deck plate mod
Nov 12, 2005 | 07:09 AM
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Nov 12, 2005 | 07:10 AM
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check int the thread listed "Toyota FAQ"...you'll find a wealth of info there... 
Nov 12, 2005 | 07:45 AM
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IMO, it's not worth the $20 and the hour it'll take you to do it. I saw no increase in gas mileage, and very little change in performance. I didn notice that it seems easier to keep the truck in the higher RPMs (over 4k) with the deckplate, but that's really the only change. That's a benefit to me about 3 times a year when I tow my boat, but probably not much good for the average person.
Nov 12, 2005 | 08:16 AM
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Hey,it's a proven 7-8whp even if you can't tell and it makes a good conversation piece with other Toyota nerds and it was only $12 and 45 minutes to do. 
Nov 12, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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i did it and its worth it
Nov 12, 2005 | 12:21 PM
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Nov 12, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by X-AWDriver
Hey,it's a proven 7-8whp even if you can't tell and it makes a good conversation piece with other Toyota nerds and it was only $12 and 45 minutes to do.
Nov 12, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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Do it.
Nov 12, 2005 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by midiwall
Yeup... I have a dyno sheet that says 6 even on a truck that was running lean.
Nov 12, 2005 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jacksonpt
IMO, it's not worth the $20 and the hour it'll take you to do it. I saw no increase in gas mileage, and very little change in performance. I didn notice that it seems easier to keep the truck in the higher RPMs (over 4k) with the deckplate, but that's really the only change. That's a benefit to me about 3 times a year when I tow my boat, but probably not much good for the average person.
Like Mark, I also have a dyno sheet that says 7HP difference. It does make a difference.
Nov 13, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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I did it, and i'm glad i did too. there is a noticeable difference, especially if you do the isr mod along with it.
Nov 13, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 99SR5
so where do i find the deck plate or the thing that actually goes on my air box. can i get it at the tractor supply company
You can find them online as well:
http://www.shipstore.com/search?search=deckplate
Nov 13, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by midiwall
Most of us find them at marine supply stores, since that's their real purpose in life (they're deckplates - closable plates for holes in the deck of a boat).
You can find them online as well:
http://www.shipstore.com/search?search=deckplate
You can find them online as well:
http://www.shipstore.com/search?search=deckplate
does anybody know where i can find a marine store in northern va
Nov 13, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 99SR5
hmmmmmmm ok well i guess i need to look for a marine store around here.
does anybody know where i can find a marine store in northern va
does anybody know where i can find a marine store in northern va
There is one in hoodbridge...right off of 123. Its Occoquan(sp) i believe
Nov 13, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by midiwall
Most of us find them at marine supply stores, since that's their real purpose in life (they're deckplates - closable plates for holes in the deck of a boat).
You can find them online as well:
http://www.shipstore.com/search?search=deckplate
You can find them online as well:
http://www.shipstore.com/search?search=deckplate
and when you go in the supply store, dont do what i did and say "Do you know what a boat deckplate is?"
you'll be sure to feel like an idiot like i did.
even though i have my deckplate i still havent done the mod. maybe tuesday!!
Nov 13, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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What's wrong with buying it off the net? That's the exact place I got it and it came within 5 days...awesome mod, highly recommend it!
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