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BEST Performance Modifications for my 2003 tacoma prerunner trd?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by dylla93, Jul 17, 2010.

  1. Jul 22, 2010 at 12:03 AM
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    kumaWRX

    kumaWRX Well-Known Member

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    FWIW, if you really want a decent gain in power, a supercharger is the way to go, I learned this the hard way(see my mod list below). Other than mid to high RPM gains, there wasn't that much difference between my truck and a stock 3.4L. I drove a TRD supercharged(engine otherwise stock) 2001 Taco w/6" lift on 35s and I was very impressed how it could move. In hindsight I wish I just got a supercharger and just do the deckplate mod and be done with it.
     
  2. Nov 20, 2010 at 6:26 PM
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    dylla93

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    WAts the helix power tower
     
  3. Nov 20, 2010 at 11:33 PM
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    MaTt98

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    Runner SR5, xeon headlights, 6inch kc spotlights, cb in ashtray mod, roof rack, 2.5 inch lift in front with dodge 1500 coils in the rear and skyjacker shocks
    i did the deck plate mod with the in the box knn and it was a cheap couple of hp and a lil better sounding i deffinatly recomend it! btw im 18
     
  4. Nov 21, 2010 at 2:25 PM
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    Yamaha Dave

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    Guys he's 17 years old. I doubt he has the $3,000+ dollars to spend on a blower. Jeez. :rolleyes:
     
  5. Nov 21, 2010 at 9:57 PM
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    soccerkidbs

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    6000k HID Head light kit, K&N CAI, 2" revtek lift, LED map lights
    Hey good to see someone that lives a few miles away matt98. I live in medford.
     
  6. Nov 21, 2010 at 9:59 PM
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    numbah57

    numbah57 GIVE THE MALL A BREAK...WHEEL THAT SHIT

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    Hmmm, v8 swap?
     
  7. Nov 22, 2010 at 12:59 AM
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    MaTt98

    MaTt98 Well-Known Member

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    Runner SR5, xeon headlights, 6inch kc spotlights, cb in ashtray mod, roof rack, 2.5 inch lift in front with dodge 1500 coils in the rear and skyjacker shocks
    Nice! i think ive seen your truck around town once or twice
    i was curious if there was anyone close to me on here
     
  8. Nov 22, 2010 at 1:11 AM
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    Nick_Taco

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    why do most people 17 and under post their age in their threads?

    ive noticed this here and a few other forums....just plain weird
     
  9. Nov 22, 2010 at 1:13 AM
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    The_Dude

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    Decals...lots and lots of decals.
     
  10. Nov 22, 2010 at 12:29 PM
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    because people who are below 20 generally don't have high paying jobs therefore implying to people that in this case he can't afford a supercharger ha.
     
  11. Nov 22, 2010 at 3:24 PM
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    jvandelft

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    K&N CAI, TBS, Custom Cat-back Exhaust(Comes out before Rear Tire), 3" Lift (TC UCA), 33" Hancooks, Grey wire mod, Rear Diff breather relocation.

    Agreed
    I have the a magnaflow with K&N intake aswell and installed a TBS and noticed better throttle response and more power in the upper rpm range. Key word is noticed, didn't do alot for the price you pay but is still there none the less. I use 91 octane.
     
  12. Nov 22, 2010 at 3:43 PM
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    vantaco

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    what's the point of the TBS (i'm assuming this is throttle body spacer)
     
  13. Jan 8, 2011 at 12:07 PM
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    dylla93

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    Whats a blower
     
  14. Jan 8, 2011 at 12:08 PM
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    dylla93

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    Ha fuck Noo but i got my sick Tacoma tho
     
  15. Jan 8, 2011 at 1:42 PM
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    humanoid

    humanoid bite me

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    A blower refers to a turbo or a supercharger.
     

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