1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Picking a Taco instead of a Tundra...

Discussion in 'Toyota Trucks & SUVs' started by jagwar, Jul 6, 2007.

  1. Jul 6, 2007 at 12:29 AM
    #1
    jagwar

    jagwar [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2007
    Member:
    #1818
    Messages:
    21
    Howzit from the 50th state....
    Back in 2005, when I was deciding to get a new truck, my mind was set on getting a Tundra. Why you ask, because it was a full size truck with a V8 and especially the rear windows can roll down.
    Then I really stared to think if it was the perfect truck for me. V8 sucks way to to much of fuel, so I asked myself, do I really need horsepower than saving money at the fuel pump for a V6 with the Taco.
    The Tacoma fitted my lifestyle better fuel wise plus it still holds alot of my longboard surfboards.
    I would like to hear if you guys had a the similar situation or why did you choose to have a Tacoma in the first place.:rolleyes:
     
  2. Jul 6, 2007 at 12:35 AM
    #2
    SLOTaco

    SLOTaco Ultimate Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2007
    Member:
    #1950
    Messages:
    267
    Gender:
    Male
    Central Coast, California
    Vehicle:
    06 TRD Sport
    '06 TRD Sport 4x4 AC, K&N drop in air filter, Magnaflow cat back, Bilstein 5100's with Toytec adjustable front coil over 3" lift, rear TSB, AllPro UCA's.
    I went through the same thing, I wanted a tundra but for the cost of a used trd tundra I got my brand new Taco TRD. The gas mileage is just a nother plus. But now that I have the Taco I wouldn't trade it for the world. I love these trucks.
     
  3. Jul 6, 2007 at 7:04 AM
    #3
    TRDeity

    TRDeity Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2007
    Member:
    #774
    Messages:
    461
    ATX
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRDpro
    I sold my full size Dodge so I could get a Tacoma. Not only does the Taco get better gas mileage but it looks a lot better, has better resale, drives better, is made better... I could go on for awhile but I think we all know Toyota is way better than Dodge.
     
  4. Jul 6, 2007 at 7:12 AM
    #4
    007Tacoma

    007Tacoma I dub thee malicious!

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2007
    Member:
    #643
    Messages:
    6,644
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mark
    San Antonio, TX
    Vehicle:
    2015 4Runner Trail Edition Premium
    Cloaking Device
    I wanted a diesel truck as I could get biodiesel CHEAP in Houston and I love diesels. What I really wanted was a HiLux D4D, but I couldn't wait until Toyota finally decided to bring it to the states. So, I got a Tacoma. It is exactly what I wanted (minus the 3.0L Turbo Diesel engine).
     
  5. Jul 6, 2007 at 10:09 AM
    #5
    Mudbug

    Mudbug Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2007
    Member:
    #1574
    Messages:
    291
    Amsoil 0w-20 engine oil and Amsoil Full synthetic 75w-90 in the Transmission, transfer case, front and rear Differentials. AFE Cold Air Intake
    Yeah I was considering a Regular cab 2007 tundra with the 5.7...just cuz I have this infatuation with speed...but I already have a fast car, and the 4x4 is awesome. A 4x4 tundra with the 5.7 would actually be perfect but its a bit out of my price range. So I went with the tacoma. Then again the taco does get AWESOME fuel mileage. I have the 4 cylinder 4x4 and i've gotten just over 25mpg on road trips.
     
  6. Jul 6, 2007 at 1:15 PM
    #6
    TRDeity

    TRDeity Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2007
    Member:
    #774
    Messages:
    461
    ATX
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRDpro
    What motor is in your merc? Is that the 4.6 DOHC?
     
  7. Jul 6, 2007 at 3:05 PM
    #7
    Mudbug

    Mudbug Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2007
    Member:
    #1574
    Messages:
    291
    Amsoil 0w-20 engine oil and Amsoil Full synthetic 75w-90 in the Transmission, transfer case, front and rear Differentials. AFE Cold Air Intake
    No, its not what your thinking. Its not a mustang chassis. Its actually a mazda design. Ever heard of a 323 GTX? A mid to late 80's rally car mazda had. Its that engine in a 323 chassis with a drop top and mercury badges on it. Its front wheel drive with a 1.6 liter straight four cylinder with an upgraded turbo, forged internals and oodles of other crap done to it. It puts down around 250hp at the wheels. So like 300hp when you are talking at the crank which is what factory ratings are. Weighs about 2200lbs now, i've taken a few things off. Stock weight is 2385.
     
  8. Jul 9, 2007 at 7:12 AM
    #8
    TRDeity

    TRDeity Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2007
    Member:
    #774
    Messages:
    461
    ATX
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRDpro
    [​IMG]

    Something like that? Very nice, I'm just now starting to learn more about turbos b/c I convinced my girlfriend (soon to be wife) into getting a WRX. Now that shes had it awhile she is asking me to make it go faster, but me I've always been a naturally aspirated guy. I have a 4.6DOHC motor sitting in my garage that I plan on stroking to a 5.2L and 11:1 compression among some other stuff, should put out around 500HP. Now I just need to find the right car to put it in, was thinking I might build a 32 Ford but not sure.
     
  9. Jul 9, 2007 at 8:38 AM
    #9
    007Tacoma

    007Tacoma I dub thee malicious!

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2007
    Member:
    #643
    Messages:
    6,644
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mark
    San Antonio, TX
    Vehicle:
    2015 4Runner Trail Edition Premium
    Cloaking Device
    Holy Junk! What kind of torque would that thing be putting out?
     
  10. Jul 9, 2007 at 9:19 AM
    #10
    TRDeity

    TRDeity Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2007
    Member:
    #774
    Messages:
    461
    ATX
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRDpro
    Um not sure exactly but I'll guess some where around...a lot.:D Most likely I will need to go with a 9" rear end and slicks. That is if I ever get the time and money to do any of this. Right now it's easy b/c all I'm doing is taking the motor apart, it's when I have to start buying things, thats the hard part. :(
     
  11. Jul 9, 2007 at 9:47 AM
    #11
    Mudbug

    Mudbug Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2007
    Member:
    #1574
    Messages:
    291
    Amsoil 0w-20 engine oil and Amsoil Full synthetic 75w-90 in the Transmission, transfer case, front and rear Differentials. AFE Cold Air Intake
    Yup thats it!

    My 1966 F100 needs a motor haha. I have the original FE block its a 352. I Don't think i'm going to use it though. I was actually thinking of getting a DOHC 4.6 aluminum block out of a 93-98 Lincoln Mark VIII and putting forged internals in it and of course....putting a turbo on it haha. I'm turbo crazy.
    500 Normally aspirated horses isn't really enough power for that truck. I think it weighs around 4500lbs. I need around 6-700hp to really make it move.

    That is if I ever get around to spending the money on that thing. I really lately have been wanting to build a kit car. I'm actually thinking about building a "lotus" type roadster. You know what i'm talking about? Buy a bunch of 4130 tubing and go to town haha. For a motor...i'm thinking rotary.
    Anyways we totally just jacked this thread didn't we? haha
     
  12. Jul 9, 2007 at 9:56 AM
    #12
    TRDeity

    TRDeity Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2007
    Member:
    #774
    Messages:
    461
    ATX
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRDpro
    Hum, yeah I guess we did sorry Jagwar.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top