Sluggish

Hello all. I just switched from a 15 Tacoma sport to a 17 off-road. When accelerating the 17 feels sluggish compared to the 15. Anybody else notice this or am I just not used to the truck yet? Thanks

 

You just are used to all the low end torque in the 4.0, you have to adjust to the 3.5 by revving it higher.

 

The 1GR engine generates more low end torque than the 2GR. Peak numbers are similar. But the 4.0's peak comes sooner. Try engaging the ECT button and/or put your foot in it.

 

Do the ECT PWR mod. Every time you jump in the truck it actually feels like you have power.

 

Yes it is sluggish compared to the 4.0. Surprised this is not known to you being a member here since Jan 2015

 

Yeh man! gotta hit the mini-turbo button ETC it helps get the truck out of its own way

 

You should've bought a Prius, bro. Much less sluggish.

 

Have not been on her since.

 

My 3rd gen blows the doors off my old 66vw microbus

 

Seems fast to me


Less rear end noise and I have to hunt less with the transmission to get up a hill ... I love the 3rd gen ... still liked the bus better though ..

 

Had a 1970 VW Bus, loved it, ahh, the memories.

 

Best camping DD ever
Bet that truck seems pretty fast too huh?

 

I also went from a 15 to a 17. Couldn't stand the trans-engine combo at first. Now I don't even notice it. Just keep driving it and limit your time on this site and you will grow to love the truck.

 

How many bowls did you roast in that thing

 

Still have a '70 panel. With it's original, unmodified engine. And its payload capacity is still higher than the Tacoma, 1st, 2nd or 3rd gen

 

I can run faster but I can't carry nearly as much

 

Install the new 7.17:1 ring and pinion and watch that baby fly off the line!