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Engine Options for the tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by myname150, Jul 27, 2010.

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Which Engine Would You Like In the Tacoma?

  1. Tundra's 5.7L V8 / Standard

    34 vote(s)
    4.6%

  2. Tundra's 5.7L V8 / Optional

    90 vote(s)
    12.3%

  3. Tundra's 4.6L V8 / Standard

    23 vote(s)
    3.1%

  4. Tundra's 4.6L V8 / Optional

    102 vote(s)
    13.9%

  5. 4Runner's New (270HP) 4.0L V6 / Standard

    71 vote(s)
    9.7%

  6. 4Runner's New (270HP) 4.0L V6 / Optional

    31 vote(s)
    4.2%

  7. FJ Cruiser's (260HP) 4.0L V6 / Standard

    8 vote(s)
    1.1%

  8. FJ Cruiser's (260HP) 4.0 V6 / Optional

    4 vote(s)
    0.5%

  9. Hilux's 2.5L D-4D / Standard

    11 vote(s)
    1.5%

  10. Hilux's 2.5L D-4D / Optional

    15 vote(s)
    2.0%

  11. Hilux's 3.0L D-4D / Standard

    55 vote(s)
    7.5%

  12. Hilux's 3.0L D-4D / Optional

    164 vote(s)
    22.4%

  13. I am happy with the current engine in the tacoma.

    72 vote(s)
    9.8%

  14. The current engine is good, but could use improvements. Such as Dual VVT-i

    34 vote(s)
    4.6%

  15. Other

    18 vote(s)
    2.5%
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  1. Feb 20, 2011 at 12:33 PM
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    allmotorrex

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    the best engine isnt listed on there! Hands down 22RE! Toyota hasnt built a motor that good before it and they havent built one that good since it!
     
    allmotorrex, Feb 20, 2011
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  2. Feb 20, 2011 at 5:54 PM
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    RiderOnTheStorm

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    I like the 4.6 because that would make a mean street machine or even the new 4.0 that's in the 4-runner.

    I'd also like to see a turbocharged 2.7L. I think a little more torque would be nice and I think the Japanese make killer small engines with turbos. It would be nice to have that power there without burning mpgs all of the time.
     
    RiderOnTheStorm, Feb 20, 2011
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  3. Feb 20, 2011 at 9:07 PM
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    mudthedoor

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    YES! :D
     
    mudthedoor, Feb 20, 2011
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  4. Feb 21, 2011 at 3:57 PM
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    RedYoter10

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    Factory supercharge the 2.7. Tougher than a bag of hammers, good fuel economy, and decent power. Considering gas prices are too high as it is...let alone $5.00 a gallon!!!!
     
    RedYoter10, Feb 21, 2011
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  5. Feb 21, 2011 at 11:12 PM
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    Rick323, Feb 21, 2011
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  6. Apr 22, 2011 at 7:32 AM
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    NO Chrome,3" NFab's steps,TRD skid,Wet okie's.011 grill, k&n,5100's,All this comes right off when the old lady says let's go get a NEW ONE!!!
    X2 But gas is going way up, Look for 5or6 $ a gal. this year and 7or8 next year. Oil co's Want OB gone. No one tells big oil what to do, they just do it!! The end of this year you can get a new V8 for the price of a happy meal.. Place a bet now??
     
    river rat 69, Apr 22, 2011
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  7. Apr 22, 2011 at 3:59 PM
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    Not saying I would necessarily get one, but I think it would be cool of they had a diesel option... who's with me on that?
     
    go8soccer, Apr 22, 2011
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  8. Apr 22, 2011 at 6:00 PM
    #88
    MountainEarth

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    MountainEarth, Apr 22, 2011
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  9. May 10, 2012 at 2:22 PM
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    I'd vote for a standard V6 270 hp Dual VVT-i found in the 4Runner...

    But optional 4.7 from the Tundra/4Runner.. Or even better 4.7 from the Lexus :)
     
    Good351, May 10, 2012
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  10. May 10, 2012 at 2:24 PM
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    chadderkdawg

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    Damnit! I was hoping someone wouldn't post in here after the poll revival!
     
    chadderkdawg, May 10, 2012
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  11. May 10, 2012 at 2:38 PM
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    I would trade my 12' in if Toyota offered the factory D4D option...
    just saying
     
    Rotorpilot, May 10, 2012
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  12. May 10, 2012 at 4:10 PM
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    bubbagumps

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    A V8 would overlap too much with the Tundra and cut into sales. Toyota has no incentive to do it.

    A vehicle like the Dodge Dakota had a V8 option because of its size and weight. The V6 on the Dakota was underpowered. The Dakota was always really a fullsize truck disgusied as a compact by the marketing departments. It was never a true mid/compact by any stretch, even though it is labeled as such. It may have been smaller than the Ram but it's weight and build were fullsize territory. The mileage also always sucked. People eventually figured out it wasn't a compact and even gets worse fuel economy at times than some Ram trims.

    I think the tacoma engine options are just about right for a midsize. Toyota knows those wanting more wil go fullsize, like they should. Bigger engines negates the main reason many people go mid/compact--fuel economy. A lot of people would not buy the V8 option on the tacoma and it would not be worth the effort for Toyota to do it.
     
    bubbagumps, May 10, 2012
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  13. May 10, 2012 at 4:19 PM
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    I would like to see them leave the Tacoma alone powertrain wise and add more available "luxury" items that other models get. A leather option,turns/puddles/heat in the mirrors,an HUD would be nice. I don't see a Tacoma as a heavy towing vehicle. light stuff sure..but if you're maxed out on the Taco's limits for towing ,time to think about a full sized truck. Would a small V8 be nice ? I'm an auto enthusiast,so sure it would ! Is it necessary ? Nope. Toyota wouldn't see enough return on investment to make it an option. And with all the govt regs going into place in the next decade they're going to look for more fuel efficiency and less emissions. Not the path of a V8.
     
    F75gunslinger, May 10, 2012
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  14. May 10, 2012 at 4:24 PM
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  15. May 10, 2012 at 4:54 PM
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    I'll take an LCE Stage 5 22RE. Done and done.
     
    SchmitzM1, May 10, 2012
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  16. May 10, 2012 at 5:18 PM
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    I did not know there is a V8 D4D...
    the 3.0 would be plenty for me
     
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  17. May 10, 2012 at 7:11 PM
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  18. Nov 28, 2012 at 1:59 PM
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    The 4.6 V8 would be the one I would like .
     
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  19. Nov 28, 2012 at 7:07 PM
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