Mean04Tacoma

I just installed my deckplate about 30 minutes ago. let the sealant sit for awhile and started it up. in idle and revving it i didnt notice any diffence in sound or the rpm's. where, if at all will i notice the difference?

rimpainter.com

Under load (driving) at WOT. You should also be able to rev it up (floored for a sec) and here a deep growl.

Tacoma Dude

Did you put in a new air filter? I think with the stock paper filter you're not going to be feeling too much of an increase.

MTL_4runner

I must say I noticed a big difference with the deckplate especially on the highway and even with a paper filter.
Everything was much better....acceleration, mpg, sound.....everything!

Tacoma Dude

ah.. I didn't have my stock filter on for too long after I did the deckplate. I did notice a difference but I didn't know if it was related to the ISR mod that I'd done at the same time.

ewarnerusa

when I did a deckplate in the 2.7L, I did not notice any performance difference between different filters. Only in the noise, with the K&N being a bit louder than an Amsoil or a stock paper. Performance-wise, I would say they all were the same. Although back when I first did it, the louder K&N was telling me that must be the better of the three. I would say that you will hear the difference when you are pushing it hard at high rpms, like what has already been said. I also thought it was a little quieter at cruise control freeway speeds, like the engine was having an easier time or something.

Tacoma Dude

Did you pull out the EFI blade fuse?
There are some people that suggest doing that will reset and allow the engine to re-learn the air intake. I don't know the details but I figure it couldn't hurt

MTL_4runner

For me it was the deckplate which made the biggest difference followed by the amsoil filter second.
Deckplate is a definate must do!

Rick F.

What I noticed right away after installing the deckplate (besides the growl at 3/4 to WOT) was better off-the-line performance. I swap from the Amsoil to the paper when I clean and reoil and don't notice much, if any, difference between the two.

Mean04Tacoma

yea i have driven it around and notice a difference. it keeps my rpms up when i shift making it an easier, smoother shift.

3.4v6

i noticed a big difference in sound btwn 3500 and 5000 on the tach.

96LtdYota

when i put my deckplate in I also did the ISR mod and together i have been nothing but happy with it.... in the first 30 minutes i was still unsure because it sounded like my old honda with the rice intake, but i learned to like it very quick. People often give me compliments while riding in the Runner. Also i noticed when i drive on the highway there seems to be no exhaust noise... enjoy

Mean04Tacoma

i put the 4'' deck plate in and used a LOT of black sealant for a nice tight finish. K&N air filter is what i put in. i noticed the difference in the higher rpms and i love the sound of it. it really keeps my RPM's up when im shifting and makes the shift smoother. overall im happy with the performance and im happy with the K&N air filter. i didnt spend 50 bucks on a sticker.

3.4v6

Mean04Tacoma the ISR mod is another cheap way to gain a lil bit more power and add more noise at high rpm's.

Mean04Tacoma

explain the ISR mod to me wold ya.

Mossback74

WOOT

Mean04Tacoma

i have the 2.7L...is this the same?

rimpainter.com

I dont understand.

Mean04Tacoma

neither do i.....once i put it in my rpms didnt drop as fast when i let off the clutch. maybe im just imagining it.