SpecializedBrder

For the people who have the deckplate mod...when it rains do you all put the lid on so water doesnt get it or will water not hurt the airbox/intake?

BTOWN4RUNNER

I do not have the deckplate mod, because I have a 2nd gen, but from what I have heard, rain will not bother it, just deep water crossings and such. I would not put the cover on for rain. That is what I remember, someone may prove me wrong. :fireman:

SpecializedBrder

well i was thinking i may just remove the elbow until i get around to putting in the deckplate...the runner hasnt even seen any dirt yet nor deep water

Bob_98SR5

Specialized:

I did a write up waaaay back when on the elbow removal. My buddy who is into cars says that the air elbow method is better b/c it draws cooler air from the fender well vs. the engine bay. However if you intend to ever drive the 4runner in deep water, you MUST do the deckplate!

http://www.4runners.org/airbox/how_to_elbow.html

Bob

CLin9383

HOW DEEP IS DEEP WATER??i plan on offroading but not like going thru a stream or anything

BTOWN4RUNNER

Deep enough that it can get sucked up into the intake. I would think that a foot is not bad, but be careful over that! Just my thought though.. :fireman:

jalaber

I have NOT put my deckplate cover on for driving in rain.

Jason B

You don't need the cover on unless you plan on swimming...

SLC Punk

You would have to be in a very deep lake to take water in.
Bob: the airbox elbow mod may take a little colder air in, but it is still restrictive. IMO, the deckplate mod, will "ram" outside air into the intake better than the elbow removal.
I noticed more power with the deckplate mod, than the elbow removal.

The only time I put the plate on is when i am driving down a very dusty road and want to keep my filter cleaner.

dlotoy4runner

I've done the deckplate. Can you also do the elbow mod and get more hp out of the rig? Any links for this elbow mod?

Thx
Danny

turboale

hum.... more and more I want to do the deckplate mod... then, it would be easy to really make a real "ram air" Intake as well. hum... huuuuumm.... I think i'll do it this weekend for the heck of it.

SpecializedBrder

When you go to get a car state inspected does it matter if i have the deckplate mod?

SLC Punk

I don't think that they would even notice it.

In most states, I don't think that it would be a problem. All the emission sensors are still being used.

rowan

can i do this in my 99 tacoma? it doesnt look like id be able to put it on the front of the airbox, it would have to be on the bottom... could be top id have to double check though. :pat: id be afraid that goign through a puddle or something i might get some mud up in my filter...

dukestr

owan,
Here is link that shows a deckplate mod on a '99 Tacoma
http://www.tn-tacomas.com/mods/deckplate.html

jalaber

Here is how you mount in on a 4cyl...http://fastq.com/~sschaefer/deck.jpg

4cedRunner

Good question about smog. I think it depends on who you go to and what state you are in. In CA. I have taken cars with smog legal mods (even with exempt # stickers) and been turned down. and I have taken cars with mods like the deck plate and no sticker to other places and had no trouble. So I think it just comes down to the shop or even the smog technician. But I also think most would not even notice.

turboale

ROWAN!!!
you found one!!
Good to see you finally found a truck! Just... don't go burning out the rearend on it now ya'hear!!

SpecializedBrder

muahahha the deckplate fits! all i hafta do now is caulk it and screw in the screws into the drilled holes and viola! ty for the help

SpecializedBrder

whew yeah houtson is pretty humid they have crazy highways w/ no shoulder and tire treads all over the road :rolleyes:

well today i installed the airbox and all that jazz...i really like how the engine sounds deeper at higher Rpms i dunno if it feels like its added any HP or not yet...but thanks for all the help !