Is there a way to do a deck plate mod on a 2.7L 4runner? The filter in the air box sits horizontally rather than vertically. Would doing this mod increase performance? Anyone with experience on this? Thanks.

 

I know that it can be done, and has been done, but I just haven't done it yet. Maybe someone else here has. Check out some TTORA boards and you'll find details.

Jim? You listening? Have you done your's?

 

http://fastq.com/~sschaefer/deckplate.html

Hope this helps.
Dr. Z

 

After actually looking in the engine bay, i realized there are several ways, and how easy they are to do the mod. Thanks for the link for the visual!

 

I did the air box mod. Since I don't off road, mine is non-closeable. I cut a large rectangle hole on the front of the box, just behind the headlight. If you look at my pic, you'll see the top edge of some gutter-guard mesh I put inside of the hole. There are aftermarket air scoops that replace the metal trim under the headlights. They are from Japan and very expensive. I wish I could get those, perfect for ram air right into the air box...
engine pic