Da Da Da DECK PLATE!!!
05-20-2003, 08:42 PM
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Da Da Da DECK PLATE!!!
Well I did it today and I am very happy. My hat is off to the person who discovered this mod. I had a hard time finding the plate. I went to 4 different marine stores and none ofthem had one in stock. I had it ordered and picked it up today. It was white so I painted it black to look better when installed. It does make a throatier sound when you get on it from about 3500 rpms and above. I couldnt notice any sound difference below that. I could definantly notice a difference in acceleration. All in all this mod rules and I highly reccomend it to everyone.
I wasted about a quarter tank of gas driving around today just so i could hear it roar!
I wasted about a quarter tank of gas driving around today just so i could hear it roar!
05-20-2003, 10:03 PM
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I haven't been able to set aside a good amount of time to do this mod but am eagerly anticipating the day that I do
I'm jealous ssbogger
oh yeah, I'll probably end up using a whole tank just jump accelerating out of every red light I get to
I'm jealous ssbogger
oh yeah, I'll probably end up using a whole tank just jump accelerating out of every red light I get to
05-20-2003, 10:13 PM
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fwiw, I found (what I think is) a new source for deckplates, and they're a bit cheaper than another online source that I've seen posted here. $6.69 for a 4" black, $4.95 shipping:
http://www.shipstore.com/ss/html/RAB/RAB4LB.html
Obviously the tax on something like this will be less than the shipping, so it's worth it to call around locally first.
ssbogger: The next thing you should go after is the ISR mod!
https://www.yotatech.com/~corey/tech...ntake/dr_z.htm
Mark
http://www.shipstore.com/ss/html/RAB/RAB4LB.html
Obviously the tax on something like this will be less than the shipping, so it's worth it to call around locally first.
ssbogger: The next thing you should go after is the ISR mod!
https://www.yotatech.com/~corey/tech...ntake/dr_z.htm
Mark
mmm, good!
05-21-2003, 06:24 AM
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I just recently did mine as well.
My house sits at 8750 feet above sea level...
I did the mod for the shear fact that my engine was starving for oxygen at this elevation.
Since the MOD I have noticed better Accel.
However more important to me was the ability for the car to hold it's RPM's when going up hill. I don't have to downshift nearly as early now that the mod is complete. Also when I do downshift going up hills like Dallas Divide I tach much lower (In the 3,000-3,500 range instead of 3,500-4,500).
If you do this mod I highly suggest finding or borrowing a dremmel since it makes cutting the hole a cake walk.
Thanks for the reccomendation YotaTech.
I'd still be stock without you...
Can you say "big lump in my throat..."
Later
My house sits at 8750 feet above sea level...
I did the mod for the shear fact that my engine was starving for oxygen at this elevation.
Since the MOD I have noticed better Accel.
However more important to me was the ability for the car to hold it's RPM's when going up hill. I don't have to downshift nearly as early now that the mod is complete. Also when I do downshift going up hills like Dallas Divide I tach much lower (In the 3,000-3,500 range instead of 3,500-4,500).
If you do this mod I highly suggest finding or borrowing a dremmel since it makes cutting the hole a cake walk.
Thanks for the reccomendation YotaTech.
I'd still be stock without you...
Can you say "big lump in my throat..."
Later
05-21-2003, 06:35 AM
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6"!
here's a link for anyone that wants a 6" deckplate!:
http://www.shipstore.com/ss/html/RAB/RAB6LB.html
and more:
http://www.overtons.com/cgi-bin/overtons/setcat.cgi?2
bling bling version?:
http://www.go2marine.com/frameset.js.../86155F/&df=41
~a
http://www.shipstore.com/ss/html/RAB/RAB6LB.html
and more:
http://www.overtons.com/cgi-bin/overtons/setcat.cgi?2
bling bling version?:
http://www.go2marine.com/frameset.js.../86155F/&df=41
~a
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Originally posted by zamboni95
DSP - I wish I was in Telluride. ahhh dreaming........
DSP - I wish I was in Telluride. ahhh dreaming........
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05-21-2003, 07:27 AM
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Originally posted by mpulver
That was just cruel!
That was just cruel!
No malicious intent...
I am still waiting for the darn trees to bud...
You know how sick of winter I am already...
Not trying to be cruel in Telluride
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05-21-2003, 08:30 AM
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DSP - being down below you a bit I can tell you, do the ISR mod as well! The deckplate does wonders for letting more air in (important out here, there isn't much to go around) but the ISR will let that air speed up. When it's less dense to begin with it makes a huge difference, since atmospheric pressure isn't helping you as much out here.
05-21-2003, 10:38 AM
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What are some other options for the ISR mod for tubing other than having a muffler shop expand a 2.5'' pipe.? Is there no place that sells some sort of rubber tubing that can be stretched around it?
05-21-2003, 12:25 PM
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This may be a stupid question but....when the deckplate cover is on the airbox how does the engine get air? The point is to seal it off so water doesn't get in but I assume the air would also be sealed out. What am I missing here? Thanks.
Scott
Scott
05-21-2003, 01:15 PM
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This may be a stupid question but....when the deckplate cover is on the airbox how does the engine get air? The point is to seal it off so water doesn't get in but I assume the air would also be sealed out. What am I missing here? Thanks.
Scott
This may be a stupid question but....when the deckplate cover is on the airbox how does the engine get air? The point is to seal it off so water doesn't get in but I assume the air would also be sealed out. What am I missing here? Thanks.
Scott
05-21-2003, 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by ssbogger
What are some other options for the ISR mod for tubing other than having a muffler shop expand a 2.5'' pipe.? Is there no place that sells some sort of rubber tubing that can be stretched around it?
What are some other options for the ISR mod for tubing other than having a muffler shop expand a 2.5'' pipe.? Is there no place that sells some sort of rubber tubing that can be stretched around it?
05-21-2003, 01:32 PM
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ssbogger may have a different intake design than earlier models...
but, if not, then you can use plumbing end caps from Lowes or Home Depot like denverbikeguy said. My sig contains some threads regarding the topic. There are also a couple pictures to help you along.
but, if not, then you can use plumbing end caps from Lowes or Home Depot like denverbikeguy said. My sig contains some threads regarding the topic. There are also a couple pictures to help you along.
05-21-2003, 02:32 PM
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Originally posted by <96 Runner>
ssbogger may have a different intake design than earlier models...
but, if not, then you can use plumbing end caps from Lowes or Home Depot like denverbikeguy said. My sig contains some threads regarding the topic. There are also a couple pictures to help you along.
ssbogger may have a different intake design than earlier models...
but, if not, then you can use plumbing end caps from Lowes or Home Depot like denverbikeguy said. My sig contains some threads regarding the topic. There are also a couple pictures to help you along.
I agree, finding a piece of rubber hose that works for this would be best... Ahh, the quest goes on!
FWIW I have the older intake style like you 96_runner, but I am going to get the two hoses from a newer model with something in the middle and go that route, just to make it a little neater. Need to see what I can find lying around local wrecker yards...
