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3.5 or 4.0?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by cocojoe53, Sep 3, 2020.

  1. Sep 3, 2020 at 1:28 PM
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    cocojoe53

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    I am getting ready to buy a replacement for my 2011 4Runner. I love the 4Runner but also thinking about a Tacoma. I'm sure most of you know the 4Runner folks trash the 3.5 engine. I am just wondering if it's all just BS or are there real concerns.
     
  2. Sep 3, 2020 at 1:29 PM
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    coopcooper

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    Its all bs, little kids arguing over who has the better toy in the sand box. Test drive both, buy what you like.
     
  3. Sep 3, 2020 at 1:32 PM
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  4. Sep 3, 2020 at 1:34 PM
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    4.0.... 3.5 is a dog
     
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  5. Sep 3, 2020 at 1:36 PM
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    Take a test drive and judge for yourself . And I mean a extensive drive not just go around the block .
     
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    Not in my sienna :bananadead:
    That thing is quick
     
  7. Sep 3, 2020 at 1:37 PM
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    $yoda$

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    Size does matter. 4.0
     
  9. Sep 3, 2020 at 1:38 PM
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    You Suck I Suck More

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    Doesn't the 3.5 create more HP and torque than the 4.0?
     
  10. Sep 3, 2020 at 1:39 PM
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    jon_elc

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    there's no replacement for displacement! 3.0 was a dog
     
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    Without sounding hurtful, pick the best tranny.
     
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    Is the OVtune really worth it?
     
  13. Sep 3, 2020 at 1:44 PM
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  14. Sep 3, 2020 at 1:44 PM
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    Short answer: Yes.

    Long answer: Lots of reasons. Control, consistency, throttle response, low end torque, MPG bump, etc.
     
  15. Sep 3, 2020 at 1:50 PM
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    tonered

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    So are 1st Gen Raptors. o_O
     
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    Shellshock

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    First gen raptors were 6.2l. The second gen is 3.5l
     
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    coopcooper

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    oooooOOOOOOOOHHH
     
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  18. Sep 3, 2020 at 1:55 PM
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    tonered

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    Yeah but:
     
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  19. Sep 3, 2020 at 1:56 PM
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    coopcooper

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    yeah those things sucked balls I remember test driving one back in the day and im like what in the actual 8mpg shit is this
     
  20. Sep 3, 2020 at 1:56 PM
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    No RePlAcEmEnT fOr DiSpLaCeMeNt
    :duh:
     

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