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Cold Air Intake preference question???

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by hawaiifiveo, Jun 17, 2013.

  1. Jun 17, 2013 at 3:59 PM
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    hawaiifiveo

    hawaiifiveo [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Just wanted to ask forum members which one do you prefer? Leaning towards K&N or AEM air intake for a 3.4 V6

    Also, which one sounds better and did you notice any HP increase?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Jun 17, 2013 at 4:06 PM
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    LUSETACO

    LUSETACO Here for the Taco Pron

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    Yes
    Just do the deck plate mod. Very inexpensive and just as good.
     
  3. Jun 17, 2013 at 4:11 PM
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  4. Jun 18, 2013 at 3:33 AM
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    ARB1977

    ARB1977 It’s a beaut Clark

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    Intakes are ghey on the 3.4L. Elbow mod and call it good.
     
  5. Jun 18, 2013 at 3:37 AM
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    Justus

    Justus fucks not given

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    I second this
     
  6. Jun 18, 2013 at 3:40 AM
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    bldegle2

    bldegle2 OldPhart

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    makes more noise, doesn't add HP, and it drains your wallet a bit,

    elbow mod, deck plate if you want the noise,,,,
     
  7. Jun 18, 2013 at 3:53 AM
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    Justus

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    I thought gadget had a dyno sheet showing some gain....am I wrong?
    I don't follw 1st gens too well, but I rlly thought the deckplate did something for ya guys
     
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  8. Jun 18, 2013 at 5:39 AM
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    C O R E

    C O R E Christian Off Road Engineering

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    I noticed slightly quicker throttle response and maybe 1 mpg gain, its mainly sound. Negligible horsepower gain. I still recommend it because of how easy it is. And I also recommend to do the ISR mod along with it for the full effect.
     
  9. Jun 18, 2013 at 5:54 AM
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    LUSETACO

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    Yeah, I'm pretty sure there were gains in HP. I definitely felt it in the seat-o-pants meter and sounded nice too. Can't be beat for the $10 investment.
     
  10. Jun 18, 2013 at 6:40 AM
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    TRDEAN Too bad it’s a PreRunner

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    I have a 4 cylinder 04 reg cab. Am I able to do it? And where do I get the parts to do the deck plate? Help!!
     
  11. Jun 18, 2013 at 7:35 AM
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    LUSETACO

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    There's lots of info here about it, just do a search. Any marine supply store with have them. I went with a 4 inch on my 2.7.
     
  12. Jun 19, 2013 at 11:57 AM
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    what is the deck plate mod??
     
  13. Jun 19, 2013 at 12:00 PM
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