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Engine difference in 2nd and 3rd gen tacos

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SpokoTaco, Oct 12, 2017.

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  1. Oct 13, 2017 at 5:15 AM
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    The 4.0 just needs a little massaging :cool:

    IMG_1103.jpg
     
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  3. Oct 13, 2017 at 6:15 AM
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    1FBDEA10-183C-414B-8C05-729BF7A5AAE3.jpg I sold my 3rd gen - 2016 TRD Sport and got myself a 2012 model. The 3.6L engine in the 3rd generation is under powered and despite the firmware update which Toyota promised to fix the issue, the auto transmission was constantly searching for the right gear. It soon became annoying for me.
    I love my 2nd gen TRD /PRO.
     
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  4. Oct 13, 2017 at 7:05 AM
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    :popcorn::drool: ...that's pure awesomeness! :cheers: Made my Friday morning :pccoffee: a little better
     
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  5. Oct 13, 2017 at 7:15 AM
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    Threads like this make me so happy I didn't wait for a 3rd gen...
     
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  6. Oct 13, 2017 at 7:22 AM
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    Okay, I don't get this at all? :confused:
     
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    What!? She's got her squeeze in the hot tub with enough popcorn to watch this thread go to: :crapstorm:

    That's livin' LARGE my friend, like rollin' SAS'ed on 37's!
     
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  8. Oct 13, 2017 at 7:46 AM
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    Okay, thats the way I was thinking, but them in the bath tub looking at a romance movie threw me off
     
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  9. Oct 13, 2017 at 7:47 AM
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    Haha great metaphor!
     
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  10. Oct 13, 2017 at 7:56 AM
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    Watch it again, the 2nd gen beats the 3rd by at least 1-1/2 truck-lengths--looks like it might be an 1/8 mile run, IDK and they don't say...
     
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    The engines in the two generations couldn't be more different in terms of performance. The 4.0 L is a truck motor and as such it pulls hard off the bottom into mid range. The 3.5 L is a minivan/lexus motor which will give you a bit better economy and go really fast. I all depends what you want your truck to do well... pull hard or go fast?
     
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    Yeah, I need to get someone to edit that computer screen, and put up a TW screen :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Oct 13, 2017 at 8:59 AM
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    I had a 4.0L, miss the torque in the low end but I don't mind. I think this engine is fine. I don't drive like an animal so it doesn't bother me. Better on gas. Also with a manual, you don't have the complaint of the constant shifting like everyone is talking about.
     
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    If it were longer than 660 feet (1/8 mile) 3rd Gen would start generating it's power in the upper end and kick out.
    Which means 3rd Gen has better passing time being it catches up.
     
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    1/8 th mile = 1 furlong or 40 rods.
    Just saying... :D
     
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    the 3.5 will hit the wall faster the 4.0 will move it farther
     
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    That's the video I was referring to. TFL is sometimes a little biased, but I think they are fair when it comes to their tests.
     
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    I'm glad to hear that, I got a biased feeling as well. It seems they love found on road dead. The test seem fair, and they put plushness high on the list (too high for me & truck owners).
     
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