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Performance mods under $100

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by allenknightjr, Jan 12, 2014.

  1. Jan 12, 2014 at 4:58 PM
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    allenknightjr

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    Looking for some mods that'll increase my low end without putting a big dent in my wallet.
    Suggestions?
     
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  2. Jan 12, 2014 at 5:00 PM
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    Welcome to TW! Best gain for under a hundred bucks, is the Deck plate mod. Better gains than an aftermarket "CAI", and an easy Do It Yourself project. Use the rest of the money on gas.
     
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  3. Jan 13, 2014 at 3:40 PM
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    Modular intake tube...

    Deckplate mod...

    Airbox elbow removal...

    Throttle body coolant bypass...

    Efan...

    Thermostat change...
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2014 at 6:44 AM
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    Eh, see my Build Thread sig link. Too many mods to list.
    ^This.
     
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  5. Jan 14, 2014 at 11:51 AM
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    Blackdawg

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    Even then..Deckplate doesnt help THAT much.

    getting a new muffler helps a bit too.


    really tho..there is nothing you can really do other then boost it :cool: and that sure as hell aint under 100 bucks..haha
     
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  6. Jan 14, 2014 at 12:13 PM
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    It's not related to power/torque but if you're planing on upgrading lights/winch/sound system eventually you could do the CS144 alternator swap. You can get the alt from a pick and pull or ebay for about $50.
     
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    I'm guessing it makes for a cooler air charge. Kind of like people putting different thermostats in their engine. It makes the computer think the engine is still in warm up so it runs a richer mix. HP increase will be negligible, fuel cost increase will be noticeable.

    $100, I'd say is better spent on 2-3 tanks of gas.
     
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  8. Jul 7, 2014 at 3:34 PM
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    Snowman I have a problem for your solutionÂ…

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    Whoa! Wish I could get 2-3 tanks with $100. I'm lucky to get one and a bottle of coke.
     
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    The throttle body has a coolant line running through it. I assume he is talking about bypassing that.
     
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