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Old 02-16-2004, 09:18 PM
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Deck lid or K&N FIPK???

Could someone give me some ideas on whether i should go with a deck lid with a high performance air filter or go with the K&N FIPK. Id like some opinions and feedback
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https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/k-ns-aircharger-26525/

If it were me, I'd save $200 and install a deck plate and drop-in filter.
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Yeup... ditto.

You'll get plenty of airflow doing the deck plate mod with a good filter (Amsoil is an example). Plus, you'll have the option of closing it up and keeping things stock dry when you run through mud puddles.
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Another vote for the deckplate
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K & N sucks in my opinion. I would go with the deck mod as well.

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Another vote for the deckplate
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Thanx for all your input. any suggestions on inlet size? 5'' 6''?
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i believe the 4" is standard..tho i remember someone doing a 5"??
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Definitely the deck plate. I used the 4" and wasn't sure how anyone could squeeze a 6" plate on. I've heard that there is little benefit going larger than a 4" deckplate due to the max volume of air the intake can "gulp".
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I have been a FIPK owner for over 5 years. I have installed two of them.


I VOTE FOR THE 4 INCH DECK MOD!
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Originally Posted by CLin9383
i believe the 4" is standard..tho i remember someone doing a 5"??
I got a 5" but I'm not sure if there's any performance difference between that and 4"

I got it online with free shipping so it barely cost me anything (another way of saying "I don't remember"). I think I went to a link provided by either Cebby or <96 Runner>
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Is there a deck plate mod for 4th gen's? And if so, where do you get it from?
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Are you V6 or V8?
I hear that the deckplate isn't worth doing on an 8. Haven't heard of anyone doing the mod on a 6 either...
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I went with a 5" only because I couldn't track down a 4".
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Deckplate, I've tried the K&N FIPK and didn't like it. With my snorkle mod, I'm ready for those water crossings too!
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Tacoma dude,

I have the V8. Any more info on the deckplate for the V8 and why it may not be worth it?
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Sorry, can't really help you on that. I know nothing about the 8. I just seem to remember reading on a previous post that the deckplate on the V8 might not be worth it. Anyone else remember that or have I lost it?
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Go with a 5" deckplate. I did the 6" and the outer plastic lip is a little high (it just looks funny) on the stock box.

As far as flow difference between the 4 and 5, I doubt its much - if any.

If I could do it over again, I would go 5. My .02
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Originally Posted by BruceTS
Deckplate, I've tried the K&N FIPK and didn't like it. With my snorkle mod, I'm ready for those water crossings too!
Bruce, your snorkel reminds me of the one Chris Geiger put in his 2nd gen "Rock Runner", Much cleaner than the fugly ARB safari snorkel, and if you plan on going any deeper than that, you got bigger problems. I noticed the tool you used to install your uni-balls, did you get that idea from the article on off-road.com? Total Chaos is now selling a $15 tool for that. I installed my uni-balls over a year ago on a freezing cold rainy day and figuring a way to press them out was a P.I.T.A.! here's a link to that article.
http://www.off-road.com/toyota/proje...oma/intro.html
It is nice to know that there is a cheap tool for that now. Your truck looks good, are you planning on painting your fenders? Do you have any plans for the rear suspension?
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Originally Posted by HaveBlue
I went with a 5" only because I couldn't track down a 4".
Go with as large a deckplate as you can find.
Do not cut the hole until you have a dekplate to fit tho.


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