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Seeking Feedback For Performance Mod's List

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BoulderTako, Dec 24, 2016.

  1. Dec 24, 2016 at 11:06 AM
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    BoulderTako

    BoulderTako [OP] Member

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    What's up TW...Merry New Year ;)
    I'm going to do a big performance upgrade to my truck this year (install all at the same time) and am starting a parts list. I've done some research on TW and online
    (Looks like URD has some good stuff).

    I came up with a list of parts and would like some feedback, and have a couple questions.

    Here are my questions:
    1) Are there performance parts I am missing?
    2) Are there any suspension mods I could make to improve body roll and corning? (Stock leaf springs with 100K miles. I drive far distances on highway to ride dirt bikes.)
    3)Anyone have any "guess-timates" for what this will bump horsepower and torque output to? (Not looking for definite numbers...just ball-park).
    4) Do you think a good independent Toyota mechanic can do this work? (We have good independent mechanics where I live, for every manufacturer.)

    Thank you,
    Micah
    My Truck: 2013 TRD Sport DBL Cab 6’ Bed V6 AUTO

    Performance Upgrade Parts List
    Supercharger (Magnuson)
    URD Supercharger Pulley
    URD Mark3 Exhaust (*I don't want anything excessively loud. Just trying to open up the flow.)
    URD Spec-U LT Headers
    URD Fuel Pump/Filter Upgrade Kit
    URD Throttle Body Adapter
    Spark Plugs (*Need suggestion for good spark plug for this set-up).

    Current Upgrades
    Bilstein 5100 shocks (front & rear)
    EBC rotors & pads (Installing next week)

    My Taco Front.jpg
     
    Last edited: Dec 24, 2016
  2. Dec 24, 2016 at 11:42 AM
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    ChemDawg

    ChemDawg Well-Known Member

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    I'd buy a newer truck.. so I wasn't modding more $ than the value of my truck..
    But then Mines older than o.p
     
  3. Dec 24, 2016 at 11:55 AM
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    BoulderTako

    BoulderTako [OP] Member

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    I'm sticking with this truck. I bought a new Tacoma so I wouldn't have to buy a new truck for 10years. I could do all these mods and buy a new dirt bike and a new street bike for the cost of a new Taco'...and instead of having one new taco I would have a badass taco and 2 motorcycles :)

    Also, the headlights on the 3rd Gen suck (I've driven one at night). The headlights on the 2nd Gen are amazing. There is a safety issue driving at night in rural Colorado with the deer and elk. The 2nd gen headlights light up entire canyons and the sides of roads.
     
  4. Dec 24, 2016 at 3:03 PM
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    Torspd

    Torspd Tor-nication

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    Torspd Custom Turbo kit [] Borg Warner 9180EFR Turbo [] Haltech Elite 2500 [] TiAL Q BOV [] TiAL V44 Wastegate @ 15psi [] CP Pistons [] CP Carrillo Rods [] ARP Head studs [] ARP Main Studs [] ARP Header - Head Studs [] Ported Heads w/ 1mm oversized valves intake/exhaust [] Brian Crower Forged Stroker Crank [] Darton M.I.D. Sleeved Block [] Kelford Camshafts [] Torspd 160* T-stat mod [] APR Large Fuel Rail [] Walbro 460 LPH E85 Fuel Pump [] FueLab FPR [] APR T56 Conversion Kit [] KP RACING Built T56 [] McLeod Racing Custom Twin Disk Clutch [] One Piece Aluminum Driveshaft [] MGW Shifter [] Custom lowering kit [] Ohlins Front Coilovers [] QA1rear shocks [] Custom Ron Davis Radiator [] Dual SPAL Electric Fans []
    The Magnuson doesn't come with new spark plugs? If not minimum Denso IKH22.

    O2 simulator, unless you plan on also getting a UCON Advanced Engine Management system. Then it has an internal O2 sim.

    New exhaust gaskets, unless the headers come with them.

    Wideband AFR gauge.
     
  5. Dec 24, 2016 at 3:58 PM
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    BoulderTako

    BoulderTako [OP] Member

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    Thank you for the recommendations. URD sells a O2 Simulator and the Denso's (if not included with the supercharger I can buy separately). Those are on my list now...thanks again.
     
  6. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:07 PM
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    Torspd

    Torspd Tor-nication

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    Torspd Custom Turbo kit [] Borg Warner 9180EFR Turbo [] Haltech Elite 2500 [] TiAL Q BOV [] TiAL V44 Wastegate @ 15psi [] CP Pistons [] CP Carrillo Rods [] ARP Head studs [] ARP Main Studs [] ARP Header - Head Studs [] Ported Heads w/ 1mm oversized valves intake/exhaust [] Brian Crower Forged Stroker Crank [] Darton M.I.D. Sleeved Block [] Kelford Camshafts [] Torspd 160* T-stat mod [] APR Large Fuel Rail [] Walbro 460 LPH E85 Fuel Pump [] FueLab FPR [] APR T56 Conversion Kit [] KP RACING Built T56 [] McLeod Racing Custom Twin Disk Clutch [] One Piece Aluminum Driveshaft [] MGW Shifter [] Custom lowering kit [] Ohlins Front Coilovers [] QA1rear shocks [] Custom Ron Davis Radiator [] Dual SPAL Electric Fans []
    You're welcome.
     

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