Deck Plate Alternative?
Dec 29, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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yeah, you could just leave the top open, but that seems like a temporary, half finished way of doing the more air mod. the deck plate is permanent, reversible (well, in effect anyway), cooler, keeps the filter secure, plus it gives you a chance to get in some quick wrenchin and get to know your ride a bit more.
and if you want the full noise fury of the 3.4, go internal snorkel.
and if you want the full noise fury of the 3.4, go internal snorkel.
Dec 29, 2004 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by <96 Runner>
The problem with leaving the flap open is that it serves a purpose other than air filter access; it also holds the air filter securely. By removing the flap, you are also removing an important aspect of proper filtration. Don't get me wrong, I have removed the flap on my old Tacoma - but nothing beats the functionality of a properly installed deckplate.
As a temporary sound mod, I would say it is ok. But I would do the deckplate mod ASAP. And I would never off-road with the flap open.
Part of the deckplate's dyno-proven 5HP is due to the air being rammed in from the front. With the flap open, you are most likely pulling in warmer air and you lose the ram effect. Some things to think about.
As a temporary sound mod, I would say it is ok. But I would do the deckplate mod ASAP. And I would never off-road with the flap open.
Part of the deckplate's dyno-proven 5HP is due to the air being rammed in from the front. With the flap open, you are most likely pulling in warmer air and you lose the ram effect. Some things to think about.
Dec 29, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TACOMANATOR
Hence the imporatance of the c-clamp to hold the filter against the airbox. While your moving there really is no hot air in the engine compartment. If you pulled out the headlight and some other things I could see the "ram air effect". But with all that stuff in the way I doubt there is a difference. I cleaned my throttle body two weeks ago and there was no dirt or dust at all in the intake tubing after a year.
what happens when you want to make a water crossing? all you have to do is screw in the deckplate to close everything up. If you take the top off, then you have to remove the c-clamp and replace the top of the airbox. Seems to me like the deckplate is more work at the beginning, but easier in the long run. just my opinion though..
-Russell
Dec 30, 2004 | 11:24 AM
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Just remove the elbow off the air box........ that's the easiest.
For me the deckplate was the proper choice, as mentioned already, it's far easier to screw in the plug, rather than trying to re-fit the top cover.
For me the deckplate was the proper choice, as mentioned already, it's far easier to screw in the plug, rather than trying to re-fit the top cover.
Dec 30, 2004 | 08:34 PM
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Today I drove around all day without the airbox cover on. First I tried the C-Clamp, and was worried that it would fall off, so instead I drilled a hole in the frame of the filter, and the airbox, then used a plastic tie to hold it in place. I did feel some improvement in acceleration(felt like I had ECT on) and I did hear some extra noise. Will doing the deckplate mod improve performance even better? I did hear more noise than usual, how much of a noise increase do most of you get? (I want more noise, hahaha)
Dec 31, 2004 | 06:33 AM
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I opted to get rid of that whole ugly black intake setup, and got an Injen intake..... it's a loud, probably similar to the deckplate mod... performance gains are small.... or hard to tell cause I put on bigger tires the same time I did the intake.
Dec 31, 2004 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by dibble9012
I did hear more noise than usual, how much of a noise increase do most of you get? (I want more noise, hahaha)
Dec 31, 2004 | 07:00 AM
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Removing the lid looks kinda ghetto IMO and the deckplate can look stock to the casual observer if even noticed plus like stated above you can seal the box back up in a matter of seconds.
Dec 31, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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I drove with mine open for a little bit. Can't really hear it over the S/C whine anyway. You have to have the hood open and know what to listen for and you can hear it. The only thing I noticed was worse MPG. Not much of anything else. Now stays shut. I will try it in the summer months tho and see what it does as this leads to the fact that I did it in late November to early December. I haven't posted for some time until today, and I have lost the records I kept of the MPG in my recent upheaval.
Dec 31, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by kevin444
I can also sell you an isr kit. plug and play!
Dec 31, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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Sheesh, just do the deckplate mod already! 
It's SUPER simple. No worries, you can simply seal it back up at any time.
Why monkey around with clamps and all that ghetto shiznit? Just cough up about $20 and do it already!
It's SUPER simple. No worries, you can simply seal it back up at any time. Why monkey around with clamps and all that ghetto shiznit? Just cough up about $20 and do it already!
Jan 1, 2005 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Adam F
Sheesh, just do the deckplate mod already! It's SUPER simple. No worries, you can simply seal it back up at any time.
Why monkey around with clamps and all that ghetto shiznit? Just cough up about $20 and do it already!
It's SUPER simple. No worries, you can simply seal it back up at any time. Why monkey around with clamps and all that ghetto shiznit? Just cough up about $20 and do it already!
Jan 1, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TACOMANATOR
And hacking a hole in your airbox and installing a boat deckplate on a car is less ghetto. It takes about 10 seconds to remove the clamp and snap the lid back on. Besides it's reversible.
Removing and installing the stock lid will eventually compromise the stock seal since that lid will just become looser and looser the more you swap it on and off guaranteed.
I think I can spend $15 and spend an hour doing a professional looking mod while retaining the factory look and sealing qualities of the stock airbox lid,a deckplate isn't even noticed by emissions inspectors.
Jan 1, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by X-AWDriver
Removing and installing the stock lid will eventually compromise the stock seal since that lid will just become looser and looser the more you swap it on and off guaranteed.
I think I can spend $15 and spend an hour doing a professional looking mod while retaining the factory look and sealing qualities of the stock airbox lid,a deckplate isn't even noticed by emissions inspectors.
I think I can spend $15 and spend an hour doing a professional looking mod while retaining the factory look and sealing qualities of the stock airbox lid,a deckplate isn't even noticed by emissions inspectors.
Jan 1, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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it all depends on how much H2O you drive through and how deep. it's nice to close the hole. with all the mods most of us do anyways, does it really matter if there is a hole in the front of the airbox. most of us take our time, so the install is pro looking anyways.
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Jan 3, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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I found this for a new intake, is this a good choice to buy for my 4runner? Looks too exposed to the elements, but I dont know. Any help would be great! I think this replaces the Intake silencer and the airbox, correct me if im wrong. Any other intakes that I should consider?
