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Post by ganstatrucka on Apr 1, 2006 23:47:18 GMT -5
 why are the plug wires for tacos so expensive and would a snorkel be worth the money for just a weekend worrier?
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Post by 94cnytoy on Apr 2, 2006 7:40:45 GMT -5
"why are the plug wires for tacos so expensive"
What makes you think they need to be replaced?
The quality of these factory(or aftermarket high end) are very high. Unlike the crap the US automakers put on their vehicles. Toyota wires should last 200k.
Snorkle?
You'd be better off spending the time properly venting and routing the diff breathers.
Stew
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Post by ganstatrucka on Apr 4, 2006 12:13:43 GMT -5
well i was just looking for some simple day projects on my truck and i like the look of a snorkle and ive needed one occassonally and i need to get a new throttle body positioning sensor im not sure its idling really high and the check engine is off the guys at atuozone ran a test and it came up as the cat? but i just got this truck and the guy that had it before me didnt know anything about it so im not sure why he would say it was the sensor what do you think?
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Post by Hoodlum on Apr 4, 2006 12:51:01 GMT -5
Unbolt the cat and check if you can hear anything rattling around and can see through it. It may be blown or just clogged up.
Adding a snorkle is a great idea even for a wknd worrier. It not only helps keep your engine safe it also acts as a fully funcional air-ram it increased the throttle response and added a couple of MPG's(but nothing huge)
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Post by ganstatrucka on Apr 4, 2006 19:34:13 GMT -5
well that sounds good thats what i was looking for is there any certain brand that is better than another or any inside tricks i should know about befoe diving into it?
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Post by Hoodlum on Apr 5, 2006 7:31:37 GMT -5
For the snorkle contact Rocky-Road Outfitters my contact there his name is Sean. They will have the lowest price and awesome customer service. When you go to install the snorkle make sure you follow the instructions even as far as buying a stepdown drill bit(this handy tool made it a LOT easier) and get the correct hole saw bit a center punch. Take the template and line it up (do not remove the fender until you cut the big hole for the snorkle) Also the Sharpie is your friend. After you cut the big hole insert the snorkle and then mark the holes for the A-Pillar(this is the only complicated part of the install) you have to have them a tiny bit off-center(just a little more away from the windshield) after marking the holes take the center punch AND LIGHTLY set the marks. Then use the stepdown bit. Other than that just make sure you seal all the connections with silicon.
As for plugs and wires do yourself and your rig a favor and stay with factory one's YES they are more $ but look at it this way the wires are designed to last up to the life of the vehicle (usually around 100k) you get what you paid for and your truck will run better with them reguardless of what others may say aftermarket wires just don't cut it. I see this everyday of the work week.
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Post by ganstatrucka on Apr 5, 2006 10:06:55 GMT -5
hey man thanks alot for all youre help i appreciate it
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Post by Hoodlum on Apr 5, 2006 10:18:01 GMT -5
No prob glad I could help if you have anymoe Q's shoot me a PM  |
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Post by BurntOrngeLonghorn on Apr 5, 2006 12:05:37 GMT -5
I agree with going with factory wires...i bought some wires from oreiley and they crapped out within a month...i bought some factory ones and haven't had a problem with 50,000 miles....
you get what you pay for.
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Post by fourwd1 on Apr 5, 2006 12:09:08 GMT -5
"why are the plug wires for tacos so expensive" Toyota wires should last 200k. Snorkle? You'd be better off spending the time properly venting and routing the diff breathers. Stew 200K miles for plug wires  No way, engine compartment heat will degrade them in 60K or so. Not saying they won't work at all, but they won't be up to snuff. I don't know why Taco wires would be expensive, or what you consider expensive. But OEM wires for a 22R are reasonable enough to replace them every other tune up at least. As for a snorkle, unless you do a lot of deep water crossings, ditto the above advice. |
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Post by Hoodlum on Apr 5, 2006 13:24:34 GMT -5
For the Tacoma wires they're around $65.00 for either the 4 or 6cyl.
fourwd1 is correct about the life of fac. wires. I stated 100k because that's how long mine lasted before the #4 went bad. The others were ok but still needed to be replaced.
As for the snorkle my opinion is this. If your gonna install a intake it may as well be one that has an actual off-road function as well as adding a couple of ponies, improved throttle response, a few extra MPG's and best and most important of all help keep you from hydro locking your engine
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Post by 94cnytoy on Apr 5, 2006 16:33:12 GMT -5
"200K miles for plug wires " Yeah, I exagerated a little...ok...alot.  My main point was the quality of the factory Toy wires. I used to buy those pretty yellow, big fat excell wires. 'bout the only thing they are good for is chrome engine compartments. I've also had more problems with aftermarket "sets" of wires for "specific" vehicles, that the lengths provided are just severly wrong! Stew |
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Post by ganstatrucka on Apr 5, 2006 19:57:57 GMT -5
well i guess ill just keep the plugs factorie but i dont need them right now im just looking at all my options ive got a list of stuff to get this summer while ive got some cash and thats the first thing i found thanks the recomendations !!
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Post by ganstatrucka on Apr 8, 2006 22:16:47 GMT -5
alright i got another question sorry if its getting old but my darn check engine light is on
and my truck is idling at about 2000 rpm i suspect the throttle body positioning sensor
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Post by fourwd1 on Apr 9, 2006 11:25:24 GMT -5
alright i got another question sorry if its getting old but my darn check engine light is on and my truck is idling at about 2000 rpm i suspect the throttle body positioning sensor Get the CEL codes read and be sure. If it is the TPS, you might try cleaning and adjusting it before replacing. |
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Post by ganstatrucka on Apr 9, 2006 11:33:01 GMT -5
well i did that and it said the cat code was setting it off i looked
unbolted it and checked around shook it it wasnt blown or anything seemed fine not plugedd and i asked my auto tech teacher and he suggested the tps
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