Been a minute since I've posted, but I've done alot of work recently to my Prado, heres the rundown-
AUDIO-
New front speakers 4"
New rear speakers 6.5"
Used sub box + amp
Did the whole shabang in a few hours, front speakers were pretty easy but the drivers had me pull the vent piece itself, but all in all a 30 minute job. Rears were super easy as well, only gripe is I couldn't reuse the covers that were originally on the speakers, we'll see what can be done about that when I have time. Sub+Amp took the longest due to routing power cable, remote in, along with the RCA, I hid all the wires with the original wiring loom that runs down the passenger side doors and back panel. All in all it sounds alot better, highly recommend if you love music!
Engine!!!
Added EGR block off plates
Added egt/boost gauge combo
Added Unichip tuner
Cleaned intake manifold and runners
First off, if you haven't done this already go do it! The EGR system on these trucks are . I had around 5mm of "sludge" all over my intake manifold. Parts cleaner does wonders on removing this sludge! While I had the manifold off I added EGR blanking plates and removed the whole EGR system and added a pyrometer on the balking plates. I got the blanking plates from VanLife Northwest. They come with an 1/8" npt hole already but include a bung if you don't want it. The gauge I have is okay, but I'd rather not drill a hole into my manifold and just use a tee if I can. Can anyone recommend Westach on gauges? they look wonderful!
Secondly, the tuner is a great addition if you want more power, I have a manual boost controller coming next, and I've been careful with my EGT readings, I hit around 1150F uphill stepping on it.
And finally, disaster strikes. My vehicle was broken into while I was on vacation back to the US. The drivers door lock + window, ignition lock, fuel filter, were tampered with, they managed to get in with what appears to be a flathead screwdriver. I know this because my new key is now a flathead! My window no longer works without complete assistance, and someone seems to have put a white substance in my fuel system causing it to get trapped in my filter and hopefully not my injectors! Almost all of my items in my car were thrown around, broken, or just downright taken. Things happen, and I'll take this as a lesson to be careful where I park my vehicle...
AUDIO-
New front speakers 4"
New rear speakers 6.5"
Used sub box + amp
Did the whole shabang in a few hours, front speakers were pretty easy but the drivers had me pull the vent piece itself, but all in all a 30 minute job. Rears were super easy as well, only gripe is I couldn't reuse the covers that were originally on the speakers, we'll see what can be done about that when I have time. Sub+Amp took the longest due to routing power cable, remote in, along with the RCA, I hid all the wires with the original wiring loom that runs down the passenger side doors and back panel. All in all it sounds alot better, highly recommend if you love music!
Engine!!!
Added EGR block off plates
Added egt/boost gauge combo
Added Unichip tuner
Cleaned intake manifold and runners
First off, if you haven't done this already go do it! The EGR system on these trucks are . I had around 5mm of "sludge" all over my intake manifold. Parts cleaner does wonders on removing this sludge! While I had the manifold off I added EGR blanking plates and removed the whole EGR system and added a pyrometer on the balking plates. I got the blanking plates from VanLife Northwest. They come with an 1/8" npt hole already but include a bung if you don't want it. The gauge I have is okay, but I'd rather not drill a hole into my manifold and just use a tee if I can. Can anyone recommend Westach on gauges? they look wonderful!
Secondly, the tuner is a great addition if you want more power, I have a manual boost controller coming next, and I've been careful with my EGT readings, I hit around 1150F uphill stepping on it.
And finally, disaster strikes. My vehicle was broken into while I was on vacation back to the US. The drivers door lock + window, ignition lock, fuel filter, were tampered with, they managed to get in with what appears to be a flathead screwdriver. I know this because my new key is now a flathead! My window no longer works without complete assistance, and someone seems to have put a white substance in my fuel system causing it to get trapped in my filter and hopefully not my injectors! Almost all of my items in my car were thrown around, broken, or just downright taken. Things happen, and I'll take this as a lesson to be careful where I park my vehicle...