97Runner

I plan to do the deckplate mod on my 97 limited 4runner but have a question about the deckplate itself. i plan to buy it from here: http://www.beckson.com/dp40.html for its cheap price but i need to know wether to order the one with screw holes or without? black, the color of my airbox, only comes w/o holes but i dont really care the color if i need one w/ scre holes since it wont really be visible

thanks

Elton

just make your own holes

CJM

Doesnt really matter, I recently used one with no screw holes and just screwed it in anyways by drilling some pilot holes first.

97Runner

ok thanks yall.. i prolly will just make my own holes


thanksa again

Elton

be sure to use sensor safe silicon too

97Runner

will it say that on the container? i ahve plenty of silicon but i dont know if any is sensor safe

Elton

yes it will

97Runner

thank ya muchly

gpcollen1

I bought mine there and then just decided to keep the lid on the airbox open....no silicone needed!

toy_tek

Installed one last week. $4.75 and 25 minutes of my time I'll never get back. Who's hairbrained idea was that anyway?

Elton

i drove my truck with the deckplate closed and it sucked

TJ_Shunk

dumb question, Why even have the option to have it closed? It is useful open if I understand correctly. Why not just have a big hole there?

mastacox

It's too easy to suck water into your intake if you go through some water and it splashes into the engine comparment. It's best to close the deckplate on rainy days and for water crossings.

RadRacer'86

I don't have the deckplate mod yet but as I understand it its to prevent water and debris from getting in there.

DuB

I cut a big 6"x6" or so square out of the front of my airbox, and covered it in mesh. I don't off-road (2wd), and I live in SoCal so it doesn't rain too much, but I haven't had any problems so far.

TJ_Shunk

Well, ok, riddle me this then, an open cone filter has no guard for it as it sits where the box was/is. Why don't the manafactures have a guard then?

mastacox

Short answer, it should. If it doesn't and you're going off road with water crossings, you're at serious risk.

Tacoclimber

IMO, open cone elements are designed primarily for street and dry offroad (desert) racing. I wouldn't doubt that you'd be in big trouble if you tried a water crossing with just a cone filter, versus an deckplated airbox with the plate in. It's still a risk, but much less of one. But whatever, I just did mine for the noise...

fnrunner314

I dont mean to hijack the thread but i have heard of people opening the top of the airbox. Now are you removing the top of the airbox or just opening it? Does it clear the hood?

TJ_Shunk

How often are you in water that is over your hood? That you are seriously driving through, not splashing through? I guess I am just trying to play devil's advicate as I rack peoples brains about this mod. I mean, why not just get a snorkle (besides the price)