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#17 of 26 Exhaust change by jettaface Mar 09, 2008 (8:12 am)
Hi, I have a 1989 Toyota SR5 4x4 4 cyc pickup with 66,000 miles on it. I just luv this toy. Friend gave me 2 new exhaust mufflers. Can't find a name on them but they are cyclinder in shape, about 2 feet long and red....I know..nice info. But I was thinking of putting both of these on and now am wondering if I could screw up back pressure, etc.? Maybe I should just leave well enough alone, but I sure would like to hear a little growl when I take off. Second childhood I guess. Any suggestions? Thanks much.
#18 of 26 Re: 1997 Toyota Tacoma performance tips [lopezbrass] by gvcenter54 Apr 07, 2008 (7:17 am)
Replying to: lopezbrass (Jun 29, 2006 7:58 pm) i own a 99' tacoma 2.7L and i change the oil and everything regularly but i have 31 inch tires on it all around and am getting about 12 mpg. i have a K&N filter for mods but nothing really exciting. i wanted a louder exhaust so i cut the old rusted exhaust and welded up a 2 inch straight pipe and used the existing tail pipe. its alot louder but i noticed i got around 22 around town with it and it even help my milage more that i drove 55 all around anyways all the time. idk if the whole exhaust thing is for you guys but it made a huge difference in high end power for my truck and better fuel economy. Replies to this message: jettaface (Apr 08, 2008 8:16 am)
#19 of 26 Re: 1997 Toyota Tacoma performance tips [gvcenter54] by jettaface Apr 08, 2008 (8:16 am)
Replying to: gvcenter54 (Apr 07, 2008 7:17 am) Hi..thanks for the info. What name muffler system did you use or is it just the stock one? Not sure I understand, novice..sorry. I am thinking you cut the muffler out of the system, but I could be wrong. I too have 31" tires and for a 4 cyc you think I would get better gas mileage than about 15 mpg...ish. Thanks.
#20 of 26 Re: exhaust [luvuvride] by diveraloha Apr 11, 2008 (2:42 pm)
Replying to: luvuvride (Sep 19, 2007 2:58 pm) Aloha, I have always wondered about this but no one could really explain to me why an engine needs backpressure. I found this article "Destroying a myth" (http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_product/sue462/backpressuretorquemyth.htm) that states a lack of backpressure is not the cause of burnt valves. Rather, it was a problem with the carburetors which produced too lean of a mixture. Today, with our computerized engines which can modify the air/fuel mixture on the fly, this is no longer a problem. Cheers
#21 of 26 Cold Air Intake - Cons? by drummerboy69 Nov 11, 2008 (5:51 pm)
#22 of 26 Cold Air Intake - Cons? by drummerboy69 Nov 10, 2008 (10:13 pm)
Hi, I am very interested in getting a cold air intake. Most likely looking at getting the K&N Cold Air Intake - Generation II for my  2002 dbl cab v6 3.4 prerunner.   My main concern is problems while offroading. I heard that there is a possiblity that the air intake will not be able to filter some of the fine sand and dust as well as the factory air box.   Also if anyone has had problems with there intakes please post your issues.   Any insight is awsome! thanks! Replies to this message: dorifuto (Jan 11, 2009 11:07 am)
#23 of 26 by mdawg25 Nov 11, 2008 (5:51 pm)
I am looking at doing the same thing, only with a 2.4 4-banger. Obviously, no concerns with me off roading. I've heard people being worried about the filter being exposed, but I personally don't have those worries. I would maybe be concerned with the long intake tube snapping while doing serious offroading, but that's about it
#24 of 26 Air bag sensor by jaybird12 Dec 03, 2008 (7:28 pm)
I have a 2005 tacoma sport double cab. My airbag light recently came on and when I brought it to the dealership I was told that the left front sensor had corroded along with the wire harness. I was then told that this was a repair upwards of $3000!! Does anyone know if this is a recall, I can't see how this can be considered normal wear and tear on a 3 year old truck.    Thanks Jay
#25 of 26 Re: bearing noise [auchris] by tbonbrake Jan 08, 2009 (6:39 pm)
Replying to: auchris (Feb 24, 2008 4:26 pm) I also have a 2002 2-door extended cab Pre-runner with the 2.7 liter 4 cylinder engine and have a noise when its cold. The noise in my truck sounds more like a sticking valve lifter in an old American V8 and only occurs right after start up if the outside temperture is 55 degrees or lower and the noise only lasts approximately 30 seconds or less. I'm going to be discussing this with a mechanic soon and if I find out anything that may help I'll let you know.
#26 of 26 Re: Cold Air Intake - Cons? [drummerboy69] by dorifuto Jan 11, 2009 (11:07 am)
Replying to: drummerboy69 (Nov 10, 2008 10:13 pm) Just get a filter cone cover for the Kn filter cone. Aliken it to a pillow case for your pillow. That should filter out the sand and dust that would normally past through. Get a plastic composit tube, not a metal one, so that the engine heat won't super heat the metal tube causing decrease in performance.

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