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best mod for a 02 taomca?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by zeski25, Jul 16, 2009.

  1. Jul 16, 2009 at 6:16 PM
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    Hey
    I just bought my first Tacoma. It's a 2002 double cab 3.4, with 31in Nitto terra grippler A/t's. Whats the best mod for the buck? Intake,exhaust,lift?
     
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  2. Jul 16, 2009 at 6:23 PM
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    Deck plate mod.
     
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  3. Jul 16, 2009 at 8:02 PM
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    Wow the deck mod is cheap! It cannot possibly be better than a k&N? Im very curious to see dyno results.
     
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  4. Jul 16, 2009 at 8:04 PM
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    yep deck plate mod is the best mod for you
     
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    Gadget from URD dyno-ed a deckplate mod on a 96 4runner and got consistent 8hp gains from it...
     
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  6. Jul 16, 2009 at 8:21 PM
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    To think i was about to dish out $280 for a K&N. Does any one sell a kit for this? Also is there any difference in sound? I know it wont be much, but im very curious!
     
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    theres a definate difference in sound

    I was on the phone with Chris4x4 and he was asked what kind of exhaust i had...

    i said stock...and it surprised him...and he's the guru of tech around here


    no kit...just go to your local boating supply store and buy a 4" deckplate...dremel a hole out...seal the deckplate in with sensor safe silicone and voila! done
     
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  8. Jul 16, 2009 at 8:29 PM
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    Thanks alot for the info! Im going to have to make a trip to West Marine on my lunch break tomorrow!
     
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