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

Ever since I changed out my spark plugs about 5 months ago I've noticed my truck doesn't idle as smooth. The old (stock) denso double electrode were way overdue so when I replaced them I put in NGK platinum single electrode. My thinking was that there wouldn't be any difference. I'm still not sure if the spark plug is my issue anyway.

Just thought I'd ask if anyone else has changed out the double electrode denso for single electrodes and noticed a negative difference? I've seafoamed twice in the past 6 months. Once before I changed the spark plugs, and once 3 months after thinking maybe the intake was dirty again.

Anyone think our trucks must have the double electrodes? Or are the singles ok?

 

There is a sticker in the engine bay that specifically says to use double electrode plugs only. I'm assuming it's there for a reason. I don't know the mechanics behind it, but I put duals in when I changed mine and it was fine.

 

Installed my bilstein 5100 fronts on the 2.5 setting and daystar 1.25 shackles and bilstein 5125s.

 

^^ same. wish i knew the mechanics behind it maybe somebody here's willing to explain. but i put in the NGK(i think) duals and it runs like a top.

 

One shade darker, I can understand for aesthetics. But yours are way too dark in my opinion in both looks and safety.

 

I never got the whole tinting of the brake lights. I've had several close calls driving to work in the morning because somebody doesn't understand safety features.

 

I don't know the physics/mechanics behind it, but you should definitely put in dual electrodes.

There are many threads here where people are complaining about idles, stutters, not running well, etc... and it turns out to be single electrode spark plugs.

 

If my camera (phone) was readily available I wanted to take a picture (at a red light) of a woman who placed an "Obama/Biden" sticker over her third brake light. On a Honda Civic or something.

Of all the places to put a bumper sticker. Really?

 

They look really dark cause of the lighting, but ya I'm genna wipe it off

 

removed the sound dampening plates on my horn. sounds louder now.

 

Yeah my favorite ones are the straight krylon gloss black "tint jobs"

I've also had some close calls because of a lack of tail lights, all in the name of looking cool I guess

 

i have seen several people with these neato trd stickers. where are you gettin these?

 

There's a few members here who make custom decals, etc. The ones you quoted came from RuggedT:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/buy-sell-trade-other/258436-vinyl-stickers-glass-etching.html

 

Today dropped off the Taco at the doctor's (4Wheel Parts)...she's getting new front shocks (Rancho)...that makes it Team Rancho , all 4 corners..They're also gonna look into the Diff Lock, it just blinks, probably hasn't ever been engaged, prior to me owning it..After this, real trail miles to follow..

 

The reason for the dual electrodes is Toyota's hemispherical (hemi) head designed combustion chamber, the spark plugs thread straight over the top of piston as opposed to most engines that are "angled" plug design, the spark isn't vertical from electrode to firing tip, spark is thrown across (horizontally) ARCing between 2 electrodes for a bigger/slightly longer spark for better fuel combustion on compression stroke, so I think I'd use the dual denso's...

 

Dang straight, tidily wink.

 

Knock it off with the pet names, homos. Not that that's a bad thing. The homo part I mean. If you're into it. That's fine.

 

u , Chester Cheetah?

I have no idea what you're talking about

 

Replaced my newish single electrode NGK spark plugs with dual electrode NGK plugs. Started it up after but haven't taken it for a drive yet. Hopefully this cures my bad idle

 

Also, I bought this Redline additive that goes into the radiator. It's supposed to make engines run cooler, typically around 10 degrees cooler. Since I've been running around 204-210 degree range I figured I'd give the redline additive a try. Also gonna do the jiggle valve mod at the same time. Anyone used the redline antifreeze additive before? Did It work or help?