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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. Apr 25, 2021 at 12:34 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Autolite
    Eeeeeuuuuuu
     
  2. Apr 25, 2021 at 12:38 PM
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    I agree! I try and stick to NGK or Denso plugs only. They were only a hair over $3 a piece. Looking at the old plugs it definitely confirms it's an oil burner. Oh well.
     
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  3. Apr 25, 2021 at 1:13 PM
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    BananaMan Well-Known Member

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    Add a little boost and then it'll even out :rofl:
     
  4. Apr 25, 2021 at 1:17 PM
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    I'm thinking Evo swap. If the body was in better condition I'd be sourcing one now, but I don't have the time. I'll keep tinkering with it till the beginning of Fall when I'll likely sell it. As it sits I can probably get $3k for it. Another coworker has an old Toyota pickup I want to get. Wait, what the Hell is it with me getting cars from coworkers?
     
  5. Apr 25, 2021 at 2:34 PM
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    -Bilstein 6112 front shock. Leveling lift -Bilstein 5100 rear shock w/TSB leaf pack. -Cooper Rugged Trek 265/70/17 -EBC front ultimax rotors w/yellow pads -Stoptech sport rear drums -Steel braided brake lines -Wet Okele seat covers front/rear with heaters -Custom built exhaust with Black Widow venom 250 muffler -Afe Stage 2 Dry CAI -Diode dynamics SS3 fog lights yellow. -OPT7 Projector Headlight Assembly w/Black backing -Undercover Flex Tonneau cover -Weather Tech floormats front and back

    I put a Venom 250 muffler from Black widow mufflers in my truck 2 years ago and love it. Very different sound. I also have an AFE stage 2 CAI which was installed before I got the exhaust.
     
  6. Apr 25, 2021 at 3:09 PM
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    Mini cabin camping for my 6 year anniversary. Had to take the taco of course

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  7. Apr 25, 2021 at 3:11 PM
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    Good evening everyone!
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2021 at 3:55 PM
    Delta09

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    This by far is the ugliest plugs I've ever pulled out of a vehicle, even my 1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88 which had probably never seen a tuneup before I bought it in 2005...

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    She's an oil burner, that's for sure. The platinum tips are completely worn off, pretty bizarre. Put standard copper back in; that's all these little 4 bangers need...
     
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  9. Apr 25, 2021 at 4:10 PM
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    Would. I mean did :anonymous:
     
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  10. Apr 25, 2021 at 4:11 PM
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    Evenin Moose
     
  11. Apr 25, 2021 at 4:11 PM
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    :thumbsup:
     
  12. Apr 25, 2021 at 4:12 PM
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    :fistbump:
     
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  13. Apr 25, 2021 at 4:15 PM
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    That's a 'Merican motor in that thing. It should like those Autolites :D
     
  14. Apr 25, 2021 at 4:15 PM
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    Evenin Kevin
     
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  15. Apr 25, 2021 at 4:17 PM
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    :thumbsup:
     
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  16. Apr 25, 2021 at 4:18 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    I don’t think ANYTHING LIKES AUTOLITES
     
  17. Apr 25, 2021 at 4:19 PM
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    I bought some Autolites on clearance at Meijer a few years ago for .99 a peice. Ran 'em in the mower for a couple of years. They did ok in that
     
  18. Apr 25, 2021 at 4:32 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Yea a mower.
     
  19. Apr 25, 2021 at 4:33 PM
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    I even put ngk's in my mower...
     
  20. Apr 25, 2021 at 4:35 PM
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    Been throwing a lean code at higher rpms. Replaced the pickup sock which we think was collapsing under the suction of the the aftermarket high powered fuel pump. The new sock is much more rigid. We also bypassed a potentially weak factory electrical connection between the pump and pump relay. Now the pump runs directly off of it's relay.

    Did several long pulls. Zero issues....no DTCs. We're going to continue to tune it.

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