2016-2017 Toyota Land Cruisers Gain Power Using K&N 77 Series Air Intake System
- May 11, 2017
The 2016-2017 Land Cruiser utilizes Toyota’s well-proven full-time four-wheel-drive system. Choice of either the high- or low-range are made selected by turning a console-mounted dial. The center mechanical differential is a Torsen torque-sensing unit set to a 40/60 front-to-rear torque split, but has the ability to self-adjust if more power is needed at one end or the other. Both brake and throttle are controlled by Toyota’s Active Traction, if the situation demands. Meanwhile the driver has his or her choice of settings (Multi-Terrain, Crawl, Downhill Assist, Mogul, and Hill-Start Assist) to optimize performance for the terrain being traversed. While the Toyota Land Cruiser’s 5.7L V8 produces 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque, one has to recall that the motor is pulling around nearly three tons of mass. That’s part of the Land Cruiser’s strength, but also one of its weaknesses. Go back to the turn of the century and Chevrolet was producing 350 horsepower out of the technically inferior 5.7L LS1 engine.
Cool, fresh air first enters a chrome-topped RF-1044 K&N high-flow air filter positioned within a heat shield that installs into the space of the factory air box. Much of the performance increase can be attributed to the oversized conical air filter manufactured from multiple layers of oiled cotton filter media which offers greater surface area and thus less resistance than traditional filters but provides outstanding engine protection. Engine protection is provided by a multi-layered cotton material, which filters out fine particles of dirt and dust that could damage your engine, to ensure a long engine life. Each design is verified through K&N’s in-house filtration testing lab, which adheres to ISO 5011 standards, ensuring that K&N filters provide high airflow without putting engine protection at risk.
The intake tube of a K&N cold air intake significantly reduces restriction to incoming air flow over the stock item, as well as calms power-robbing turbulence. Air passes through an aerodynamically-verified polished aluminum intake tube directly into the engine’s throttle body. The intake tube accommodates the factory mass air sensor, fuel pressure hose, and crankcase vent hose. Best of all, the K&N intake system can be installed in 90 minutes or less with simple hand tools like a ratchet set, a few screwdrivers, and a couple of wrenches. All tools required are listed in the clear, step-by-step photo-illustrated instructions specific to your car that come included in the package.
The K&N 77-9040KP is designed to fit the following vehicles: 2017 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 5.7L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models | ||||
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