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easy hp gains?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by T123, Mar 29, 2014.

  1. Mar 29, 2014 at 12:29 PM
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    T123

    T123 [OP] New Member

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    any body have any idea of some easy hp gains?
     
  2. Mar 29, 2014 at 12:33 PM
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    SWB Tacoma

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  3. Mar 29, 2014 at 12:35 PM
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    OffroadToy

    OffroadToy old, forgetful, and decomposing

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    here ya go... 10hp gain guaranteed :thumbsup:
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  4. Mar 29, 2014 at 1:04 PM
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    Germ

    Germ Master Navigator/Zipper Operator

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    Rub cheetah blood on the hood.
     
  5. Mar 29, 2014 at 1:07 PM
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    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    Turbo manifolds, 2 gigantic turbos, bigger injectors/fuel pump, intercooler, standalone engine ECU, forged internals, bigger exhaust, professional dyno tune.

    Shouldn't run you more than $15k all said and done.
     
  6. Mar 29, 2014 at 1:21 PM
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    Jefes Taco

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    The TRD supercharger. Not cheap but designed and built for your motor. May even qualify for Toyota warranty if you're low on miles and a dealer installs it.

    You're not going to get power any cheaper. Just less of it. $4K for the kit is very reasonable and comes with EVERYTHING you'll need including an intercooler. It gives you 60hp and just about the same in torque.
     
  7. Mar 29, 2014 at 1:24 PM
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    tacomataco2

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    switch to synthetic blinker fluid
     
  8. Mar 29, 2014 at 1:35 PM
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    Steves104x4

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  9. Mar 29, 2014 at 1:37 PM
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    ETaco23

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    shorty headers have given me good gains.. Now I just ordered the XTP intake manifold spacer and that has been proven to give good gains also..
    But both of these give low to mid gains (where you will actually use it daily).. try not to do too many mods where it will only give u high end rpm gains.. and u will loose low end power/torque...

    But both mods arent "too" exspensive, and there not cheap cheap either..
     
  10. Mar 29, 2014 at 1:39 PM
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    Icepuck72

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    aluminum lugnuts. Makes the truck lighter
     
  11. Mar 29, 2014 at 1:39 PM
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    Would that be considered a drift charm?
     
  12. Mar 29, 2014 at 1:42 PM
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    steve o 77

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    Id also throw on some aluminum lug studs and brake rotors for good measure.
     
  13. Mar 29, 2014 at 1:42 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    ^^For sure. He's awesome.
     
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    1of7627

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    Seriously, if it was easy (or cheap), all manufacturers would do it.
     
  15. Mar 29, 2014 at 1:46 PM
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    Put a big wing on the back or even on the roof. 20-30 HP gain.
     
  17. Mar 29, 2014 at 8:11 PM
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    cheap spacer lift for now
    Footprint gas pedal usually does the trick
     
  18. Mar 29, 2014 at 8:21 PM
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    Howdy OP, helpful bunch around here, right? Don't take the smart butt comments personal.
     
  19. Mar 29, 2014 at 8:22 PM
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    robssol

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    I don't know if I gained any hp, but removing the useless secondary air filter sure improved my throttle response:thumbsup:
     
  20. Mar 29, 2014 at 8:27 PM
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    kyleTRDtaco12

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    91 octane fuel is good place to start lol, then a cold air intake from AFE and a catback exhaust from whatever brand u may like lol
     
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