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Any way to increase horsepower w/ 2.7L manual?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jbmtucson, Dec 12, 2022.

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  1. Dec 15, 2022 at 7:39 PM
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    Best way to get more power is sell and buy a V6.
     
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  2. Dec 15, 2022 at 7:41 PM
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    your rear tires break free before you get any power...lol
     
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  3. Dec 15, 2022 at 7:42 PM
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  4. Dec 15, 2022 at 7:53 PM
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    It is my understanding that the 2.7L with 5 speed manual came from the factory with 4.10s in the rear...or at least the 4x4 models did....are the 2 wd models geared differently?
     
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  5. Dec 15, 2022 at 7:57 PM
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    Nope that series engine " 2TRFE " has forged rods and crank but still uses the very fragile "glass" Hypereutectic pistons


    These Hypereutectic pistons are known to collapse ring lands and basically shatter . I've seen Hypereutectic pistons get destroyed from spark knock
     
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  6. Dec 15, 2022 at 8:24 PM
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    Rule of thumb for power adders and Hypereutectic pistons . Nitrous don't go above a 50 shot and be careful with your tune . As for turbo apps you should be okay for mild boost of no more than 8psi . Again it all depends on your tune and fuel used

    But you're going to have to make sure you don't get spark knock as that will destroy a Hypereutectic piston quickly
     
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  7. Dec 16, 2022 at 8:28 AM
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    i'm not sure of the exact gearing
     
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  8. Dec 16, 2022 at 6:03 PM
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    The 2TR-FE did not come with forged rods unfortunately. The rods failed before the pistons did in my past experience.
     
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    Yes, geared even higher than the 2wd auto which is 3.73:1. I think the 5m is 3.31:1
     
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  10. Dec 16, 2022 at 6:15 PM
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    05-15 4x4 and PreRunners got 4.10s. 5 lug 5 speeds got 3.31s and 4spd auto 5 lugs got 3.58s
     
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    I don’t want a speed demon or an expensive mod. I like the gas mileage of a 4 cyl. I have heard elsewhere that a larger air intake can help with horsepower, and even a minor increase would be beneficial.
     
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    Shift later.
     
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    Remove the secondary charcoal filter from the airbox. You just need to drill out the molded plastic rivets that hold it in. Other than that the stock intake is best.

    Although I will say the URD CAI looks great by design, but also seems more vulnerable to debris.

    And of course snorkel if you are trying to avoid water.
     
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    Any recommendations on lightweight wheels? Been perusing for a while and haven't found anything that I like.
     
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  16. Dec 27, 2022 at 11:29 AM
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    Which coils did you end up using? I think my old girl is ready for a little bit of pep.
     
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