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4 cylinder help?

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by mkuenzli, Jun 4, 2011.

  1. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:05 PM
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    Is there anyway i can make my 4 cylinder alittle more powerful wiithout doing anything big or spending alot of money?
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  2. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:07 PM
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  3. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:07 PM
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    An LC engineering header and CAI will help a tiny bit (like 15hp max). Only way you're really going to notice any gains if you go forced induction...
     
  4. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:08 PM
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    thanks so much. I will look into re gearing and CAI or a header.
     
  5. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:12 PM
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    lead foot and quick shifting:notsure:
     
  6. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:14 PM
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    r u running stock sized tires?
     
  7. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:15 PM
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    yes. its a brand new truck i got on monday. it doesnt have anything besides trd exhaust tip.
     
  8. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:18 PM
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    I'm surprised that you think it's too slow, I have the same truck and I can make it screw as fast as my old 4.0 v6...
     
  9. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:20 PM
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    well then its gonna be hard to get more power back. Re-gearing is expensive and really only helps to compinsate for running larger tires. It will help your acceleration though if that's what your looking for but most people only regear after running larger tires.

    A CAI like Volant may give you 5 hp. A header like Doug thorley or LCE may give you 5-10 hp. A good catback like doug thorley may give you 5 hp max.

    It's hard to really gain hp with these 4 cyls.
     
  10. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:20 PM
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    Its not that i think that its slow i just feel like it need to be alittle louder with alittle more kick to it at like take-off, dont get me wrong i love this truck. It just seems like a 4 cylinder would be slow.
     
  11. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:20 PM
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    OP has a 4x4, completely different.
     
  12. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:21 PM
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    I dont even have stock cold air intake thats what i was looking at was the trd one.
     
  13. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:22 PM
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    technically all stock tacos draw in cold air
     
  14. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:22 PM
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    if you're looking for sound and some extra kick, a header and CAI will be perfect. Also look into a muffler.
     
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    if you want a lil more power and better sound, go with what I have. Im running Volant CAI with ram air, DT header and catback exhaust. I'll post some vids in a minute
     
  16. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:24 PM
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    Okay thanks so much. Is this stuff expensive, or will it do like any damage too the engine too make it not run as long as like a fully stock taco??
     
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    perfect, although I've always heard the LC header was better for the 4 cyl :notsure:

    I know the DT is a great product as well though.
     
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    i kinda wish i got the LC just because it looks more complicated and looks like it would perform better - the dt looks same as stock almost. But i like my dt and dont know first hand if the LC is better.
     
  20. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:28 PM
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    gotcha, your truck is LOUD! What catback do you have on there?
     

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