2.7l TRD It does exist!

So I've been looking for a new Tacoma lately and I stumbled upon what I believe is a rare Tacoma!

I've always believed the TRD package were strictly v6 models. I stand corrected! I have found one in Lexington, Ky that is a 2.7l TRD with the rear diff locks! Factory installed! I have proof!


I'm test driving it Saturday!!


http://www.greenstoyotaoflexington....leTypeID_~Price1_~Year_~Make_~Model_Tacoma/11

18186 VEHICLE INQUIRY REPORT DATE: 12/08/11

DCV920

TIME: 06:43

Retailed for more than a year

Model Number: 7513A Serial # : 1Z720314



Model Description: TACOMA 4X4 Category ..........: H

Year ............: 2001 Selling Dealer ....: 41067

Interior Color ..: FB45 Ship Date .........: 09/07/2000

Exterior Color ..: 0209 Retail Date .......: 10/13/2000

Body ............: XTRACAB 4X4 Date of First Use .: 10/13/2000

Number of Cyl ...: 4 Fleet .............: NON-FLEET

Engine Number ...: 3RZ2409037



VIN .............: 5TEWM72N31Z720314





Accessories .....: FE BU CL PP OF LX PX CF+DH+LU+




Retail

Vehicle Base Model ....................: $ 18375.00

Total Accessories .....................: $ 4169.00

MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE

2.7L 4-CYL DOHC EFI ENGINE

WITH BALANCE SHAFTS

5-SPEED MANUAL OVERDRIVE TRANS

4WDEMAND-AUTO DISCONECT DIFF

2-SPEED TRANSFER CASE

COIL SPRING DOUBLE WISHBONE

INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION

PWR-ASSIST RACK & PIN STEERNG

FRONT STABILIZER BAR

PWR-ASSIST VENTED FRT DISC

BRAKES W/RR DRUMS

P225/75R15 RADIAL TIRES (5)

15" STEEL WHEELS

ALL WEATHER GUARD EQUIP PKG

CLUTCH START CANCEL

SAFETY

DR & PASS SIDE AIRBAGS W/PASS

SIDE CUTOFF SWITCH

FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS

& FORCE LIMITERS

SIDE IMPACT DOOR BEAMS

CENTER HIGH-MOUNT STOP LAMP

ADJ FRT SHOULDER BELT ANCHORS

CRS TOP TETHER ANCHOR BRACKET

EXTERIOR

DOUBLE WALL CARGO BED W/HOOKS

DUAL BLACK REMOTE O/S MIRRORS

BLACK FR & RR BUMPERS

MULTI-REFLEC HALOGN HEADLAMPS

TILT-OUT RR QUARTER WINDOWS

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

60/40 SPLIT CLOTH BENCH SEAT

ADJUSTABLE HEADRESTS

FORWARD FACING RR CLOTH SEAT

SCULPTED DR TRIM W/CLTH INSRT

DUAL ARMRESTS/DOOR POCKETS

MIST CYCLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS

DUAL SUNVISORS/CUPHOLDER

DAY/NIGHT REARVIEW MIRROR

ENTRY/EXIT ASSIST GRIP

COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

DELUXE ETR/CASSETTE W/6 SPKRS


Retail Total

Vehicle Base Model ..........................: $ 18375.00 $ 18375.

50 STATE EMISSIONS .........................

BUCKET SEATS:CLOTH FACED SEATS ............. 65.00

W/CENTER CONSOLE BOX .......................

CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 250.00

POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS, ...................... 660.00

AND BLACK PWR OUTSIDE MIRRORS .............

TRD OFFROAD PACKAGE ........................ 1360.00

O/R SUSPENSION,P265/70R16 BF .............

GOODRICH TIRES,RR CONSOLE ..................

BOX,DIFF LOCKS,16" ALUMINUM ................

WHEELS,OVERFENDERS .........................

SR5 PACKAGE ................................ 1180.00

CHROME PLATD REAR BUMPER,TILT .............

WHEEL,INT. WIPERS,TACH & TRIP .............

METERS,AM/FM/CASS/CD W/6 ...................

SPKRS,A/C,DIGITAL CLOCK ....................

METALLIC PAINT .............................

CARPET FLOOR MATS (4-PC SET) ............... 70.00

TOWING RECEIVER HITCH ...................... 285.00

BEDLINER (UNDER THE RAIL) .................. 299.00


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Total Accessories ...........................: $ 4169.00 $ 4169.00



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Total .......................................: $ 22544.00



NO DRIVER INFO FOR UNIT

 

4cyls just had lsd i believe

 

I'm a having the sales guy send me a photo of the engine just to confirm. He swears its a 4 , since he drives nearly the same truck.

 

It's a V6 TRD. They never equipped the 4cyl TRDs with a locker.

If you look at the interior pics you can see the diff lock button.

 

I don't know its weird, the factory sheet even states its a 2.7l with a rear diff lock.

The pics confirm the Rear diff lock, still waiting on the engine photos

 

A college buddie had a Inline 4 TRD Off-road with the diff lock. they are out there!

 

Spec sheet states that it has a 3.42 axle ratio.

Would this confirm or deny if its v6 or not??

 

strange............ sub'd.

 

IIRC, V6 TRDs have 4.10 ratios...

3.42 seems kinda low? My 2.7L 4x4 has 4.30s...

 

Buy the damn thing just so we can figure it out!

Fink

 

yeah it's not a factory option at least not on a 2.7.

lol listening to a car salesman about stuff is like calling 4wp's and expecting answers or customer service








ZING!

sounds like a cool little truck though.

 

http://www.trdoffroad.com/articles/pdf/01_tacoma.pdf

According to this PDF, the 3.42 is used in the manuals and 4.10 was used in automatics for the 4cy

v6 has 3.91 for both manual and auto....

 

Fink

 

If all goes well, I will!!

 

QFT! seriously!

 

Just curious as to why this is such a big deal?

 

It also says it is a 4 spd auto in the add.. It is odd to have a 5 speed trans gear shift sticking out of the floor in the pics. I think he should have it looked at. That truck is a tranformer

 

JMHO, but why bother with the 2.7L? My GF's V6 2WD 4Runner gets better mileage than my 2WD 2.7L Tacoma double cab!

My Tacoma has the automatic with a 3.73 open differential.

Also, lots of other 2.7L owners have a strange cold start up noise. I also have the same issue and have been trying to figure it out for a couple of years now. It doesn't seem to affect the motor, just annoying.

I guess it is possible. I once bought a brand new Camaro with the Z28 package and a plain Jane body.