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what’s the real fuel economy of the supercharged 2nd Gen?

 

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24x24x24” box filled with pick and pack/pluck foam sheets. Most are complete. Some aren’t.

Come get it for free… or if you want to be generous I’ll take a 6pack, bag of Swedish Fish or a fist bump.

 

I can average 19mpg on 36 cruising uphill to Boulder from Denver.

over the life of the vehicle, my spreadsheet that accounts for every fill up shows over the 25,311 miles I’ve put on in 2.6 years I have averaged 14.82. Since most of the miles are road trips in Utah and beyond, that’s doing 80+ on the highway with the camper on. If you drive like an old man more often and save the supercharged fun for off road, you can likely get closer to 16-17mpg on average.

 

, and I'm also happy to learn I'm not the only one who tracks this kind of info via spreadsheet.

 

I use Fuelly.

 

I'm around 17-19 mpg. I mostly drive like a grandpa until some punk ricer needs to be shown what's up.

 

@Madjik_Man - Two data points for you on supercharged 2nd gens in the front range. @hack4875 has a manual... and a slightly different setup with a smaller pulley (more boost) and tune I think.

 

That’s what I’m getting in my 1st Gen double cab

 

I seem to be getting 14/18 but most of my driving is around 8k elevation and very hilly (peak to peak) but like @hack4875 I go pretty easy on the skinny pedal. I also have an electric + motorcycle for fuel efficient trips. But the SC is a godsend, wouldn't want a taco without some form of forced induction now. I'm hooked, except for the whine.

@JasonLee Sell me those trd rock warrior wheels

Edit: I guess I should also mention I bought the truck with aftermarket intakes, exhaust manifolds, and a custom tune. While it did pass emissions, I'm not sure it's all technically legal but that probably also plays a small part in my mpg's.

 

I’ve been driving a naturally aspirated 1st Gen since 1999. I’m used to driving the slowest vehicle ever produced.

 

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4x new in box Vision Manx 398 beadlocks 17x8.5. includes rings and hardware $1100 obo

 

One of the many reasons I sold my 4-speed auto 1st gen.

@eurowner already snagged the set of 5 from me.

 

one of the many reasons I want to put a 5speed in mine.

 

I'm going to like your post... but I don't "like" your post! Have fun @eurowner

 

Where's the spiny thing all your rims have?

 

in your imagination

 

NVX 2-Chan line out converter. Used for ~6 months or so in my Tundra before I eventually changed out the factory head unit. I have a couple RCA splitters I can toss in as well.
$15 or a 4 pack of Juicy Bits.
Located in Windsor-ish for pickup.

Edit: found controller. Price stays the same.

 

Yep, the SC is nice to have, but geez, if I want to drive fast, I ain't driving the T-coma. (Z)

 

SOLD - I've got a new-in-box Meso Puddle Pod kit for 3rd Gen Tacoma for sale. Never got around to installing and don't need them on my new Taco - $100, Denver Area

https://mesocustoms.com/products/puddle-pods