2011 Tacoma

So my wife is insisting on getting a truck, well I told her the only brand I will buy is Toyota, we have decided to save a massive down payment and buy a 2011 Tacoma next spring. Tell me what you think! we dont having anything that needs to be towed, I want to just lift it maybe 3" or 4" TRD beadlock wheels,skid plate etc. I decided to go with the 2.7L 5MT combo, mainly for fuel economy, I do live at the base of MT.Hood so my question is..Will the 2.7 deliver enough power for us? loaded with camping gear ETC, since we have endless hills and mountains. I just have no use for the 4.0L which is an awesome engine. Yes it will be the 4x4 access cab and SR5 package. I just need something reliable and do what is necessary..mild trails and occasional wheelin, but mainly a camping/backpacking hauler. I know alot of people with the 2.7L and thier rigs do great around here. I will upgrade it after a while,bull bar,winch,rack rails etc. So I guess my question is really the 2.7L or the 4.0L

 

oh yeah, and I will want to do a header and full exhaust,AFE intake. Possibly a snorkel

 

2.7 should do fine.

 

if say I did a 3" rough country lift, and rode on 32s would I need to re gear it? I wouldnt think I would since its not much of a difference from factory. My buddy lifted is FJ with the rough Country 3" was easy as hell and it worked out great.

 

If you could only first drive the V-6 with the hydrulic brake booster (available only on the Off Road 4WDs) that gives you 'unreal' traction in 4-High with TRAC, and unbelievable traction in 4-Low with A-TRAC... then your mind will be made... That is, if you are serious about going into the wild with the finest mid-size truck made!

 

Are any companies making stainless steel cat-back exhaust systems for 2011 model yet? I sent Banks a few e-mails with no response as of yet.

 

I'd go for the 4.0L. Thats just IMO though, it seems like everyday I read a post from someone who thought the 2.7 would be enough but now they are looking for mods to give them more HP.

 

It should be the same for the 05-10's I would think...

 

it's all relative imo the 4.0 is underpowered for the truck mountain passes most noticeable...