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My 2012 2.7 Tacoma

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jeffyg, Mar 19, 2017.

  1. Mar 19, 2017 at 11:46 AM
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    Jeffyg

    Jeffyg [OP] Member

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    Here is my 2012 SR5 2.7 4x4
    My adds
    Tint
    Tunes
    Enzo Projector Headlights
    Smoked LED Driving lights
    Ballistic wheels
    Falken Wild Peak 265/70/17
    HPS Cold Air Intake
    Magnaflow Exhaust

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  2. Mar 19, 2017 at 12:29 PM
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    DBF

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    Very nice. Have you owned it since new? Love the wheel/tire setup.
     
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  3. Mar 19, 2017 at 12:52 PM
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    RigginsTaco

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    Stuff...
    X2 nice combo
     
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  4. Mar 19, 2017 at 1:00 PM
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    Jeffyg

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    Purchased used. Many months of looking
     
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  5. Mar 19, 2017 at 1:23 PM
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    Did you add the wheels & tires after buying. Wondering how much the mpg drops when going to a bigger tire. I currently have 245/75/16 on my 2.7
     
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  6. Mar 19, 2017 at 1:32 PM
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    I added after I bought. Very basic when I purchased.
    It had BFG All Terrain 245/75/16
    MPG's did not fall off.
     
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  7. Mar 19, 2017 at 2:01 PM
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    Looks great!! Did you put a lift on the front?
     
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  8. Mar 19, 2017 at 2:02 PM
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    Skid plate looks good with the silver color of the truck too
     
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  9. Mar 19, 2017 at 2:04 PM
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    No lift. Bilstein 5100 up next
     
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  10. Jul 16, 2017 at 6:53 AM
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    frtlinr

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    Good looking truck.
    How do you like the HPS cold air intake? Do you think that it gives you any better acceleration and/or fuel mileage?
     
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  11. Jul 17, 2017 at 7:30 AM
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    I am satisfied with it. I also added Magnaflow exhaust. All in all feels as though it runs better. Has a little more pep (for lack of better term).

    Gas mileage has increased by 1-2 mpg per tank. Averaging 19-20mpg per tank, prior was 18 tops.

    amazing how much crap comes off the engine.

    Fresh spark plugs will make a difference as well...
     
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  12. Jul 17, 2017 at 7:40 AM
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    Thanks Jeffyg. I'm familiar with the K&N system but don't want to spent that much, that's why I wanted to know how you liked the HPS product.
     
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  13. Jul 17, 2017 at 7:43 AM
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    for what it is worth, it came with K&N Filter
     
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  14. Jul 17, 2017 at 8:18 AM
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    Yes, I noticed that when I was reading the specs on their website and thought that the HPS may be a good lesser priced alternative to the K&N brand. Looks like the HPS is around $150.00 less than the K&N. That's a big savings!
     
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  15. Jul 17, 2017 at 8:21 AM
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    Sweet truck! :headbang:
     

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