Just purchased 2018 Tacoma 2.7/4c

Just purchased 2018 access cab 2.7/4c....I think made a big mistake...very slow acceleration and not anough power...please let me know if I can legally increase HP?

 

Welcome aboard. Check out the LCE header for a few more hp and tq. URD SC is another good option. The 2TR is very responsive to a little boost.

 

More info here https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2tr-fe-performance-thread.636292/#post-21902910

 

Welcome... good luck

 

A 4 banger Tacoma with automatic transmission is not going to get you anywhere in a hurry, maybe you could look into steeper gears.

 

I'm a 2.7 owner and I really think Toyota should let the buyers know they are purchasing a right lane cruiser. As someone else on the forum as said, the 2.7 has a very similar power to weight ratio as the old 1990s 22re pickups. I think it's great, but I know a lot of people might be looking for something faster.

Just a word of advice, double click the ECM button and the truck will rev higher. It's really essential if you have to merge into highway traffic from a short distance. I do think the automatic does let the truck down quite a bit, but that's how they sell them :-/

 

The 4 Four-cylinder is a great engine I think it has plenty of power for 1 to 2 people. I just bought my second 2.7 access cab four-wheel-drive and to me it’s perfect for in town or cruising along the highway at 7580 if I had to. I think a lot of people really overthink it. If you don’t like it maybe you can sell it as the Market is hot right now.. and get a v6 or v8 ..
But I think the 2.7 as a better built engine over the 3.5 V6

 

Thanks! I will try...what about to switch to synthetic oil and fill gas ethanol free...could it help a bit?

 

Either learn to live with it or trade it on a V6 IMO. Boost is probably the only true solution and at that point I think you're better off putting that money towards a 6 cylinder.

 

did you test drive it?

Welcome aboard BTW.

 

My first Access cab and I will not trade it for the world or a double cab. I like the simplicity In my base model truck and I like having a 6 foot bed.

 

Yes, trying to migrate to a 6-cyl after the market cools down might be your best bet. Keep in mind, the 2.7 is a dead reliable engine -- Toyota puts it in their JDM vans and stuff.

 

Toyota should bring back the 5 spd manual.

it really makes a difference with the 4 banger.

 

Did you test drive it first?

 

Not known for racing - for that matter the V6 isn't either - but that truck of yours will run for 150 years.

 

Thanks guys!
I hope that truck will run up to 200k..but maybe I will dead by that time! Just kidding!
Paid 25k for 2018 39,5k with warranty for factory warranty for more 4year...I think it's not bad at all...I used to drive Honda CR-V...its a big difference but I need mid size truck for take care of my properties...

 

I vote for keeping it. Especially

not bad in this market for a vehicle that will hold that value for a long long time.

 

The cheapest/quickets mod would be to put 245/75r16 tires back on it... if someone has put bigger/heavier tires on.

 

What about a tuning chips?
I see a lot of reviews and can not make decision: is it good or bad to put on? Especially if your truck has 4 years Toyotas warranty?

 

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my buddies 1st gen 2.7 RC seemed like a beast back in the day. 3rd gens not even close.