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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 2wdSR52022, May 4, 2022.

  1. May 5, 2022 at 7:11 PM
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    OmahTako

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    I'm gonna go out in a limb and say all of these engines were initially in a car. I don't mean modifications to an existing system or power plant I mean an engine that was specifically made to drive a compact if you will or midsize truck. My cousin had a dodge Durango it had 318 in it. My dad 65 barracuda had a 318. That's what I'm talking about.
    That goes for the 360 and 440. Car powerplants by design.
     
  2. May 5, 2022 at 7:17 PM
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    Same thing for Ford - the 302 was originally designed for the Mustang and the Merc Cougar but could be found in the F - Series trucks and the Bronco. Owned a Bronco with the 302, and let me say - thing was a dog.
     
  3. May 5, 2022 at 7:20 PM
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    Ah yes like the 351. Windsor and Cleveland.
     
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  4. May 5, 2022 at 7:34 PM
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    Hey I had to go run some errands. Are we at the kiss and make-up step yet?
     
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  5. May 5, 2022 at 7:37 PM
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    ALL Tacomas are awesome :mudding:
     
  6. May 5, 2022 at 8:00 PM
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    The most legendary toyota truck engine, was also used in the Celica….
     
  7. May 5, 2022 at 8:06 PM
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    If a person bought a Tacoma and are worried about 1/4 mile times…they are a fucking dumbass. lol!
     
  8. May 5, 2022 at 8:10 PM
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    I know but people always bring it up when hating on it.
     
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    funny thing is, I bet a 4.7 w/ a 3.35 rear gear could cruise 70 at 1800-2000 rpm and get better mileage
     
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    I don’t recall the 2.7 ever being used in a car
     
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    Probably
     
  12. May 5, 2022 at 8:44 PM
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    Omg what have I done!! I started this thread.
     
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    “How to start an argument on the internet”

    1. Post an opinion
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    Legitimate question. Did you learn anything?
     
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    Haha!

    That’s the beauty of Tw.
     
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    Yes.
    Post a question and sit back and watch.
     
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    :rofl:
     
  18. May 5, 2022 at 9:03 PM
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    Toyota Hilux Surf, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Toyota, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Hiace, Toyota Coaster, Toyota Innova, Toyota Hilux, Toyota 4Runner

    Trucks and minivans
     
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    My next question was going to be Why the SR5 2x4 is considered the best option out there but I guess that would not be wise.:rofl:
     
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    Meet the Innova
     
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