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Deckplate mod: quick question..

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by .Trdtaco315., Jul 10, 2010.

  1. Jul 10, 2010 at 10:03 PM
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    .Trdtaco315.

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    ideal size for the deckplate? and what size hole do i cut?
     
  2. Jul 10, 2010 at 10:08 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    getting there....
    4 inch deckplate....and the hole needs to be roughly 4 inches, but i'd trace the inside of the deckplate before cutting.
     
  3. Jul 10, 2010 at 10:08 PM
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    747

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    4" and 4", imho.
     
  4. Jul 10, 2010 at 10:11 PM
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    better then buying a new intake?
    and will the hot air from the motor effect it?
     
  5. Jul 10, 2010 at 10:13 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    way better than an intake dude. its been dyno proven......and its tons cheaper. a lil engine air doesnt affect it negatively.
     
  6. Jul 10, 2010 at 10:14 PM
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    Cheaper (I dunno about better).

    Hasn't effected mine (that I'm aware of).

    If you do it, and you don't like it, you haven't lost much (takes about 30 minutes and $15).
     
  7. Jul 10, 2010 at 10:20 PM
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    alright cool im gunna do it tomorrow! :thumbsup:
     
  8. Jul 10, 2010 at 10:22 PM
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    getting there....
    let us know what ya think man.
     
  9. Jul 10, 2010 at 10:25 PM
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    will do man, thanks for the help.
     
  10. Jul 10, 2010 at 10:33 PM
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    x2. that's the easiest way to get it at the right size. careful not to make it too big. it's easier to slowly increase the size than make it too big from the beginning.

    here's mine:

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    i'm really happy with the results. haven't dyno'd it, but i like the deeper sound and (maybe) better acceleration/power.
     
  11. Mar 15, 2011 at 3:40 PM
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    Tommy Tacoma

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    Why not just make it a 6" deckplate? It looks like it will fit.
     
  12. Mar 15, 2011 at 3:44 PM
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    getting there....
    a 6 inch may fit(i think that its too big for the box) but some of it will be covered up by the washer fluid reservoir......
     
  13. Mar 15, 2011 at 4:09 PM
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    Tommy Tacoma

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    If it does fit would there be any negatives to a larger hole?
     
  14. Mar 15, 2011 at 4:12 PM
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    nah.....i dont see any negatives to going 6 inch.
     
  15. Mar 15, 2011 at 4:22 PM
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    I'll let you know how it goes.
     
  16. Mar 15, 2011 at 6:14 PM
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    yes it will fit I did a 6" and it fits like a glove.
     
  17. Mar 15, 2011 at 6:18 PM
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  18. Mar 15, 2011 at 6:25 PM
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    getting there....
    :rofl:
     
  19. Mar 15, 2011 at 7:23 PM
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    I had the four inch deck mod with an AFE Pro Dry did not notice any difference i recently put the K&N intake kit on now i feel the difference hope i keep or get. Better fuel mileage
     
  20. Mar 15, 2012 at 3:08 PM
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    No Dremel so I'm using a drill to cut the hole. I bought the deckplate then took the outer ring to Home Depot to see what size saw bit to buy. Looks like the 4.5" is just a hair smaller than the outer diameter of the ring. I'll let you know how it works tomorrow after the installation.
     

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