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Deck Plate mod vs. AFE prodry filter for 3.4

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by AZTacoSupreme, May 16, 2014.

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  1. May 16, 2014 at 8:24 AM
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  2. May 16, 2014 at 8:29 AM
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    Why not both?
     
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  3. May 16, 2014 at 9:37 AM
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    Eh, see my Build Thread sig link. Too many mods to list.
    I did both the Deck Plate mod and have an aFe Pro Dry.

    More air flow all around, plus I can just wash the filter now instead of buying a new one each time.
     
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  4. May 16, 2014 at 9:51 AM
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    ^^^this
     
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    Deckplate is good for an improvement over a stock box and with an adequate filter it performs nicely, sounds a little better too. Not as loud as a whole intake setup but still have the option to put in/take out the deck plate vs running an open cone filter like a 3.4 k&n
     
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  6. May 16, 2014 at 10:03 AM
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    Deck plate.
     
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  7. May 16, 2014 at 10:11 AM
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    This is from way back. You can "try" the deck plate mod on a 3.4 with this nearly free noninvasive method.

    With tin snips, cut down a medium binder clip. Then open the air box lid 90 deg and wiggle it back to the rear. It will detach and you can "clip" the top edge of the filter against the top lip of the box with the same effect as the springs on the stock lid. If you don't have the cruise control actuator in the way it may be possible to just lay the top back all the way.

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    If you size the clips correctly, they will not come off unless you pry them off, of course they can always be tethered. In this case plastic coated SS fishing leader.
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  8. May 16, 2014 at 10:15 AM
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    You could also just do the normal deckplate mod and if you don't like it, put the plate back in lol.

    I only put mine back in when mudding
     
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  9. May 16, 2014 at 10:45 AM
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    Eh, see my Build Thread sig link. Too many mods to list.
    ^^^this

    (See what I did there? :p)

    Also when washing down/cleaning the engine compartment.
     
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  10. May 16, 2014 at 3:29 PM
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    Now, The AFE is re-usable, but I was reading that it still needs to be oiled. Am I missing something? I just bought one the other day
     
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  11. May 17, 2014 at 8:40 AM
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    Eh, see my Build Thread sig link. Too many mods to list.
    No. You don't oil the aFe Pro Dry...hence the. "Dry" part of the name. You air dry it after washing. No oil = no screwing up your MAF.
     
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  12. May 17, 2014 at 9:50 AM
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    Sweet! Thanks man..... i wonder why the damn instructions say to re-oil it every 30k miles. And im positive its the "dry" version
     
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  13. May 18, 2014 at 9:38 AM
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    Eh, see my Build Thread sig link. Too many mods to list.
    Are you SURE?

    aFe Web Site

    Change the dropdown to Pro Dry S.

    The other one, the Pro 5 R looks like it DOES require oil, as it's a related product at the bottom.

     
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  14. May 19, 2014 at 8:04 AM
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    Pro 5r does need oiled
     
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  15. May 19, 2014 at 10:39 AM
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    what size deckplate have you guys gotten? I was thinking in the 3" range but they are hard to find. most are 4in with a 4.25-4.5in hole needing cut
     
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  16. May 19, 2014 at 11:12 AM
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    Eh, see my Build Thread sig link. Too many mods to list.
    I went with a 4".
     
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  18. May 19, 2014 at 3:47 PM
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    I got a 4" from the marine section at academy. They have them at Wal mart and Home Depot, too. They're like $5
     
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    boooo!! Thats garbage!!

    Refund!!! lol
     
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