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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 05:45 AM
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AEM has on their site a cold air intake for the 06 xA.
The only question now is if it is CARB legal for the state that have the law (IE California).

http://www.aempower.com/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=1137
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 05:54 AM
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"Emissions Code - No"

Okay, I looked at the intake for the '05 and it says "Yes", so I'm guessing the '06 hasn't been tested yet... so I'm sure it'll be "Yes" in a few months or so... but I'd ask AEM anyway.
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:02 AM
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There general information on CAI is that they are 50 state legal or pending legal. I would make sure before getting though as I know Toyota was not offering a CAI on there 06's when they first came out. Make sure if you get the AEM that you get the bypass valve as well.
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:05 AM
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I've read that the bypass valve essentially falls apart after a while, due to crappy rubber.

If they last a long time, then I'd be interested in getting one...
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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what does the bypass valve do?
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ahloung
what does the bypass valve do?
^^^ It helps to prevent hydro-lock.


BTW, I have the offical "TRD" intake for the '06 xA....which is a rebaged AEM unit. Since it's offered as an optional part through Toyota, I would think it would have to be C.A.R.B. legal.....though it didn't come with a certification decal.
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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Got an email from them
Item #21-572 for the 06 XA has not been release yet.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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I've got the K/N CAI and it came with the CARB sticker
I just took my 06 XA back to stock so it's available if anyone is interested!

rodanya@yahoo.com
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