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So Toyota is wussing out on the Engine, dang it. 270HP but add gearing

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by shr133, Jun 19, 2015.

  1. Jul 16, 2015 at 7:38 AM
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    Ha. 4th gen will still have the same cab as the gen 2.
     
  2. Jul 16, 2015 at 7:51 AM
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    And less motor !! o_O
     
  3. Jul 16, 2015 at 7:59 AM
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    I can't wait to hear all the pissing and moaning about going from a 3.5 to a 3.4 that puts out 10% better HP/TQ.
     
  4. Jul 16, 2015 at 8:11 AM
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    I am sure BlueT will be here for that.
     
  5. Jul 16, 2015 at 8:16 AM
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    Or over on some Twins forum complaining about their 3rd gen 3.3L coming out of a Malibu.
     
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    Spaceballs were Canadian
     
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    Obviously
     
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    Intake, exhaust, lift. Typical stuff.
    I always thought Druidia was very Canada like.
     
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    Wrong planet
     
  10. Jul 16, 2015 at 9:54 AM
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    So how many tampon holders will this new 2016 pink lady have ???
     
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    Head unit. That's it.

    With the girl motor dropping .5 liters, they have been afforded to install not only tampon holders, but automated installation devices as well. They are driven off of the belt system, which will probably drop the hp even more.
     
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    273 torque is all I ask, Toyota. The Chevy Equinox has 272! More than the Colorado. How is that so????
     
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    Head unit. That's it.

    Equinox is an SUV. SUV's were designed for moms. Moms are girls. Ergo, it has a girl motor.
     
  15. Jul 16, 2015 at 11:11 AM
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    Why does the Equinox have more HP and torque than the Colorado?
     
  16. Jul 16, 2015 at 11:13 AM
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    Have you seen the asses on some of the soccer moms now days ?
     
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  17. Jul 16, 2015 at 11:13 AM
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    Weighs more to begin with?
     
  18. Jul 16, 2015 at 12:33 PM
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    huh?
     
  19. Jul 16, 2015 at 12:34 PM
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    We are laughing at the specs of the Equinox but there is a good probability it will be more powerful with HP and torque than the 2016 Tacoma. Keep that in perspective.
     
  20. Jul 16, 2015 at 12:37 PM
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    The Equinox probably weighs more than a Colorado, with all the extra metal and glass over the rear of the vehicle. So, they may have programmed it to have more power and torque....
     

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