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WHAT WOULD BE THE CHEAPEST EASIEST WAY TO GAIN A FEW EXTRA HOREPOWER OUT OF MY 2.7

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by hillbilly taco, Nov 2, 2012.

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  1. Nov 2, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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    Im looking for a way yo gain a horses out of my 2.7 4 cylinder to help with my 285s next summer
     
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  2. Nov 2, 2012 at 5:10 PM
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    No gain but free up power with an electric fan would be a cheaper option but re-gearing would be the best option.
     
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  3. Nov 2, 2012 at 5:14 PM
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    DO A REGEAR OR MAYBE SOME LCE HEAD... oh sorry.. headers.. :p

    btw.. diggin the retro look of your truck OP :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Nov 2, 2012 at 5:15 PM
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    Install some of those side vents from autozone, gotta be good for at least 15 extra horses..lol
     
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  5. Nov 2, 2012 at 5:20 PM
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    lol
     
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  6. Nov 2, 2012 at 5:45 PM
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    Has anyone had theres regeared what does this consist of what kinda money am i looking at not trying to sound stupid just trying to learn love my truck just wanna little more power cant afford to trade for v6 right now almost paid for only 50k hope to have for many years to come just scared im going to smoke my clutch sometimes when i put in a bind when i have my big tires on because i dont have that extra power does fine once i get rollen its just gettin going like when im in a bi mud whole
     
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  7. Nov 2, 2012 at 5:51 PM
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    holy run on sentence batman!! :eek:
     
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  8. Nov 2, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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    I will be looking into the vents would love to gain 15 horsepower that easy THANKS!!!
     
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  9. Nov 2, 2012 at 5:58 PM
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    IMO your wasting money for that 2 wheel drive, but looks great on the road.
     
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  10. Nov 2, 2012 at 6:01 PM
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    sell and by a sweet ass 98 red civic, then buy a nice big spoiler and you should gain a profit of 8k give or take
     
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  11. Nov 2, 2012 at 6:02 PM
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    Its a 4x4
     
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  12. Nov 2, 2012 at 6:02 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
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  13. Nov 2, 2012 at 6:06 PM
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    The only way is to improve engine efficency ( pretty tough without spending a bunch for small improvement, headers, airflow, tuning the computer ), or either make it lighter, or less wheel weight/rolling resistance which I do not think you want to do.

    Not much help I know but it is hard to improve engine efficency these days on the cheep like we could in the good old days.
     
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  14. Nov 2, 2012 at 6:08 PM
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    Thanks Drew that really alot of help ha!ha!
     
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    In that case, you should change your profile info that says you have a prerunner.
     
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    im here for you buddy :cheers:
     
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    You know he's just yanking your chain, right? :rolleyes:
     
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  18. Nov 2, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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    x2, theres alot of people here on TW that are more tricky with there sarcasm than I am
     
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    Ya I know got have a little humor we all do it sometimes I dish it sometimes to I can take it
     
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    Ya thanks!!Matt
     
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