Deckplate Mod

I did the airbox (deckplate) mod yesterday, but hesistated to block/remove the larger "silencer" as described on the following webpage: http://www.trdoffroad.com/articles/deckplate/index.php

Looks like it serves as more than a "silencer"...there's a line-out running from the "silencer" to another engine component.

Question: Can the "silencer" be removed, and instead run a new (longer) line from the main air intake tube to the unidentified component (i.e., take the "silencer" off, and replace it with a tube)?

Here's the "silencer" I'm referring to:

 

I'd just get a T Vaccum connector and connect it to the other hose next to it.

 

Any idea on what the "silencer" is...checked the FSM, but couldn't find anything.

 

It quiets down the huge sucking sound you hear when you step on the throttle.

 

i blocked both of them off and it dont do anything just makes it louder

 

yup, i had the K&N intake on my truck ............took it off cuase i hated the throttle noise everytime I took off.

 

So what did you do with the hose coming from the silencer?? You just cap it off or something??

 

added a T connector and connected the two lines.

 

Oh. Sorry I must have missed that LOL. Do you know what the hose line is for??

 

I think it just a vaccum line.

 

OK. Thanks for your help buddy : )

 

NP........sorry i couldn't give you a definate answer I really not sure what they go to. I can tell you I never had any problems when I T'd mine off.

 

those are actually for cooling valves down i think.

 

Hmmm, sounds important, maybe tie it in to the main line by bushing down the (original) hole for the silencer?

 

that would work....or even a "t" fitting will suffice.