2016 tocoma 4 cyl auto power tricks

this helps getting rid of some unsprung weight

 

The last fast car I ever owned was about 18 years ago, Trans Am. Since then I have owned a bunch of gas sipping 4 bangers so I don't really notice the lack of HP when I drive my 2.7. That lil power button helps make it feel a little better when you are in a hurry. My wifes V6 Explorer does seem significantly more powerful but I plan on passing this Taco on to my son in about 7-8 years and moving up to a 4x4 TRD Offroad or something. Low cost, low maintenance, high reliability = very happy. I think I am going to scoop up some TRD sport wheels with stock tires that someone is trying to sell at some point over something like the TRD PRO wheels w/ko2 because imo big wheels on this truck might be too big of an impact on power/gas.

 

no the company AFE makes them I had one on my 1st GEN Taco, same company that makes Pro Dry filters

 

all very true about the 2.7l

 

Don't forget the gear ratio the 3rd gen auto 2.7 has a 4.30 ratio . That is lower than your old 2nd gen. Plus I have the utility package and that's lower weight.

 

I would say the base reg cab 2.7L manual was peppy enough cause it's 3300 lbs, but the 4x4 AC is almost 4000 lbs.

 

How that work out for you?

 

i have a '13 which i purchased in dec.'15. i test drove both the '13 and a '16 identicle trucks. power wise i liked the '13 a little better but not really much difference it wasn't the determining factor in my decision. both trucks were great i just liked the '13 a little more
EDIT: both trucks were 2.7, at, ac, 4wd

 

Slightly. My truck has 4.10 gears.

 

10 hp on the butt dyno

 

Every 100lbs weight reduced from your truck is worth a 0.01 faster ET in the 1/8th mile or 1/4 mile