when it comes time to clean my TRD CAI's filter, should i just run it under some water or does it need to be oiled and whatever? also, would i see any gains by maybe putting a different brand of cone filter in place? thanks guys.

 

You will not see a performance gain from any brand filter you put on a TRD CAI. Water + Soap and let dry. You'll be fine after that.

 

You could get an AEM dryflow for easier cleaning. You just wash it, let it dry, and put it back on the car. No oiling needed.

 

I have a 3" lightly used AEM Dry-Flow I'll sell ya! lol