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I was bored this morning at work, so I decided to do a little bit of
ebay surfing using the key words “Toyota Tundra.” I discovered that for less than $500, I can significantly increase my Tundra’s horsepower and gas mileage using readily available and inexpensive
ebay merchandise.
The seven most interesting things I found are listed below.
Starting with baseline numbers of 245 HP for a stock Toyota Tundra with the 4.7L V8, and guesstimating 19mpg Highway (YMMV) I came up with the following. Please understand that I am assuming Best Case Scenarios, and your results may differ slightly.
First, by installing a magnet that connects around your fuel line (no clamps necessary) that promises 10% more Horsepower and 15% mileage, you can bring your Tundra up to 269.6 HP and increase your mileage up to 21.85 mpg. All for only $10.95.
Now, if you add something called “Chip Module Mod” that is good for 35% more Horsepower, and combine it with the fuel line magnet listed above, you can increase your HP to 363.8. This little device will set you back $15.98.
Next, add a “Vortex Generator” that installs in your intake. This, along with a “Gas Line Ionizer” (they come together in a kit), will give you an extra 35 horsepower and increase your mileage up to 46%. A bargain at $25.95. Now your stock Tundra, is up to 398.9 horses at 32 mpg! Can you believe it? We’re in Yaris territory now!
Then there is the mysterious “Intake Mod ECU”. The description is a little short on details, but hey, it means an additional 25 ponies for only $5.99. You can’t beat that with a stick! Now our measly 4.7 litres are puttin’ out horsepower of about 423 and change.
But let’s not forget the all-time favorite Throttle Body Helix spacer. A little pricey at $81.15, but still cheaper than a Supercharger. It will add another 22Horsepower, and a 4 mpg mileage increase. But we’ll take what we can get: So we are at 446HP and 36mpg.
Don’t forget the “Ground Wire Voltage Stabilizer” $26.99 + $20 shipping buys you another 8 mules. Running Tally: 454 Cowboy Crotch Rockets under that nondescript hood.
And the Piece de Resistance, the venerable K&N Intake good for another 26 HP. A steal at $242.95 or $9.34 a horse.
So, for a mere $429.96 you can have your off-the-shelf Tundra cranking out 480 Clydesdales while getting the mileage of a Prius!! Who needs a Hybrid Tundra when you can have one of these?