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I Wish This Camrys Engine Was In My Truck...

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Wengel21, Oct 17, 2019.

  1. Oct 17, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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    Wengel21

    Wengel21 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Had a Camry stop by the shop today, over heard someone saying that it was a STOCK car, I wish my Tacoma came stock with this engine... just saying...:spy:

    I heard @MESO was putting a kit together to sell on his website plug and play right and won’t void the warranty

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  2. Oct 17, 2019 at 11:49 AM
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    Northern Taco

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    If that was the case I would have bought one in 2016 instead of my 4runner. Although mpg whining threads would rise even more than they are now
     
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  3. Oct 17, 2019 at 11:51 AM
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    I wish I could upload the audio from the engine it was like being baptized by sound. It was pretty awesome
     
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  4. Oct 17, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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    shakerhood

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    That engine and transmission combo would certainly make your truck scoot.
     
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  5. Oct 17, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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    Gunshot-6A

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    You might be able to negotiate one at one of the Penske Group dealerships.
     
  6. Oct 17, 2019 at 12:07 PM
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    and give you more room for a second battery & compressor ;-)
     
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  7. Oct 17, 2019 at 12:07 PM
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    NYCTaco52

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    If @MESO doesnt make this engine plug and play I'm gonna be soooooo mad!!!
     
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  8. Oct 17, 2019 at 1:46 PM
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    lynlan1819

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    Wish Tacoma's came with small block v-8 Ford or Chevy engines.
     
  9. Oct 17, 2019 at 2:01 PM
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    So, @MESO is making engines now? Sign me up!
     
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  10. Oct 17, 2019 at 2:07 PM
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    NYCTaco52

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    I see shocks but no springs
     
  11. Oct 17, 2019 at 2:08 PM
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    That's a Nice TuRD.
     
  12. Oct 17, 2019 at 2:09 PM
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    Do you see the ratchet adapter on the left side in middle of the UCA? The spring is under there. The ratchet adapter is for adjustments.
     
  13. Oct 17, 2019 at 2:09 PM
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    Yeah, you need to buy something else.:facepalm:
     
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  14. Oct 17, 2019 at 2:13 PM
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    Oh I see it. Small ass spring
     
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  15. Oct 17, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    NYCTaco52

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    Only if you guys approve of course o_O
     
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    Definitely. Not much coiled length needed, just stiff as shit.
     
  17. Oct 17, 2019 at 2:17 PM
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    Yeah, go ahead.
     

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