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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Newtaco2012, Mar 25, 2018.

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  1. Mar 25, 2018 at 2:38 PM
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    hey guys I’m curious I’m looking to do some major engine upgrades to my 2012 Toyota Tacoma 4.0 I recently just blew it up lol . But wondering where an what site or where should I start to look at ? An price range
     
    Newtaco2012, Mar 25, 2018
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  2. Mar 25, 2018 at 2:42 PM
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    How did you blow the motor in your 2012?
     
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  3. Mar 25, 2018 at 2:43 PM
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    How did you manage that?
     
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  4. Mar 25, 2018 at 2:43 PM
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    Beat me to it!
     
    Sugar Silva, Mar 25, 2018
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  5. Mar 25, 2018 at 2:53 PM
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    I hear ya, I'm curious to
     
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  6. Mar 25, 2018 at 3:19 PM
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    inwood customs, Mar 25, 2018
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  7. Mar 25, 2018 at 3:35 PM
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  8. Mar 25, 2018 at 3:39 PM
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  9. Mar 25, 2018 at 3:52 PM
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  10. Mar 25, 2018 at 4:48 PM
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  11. Mar 25, 2018 at 4:50 PM
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    Yeah i 2nd this
     
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  12. Mar 25, 2018 at 5:48 PM
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    I think thats 5th
     
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  13. Mar 25, 2018 at 5:51 PM
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    Yeah i was just so surprised i didnt read past the first one without commenting :rofl:
     
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  14. Mar 25, 2018 at 6:12 PM
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    Too bad you can’t do something like a turbo boost
     
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  15. Mar 25, 2018 at 6:13 PM
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    why not a turbo or blower?
     
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  16. Mar 25, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    Why do you think you can't?
     
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  17. Mar 25, 2018 at 6:58 PM
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    How much horse power you think you could get with that.
     
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  18. Mar 25, 2018 at 7:00 PM
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    Trd blower, urd supercharger, or a custom turbo?
     
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  19. Mar 25, 2018 at 7:03 PM
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  20. Mar 25, 2018 at 7:06 PM
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    No lie, this stuff is way over my head. I’m no expert like you guys I just know fast is fun
     
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