V-8 Tacoma - Would You?

For 2007, Colorado/Canyon was facelifted and offered new engines, which include the 2.9 L (177 cu in) LLV I4 and 3.7 L (226 cu in) LLR I5 which were both introduced due to numerous head problems, new colors — Deep Ruby (Sonoma Red for the Canyon), Pace Blue (Sport Blue for the Canyon) and Imperial Blue (Midnight Blue for the Canyon), and new tires and wheels. Minor changes to the grille and interior for the LT and LTZ models; the LS models kept the same pre-facelift look, similar to the facelift of the TrailBlazer in 2005 & 2006. In addition, the "Colorado" & "Canyon" badges were phased out from the doors in favour of GM's corporate logo. For model year 2009, the Colorado was facelifted again and a 5.3 L (323 cu in) LH8 V8 is offered, producing 300 hp (224 kW) and 320 lb·ft (434 N·m). For the 2010 model year, the GM badges were phased out from those trucks,[2] although fewer 2010 models had the GM logo on the doors.
i read it before else where but i pulled this from wiki/google (i know wiki isnt reliable but im sure im right)

 

Wow I didn't know , foot in mouth. Is it the same 5.3 that's in the full size trucks ? I'd love that !

 

I could get used to a 640hp Tacoma

 

You mean get used to buying rear tires all the time!

 

Exactly


But it sure would be fun.

 

The V8 power and torque is one thing, but for anyone that drove the 4.7L V8 they will know how amazingly smooth and quiet the engine is.

I have never felt such a smooth running engine, that easily fed power going up inclines without making much noise at all.

Revving up the 4.0 and you are blessed with a terrible sound that fills the cabin.

My old 4Runner had a small rumble that wasn't intrusive and it just flew up the hill.

I miss the refinement of that engine everyday I take my 4.0 on the freeway.

 

Smooth and quiet it is and it has a good sound not to it

Compared to the 5.3 I my 09 z71 it doesn't compare at all