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is Tacoma's V6 weak?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 4runnerToTacoma, Jun 29, 2023.

  1. Feb 27, 2024 at 11:03 AM
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    ScrippsRanch67

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    Not my 06 Tacoma V6, 4.0
    It's got plenty of juice for me.
    Towing is another matter!
     
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  2. Feb 27, 2024 at 11:04 AM
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    Because you own a 3.5 V6 Tacoma??? :p
     
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  3. Feb 27, 2024 at 11:06 AM
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    SwollenGoat

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    Junkhead is alright in my book.

    The more I learn, the less I know… ;) :D
     
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  4. Feb 27, 2024 at 12:02 PM
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    Junkhead

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    Thank you for kind words sir:)
     
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  5. Feb 27, 2024 at 12:05 PM
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    Folks that say it’s underpowered simply need to learn how to operate a motor vehicle.

    If 278 hp and 265 tq is not enough to get your ass around then one definitely needs some driving courses.
     
  6. Feb 27, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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    Lawfarin

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    Obviously I was talking about the 2GR
     
  7. Feb 27, 2024 at 12:17 PM
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    Hey, you should see how my 67 year old mom opens jars! That torque is incredible!
     
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  8. Feb 27, 2024 at 12:21 PM
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    It's not that it's underpowered... It just makes the power in the wrong RPM range for a truck.
     
  9. Feb 27, 2024 at 12:22 PM
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    :stayontopic:
     
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  10. Feb 27, 2024 at 12:24 PM
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  11. Feb 27, 2024 at 12:25 PM
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    I’m right on topic good sir. There was a mention of an old lady opening jars.;)

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  12. Feb 27, 2024 at 12:27 PM
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  13. Feb 27, 2024 at 12:30 PM
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    Itz JDM tyte, yo!
    All Tacoma V6s are

    Get a V8
     
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  14. Feb 27, 2024 at 12:37 PM
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    lol!
     
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  15. Feb 27, 2024 at 12:44 PM
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  16. Feb 27, 2024 at 12:45 PM
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    Forgot about that one. That comment was almost a year ago. Gotta love the bumps
     
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  17. Feb 27, 2024 at 12:48 PM
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    Would work great in something else. Like a van or something...
     
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  18. Feb 27, 2024 at 12:49 PM
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    Or maybe even like a mid size sedan?
     
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  19. Feb 27, 2024 at 12:50 PM
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  20. Feb 27, 2024 at 1:06 PM
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    You mean in a Toyota sienna that has higher payload than a Tacoma?

    :benchpress:
     

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