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If toyota was to have a diesel......

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BlueTaco07, Mar 16, 2011.

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What diesel would tacomas fit best with?

Poll closed Apr 15, 2011.

  1. Cummins

    113 vote(s)
    48.5%

  2. Duramax

    34 vote(s)
    14.6%

  3. Powerstroke

    12 vote(s)
    5.2%

  4. Other

    74 vote(s)
    31.8%
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  1. Mar 16, 2011 at 1:51 PM
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    wiscdave

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    :D this
     
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  2. Mar 16, 2011 at 1:55 PM
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    Who makes the one's found in the hiluxes?
     
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  3. Mar 16, 2011 at 2:11 PM
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  4. Mar 16, 2011 at 2:19 PM
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    Toyota Hilux 3.0 Liter D-4D is already the right size for the 2nd gens. All they would have to do is choose to put it in
     
    JCorm3319, Mar 16, 2011
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  5. Mar 16, 2011 at 2:19 PM
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    Nailed it.
    A Hino 4cyl turbocharged and intercooled, mated to a nice 6sp automatic would be sweet.
    A Cummins like in the Dodges would twist our frames like a pretzel.
     
    thinkingman, Mar 16, 2011
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  6. Mar 16, 2011 at 2:37 PM
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    yes - i was scratching my head as to why someone would ask that when they already make a truck with a diesel engine... unless there were some serious issues with that engine existing in the US.
     
    woodygg, Mar 16, 2011
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  7. Mar 16, 2011 at 2:47 PM
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    Whoever said Isuzu is out is incorrect. GM sold their shares of Isuzu off and guess who bought them up??? Toyota did. I voted other becasue Isuzu makes one fo the best small block diesel engines and ownes the Japanese market for diesels. I beleive the Toyota 2.5 and 3.0 diesles are made with Isuzu technology.
     
    steviestyles, Mar 16, 2011
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  8. Mar 16, 2011 at 3:16 PM
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    I think that the "d4d" diesel engine would look right at home under the hood! :D

    IMG_0441.jpg
     
    toojayz, Mar 16, 2011
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  9. Mar 16, 2011 at 3:19 PM
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    Subaru makes a Flat four diesel.
     
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  10. Mar 16, 2011 at 3:43 PM
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    Yeah, doesn't the Hilux already have a nice 3.0L D4-D? Why not just use that...
     
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  11. Mar 16, 2011 at 3:58 PM
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    doesn't the diesel engine get quite a bit better mileage though?
     
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  12. Mar 16, 2011 at 4:03 PM
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    I dont think they would use another manufactures engine, if they already make one themselves.

    They just need to get it EPA certified. (from what I know)
     
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  13. Mar 16, 2011 at 4:06 PM
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    who makes the diesels for the Jeeps?
     
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  14. Mar 16, 2011 at 4:07 PM
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    Depnds on the economics of it. They are already in bed with Subaru for that new sport coupe based on the Impreza. The Subie diesel is probably too small for a truck anyhow. I think Kubota makes a vehicle diesel too.
     
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  15. Mar 16, 2011 at 4:12 PM
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    I believe the grand cherokee has the same engine as the mercedes diesel suv's.
     
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  16. Mar 16, 2011 at 4:18 PM
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    I think the ones in the Liberty were Italian. Can't think of the name of them. But I think Benz uses there diesels too.
     
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  17. Mar 16, 2011 at 4:21 PM
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  18. Mar 16, 2011 at 4:27 PM
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    Thanx for this post, I am not sure which one is better in Tacoma, However Toyota already has Diesel trucks and even work Vans marketed in Other contries , we just dont have them here , I wish someone made a small diesel for a regular truck here in USA , Iam looking for better gas Milage
     
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  19. Mar 16, 2011 at 4:44 PM
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  20. Mar 16, 2011 at 4:47 PM
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    We have 2 trucks with the cummins 11L diesel (40,000lb range volvos), and a few 6.6 in dodges. Ive seen a 3.3L and a 3.9L(4 cyl of the 6 cyl 5.9). although neither is suitable for a tacoma based on emssions, I'd like to see them of the 3 brands listed in a Tacoma, Hino would be fine too. Just not a powerstroke please, they break too much at work.
     
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