Deck Plate Mod?

Ok so I plan on doing the deck plate mod on my 02 prerunner soon. I just wanted to know what are the pros and cons of this mod. Does it make your truck sound different and is it noticeable? And is this mod worth it? I plan on going buy a deck plate after school today.

 

did you notice any difference in sound? i was supposed to go buy a deck today, but its pouring down here

 

I did it on my 2000 V6 and it did have a noticeable increase in growl. Acceleration feels a bit more snappy as well. I also removed the two silencers after the air filter.

Also, although I don't think fuel mileage is actually affected, just having a better sounding engine makes me drive harder, which, in turn, lowers my mileage (just fyi)!

 

Is there any substitute other than using a deck plate? I do not feel like ordering it and there are no shops down here that sell them.

 

I got mine off ebay for $1 + $8 shipping. We actually used to have a boaters world here, in about the most landlocked place in the country, but it closed (go figure). I checked Cabelas and Bass Pro. Bass Pro didn't have anything, I think Cabelas carries a 5" or 6", not sure how big the V-6 will accept.

 

The picture would help

 

Here's the one I got



And here it is installed

 

Got mine off Ebay. They're $5-$10, Use a Dremel to cut it out and seal it with "sensor safe" silicon. I used a 4" which fits good on the 3.4L. I never really noticed a sound difference, but if you don't like it you can always put the cap back in and it's just like stock. Just buy a good air filter and make sure you clean out all the plastic shreds from you air box after you cut it out.

 

Just ordered a 3 inch deckplate from ebay.

 

The silicone i used was Permatex Sensor Safe silicone its in a blue tube and can be bought at about any auto parts dealer.
ive got pics on my profile if you want to look, its a 4"

 

I bought the k&n air filter.