What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Just the grill and surround......only in black or the grill by itself.
You can get the hood bulge from Sparks Toyota or from @Roman if Cool Springs Toyota is back selling online.

 

Materials
- Dupli-color White primer
- Dupli-color Super white II (040)
- 2000/3000 3M sandpaper for wet sanding (to remove orange peel paint)
- 600 3M sandpaper for removing any teardrops or imperfection
- Cutting compound (Any brand you prefer)
- Buffer with polishing pads
**I didn’t use any clear coat due to Toyota doesn’t use any clear coat with there white color.

1. Remove hardware and sand it for better adhesion, clean it with degreaser or soap
2. Wipe off the hardware and let it dry.
3. Prime your hardware (I applied 2 coats)
4. Spray on (040) color. (I applied 3 coats)
5. Let it dry for 12-24 hours before wet sand process
6. Apply your choice of cutting compound and buff it out (I used my Meguiar’s ultimate compound)
7. Apply with any polishing brand you have and buff (I used my Griots since I have it on hand)

 

Updated the Firmware on my Kenwood DMX906S HU. ​

 

20 HP

 

Read up on the CAI for the Tundra. They don't produce anything but noise because the stock intake is essentially a CAI already.

 

I heard so much about the AJT Design products, so I decided to jump on the train. Also, a local Tundra member got rid of this Toyota OEM bed extender, so I grabbed it for my truck. On down the list of mods we go....

 

For this reason alone I wish I put mine on a dyno to confirm results of my Stillen!...I hear so many people say it does nothing, but Stillen has “proven results” of “up to 20hp”...I love my Stillen, but definitely wish I put it on a dyno to have solid proof

 

Good stuff!

Was the Evil MFG TBL a PITA to install?

 

List of mods doesn't go down, it gets longer. And this site doesn't help.

 

Finished product: the bulge and the grille colors are spot on....
I'll get a better picture of the bulge to hood gap tomorrow when its daylight. It is barely noticeable glad I chose it for 117 bucks and prime shipping. Now I know if this shits the bed I can get another for cheap....

Edit: sorry the rest of the truck is dirty as a liquored up lot lizard....

 

“Up to 20” means between 0 and 20 so they’re not lying. Not being completely truthful but not lying either.

 

Very nice! Love the HAM remote location. Any more details?

 

Perfect thank you very much!!

 

I'm with you on this one. The stock airbox on these trucks is OK, and compared to most aftermarket intakes its probably the same or better, especially compared to the K&N type that aren't even enclosed boxes. The Stillen is the only one I've seen that improves on the stock design. If the SABM works, then the Stillen very likely works better. Its cooler air coming in from a secondary port. More air = more power, cooler air = more power... generally speaking. Both of those together has to be better than the stock box.
It would be nice to have an independent dyno test from an unbiased source to confirm/deny the gains. Unfortunately, that's a costly affair for most enthusiasts, unless they have a buddy with a dyno.

 

Want to bad. Took me 2.5 hrs. I just ordered on Amazon was on sale. I think it was plug n play.

 

Swapped out to color matched mirror caps.
Bumper shellz next then my chrome is ALL gone!

 

Not to it but for it.....

Now off to get coated.

 

I wouldn't waste time trying to paint any chrome parts.

 

Holy hell!! These are bad ass!!

 

I said the same thing when they came off the truck. No wonder the price of them....lol

 

Ordered Coachbuilder front bumper shims! Expecting no more rubbing.
Also, driver side replacement drip-molding came in. Hoping for some install action this weekend.

 

They're a total scam IMO. I put one on my 2005 F150 years ago and did both before and after dyno pulls. The charts I got looked exactly like what the CAI has posted online, but reversed...my truck actually lost power. More air doesn't mean squat; the engine computer still maintains the air/fuel ratio. More air and fuel means more "go", but that just means you back off the throttle. The end result is the same...more or less. Physics is physics. The "up to 20" has people giddy they found magic HP and it's all in the noise (if anything).

The only chance there might be gains are if the OEM system is restricted. But with the HP wars that have been going on the past decade+, no OEM will leave easy power on the table if all they have to do is design a better intake. So if real gains are seen, then you're probably getting less filtering...which is something no one ever talks about.

Unless you're running boost, I see them as nothing but snake oil and risk getting more dirt/dust in the system. For me, the OEM design is the optimal system for both flow and filtering.

To each their own...they do look cool and make great sounds. And if I'm being honest, I've never heard of anyone damaging their engine from dust that came in from a properly installed aftermarket system, even with a properly oiled filter.

 

exactly!...that’s why for me it was Stillen or no CAI at all...love that second front air intake that allows true “cold air” that you don’t see on any other kit... i’m not gonna lie, I’m so tempted to take it off and have the truck tested with/without it… That way we can put this debate to bed...haha

yes sir, to each their own… Even if it didn’t add anything, I still love the sound of it paired with my exhaust...haha

 

PM'd you close up pics..

 

First week of ownership and got 3M Pro PPF and Armaguard bedliner done!

 

Vleds V6 Extreme Reverse Lights(Driver side Vled and Factory on passenger side), Vleds third brake lights. Did Vled puddle lights and full interior but haven’t gotten pictures yet.

 

link for the footwell lights ?

 

@2010bigdog he did the VLEDS footwell illumination kit. If you still need a link, I'm sure he can provide one but I think is the info you were wanting.

 

Installed mines a couple weeks ago, zero rub now and have extra gap, so may go up a size later