What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

That's my next mod

 

Get am AFE pro dry filter. MUCH better. I've had both

 

Proven science behind my statement, what do you have but insults?

Now move along, Nothing to see here.

If you switched your intake back to 100% stock and changed your muffler to a 14-18 inch magnaflow 2.25 in/out muffler you WILL see an improvement over your current set up.

 

Braaaaaappppp

 

why all bad vibes man i had a k&n for a while it was ok but i like my airaid alot better and whats wrong with flowmaster ive got one!! all sound and no performance its great!

 

I had an eBay intake with an SPT/K&N cone filter but I couldn't stand the roar at mid throttle. I switched it back to stock and, though it feels weaker, it's much easier to live with. I don't need another loud DD. That's what the Subaru is for.

That said, I'm only referring to the K&N panel filter. I might go for it if it's worth a few ponies, otherwise I'll throw in an OEM paper filter.

Wait, who has a Flowmaster? My exhaust is bone stock and will remain that way until it rots.

 

Water pump too? Mind if I ask how much that set you back? I'm still debating whether to do it myself or pay the dealer or family mechanic.

 

Really proven? because AFE (What he is running) is nearly the same design as the K&N and same price. Yet he talks shit about K&N because he doesn't like the brand.
MY truck is supposed to get 15/17 mpg stock!
I get 20-22 mpg with my setup thank you! So please tell me why stock would get better than a 5mpg increase?

 

Installed my new Philips X-Treme Power headlamps today Waiting for it to get dark so I can drive it at night. But even during the day I can tell these things are a lot whiter than stock.

Also I washed the truck after loading it up with all my stuff to head back to Montana this week. So please ignore the bro lean, it's not intentional. I've got all sorts of crap back there..Futon, Raft, Oars...everything.






More photos to come tonight after it gets dark of the new lights.

 

I got t belt, thermostat, all belts, water pump and gaskets for $312. I got a 20% discount because my trucks almost got 200k miles! Gotta love good customer service like that.

 

Awesome! Can't wait to see the night pics.

Did you get em off Amazon? Do you know if the ones you got will work with my '99?

 

Added Rigid Industries Dually LEDs.

 

Philips 9007 X-treme Power Headlight Bulb, Pack of 2

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-9007-...999&vehicleType=automotive&newCar=1&carId=001

Says they do not fit. Sorry

 

Gotcha! I guess mine are the 9003 H4 bulbs

I know we have diff models of trucks but did the headlamps have to be removed to swap the bulbs or is there enough space to get behind them?

 

That's one well kept and very clean Tacoma, yellow dog. it looks brand new.

 

Got my front TG bumper today. Now I've just got to coop out the light bar hoop and get it mounted up

 

There's enough space to get behind them. Only took about 5 minutes. Really easy.

Thanks man!

Okay, here's a bunch of pictures. I know, the lights are aimed up, it's because I have a lot of weight in the bed of the truck.
Here's some crappy iPhone pictures. I'll get better ones tomorrow night, my dSLR is dead now.


Before (stock): You can see the yellow in this a little




After (Philips X-Treme Power): All white.




Brights:


Driving normal:

 

They supposedly prove all HP gains on their dyno. The Aluminum intake will look better, but give less gains than the regular.

I would really like to know my gains with the intake and cat back.

 

Those flights don't look that much different. ... In the pictures anyway.

 

It's the pictures. These are much whiter than stock. I like them. I wouldn't say they are incredible by any means, but I think they'll be better than stock. 29 bucks too, not too bad.

I'll try to get some better pictures tomorrow with my real camera.