2.7L 4 cyl differences

SALEENSSC · 11-24-2008, 05:19 PM

I own a 02' tacoma access cab 4x4 automatic with the 2.7L 4 cyl motor (78k miles). My question is in regards to the motor itself. If i undertsand correctly this motor is still available in the newer 2nd gen trucks also. What are the major differences between the 2.7 in my 02' tacoma and that of the newer trucks? Is there a difference in HP and Torque? if so how much? are the newer 2.7 motors more fuel effecient? does my 2.7 need to be maintained any differently than the newer 2.7 motors? any info would be greatly appreciated. I am new to the tacomas and would love to learn more about them.

thanks

81shark · 11-26-2008, 11:32 AM

it's not the same motor. the 05+ tacoma's come with a 2.8L

NAAC3TACO · 11-26-2008, 11:38 AM

My 2008 has the 2.7. The only difference I know of is the Variable valve timing and the composite valve cover. I'm sure there is more that I am unaware of.

Roland · 11-26-2008, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 81shark

it's not the same motor. the 05+ tacoma's come with a 2.8L

No wonder I got the truck for a good price. My dealer kept .1L of my engine.

chris4x4 · 11-26-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roland

no wonder i got the truck for a good price. My dealer kept .1l of my engine.

lmao!!!!

1-3-2-4 · 11-26-2008, 06:37 PM

As mentioned, the old 2.7 was SOHC and the new 2.7 is DOHC with VVTi. Bunch of other emissions related stuff like e-throttle, multiple cats, secondary filter, etc.

chris4x4 · 11-26-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1-3-2-4

As mentioned, the old 2.7 was SOHC and the new 2.7 is DOHC with VVTi. Bunch of other emissions related stuff like e-throttle, multiple cats, secondary filter, etc.

The old 2.7 was a DOHC also, and my 2000 had 2 cats. Biggest diferences are the ignition system, VVT-i, and Throttle by wire. Other than those things, and some minor things nothing else has changed. The "Old" 3RZ-FE was rated at 150 h.p. (probably 141 by todays ratings), while the new 2.7 is rated at 159.

1-3-2-4 · 11-26-2008, 07:09 PM

Ah yes, you are right about the valvetrain, whoops...

beastlytaco · 11-27-2008, 06:41 AM

and the newer 2TR-FE engine, like i have, is very responsive. i test drove an older 2.7 and it was a little bit different. although im sure the throttle by wire could have had something to do with it. but over all, im happy to say my tacoma is just pushing over 160 something hp. few mods here and there dont hurt

81shark · 12-04-2008, 07:23 PM

i must have been drunk when i posted this :lol:

New Mexico Taco · 12-18-2008, 10:25 AM

I drove an 2002 acess cab 4x4 for six years and happy with it. One day at Karl Malone Toyota having some work done and looking around. Drove home in a 2008 access cab 2.7 cyl 4x4. Took awhile to get used to the size difference because I go off road alot. As for power difference I don't know what Toyota did to my old four banger cause it will blow the doors off my old truck.

vtragweed · 12-18-2008, 10:56 AM

you mean the new 2.7 is more powerful then your 02?

New Mexico Taco · 12-18-2008, 12:07 PM

YES I don't know how they did it but there is a difference.

vtragweed · 12-18-2008, 03:34 PM

dual cams, better technology

beastlytaco · 12-18-2008, 05:52 PM

Yup. DOHC. gotta love it

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11-24-2008, 05:19 PM	#1
SALEENSSC Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10413 Location: Manassas, Va. 20110 Gender: Male Posts: 9 2002 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 2002 Access Cab Automatic 2.7L stock	2.7L 4 cyl differences I own a 02' tacoma access cab 4x4 automatic with the 2.7L 4 cyl motor (78k miles). My question is in regards to the motor itself. If i undertsand correctly this motor is still available in the newer 2nd gen trucks also. What are the major differences between the 2.7 in my 02' tacoma and that of the newer trucks? Is there a difference in HP and Torque? if so how much? are the newer 2.7 motors more fuel effecient? does my 2.7 need to be maintained any differently than the newer 2.7 motors? any info would be greatly appreciated. I am new to the tacomas and would love to learn more about them. thanks

11-27-2008, 06:41 AM	#9
beastlytaco Doomsday Squad Joined: Jun 2008, #7660 Location: north carolina Gender: Dude Posts: 2,149 08 tacoma standard cab 2008 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7L 4 banger 15% tinted back window, 25% on sides. Jardine catback exhaust system. horn modification, AFE pro dry S filter and secondary filter removed. hopefully some wheels and tires next year. All weather toyota tacoma mats.	and the newer 2TR-FE engine, like i have, is very responsive. i test drove an older 2.7 and it was a little bit different. although im sure the throttle by wire could have had something to do with it. but over all, im happy to say my tacoma is just pushing over 160 something hp. few mods here and there dont hurt __________________ "Carpe Diem baby"

12-18-2008, 10:25 AM	#11
New Mexico Taco Junior Member Joined: Dec 2008, #11379 Location: Albuquerque Gender: Male Posts: 11 08 4X4 2008 Access Cab Manual 2.7 3 in lift, bilstein shocks K&N Filter	2.7 4cyl difference. I drove an 2002 acess cab 4x4 for six years and happy with it. One day at Karl Malone Toyota having some work done and looking around. Drove home in a 2008 access cab 2.7 cyl 4x4. Took awhile to get used to the size difference because I go off road alot. As for power difference I don't know what Toyota did to my old four banger cause it will blow the doors off my old truck.

12-18-2008, 12:07 PM	#13
New Mexico Taco Junior Member Joined: Dec 2008, #11379 Location: Albuquerque Gender: Male Posts: 11 08 4X4 2008 Access Cab Manual 2.7 3 in lift, bilstein shocks K&N Filter	2.7 4cyl difference YES I don't know how they did it but there is a difference.

12-18-2008, 05:52 PM	#15
beastlytaco Doomsday Squad Joined: Jun 2008, #7660 Location: north carolina Gender: Dude Posts: 2,149 08 tacoma standard cab 2008 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7L 4 banger 15% tinted back window, 25% on sides. Jardine catback exhaust system. horn modification, AFE pro dry S filter and secondary filter removed. hopefully some wheels and tires next year. All weather toyota tacoma mats.	Yup. DOHC. gotta love it . __________________ "Carpe Diem baby"

11-26-2008, 11:32 AM	#2
81shark Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10567 Gender: Male Posts: 49	it's not the same motor. the 05+ tacoma's come with a 2.8L

11-26-2008, 11:38 AM	#3
NAAC3TACO Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8350 Location: SPARKS, NV Gender: Male Posts: 71 08 SR5 4X4 4CYL 2008 Access Cab Manual 2.7	My 2008 has the 2.7. The only difference I know of is the Variable valve timing and the composite valve cover. I'm sure there is more that I am unaware of.

11-26-2008, 06:37 PM	#6
1-3-2-4 Squirrel Mincer Joined: Apr 2008, #5944 Location: Ithaca, NY Gender: Male Posts: 164 06 Titan King Cab 2006 Access Cab Automatic 5.6 A.R.E. tonneau cover	As mentioned, the old 2.7 was SOHC and the new 2.7 is DOHC with VVTi. Bunch of other emissions related stuff like e-throttle, multiple cats, secondary filter, etc.

11-26-2008, 07:09 PM	#8
1-3-2-4 Squirrel Mincer Joined: Apr 2008, #5944 Location: Ithaca, NY Gender: Male Posts: 164 06 Titan King Cab 2006 Access Cab Automatic 5.6 A.R.E. tonneau cover	Ah yes, you are right about the valvetrain, whoops...

12-04-2008, 07:23 PM	#10
81shark Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10567 Gender: Male Posts: 49	i must have been drunk when i posted this :lol:

12-18-2008, 10:56 AM	#12
vtragweed Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8454 Location: TX, VA Age: 27 Gender: Male Posts: 559 08 2.7, 2008 Access Cab Manual 2.7 exhaust, secondary filter removed, AFE drop in filter, A/C shut off defrost, blacked-out emblems	you mean the new 2.7 is more powerful then your 02?

12-18-2008, 03:34 PM	#14
vtragweed Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8454 Location: TX, VA Age: 27 Gender: Male Posts: 559 08 2.7, 2008 Access Cab Manual 2.7 exhaust, secondary filter removed, AFE drop in filter, A/C shut off defrost, blacked-out emblems	dual cams, better technology

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