2016 4 banger thread

I'd go for the 6 at that point. I bought my truck because of the price. 23K for an SR utility was all i could afford! Any other truck in my area would of been a significant amount more money, and much higher payments.

 

The 3.5L needs to be proven out before I'd consider it. Personally, I was close to pulling the trigger on a DCSB 6MT TRD Sport, but I just didn't want to deal with the questionable drive train. I'll eventually need greater towing capacity, as well as the ability to haul 4-5 adults ... but that day is likely not for another 10 years or so. This made the 2.7 an easy decision for me. I have a friend with a 2nd Gen 2.7, so I was very familiar with its capabilities.

Also, considering manual transmission is a MUST for me ... I ended up saving about $8-9k by going with the 2.7L. Spec'ing out a V6 w/ would cost $34k. Paid $25,350 for the SR. Hard to complain from where I sit.

 

I did the same thing, I was about to order a 17 TRD OR 6 spd manual and decided the good ol 2.7 would do what I needed it to do for many years to come.

That being said, 2.7 and 285s? is it possible or should i just stick to 265s and some scs f5s?

 

I have 265/75-16's on my 09 2.7.you can feel a little difference between stock,but still totally driveable.been thinking of getting a 2017 v-6 though.theres not much difference in the mileage,real world.

 

http://afepower.com/afe-power-49-46...2-409-stainless-steel-cat-back-exhaust-system

just found this... even with the 2.5 inch piping it increases torque early in the rpm range... interesting

 

just got the 2.7 in my 17 4x4 automatic utility cab love it had the 2.7 in my 96 Tacoma xtracab but was a 5 spd went 301,000 miles that was my reason love my new truck

 

I have been pondering the 4 banger... I have the 16' off-road manual all good and no problems has just over 11k miles and I get 18 in the city 22 on the hwy. I would get the 16' i4 manual 4x4. I do a lot of camping hiking and a lot of miles traveling example driving over 9k miles. How does the 4 do on the hwys around 70 with a couple hundred pounds and AT tires slightly larger than stock on long distances?

 

Want to meet halfway and trade trucks? I'd love a QS trd manual.

Anyways, to answer your question it does great on the highways at 70+. I haven't put AT's on my truck yet but I'll probably put 265/70/16's on it at some point. It's not fast, but I've loaded the bed with bales of straw and towed a load of wood piles recently and it acts the same pretty much. Loading up the bed with anything hasn't seemed to hinder performance. With the drag of a trailer the truck seems to like 4th gear the best on the highways. 5th seems too tall, but fuel economy didn't seem impacted too much cruising in 4th at 70 mph.

I would imagine in a state like Georgia you wouldn't have any issues at all on any highways. It's pretty flat...or flat enough that you could use 5th gear on any highway all the time.

 

It sounds like it's pretty flat where you're from too. I can definitely feel the difference when my truck is loaded, but I live in the hills. It pulls its weight around just fine, but there's no mistaking that it's not empty, thats for sure.

 

Thank you for the input. That tire size would more than likely be my biggest tire I would put on it. I do travel around a lot I went up to Maine in the truck and I went to Oregon and back in a Subaru Crosstrek. I started thinking the 2.7 is more common and easier to work with in other countries/places than the 3.5. Thank you again.

 

South Ga might be flat, but the foothills are a lot of hills... I have owned 4s all manuals I can understand lower power. It feels as though there is too much going on with the 3.5 Atkinson or Otto and port or direct injection. And just the price of the direct injection alone and 12 injectors will add up.

 

I think top end power is a thing these days even for larger V8's. I drive a new F150 for work. I'm currently working in the mountains of MD and the truck regularly shifts down to maintain 70+ mph on highway grades. The truck drops 1 sometimes 2 gears revving to 4-5k rpms. It just has no guts down low from the 5.0L V8.

It certainly has more power than the 2.7, but the driving characteristics are the same. I'd have no problem driving my 2.7 over the Appalachian passes loaded up for camping, but I wouldn't tow my 3,000 pound boat out here unless I absolutely had to.

 

I've heard 255s are a better set for the 2.7, but I've not tried.

285s (even in P metric) are supposedly pretty rough in economy and driveability.

 

This thread prompted me to finally join the forums and stop lurking in the shadows as a guest!

I had a hard time picking between the I4 and V6 initially, but couldn't be happier with my decision. For most people, and as an everyday truck, the I4 is a fine engine. It gets me to work at about ~23mpg, hauls my 17ft center console with no complaints, and is a quiet ride. I don't think the extra money is worth it unless you have big toys to haul, want to lift your truck, or frequently off-road. Or maybe you just want more power and don't care about the gas savings; to each their own. *Full disclosure, I drive like a grandma anyway*

Personally, I would rather keep my Tacoma as the daily commuter and build a rig from a 90's 4x4 to play around with out in the woods. However, the perfect truck is the one that fits your budget and lifestyle. If you're happy, I'm happy. (I'm happy)

 

Details on the 17 ft center console?

 

Sure! '15 Mako Pro 17. Ironically, I opted for the 60HP Merc over the base 30. Entire package + trailer, gas, and gear is maybe a little north of 2K pounds. I use it as a fly fishing platform everywhere from Lake Ontario down to Maryland, and could not recommend it more. The hull is an inverted V, so it doesn't slap in the chop (too bad) and is super stable while casting.

Note: Towing with the Tacoma (even the I4) much better than my Outback (with the 3.6).

 

Sounds awesome! I haven't towed my 17ft center console yet, but I think she's a fatty for her size. Boat, motor, trailer is like 2700 lbs without fuel. We'll see how the I4 does. The ramp isn't far from home and I don't tow the boat often as I keep it in a slip.

 

Thinking about the 2.7 for a new truck. Was set on the 3.5 but if I buy a 3/4 ton to haul my toys and dont need a 3.5 as much I might do it.......talk me into it

 

What kind of boat is it? I think the I4 will do great in that capacity. I worry more about the transmission and brakes on longer trips, but the truck hasn't complained yet.

 

It's a '97 Boston Whaler 17 Outrage II with a 130 Yamaha. My trailer has surge brakes that do quiet good for what they are.

On my old truck I always pulled it up the ramp in 4Lo. I'll do the same with this truck. I think I'm going to pull the boat this weekend, so we'll see how she do!