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Slow as $hit

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Coolbeverage73, Aug 21, 2019.

  1. Aug 21, 2019 at 5:49 PM
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    Coolbeverage73

    Coolbeverage73 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Is it just me or as Tacoma's slow as $hit? Why can't you get a version with a real motor. They put a 4.0 L in the 4runner right...I saw where some company in the aftermarket is making a super charger...Anyone know who makes it?
     
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  2. Aug 21, 2019 at 5:51 PM
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    Rockefelluh

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  3. Aug 21, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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    e6400ultra

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    The 2.7L is the 3rd Gen "real motor". Slowish, but the torque-curve peak kicks in at low rpm and it's built like a tank. :crapstorm:
     
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  4. Aug 21, 2019 at 5:53 PM
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    dljohndrow

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    I never get these posts it's a f#$%^&g truck.
     
  5. Aug 21, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    Sig45

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    It's almost Friday.....

    :popcorn:
     
  6. Aug 21, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    Techsan

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    Would you like another shot at that?
     
  7. Aug 21, 2019 at 5:59 PM
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    Claudiomartinof

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    Get Manual Trans.
     
  8. Aug 21, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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    Cudgel

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    Mine be not slow.
    Nor is my truck.
     
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  9. Aug 21, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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    GA_Goat

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    I'm not sure what you're talking about, OP.
    upload_2019-8-21_20-59-34.jpg
     
  10. Aug 21, 2019 at 6:01 PM
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    valeyellow46

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    ya it's like if you wanna go fast, buy a Brostang or a Brobaru
     
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  11. Aug 21, 2019 at 6:01 PM
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    dfanonymous

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    Turn on the ETC. it will be quicker off the line.

    Anything faster, get a truck with a v8.
    Want a supercharged small truck, get a ranger. It’ll be broke in a few years. Especially if ford is still using that stupid ass EPAS system
     
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  12. Aug 21, 2019 at 6:01 PM
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    Dryfly24

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  13. Aug 21, 2019 at 6:03 PM
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    Coolbeverage73

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    Maybe it's the trans...it's like it's always in the wrong gear....not sure it's a fair comparison but compared to my prior F150 this truck is ballless I actually laugh at it.
     
  14. Aug 21, 2019 at 6:05 PM
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    Did you actually test drive the truck?
     
  15. Aug 21, 2019 at 6:05 PM
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    Stoked

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    My truck is plenty fast for me, but I don't gun it off the line. Incidentally, I don't complain about the MPG's either.

    I guess it's all relative, though. My previous daily was a 91 Land Cruiser with a 3FE. Now, that was slow!
     
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    Okay.

    Just the stock tune.

    Screenshot_20190202-130612.jpg

     
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    Da Boogie Man

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  18. Aug 21, 2019 at 6:07 PM
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    Grossomotto

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    Both previous generations were slower.
     
  19. Aug 21, 2019 at 6:08 PM
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    Coolbeverage73

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    I hoped the gas mileage would make up for ballless nature but my gas mileage is sucking because I have to hammer the truck for it to even get out of its own way.
     
  20. Aug 21, 2019 at 6:08 PM
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    I've never seen so many people buy a vehicle and then bitch bitch bitch . You want Horsepower go buy a fucking V8 .
     
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