Upgrade Your 3rd Gen Tundra with the SXTH Element CPLT Intake
The 3rd Gen Toyota Tundra introduced a completely different approach to performance, replacing the previous-generation V8 with Toyota’s twin-turbocharged V6 powertrain. For owners looking to get more out of that turbocharged setup, the SXTH Element CPLT Intake for the 2022+ Toyota Tundra provides a performance-focused replacement for the factory intake system designed to improve airflow while adding a more aggressive induction sound.
SXTH Element developed the CPLT Intake specifically around the new-generation Tundra platform. With a large-volume airbox, high-flow filter, roto-molded intake components, and a design engineered to work with the factory turbocharged powertrain, it’s a great upgrade for Tundra owners looking to improve the breathing and sound of their truck without completely changing its everyday usability.
Designed for the 2022+ Toyota Tundra
The CPLT Intake is engineered specifically for the 2022-current 3rd Gen Toyota Tundra, rather than adapting a universal intake to fit the truck.
That’s particularly important on a modern turbocharged platform where airflow, sensor placement, intake temperatures, and factory engine management all play a role in how the truck performs.
SXTH Element designed the system around the Tundra’s engine bay and factory turbo configuration, providing a clean installation that looks at home underneath the hood while upgrading one of the most important parts of the engine’s airflow system.
Let the Twin-Turbo V6 Breathe
Turbocharged engines depend heavily on airflow. Before compressed air can reach the engine, the turbochargers first have to pull that air through the intake system.
The SXTH Element CPLT Intake is designed to provide a less restrictive path for incoming air compared with the factory setup. Its high-flow configuration helps support the airflow demands of the Tundra’s twin-turbo V6, making it an appealing upgrade for both stock trucks and builds that may receive additional performance modifications later.
Rather than changing the fundamental character of the Tundra, the intake improves a system the engine is already relying on every time you press the accelerator.
Large-Volume Airbox Design
A performance intake isn’t simply about installing the largest possible filter underneath the hood. Managing the air surrounding that filter is equally important.
The CPLT system incorporates a large-volume airbox designed to provide the filter with plenty of available airflow while keeping the installation organized within the Tundra’s engine bay.
This enclosed approach also gives the intake a more complete, engineered appearance than a basic exposed-filter setup. For owners who care about how their modifications look underneath the hood, the CPLT system provides an installation that feels purpose-built for the truck.
High-Flow Air Filter
At the center of the system is the high-flow air filter responsible for supplying the Tundra’s turbochargers with incoming air.
Increasing available filter area and reducing unnecessary restrictions can help the intake system move the volume of air demanded by the turbocharged engine. This becomes especially relevant as boost and engine load increase.
For Tundra owners who plan on keeping their truck for years, the intake also provides a performance-oriented foundation that can complement future upgrades rather than becoming something that immediately needs to be replaced as the build evolves.
Hear More of the Twin-Turbo Powertrain
One of the most immediately noticeable changes after installing an aftermarket intake on a turbocharged vehicle isn’t necessarily something you see—it’s something you hear.
The factory intake system is designed in part to keep induction and turbocharger noises subdued. Replacing it with the SXTH Element CPLT Intake allows more of that turbocharged character to come through.
Under acceleration, you can expect to hear more induction and turbo sound from underneath the hood, giving the Tundra a more engaging personality from behind the wheel.
For owners who miss some of the drama associated with the previous-generation V8, hearing more of the twin-turbo system can help give the new powertrain a personality of its own.
A Great Foundation for a Performance Build
The CPLT Intake makes sense as a standalone modification, but it can also become part of a more complete performance-oriented Tundra build.
A 3rd Gen Tundra might eventually combine upgrades such as:
- Performance intake
- Cat-back exhaust
- Intercooler upgrades
- Engine management or tuning
- Supporting cooling modifications
- Suspension upgrades
- Performance wheels and tires
Starting with improved airflow gives you a foundation that can complement additional modifications as your build progresses.
As always, power gains from any combination of modifications will depend on the complete vehicle setup, fuel, environmental conditions, and engine calibration.
Performance Without Sacrificing Everyday Usability
The 3rd Gen Tundra is unique because the same truck might tow during the week, commute every day, and spend the weekend exploring dirt roads or hauling camping equipment.
Performance modifications therefore need to make sense outside of a dyno sheet.
The SXTH Element CPLT Intake adds more induction character and improves the airflow path while retaining the basic everyday functionality of the truck. There’s no need to turn your Tundra into a dedicated performance vehicle to appreciate what an intake can add to the driving experience.
Every time you accelerate onto the highway or put the twin-turbo V6 under load, you get to experience more of the engine and turbocharger sound that the factory intake works to suppress.
Complete Your 3rd Gen Tundra Engine Bay
The newest Tundra has quickly developed a massive aftermarket, and owners now have more opportunities than ever to customize both its appearance and performance.
While wheels, tires, suspension, lighting, and armor transform the exterior, the SXTH Element CPLT Intake gives you an opportunity to start upgrading what’s underneath the hood.
Its purpose-built construction creates a more performance-oriented engine bay while supporting the twin-turbo V6’s airflow requirements.
For Tundra owners interested in performance, it’s the kind of modification that can serve as the starting point for everything that follows.
Final Thoughts
The SXTH Element CPLT Intake for the 2022+ Toyota Tundra is a compelling upgrade for 3rd Gen owners who want to improve airflow and hear more of the character hidden within Toyota’s twin-turbocharged V6.
With its large-volume airbox, high-flow filtration, purpose-built intake components, and vehicle-specific design, the CPLT system replaces the restrictive nature and muted sound of the factory intake with a setup developed around performance.
Whether your Tundra remains mostly stock or you’re beginning a larger performance build, the SXTH Element CPLT Intake gives the twin-turbo V6 a more aggressive personality while creating a solid foundation for future modifications.