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Hello, new 4Runner owner in MD

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by fxrblue, Mar 6, 2016.

  1. Mar 6, 2016 at 4:23 PM
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    fxrblue

    fxrblue [OP] 2016 SR5 Premium

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    Hey there, new SR5 owner, in MD, already added a K and N cold air intake, Borla exhaust is next, new tires too. Then a tint on all windows, and to top it off, an HID headlight kit.
    So far, this a great vehicle.
    Anybody have any other mods/upgrades to share? Was thinking spark plugs too.
    Thanks in advance for everyones welcome, and all comments, tips, ideas are welcome.
     
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  2. Mar 6, 2016 at 6:45 PM
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    wnelax04sr5

    wnelax04sr5 New Member

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    welcome! most will recommend stock plugs, you've got a while before yours need to be changed. lots of people do the led interior light swap and really like that as a cheap simple mod
     
  3. Mar 6, 2016 at 8:18 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    Unless you're s/c'g prob no need to change plugs.

    Are you going to retrofit the HID's?
     
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  4. Mar 8, 2016 at 10:04 PM
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    fxrblue

    fxrblue [OP] 2016 SR5 Premium

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    Yes, Im going to use the kit from Xenonhids.com. I only got the low beams for now, once they go on and I see how they work out, I will get a 2nd kit for the high beams.
    S/C'G, whats that?
     
  5. Mar 8, 2016 at 10:05 PM
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    fxrblue [OP] 2016 SR5 Premium

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    what is s/c'g?
     
  6. Mar 9, 2016 at 2:37 AM
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    RonT4R

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    Super Charger.......
     
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  7. Mar 9, 2016 at 6:54 AM
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    fxrblue [OP] 2016 SR5 Premium

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    Duh..... It was late last night, didn't 'click' until this morning.
    Don't thing I will be adding one of those. I wish, but..... Trying to keep it hwy mpg friendly, almost 100 miles round trip to work and back. Do some trail/camping with it, and not break the bank for gas.
    Any other ideas for engine upgrades/performance?
     
  8. Mar 9, 2016 at 10:08 AM
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    ramonortiz55

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    leave the spark plugs alone blue. OEM is best way to go

    Welcome to 4runners.
     
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  9. Mar 9, 2016 at 6:13 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    With a S/C, my MPG increased. Less power needed to get it to said speed.
     
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  10. Mar 10, 2016 at 6:13 AM
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    Fxrblue welcome! New owner of 2016 Trail Premium. Going to have to leave it stock for now, but if you don't mind going to follow your mods to see how things work out. Hope to meet up for some trail driving one day. Regards.
     
  11. Mar 10, 2016 at 6:42 AM
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    fxrblue

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    Sure. Welcome to the forum.
    So far, the K and N cold air intake is going well, sound is a low grumble, and gets better response.
    Tires, put on Cooper Adventurer A/T's, looks much better than the OEM. The look is a bit more aggressive, and its a better tire.
    Borla exhaust goes on tomorrow! Stand by of that update.
     
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  12. Mar 10, 2016 at 6:42 AM
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    Good to know, thank you.
     

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