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What Engine would you want in your 1st Gen?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by StAndrew, Mar 5, 2011.

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Which Engine

Poll closed May 4, 2011.

  1. 4 Cylinder turbo diesel

    66 vote(s)
    36.5%

  2. V6 Diesel

    33 vote(s)
    18.2%

  3. 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE)

    18 vote(s)
    9.9%

  4. V8 (small block)

    31 vote(s)
    17.1%

  5. Current Engine is just fine

    26 vote(s)
    14.4%

  6. Other

    7 vote(s)
    3.9%
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  1. Mar 5, 2011 at 6:35 AM
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    StAndrew

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    StAndrew [OP] Wait for it...

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    -V6 Diesel (akin to Fords new 4.5L powerstroke)
    -2nd Gen 4.0L V6
    -V8
    -Current engine is good enough
    -Other

    Dont get too crazy though.
     
    StAndrew, Mar 5, 2011
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  2. Mar 5, 2011 at 8:22 AM
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    Rebeltac

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    i would actually prefer a big block:) blown 454:D
     
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  3. Mar 5, 2011 at 9:36 AM
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    Phuket

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    I'd want a v8 small block, but i dont have the endless time/$ haha
     
    Phuket, Mar 5, 2011
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  4. Mar 5, 2011 at 9:58 AM
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    -4 cylinder turbo diesel (akin to the Hilux)
     
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  5. Mar 5, 2011 at 9:59 AM
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    V8 chevy small block would be nice. I think you can easily put 500hp on a stock motor... It would either be the v8 small block or inline 6 out of the supra.:D Although, I don't think the 2jz motor is too long.
     
    04LTtacoma, Mar 5, 2011
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  6. Mar 5, 2011 at 10:06 AM
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    Not too long...

    http://www.supratrucks.com/S-Runner 2JZGTE.htm
     
    StAndrew, Mar 5, 2011
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  7. Mar 5, 2011 at 10:42 AM
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  8. Mar 5, 2011 at 11:04 AM
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    A turbo 3rz would be pretty cool but the current 3.4 is just fine.
     
    steve o 77, Mar 5, 2011
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  9. Mar 5, 2011 at 11:05 AM
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  10. Mar 5, 2011 at 11:08 AM
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  11. Mar 5, 2011 at 11:17 AM
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  12. Mar 5, 2011 at 11:41 AM
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  13. Mar 5, 2011 at 12:31 PM
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    The stock one.
     
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  14. Mar 5, 2011 at 1:03 PM
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  15. Mar 5, 2011 at 1:12 PM
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    ^X2 1UZ would be sweet. But I think it's too big. After that I'll keep the 5VZ.
     
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  16. Mar 5, 2011 at 1:13 PM
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  17. Mar 5, 2011 at 1:17 PM
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    man that looks cool, make sure to keep us updated in your thread.
     
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  18. Mar 5, 2011 at 1:22 PM
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  19. Mar 5, 2011 at 1:31 PM
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    I was also going to swap in the 1UZ, but I am glad I chose the LS1 instead after doing lots of research on aftermarket parts and support for that motor, Fkin expensive!!!!

    I can 500 hp for a fraction of the price of the 1UZ. Not to mention I have a 6 speed manual transmission!!

    1UZ would come with the 4spd auto unless you had adapters made etc...clusterfuk.
     
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