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3.5 V6 vs the 4.0

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by peiscooter, Jan 4, 2021.

  1. Jan 6, 2021 at 6:23 AM
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    If I had to traverse hills like that, no doubt I would want more truck.
     
  2. Jan 6, 2021 at 8:13 AM
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    Ignorant statement at best. It's not an electric motor, it's a gas engine. It does not wait til 4600 to add power. Both of these engines are car engines. The 4.0 is the slightest bit better, but with the 3.5 extra power it a wash. Peak torque at 4k or 4.6k makes little difference.

    A good truck engine is a diesel engine.
     
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  3. Jan 6, 2021 at 8:36 AM
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    Nooooooo, the 4.0 was developed for trucks/SUVs only. Making it a Real truck engine with Proper low end torque.

    :evil:
     
  4. Jan 6, 2021 at 8:42 AM
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  5. Jan 6, 2021 at 9:04 AM
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    Wow, you guys STILL at this lol?

    All you're doing at this point is entertaining the bored 2nd gen guys.

    :crazy:
     
  6. Jan 6, 2021 at 9:22 AM
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    I know! Like anybody is going to agree with the other one. Just sit back and enjoy the show.:popcorn:
     
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  7. Jan 6, 2021 at 9:26 AM
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    I disagree!
     
  8. Jan 6, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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    It's not even Friday....

    Here's one for you

    4.0L auto > 3.5L auto

    3.5L mt > 4.0L mt

    :popcorn:
     
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  9. Jan 6, 2021 at 9:33 AM
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    Oh noo, you didnt...

    :duel:
     
  10. Jan 6, 2021 at 9:44 AM
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    The tacoma weighs like 4k pounds, I wouldn't consider that a "heavy" truck lol
     
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  12. Jan 6, 2021 at 9:50 AM
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    We literally drive the same truck lol
     
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  13. Jan 6, 2021 at 10:03 AM
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    Nah, my truck is a closer match to his lol.
    DCSB Sport M/T life yoooooo!
     
  14. Jan 6, 2021 at 10:06 AM
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    But yours is the wrong color :boink:
     
  15. Jan 6, 2021 at 10:08 AM
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    +10 Hp to Silver Sky

    + 10 torques to midnight black metallic
     
  17. Jan 6, 2021 at 10:12 AM
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    100% right on the 10 extra torques with midnight black metallic.
     
  18. Jan 6, 2021 at 10:13 AM
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  19. Jan 6, 2021 at 10:14 AM
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    Agreed.

    Tacomas used to be small, like my ranger. Thats why i said its a "heavy" truck. The engines are still v6s but with more power though.
     
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  20. Jan 6, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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