The 4.0 has some jam!

NMG · 07-02-2009, 11:29 PM

So I'm heading out to get gas tonight and in a spur of the moment type thing, after checking that no other vehicles were around, I figure "what the heck" and I mat the gas after turning onto the highway and OMFG did the truck ever take off!

I typically drive really conservatively and try to get the best mileage I can, but once in a while I suppose you have to let the truck run as well. Well damn can she ever run, LOL

I did let off as soon as I got up to the speed limit but man did it ever get there quick. I really wasn't expecting THAT much, but mark me down as impressed.

I know this isn't anything you folks don't already know, but I figured it felt cool enough to post.

jdkeller · 07-02-2009, 11:35 PM

I tend to do that.....like every other day

unholycumulus · 07-02-2009, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdkeller

I tend to do that.....like every other day

+2.

I remember wehn i first got it and mashed the skinny.. i was so happy! I mean.. i know it can burn out cause theres no weight back there... BUT I CAN BURN OUT.. so i'm happy.

WilsonTheDog · 07-02-2009, 11:39 PM

Yup, it has balls. Nothing wrong with giving it a little go juice every now and then.

eordonez · 07-02-2009, 11:40 PM

+3, kills my mileage..... LOL

briangp · 07-02-2009, 11:56 PM

+4 not quite as fast now with the bigger tires, but still gets up to 60 nice and quick!

T-rev · 07-02-2009, 11:59 PM

Mine used to be pretty peppy but with the lift and tires it takes about 9.5 seconds to get it to 60

TheSchwartz · 07-03-2009, 12:12 AM

i give mine hell more then i should bc i know it will preform

Burgman · 07-03-2009, 12:17 AM

was trying burnouts tonite wasnt satisfied has to hold the brake to leave a mark even when turning

briangp · 07-03-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by T-rev

Mine used to be pretty peppy but with the lift and tires it takes about 9.5 seconds to get it to 60

Time for a tuneup or something, damn!

T-rev · 07-03-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by briangp

Time for a tuneup or something, damn!

Everything seems to be running pristine with the motor, but my flowmaster could be slowing me down a bit

hopefully the TRD intake can fix that

StandingCow · 07-03-2009, 01:04 AM

Really fun to jam it with a manual, pretty damn peppy.

rossk35 · 07-03-2009, 02:16 AM

adding a s/c is where its at!

jandrews · 07-03-2009, 06:33 AM

Yeah, even the stock 4.0Ls go very well for a vehicle this size. I had the TRD CAI and CatBack put one for a little extra umph. I am now considering, sometime in the next year or two, bolting on the super-C.

That was one of the main selling points for the Taco for me over other trucks I shopped - a lot more responsive at all throttle levels.

Old Duckman · 07-03-2009, 06:36 AM

Yeah it runs wel...until you hit the rev limiter. Hit mine the first week of ownership...There went my gentle break-in I suppose..?

ClemsonTacoma · 07-03-2009, 06:42 AM

Yeah , lets just put it this way, I get really bad mileage and tire life.

mws4ua · 07-03-2009, 07:21 AM

I drive like a granny most of the time... but like you, every once in a while I like to see what she'll do. Usually when some douchenozzle pulls up to me at a stoplight in a lane that he KNOWS ends just past the light.

'Think you can jackrabbit and pull in front of me? Think again!'

wmflyfisher · 07-03-2009, 07:32 AM

I'm just glad I can actually press the pedal going up a hill and the truck will do what it is supposed to do... accelerate!!! Toyota finally got it right with this motor that's for sure!

chris4x4 · 07-03-2009, 07:37 AM

I agree about the power of this V6. It put my 4.7 Dodge engine to shame! Both were rated close in hp, but the dodge motor put down 185 hp to the tires, and the Toyota putt down 205! Close in torqe too. The most impressive moment for me was taking off in front of my house and getting some pretty good wheels spin with my 285's.....While pulling my boat!

petersharp · 07-03-2009, 08:07 AM

It can't hurt to give it some gas every once in a while. I was on the redline a bit last week towing a trailer, with large load in bed, going up a hill from Flagstaff to Phoenix.

07-02-2009, 11:29 PM	#1
NMG Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009, #13352 Location: British Columbia Gender: Male Posts: 146 09 Double Cab TRD Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6	The 4.0 has some jam! So I'm heading out to get gas tonight and in a spur of the moment type thing, after checking that no other vehicles were around, I figure "what the heck" and I mat the gas after turning onto the highway and OMFG did the truck ever take off! I typically drive really conservatively and try to get the best mileage I can, but once in a while I suppose you have to let the truck run as well. Well damn can she ever run, LOL I did let off as soon as I got up to the speed limit but man did it ever get there quick. I really wasn't expecting THAT much, but mark me down as impressed. I know this isn't anything you folks don't already know, but I figured it felt cool enough to post.

07-02-2009, 11:35 PM	#2
jdkeller How many words can be fit in this s Joined: Nov 2008, #11040 Location: Inland Empire, Ca Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 4,411 2008 Tacoma Prerunner TRD Offroad 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Rear TSB, Dome light LED, Devil Horns, Debadged, 6000k HID Headlights and fogs, reverse light LED's, Grillcraft black mesh, rear OME n182's, Total Chaos UCA's, 285/75/16 BFG KM2's, Spidertrax spacers, Blacked out emblems, cb, All Pro 3" leaf pack, Fox 2.0 coilovers, Revenge Fab Sliders, u bolt flip kit and Timbrens, iPod/iPhone stereo adapter.	I tend to do that.....like every other day __________________

07-02-2009, 11:40 PM	#5
eordonez ND Longstalkings Name: Ed Joined: Mar 2008, #5340 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Age: 28 Gender: Dude Posts: 7,907 TRD Sport Dcab 4x2 Black Sand Pearl 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L OEM All Weather Mats, wheel locks, Toyota Silver Tube steps.....	+3, kills my mileage..... LOL __________________

07-02-2009, 11:56 PM	#6
briangp Certified FLIR Driver Joined: Apr 2009, #16011 Location: Cape Cod, MA Gender: Dude Posts: 1,490 Radiant Red Rules :) 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 1GR-FE 33 BFG KM2s 3" Level kit Ultra Goliath 17x8 Premier Deck with JBL/JL system Foglight Mod	+4 not quite as fast now with the bigger tires, but still gets up to 60 nice and quick! __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3309951 sig by fletch aka -Yeah! There's a TSB for that! A new Tundra?

07-03-2009, 02:16 AM	#13
rossk35 Do Work Son! Joined: Mar 2009, #15197 Location: hawaii Gender: Male Posts: 375 07 TRD Sport Supercharged 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 TRD S/C/TRD Intake/TRD Boost Gauge/DT Headers/OEM TL/ZKW retro/Pioneer DVD w/Ipod/Magnaflow/20% Tint/BHLM/JL 10" sub, JL VR components, JL 450/4 amp/s2k ant./Helwig Sway bar/Viper 791/ 18" limited 4runner rims	adding a s/c is where its at! __________________ TRD S/C/APR 2.85 Pulley/TRD Intake/TRD Boost Gauge/DT Headers/OEM TL/ZKW retro/Pioneer DVD w/Ipod/Magnaflow/20% Tint/BHLM/JL 10" sub, JL VR components, JL 450/4 amp/s2k ant./Helwig Sway bar/Viper 791/ 18" limited 4runner rims

07-02-2009, 11:39 PM	#4
WilsonTheDog Biggest asshole on this board Joined: Nov 2007, #3496 Location: Murrells Inlet SC Gender: Male Posts: 3,216 07 Prerunner SR5 DC/SB V6 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Magnaflow 12576 muffler & chrome tip, Westin step bars, Firestone Destination A/T 265/75/16, stubbie antenna, 27% tint, Pop N Lock, AFE ProdryS, bed mat, Husky liners, D-rings added, Access Literider tonneau	Yup, it has balls. Nothing wrong with giving it a little go juice every now and then.

07-02-2009, 11:59 PM	#7
T-rev Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #5837 Location: Scottsdale AZ Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 298 2008 Sport 4x4 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 BHLM, Billet Grill, Revtek 3", De-badged, Smoked tails, Flowmaster 50 series, Silverstar 9145 Fogs, 18x9 American Racing ATX Thug's, 285/65/18 Nitto TG	Mine used to be pretty peppy but with the lift and tires it takes about 9.5 seconds to get it to 60

07-03-2009, 12:12 AM	#8
TheSchwartz Is playing the game.... Name: Aaron Joined: Feb 2009, #13521 Location: Hagerstown, MD Age: 24 Gender: Dude Posts: 256 '09 AC SR5 4.0L 4X4, Debadged 2009 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L K&N Series 63, Magnaflow, TOYTEC 2.5" lift & AAL, Avid BullBar, Debadged, BFG 265/75r16, UWS LowPro tool box,	i give mine hell more then i should bc i know it will preform

07-03-2009, 01:04 AM	#12
StandingCow Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16373 Location: NJ Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 250 09 SR5 4x4 V6 access cab tacoma 2009 Access Cab Manual V6	Really fun to jam it with a manual, pretty damn peppy.

07-03-2009, 06:33 AM	#14
jandrews Still ignoring the damn swine flu Joined: Jun 2009, #18122 Location: Salisbury, NC Age: 25 Gender: Guy Posts: 804 '09 FourDubDee 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L TRD CatBack Exhaust--TRD Cold Air Intake--Tow Package--Rear Leaf TSB--Trimmed Flaps--Locking Gas Cap--De/Re-Badged--De-Ticked (VSV mod)--Painted Engine Cover--TW Sticker--Relocated Rear Diff Breather--Shorty Antenna --Extra D-rings--More to come!	Yeah, even the stock 4.0Ls go very well for a vehicle this size. I had the TRD CAI and CatBack put one for a little extra umph. I am now considering, sometime in the next year or two, bolting on the super-C. That was one of the main selling points for the Taco for me over other trucks I shopped - a lot more responsive at all throttle levels. __________________ Build: Miss Blue 2009 Toyota Tacoma 2003 Toyota Matrix OM NOM NOM NOM!

07-03-2009, 06:36 AM	#15
Old Duckman Junior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #15940 Location: PA Gender: Male Posts: 29 09 DC Short Sport V-6 6 Spd 2003 Access Cab Manual	Yeah it runs wel...until you hit the rev limiter. Hit mine the first week of ownership...There went my gentle break-in I suppose..?

07-03-2009, 06:42 AM	#16
ClemsonTacoma Senior Member Name: Cam Joined: Apr 2009, #16193 Location: Bluffton, South Carolina Gender: Dude Posts: 3,683 2050 Tacoma Flying Edition Automatic	Yeah , lets just put it this way, I get really bad mileage and tire life. __________________

07-03-2009, 07:21 AM	#17
mws4ua ROLL TIDE ROLL Name: Matt Joined: May 2008, #6624 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 27 Gender: Male Posts: 2,240 '06 SSM Prerunner TRD Off Road 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6	I drive like a granny most of the time... but like you, every once in a while I like to see what she'll do. Usually when some douchenozzle pulls up to me at a stoplight in a lane that he KNOWS ends just past the light. 'Think you can jackrabbit and pull in front of me? Think again!' __________________ - I am mws4ua, and I approved this message. Sweet Home Alabama

07-03-2009, 07:32 AM	#18
wmflyfisher Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18590 Location: Athens, GA Gender: Male Posts: 314 05 4x4 6spd 2005 Access Cab Manual	I'm just glad I can actually press the pedal going up a hill and the truck will do what it is supposed to do... accelerate!!! Toyota finally got it right with this motor that's for sure! __________________ 05 Tacoma 4x4 Access Cab 6Spd, 5100's, BFG 285's, RE SE 12D4 & Alpine M500

07-03-2009, 08:07 AM	#20
petersharp Senior Member Name: Do you need to ask?! It's up there ^ Joined: Nov 2007, #3566 Location: Phoenix, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 768 DC LB Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4l V6	It can't hurt to give it some gas every once in a while. I was on the redline a bit last week towing a trailer, with large load in bed, going up a hill from Flagstaff to Phoenix. __________________ On a mission to prove there IS such thing as a stupid question

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