AIR BOX MOD for 2nd GEN 3.SLOW
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Go to the tech write up section. Its in there. I did it on my '95 phoruner and I have seen a DRAMATIC increase in Gas mileage. Went from 220 a tank to 270-300 a tank depending on driving. In fact that was kind of wierd when I think about it.
I should take my (medicine) so I don't have to think anymore.
I should take my (medicine) so I don't have to think anymore.
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Glad to see some people are benefiting from this Mod. Chris Hearn (churnd) came up with the original one when he whacked the whole bottom off his. I wasn't quite that brave. I also have the ISR mod done to mine and between the two it's basically the same thing as a FIPK kit by K&N and about $200 cheaper. I have about $10 worth of parts into mine I think and it's far from Ghetto if that's what your thinking. The performance gains are okay but the biggest thing I noticed was in increase in mileage.
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Originally Posted by Scofco
Here's how mine is drilled:
How does it sound?????
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I cut out the side and part of the bottom between the two mounting bolts on the fender side of the box. It's a nice straight shot that's shielded from water by the fender. So far I haven't seen any problems from cutting that much out.
I would get a pic for ya but the 4runner is testing my patience with it. If it tries anymore, I may be tempted to beat the crap out of it with a baseball bat. Check out the sig for why I'm angry at it. I'm just sad that it's doing this to me after I've treated her so well. Then I just get stabbed in the back.
I've got my fingers crossed that I'll get her back tomorrow.
I would get a pic for ya but the 4runner is testing my patience with it. If it tries anymore, I may be tempted to beat the crap out of it with a baseball bat. Check out the sig for why I'm angry at it. I'm just sad that it's doing this to me after I've treated her so well. Then I just get stabbed in the back.
I've got my fingers crossed that I'll get her back tomorrow.
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I never noticed much of a sound difference. I think the pinging from my old crappy exhaust was drowning out and sound difference it may have made
It did feel more torquey though, and that's all that matters.
I didn't tell my girlfriend I did anything, and she asked me just after I did it, "What did you do, the truck feels like it has a bit more 'umph'"
If she can tell, than you can tell.
It did feel more torquey though, and that's all that matters.
I didn't tell my girlfriend I did anything, and she asked me just after I did it, "What did you do, the truck feels like it has a bit more 'umph'"
If she can tell, than you can tell.
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Originally Posted by Scofco
I never noticed much of a sound difference. I think the pinging from my old crappy exhaust was drowning out and sound difference it may have made
It did feel more torquey though, and that's all that matters.
I didn't tell my girlfriend I did anything, and she asked me just after I did it, "What did you do, the truck feels like it has a bit more 'umph'"
If she can tell, than you can tell.
It did feel more torquey though, and that's all that matters.
I didn't tell my girlfriend I did anything, and she asked me just after I did it, "What did you do, the truck feels like it has a bit more 'umph'"
If she can tell, than you can tell.
Yeah I just did mine a few mins ago and i do feel a slight difference in torque. It seems that in cruise control it doesnt shift in and out of over drive as much. I hope it helps with gas but I cant stop flooring it because i love the sound it makes. Does more holes in the air box mean LOUDER INTAKE????
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It doesn't take very long at all, it's a fun little project for when you are bored.
If you haven't done it yet, then do it!
All you need is a drill and some sockets.
If you haven't done it yet, then do it!
All you need is a drill and some sockets.
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