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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tarheelfan_08, Jan 6, 2008.

  1. Jan 6, 2008 at 4:09 PM
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    tarheelfan_08

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    Chrome Grill, Chrome accessories(door handles and mirror covers), LEER Super White Cover, Mirrors with Turn Signals, Window Vent Visors, Step Rails, WeatherTech Digital Floor Mats, Mini Maglight Holder, Chrome Bull Bar
    Ok so i have finnaly figured out what all I am going to do to my 96 tacoma.
    Step Rails(chrome)
    Window Tints
    New Muffler and Tailpipes
    New Mud Flaps
    Blue headlights(im not exactly sure of the exact name but they are the ones that are on newer cars)
    And maybe a new cd player and speakers

    If you have anymore ideas then plz contact me

    My truck= http://www.tacomaworld.com/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/4098
     
    tarheelfan_08, Jan 6, 2008
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  2. Jan 6, 2008 at 5:48 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    getting there....
    you may wanna do the deck-plate mod for your airbox as well........could make your truck breathe a little better and may unlock a bit more power for ya. here is more info.........................

    http://www.wattora.com/index.php?page_id=10

    i know its a little updated,and im not sure what motor you have, but it should still work the same basically. hope this helps.
     
    tacomaman06, Jan 6, 2008
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  3. Jan 6, 2008 at 6:31 PM
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    tarheelfan_08

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    How hard is that going to be to do? And what exactly is it going to do?
     
    tarheelfan_08, Jan 6, 2008
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  4. Jan 6, 2008 at 6:45 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    not really sure how hard it will be to do, shouldnt be very hard at all. maybe someone else will chime in on the difficulty level of it. as far as what it will do, your engine will breathe better and you may get better mileage, and put that with an exhaust, even better sound and performance for ya!!
     
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  5. Jan 6, 2008 at 6:51 PM
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    Oh that sounds good. My only worry about that is, is when i take it out is it going to be easier for trash and debree to get into my engine
     
    tarheelfan_08, Jan 6, 2008
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  6. Jan 6, 2008 at 7:41 PM
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    The deckplate is a 4" wide hole in your airbox basically. It comes with a lid that you can screw in or take out whenever you want.

    I had it on my 96.... and I'd leave it open during normal daily drives. When I took the truck offroading or in dusty/dirty conditions, I'd put the lid back in and the airbox was as good as stock (no hole).
     
    Janster, Jan 6, 2008
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  7. Jan 7, 2008 at 10:07 AM
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    96Tacoma4x4

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    I'm going to try the air box mod also. Looks simple to do.
     
    96Tacoma4x4, Jan 7, 2008
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  8. Jan 7, 2008 at 7:32 PM
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    Prerunner02

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    Current: AEM cold air intake Hard Tonneu Cover Drilled Front Rotors Flomaster air intake insert HID Conversion Soon: JBA Ceramic Headers Cat Back Exhaust
    I put in a cold air intake. Its pricey for a good name but the sound is awsome it seems to have added a fair bit of power too. Could be a placibo effect though :p

    As far as lights. I purchased an HID conversion kit off ebay for $150 after a couple monthes waiting for a replacement bulb that broke in transit I finally installed the kit and holy crap these are bright. I highly recomend doing them. Pretty easy to install. Here is the the kit on ebay.

    http://cgi.ebay.ca/H4-Xenon-HID-Hea...hZ008QQcategoryZ33710QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
     
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