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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Hofmann’s Tacos, Oct 22, 2019.

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  1. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:50 PM
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    DD718444-65CA-4C0F-B69C-7B987B292F6B.jpg I decided to sell my paid off, beautiful ‘17 6MT OR in order to pocket some cash for my new business.

    I picked up a ‘16 SR5 2.7 2wd for $17k, it’s great on gas and I’m financing roughly half of it so I have as much cash in hand as possible. 636276D3-6D20-4230-B642-47030EFF34A6.jpg

    I dig the truck, but I really feel like it just needs an extra 15-20hp, especially on the highway. My last truck was OVtuned, but I read that Matt doesn’t offer anything for the 2.7... is there anything else out there? Really have to mash the pedal in to make it move when ECT isn’t on. I’d also prefer not to be doing the 4-5-6 dance at 80mph (like my auto 2016 did before OVTune....) i didn’t think I’d be having this issue in FL since it’s so flat. Recently moved from the PNW and I’d NEVER even consider a 4cyl there.

    I think I should have bought a 2wd 3.5 with high miles... or a 2nd gen lol. But I’m stuck with this now :notsure:
    If anyone has any recommendations for tuning please let me know.
     
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  2. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:10 PM
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    Ride a moped around to “cleanse your palate” so to speak. That truck will last you forever and will break the speed limit.
     
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  3. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:12 PM
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    Ditch the shell
    Drive routes that are only downhill
    Lose some weight
    Tell your gf to lose some weight
    Find a used NASA rocket booster
    Get out and push
    Sell it and get something with a bigger engine
     
    sandiegohasthebesttacos, Oct 22, 2019
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  4. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:20 PM
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    That 2.7 is such a reliable engine that I don’t even mind how slow it is! I have the double cab too lol. I drive it 100 miles a day for a year now and still have my sanity....but I did come from 2.7 4Runner with bad compression lol.
     
    slow TURD I4, Oct 22, 2019
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  5. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:46 PM
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    Does NASA offer a TW discount?
     
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  6. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:47 PM
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    You always say the best things. I love you.
     
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  7. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:48 PM
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    When you’re traveling between Florida and NorCal, stop off in Arkansas and I’ll buy that shell from you. :cool:

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  8. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:49 PM
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    You wont want it if you’re OCD.. the paint doesn’t quite match haha. I don’t mind though
     
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  9. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:57 PM
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    I was kidding, I don’t really want a shell.
     
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  10. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:58 PM
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    I don’t blame you, that truck looks perfect as it sits!
     
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  11. Oct 22, 2019 at 10:01 PM
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    thanks, I’ve got a few goodies ordered for it, but much. It’s going to be my DD and do some road tripping with mama.
     
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  12. Oct 22, 2019 at 10:09 PM
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    808 ALLDAY!!
    sometimes its just better to drive slower and listen to speed limits.....I drive like a turtle now a days and it don't bother me a bit....I get there, when I get there....just might have to wake up a lil bit earlier sometimes
     
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    Now that's not very nice. :eek:
     
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  14. Oct 22, 2019 at 10:11 PM
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    808 ALLDAY!!
    only if it was his wife and not GF
     
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    I think you made an excellent choice. 2.7 is SOLID...Semper Fi!
     
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  16. Oct 22, 2019 at 10:40 PM
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    You’re getting good advice my friend, just drive it.
    I did the LCE header and the URD Stage II SC on my ‘16 2.7 2WD AccessCab. It’s got more power, but did nothing for the loco shifting auto trans, so I drive on the manual side 90% of the time in 4th & 5th gear. If you’re willing to sacrifice gas mileage change differential ratios to 4.56 or 4.88 that’ll make it quicker.
     
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    It's a working man's Taco...should give you good reliable service for many years to come.
     
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  19. Oct 23, 2019 at 6:48 AM
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    Regear. Should cost around $1200 for parts and labor since you only have to do one end. You'll be amazed at the difference.
     
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    Smaller / thinner tires. Lose weight. Enjoy the drive. Enjoy reliability and longevity?
     
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