Cold Air Intake System for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6

A Cold Air Intake System for the Tacoma's 3.5L V6

This is a 3.3-inch cold air intake system with heat shield built for the 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma with the 3.5L V6 gas engine, designed to bolt directly into the factory mounting positions without altering the original vehicle structure. If your Tacoma's throttle feels a step slower than you'd like or you're looking to get more induction sound and a bit more breathing room out of the factory intake, a cold air intake is one of the more straightforward bolt-on upgrades available for this engine.

Why a Cold Air Intake Makes a Real Difference on the 3.5L V6

An engine makes power by mixing air and fuel, and the cooler and less restricted that incoming air is, the more of it the engine can draw in per cycle, which is why intake temperature and airflow both matter for throttle response and horsepower. The factory intake on the Tacoma's 3.5L V6 routes air through a narrower path and pulls some of it from the warmer air already inside the engine bay, and this kit replaces that path with a smooth, wider aluminum tube and a large-capacity washable filter positioned to draw in cooler outside air instead.

Key Features

• Designed specifically for the 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6
• 3.3-inch smooth aluminum intake tube for improved airflow
• Heavy-duty heat shield with reinforced bracket to block underhood heat
• High-flow, reusable filter reduces long-term maintenance costs

Specifications

• Tube diameter: 3.3 inches
• Material: Aluminum intake tube with heat shield
• Filter type: High-flow, washable and reusable
• Fitment type: Direct bolt-on, no vehicle modification required
• Condition: New

Compatibility

Fits the 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma with the 3.5L V6 gas engine. Because the Tacoma from this generation was also offered with a smaller four-cylinder engine that uses a different intake path and mounting layout, it's worth confirming your specific engine before ordering to guarantee an exact match.

Signs Your Intake Setup Could Use an Upgrade

Most owners notice the factory intake's limitations less as a specific failure and more as an opportunity: a Tacoma that feels a touch flat off the line, an engine bay that runs warmer than expected on hot days, or a stock airbox that muffles more induction sound than you'd prefer are all common reasons owners look at a cold air intake upgrade. Because heat is one of the bigger enemies of engine airflow, cooler intake air alone can noticeably sharpen throttle response even before accounting for the added flow from a larger tube and filter.

Why This Kit Is Built as a Complete System

Airflow, heat, and filtration all work together in an intake system, which is why this kit pairs the wider aluminum tube with its own heat shield and a properly sized filter rather than selling any one piece on its own. A wider tube without a heat shield would simply pull in more hot underhood air, and a bigger filter without a matched tube diameter wouldn't move any more air than the stock setup, so the complete system is designed to deliver the cooler, higher-volume airflow that a cold air intake upgrade is meant to provide.

Installation Notes

Installing this kit means removing the factory airbox and intake tube, mounting the new heat shield and bracket in the factory location, securing the new aluminum tube between the throttle body and the filter, and clamping the washable filter in place at the intake opening. Because the kit is engineered to use the factory mounting points, no cutting or drilling is required, though double-checking that every clamp and bracket bolt is fully tightened before your first drive is always worth the extra few minutes.

Ordering Information

This cold air intake system ships ready to install as soon as it's back in stock. Our Shipping Information page covers current timelines, and our Warranty and Returns pages explain what to do if anything isn't right on arrival. Not sure this matches your specific Tacoma's engine? Our Request a Part page is the fastest way to confirm before you order.

Related Parts

This cold air intake system is listed in our Toyota collection, along with our Performance Parts collection, where you'll find other upgrades for the Tacoma.