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deck plate?

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by toytaco85, Aug 12, 2009.

  1. Aug 12, 2009 at 8:47 AM
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    toytaco85

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    ive seen a lot of talk about a deck plate mod....what exactly is that? ive tried looking through everything on here to see what it was, but no luck finding an explanation.
     
  2. Aug 12, 2009 at 8:51 AM
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    chris4x4

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  3. Aug 12, 2009 at 8:57 AM
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    cool, thanks man, i think i will try that. doesnt seem that hard to do
     
  4. Aug 12, 2009 at 10:48 AM
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    neslerrah

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    It is pretty easy. I did this MOD in 15 mins. for one of my friends. Good luck!
     
  5. Aug 12, 2009 at 11:23 AM
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    ill shoot for 45 haha....you can get the deck plate at some sort of marine store?
     
  6. Aug 12, 2009 at 11:28 AM
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    chris4x4

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    Yes. Most marie stores sell them.
     
  7. Aug 12, 2009 at 12:10 PM
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    How big are you going to make the hole?:D 6 inches?
     
  8. Aug 12, 2009 at 12:14 PM
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    chris4x4

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    4" is the best size
     
  9. Aug 12, 2009 at 1:00 PM
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    i guess i didnt know i had options? but if 4 is the way to go, thats what ill do
     
  10. Aug 12, 2009 at 1:15 PM
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    Deck plates come in a variety of sizes...from 3" all the way up to over 12". :)
     
  11. Aug 12, 2009 at 1:16 PM
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    4 inches sound good!:thumbsup:
     
  12. Aug 12, 2009 at 10:34 PM
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    I love finding these simple cheap mods :) def going to do this to my future truck!
     
  13. Aug 17, 2009 at 6:43 AM
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    ^ not sure if you can do it to a 2nd gen.
     
  14. Aug 21, 2009 at 8:31 AM
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    has anyone actually done this to a 2nd gen? it sounds interesting.
     
  15. Aug 29, 2009 at 9:37 PM
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  16. Aug 30, 2009 at 6:39 AM
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    Not sure. Post a pic of the air box.
     
  17. Aug 30, 2009 at 11:13 AM
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    going to give it a go on my 2.4l
     
  18. Aug 30, 2009 at 7:19 PM
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    InfidelTaco

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    I tried looking at every possible way to get one on. No go for 2nd gen. Someone on CT tried it with piping that led to the bumper grill but complained of sucking in debri. Just do an elbow mod and and 2nd filter delete. AFE pro dry is also another add on option.

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