Supercharger or v-8?

What would you consider a better upgrade 300hp 5.3 v8 with trans and case or forced induction for the 3.4? Assuming that the cost was the same.

 

Cost wouldn't be the same. You're comparing apples to oranges. You go putting a V8 in that chassis then you'll be upgrading suspension, prob the frame, and who else knows what. Are you considering this for a project? Would be cool to see a V8 Taco.

 

3.4?? You want to V8 a first gen?

 

I know cost isn't the same Just not sure what direction im going to go yet. Leaning more towards mild V-8 and yes its a 1st gen.

 

Ive got a 2nd gen s/c'd V6, not sure what I can help with opinion wise. I have nothing to compare it too being as I havent touched 1st gens, i did however own an LT1 v8 and my current 1GR-FE supercharged. I could tell you what Ive learned of each

 

I would not want to open the can of worms associated with trying to put as V8 into a 1st gen Tacoma. S/C is the better option clearly IMO.

If you want gobs of power then maybe you got the wrong truck.

 

I think a V8 option would be sweet on a tacoma if they may the frame and all able to handle it. When they bring the S/C for the 12' out ima grab one up.

 

If money is not an option sure go for it. It would be different. Otherwise go with the proven reliable option. The V8 will cost substantially more and create all the issues of getting everything to work together and all the custom work that will need to be done. Youd probably end up spending more than the truck is worth unless youre doing the work yourself.

 

Charger hands down....especially if you dont plan on putting a toy v8 in it...i dont want to see any gm or ferd trash in a tacoma...

 

I voted V8 because its different and would yield better results than supercharging it. You'd probably get better gas mileage too.
I was in the same boat with my Wrangler. I ended up going with a v8 swap and I'm glad I did.

 

if you do the v8 also plan on new diffs..these litttle yota diffs cant handle the v8's torque. if it were me i would sc the 3.4

 

Here's a guy who did a Sequoia V8 into a 3rd Gen 4runner. Obviously some modifications were needed, but nothing too extreme. If I knew how to do this I would over a s/c because I could s/c the V8!

 

How much HP can you put in the V8?

 

I chose v8 over SC kit with 300hp.

If I could put any motor in my truck it would either be an LS1 or the LS9.

 

drop a v8 in and supercharge it, thats my ending plan lol

 

x2 minus SC.