First scratches and polish on the 4th gen Tacoma

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.

Riley_monthule

Active Wheeler

Jul 1, 2024

Less than two months in and I already have a fair bit of scuffs and scratches on my new taco but it's time to take care of them. Just got some Nu finish, rubbed it in and like magic they were gone. The paint seems to take a polish well and be relatively durable but the real test will be how to clear coat holds up long term so we'll see. Also worth noting my truck is ceramic coated which technically adds to the paints durability but I'd assume none coated paint would take a correction similarly.