2001 Tacoma Mods

I just started driving and I was lucky enough to get my dad's 01 Tacoma.
2wd nothing too special. But I am new to this truck and I was wondering if there are any simple performance mods that I could do. My dad likes to keep things stock and short of a K&N air filter he hasn't added anything to it. But maybe if there are some small things that he most likely wouldn't object to just to improve my gas mileage and performance.
Thanks for any suggestions!

 

welcome to tw!!! do you have the v6 or 4cyl??

 

Thanks.
i have the v6 3.4L.

 

ok,cool. since you have the v6, you can do the deck plate mod to the airbox, and its dyno proven, so its a great mod, and way cheaper than a cold air intake. and you already have the k and n filter, so you'd be good to go there. after that, you can use synthetic motor oil and gear oils, and these are probably the best bang for your buck. here is a thread you may want to check out.....it has some good links to some performance mods in it!!

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/10856-diy-mods-95-04-tacomas.html

hope this helps!!

 

I am reading about the deckplate install and I was wondering if you have close it during rainy conditions or if that amount of water wouldn't be harmful?

 

nah.....you dont have to close it at all really. water aint gonna get in there anyway. i know a few people that have the deckplate that offroad through alotta mud and all and they havent had any problems with it.

 

That's good. I have to show all this to my dad. The second I say possible increase in fuel economy his ears may open though.
Have you heard about HHO generators?

 

hey man, you can tell him its an actual good increase in mileage..............it really is.

and im sorry, havent heard of hho generators, well, no that i know of anyway. tell us about them!!

 

Yea. I love driving the truck. But with gas prices like they are I am really interested in seeing what kind of mileage I can get out of it.

Hydrogen Hydrogen Oxygen.
I don't really know much about it, but it is basically making hydrogen from water using electrolysis. This hydrogen is injected in with the gasoline. So really your vehicle is running off of gasoline as well as hydrogen. People have seen as much as 50% increase in fuel economy running this way. It is really interesting.

 

man, the tacomas are some of the best vehicles out there, period!! i love driving mine too!!!

the hho generators sound cool!!

 

Thanks for all the help, Will.
I do have one more question. For now at least. : )
What size deck plate did you use?

 

no problem buddy........thats what we are here for!!

the deck plate i used was a 4 inch deck plate!! its the perfect size for the air box. and dont forget a tube of sensor safe silicone too.

 

You did this mod yourself?
if so, about how long did it take?

 

yeah, i did it, and it took me probably about 45 minutes cause i had to buy a small hand saw to cut the hole in the box. not a time consuming mod at all though.

 

cool.
I will try and talk my dad into this one.

 

I did mine in about 30 mins without the correct tools. Make sure you get all the plastic dust off of the MAF. My check engine light came on for a day or so before I drove it on a long trip and it cleaned itself. Best 15 bucks you'll ever spend

 

What results have you seen from it?

 

HHO generater is Fake False and not possible to do.

If it was possible More folks who have it OEM.

Simple mods are already noted.
The rest are Super cahrger, headers, lighter exhuast, and more coslty ways