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The MOST bulletproof taco motor

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by techride, Mar 24, 2016.

  1. Mar 24, 2016 at 12:33 PM
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    Using logic and experience, which of the taco motors do you think is the MOST bulletproof? This applies to all Gens. 2.7, 3.4, 4.0, maybe even the 3.5?
     
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  2. Mar 24, 2016 at 12:33 PM
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    2.7
     
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    Reason behind this opinion?
     
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    One can never have too many light bars.
    3.4 but the 4.0 has built a solid record thus far as well. I know the 3.4's have a reputation of not burning much oil even at ridiculously high mileage.
     
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    22RE :stirthepot:
     
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  6. Mar 24, 2016 at 12:37 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Agree. I ran one, boosted, against the rev limiter, colectivley, for hours with never an issue.
     
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    Not tryin to pick a fight and I'm prolly one of the least mechanically inclined on this site but didn't the 3.4 have major issues with blown head gaskets? Please educate me if not lol


    2.7l Ftmfw
     
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    One can never have too many light bars.
    I think that was the 3.0 but like you I could definitely be wrong about that.
     
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    No love for the 2.4??
     
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    here you go
    even though it was not in the taco...
     
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    As far as I know, the 22RE and the 2.4L in the 1st gen Tacomas were 2 different motors
     
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    Well I might be mistaken then I thought the 2.4 was only in the pickup...
     
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    2.4 was used in 5 lugger Tacoma's.
     
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    1st gen 5 lug Tacomas had a 2.4 motor that was extremely reliable
     
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