and took maybe 20 minutes. The difference in throttle response was noticeable, and it sounds better too. Great way to boost power, and let the engine breathe better for a very reasonable price."

Shannon C. (5/5)

Pretty cool intake

"Looks great! Gained a little power after the install. I can hear the turbo now which I though was cool. Gas milage went down a bit though. However the little power I gained I can actually feel the difference. )25' Tacoma trd sport"

Jim (5/5)

Banks ram air

"I hear the sound is different. But don't feel much of a difference with the increase hp and torque. I wonder if the banks tubes would make a difference since i feel like it compliments each other. I also purchased the pedal monster i hope this help. But would like to try the boost tubes."

Jim R. (3/5)

Is it worth it?

"All in all, I believe it is an engine can not perform if it cannot breathe. This kit was super easy and looks great and the proof is in the numbers."

James S. (5/5)

Q&A

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.
Has Banks made the change on the Ram-Air cold air intake version for 2025 4Runners to address the issue of the corner of the air intake clip / rivet hole (4'o clock position) that didn't line up with anything?
The Ram-Air Intake ships with the new molded rubber inlet designed for both Tacoma and 4Runner. The 4 o'clock position hole lines up as it should. Pull the trigger. You'll love it!