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3rd Generation Tacoma to Use this V-12

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Taco'09, Dec 7, 2012.

  1. Dec 7, 2012 at 10:43 PM
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    Taco'09

    Taco'09 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    In the interest of government mandated CAFE fuel standards, Toyota has announced that the 3rd Generation Tacoma will use this V-12. Enjoy. :)

    http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/
     
  2. Dec 8, 2012 at 7:09 AM
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    XPOTRPR

    XPOTRPR CNC Programmer/Machinist

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    Ha! Awesome.
     
  3. Dec 8, 2012 at 7:16 AM
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    Failure2Comply

    Failure2Comply Old HVACR Tech

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    Now that is impressive.
     
  4. Dec 8, 2012 at 7:34 AM
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    Very Cool!
     
  5. Dec 8, 2012 at 9:55 AM
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    2004TacomaSR5

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    Yes it is! I've seen this vid floating around before. Lots of patience and one steady hand to build something like that. I'd go berserk trying to handle all those tiny little pieces without loosing them.
     
  6. Dec 8, 2012 at 10:33 AM
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    Gearheadesw

    Gearheadesw must modify

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    Now build a P-51 Mustang around it...
     
  7. Dec 8, 2012 at 11:46 AM
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    Trolling? That looks more like an engine for an R/C car.
     
  8. Dec 8, 2012 at 11:47 AM
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    It should be noted that the engine isn't running on fuel. The white hose is feeding compressed air into the intake, driving the pistons. It is a 2-stroke in that it only has a one stroke of compressed air and one stroke of exhaust.

    Still way cool. But it can't run an airplane or r/c car.
     
  9. Dec 8, 2012 at 11:52 AM
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  10. Dec 8, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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    junkman

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    Yeah I wondered where the plugs were!
     
  11. Dec 8, 2012 at 2:35 PM
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    maineah

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    Does not matter it is one beautiful piece of model making.
     
  12. Dec 8, 2012 at 3:51 PM
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  13. Dec 8, 2012 at 5:00 PM
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    Taco'09

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    The video came to me with a short introductory note that said the engine was operational.....whatever that means. I know nothing else about it.

    In any event, whether it be a model, functional or not, one has to be impressed with the level of skill and patience to produce this kind of thing.
     
  14. Dec 9, 2012 at 7:47 AM
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    I am more impressed with the chainsaw bike. At least you can go buy a bottle of mad dog with it.
     

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