Dustin From Dirt King On Snail Trail 4x4 Off-Road Podcast!

SXTHElement · 2025-04-15T13:47:16+00:00

We're working on a new intercooler upgrade for the 4th gen Tacoma, and it's shaping up to be a solid improvement over the factory unit. The core features more charge air rows for better thermal efficiency, and we're using cast aluminum end tanks for improved strength and flow characteristics. Lower intake air temperatures during high-stress conditions are the main goal here. As most know, once IATs rise past a certain point, the ECU begins pulling timing and boost to protect the engine, which means power drops off. This setup is designed to delay that threshold and keep performance consistent for longer periods. The prototype is already in development. We're currently testing with 3D printed aluminum-magnesium end tanks to validate fitment and flow. Once we have it on the truck, we'll be posting dyno and temperature data so everyone can see the actual performance difference. If you're pushing your Tacoma hard or live somewhere hot, this will be worth watching.

rustytaco

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Feb 19, 2025

Hey! If you like learning more about the people behind our industry, check out this podcast I did with Dustin from Dirt King. It was both of our first time! We engaged in a super interesting conversation on DK's background, projects, what's to come, and SO much more.

578: Dirt King: Not Just Raising, Launching the Bar - Snail Trail 4x4

In this episode of SnailTrail4x4, Tyler and Jimmy dive into exciting giveaways, off-road adventures, and their featured guest from Dirt King. They discuss suspension innovation, the growth of Dirt King, and how off-road enthusiasts can get the most out of their builds. Dustin (one of DK’s...

www.snailtrail4x4.com

If you haven't heard of Snail Trail 4x4, you should check them out. A couple of enthusiasts who have been modding truck and wheeling for quite a while. They're based out of Northern California and have some great guests on the show.

Let me know what you think!

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