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how can I increase power in my tacoma?

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by blue97taco, Aug 5, 2010.

  1. Aug 5, 2010 at 4:43 PM
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    blue97taco

    blue97taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey im new here and have had my tacoma for about 6 months. its a 2.7l 4x4 with mt tires and i want to increase my torqe. i dont want to change tires. how much would it cost to effectively increase my torque
     
  2. Aug 5, 2010 at 4:44 PM
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    Andrew H

    Andrew H What is this "search" you speak of?

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    A lot more than its worth. Want to get your power back then you gotta ditch the heavy ass tires. IMHO.
     
  3. Aug 5, 2010 at 4:46 PM
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    if its 1st gen you could do the deck plate mod. use the search feature on the top right and you will find lots of different HP increasers
     
  4. Aug 5, 2010 at 4:46 PM
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    blackhawke88

    blackhawke88 wo ai ni bao bei ^_^

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  5. Aug 5, 2010 at 4:58 PM
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    tacobo670

    tacobo670 if you have to ask, u can't afford it

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  7. Aug 5, 2010 at 5:03 PM
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    I'm confused, are you wanting to increase horsepower, or torque; or both?

    If you're wanting torque you can change out the gearing in the diff. If it's more horsepower you want, or both, drop a supercharger in.

    Not much you can do for a 4 cylinder, except a lot of little things that can add small amounts of HP here and there.
    If you want safe reliable horsepower, supercharger is the way to go; but is expensive.
     
  8. Aug 6, 2010 at 7:16 AM
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    how much would it cost
     
  9. Aug 6, 2010 at 7:21 AM
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    Matic

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    I dont know. What are they around 4k or so?
     
  10. Aug 6, 2010 at 7:24 AM
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    Trade it in for a v6
     
  11. Aug 6, 2010 at 7:26 AM
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    yeah, from what I've seen, the TRD supercharger runs around $4K.
    If you get it now, then look back 5 yrs from now, you won't regret it.
    I bet you'll end up spending more in little performance/cosmetic mods that won't get you half of the hp/tq that a supercharger will. Plus, Toyota made one specifically for our trucks so you even get a warranty if a dealer installs it!

    just my $.02
     
  12. Aug 6, 2010 at 7:53 AM
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    Trade it in for a v6
     
  13. Aug 6, 2010 at 8:13 AM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Depending on the size tires you are running, You can re gear. Cost would be about $1200.00 for front and rear. That would give the most bang for the buck.
     
  14. Aug 6, 2010 at 6:07 PM
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    Wait a minute.... TRD only makes a supercharger for the 4.0, correct? Or have they finally released one for the 2.7 and I just haven't found out about it yet?
     
  15. Aug 6, 2010 at 7:34 PM
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    What are you using your Taco for? If it's a street cruzin' mall crawling machine, then I understand the want for more HP. But off-road, the 2.7 will do just about everything that you want. Keep it or trade it for a 6 cylinder.
     
  16. Aug 7, 2010 at 5:26 AM
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  17. Aug 7, 2010 at 8:25 AM
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    Get it and report on the install, please.
     
  18. Aug 12, 2010 at 11:52 AM
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    x2 :):):)
     
  19. Aug 21, 2010 at 4:57 PM
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    I know the power gains arent anything crazy especially for our small engines but...has anyone with the 2.7 changed their underdrive pulley? If so what benefits have you gained from doing so?
     
  20. Aug 21, 2010 at 7:47 PM
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