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So I've been thinking.... Tacoma with a V8 option.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by hail-bop Command, Jun 10, 2008.

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  1. Jun 10, 2008 at 11:52 AM
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    OH +1 FOR YOU!!! thank you for that info, makes alot of sense.
     
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  2. Jun 10, 2008 at 11:53 AM
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    Engine swap time! :bananadance:
     
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  3. Jun 10, 2008 at 11:56 AM
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    Its like the old saying goes,
    "there's no replacement for displacement^^"
     
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  4. Jun 10, 2008 at 11:57 AM
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    Seriously, LOL
     
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  5. Jun 10, 2008 at 11:57 AM
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    Amsoil 0w-20 engine oil and Amsoil Full synthetic 75w-90 in the Transmission, transfer case, front and rear Differentials. AFE Cold Air Intake
    "God made turbo lag to give the v8's a head start"

    That being said my motorcycle is normally aspirated and makes over 150hp and only weighs about 400 lbs :)
     
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  6. Jun 10, 2008 at 12:01 PM
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    normally aspirated powerplants is what I like and thats why I personally would like a V8 Tacoma and the reason I would not like a Tundra is because its to BIG and would never fit through any of the trails I drive.
     
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  7. Jun 10, 2008 at 12:01 PM
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    Quoting myself. I think I'm now officially a post whore.

    Anyway, consider this. A quick visit to Ebay shows that the 4.7 liter engine can be had for around $1500, but the 4.0 liter V6 is closer to $1900. Buy the V8, pay a fabrication shop for the swap and whatever custom work is needed, and sell your current engine.

    If you assume $2500 for custom work, subtract the $400 net profit from the purchase and sale of engines, you're looking at half the price of a supercharger and you've got your V8 Tacoma with all the reliability you're looking for.

    As always, take pictures!! :cool:
     
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  8. Jun 10, 2008 at 12:03 PM
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    Nice! I'm at 150 hp and 150 ft/lbs, but my ride is closer to 800 pounds. :devil:
     
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  9. Jun 10, 2008 at 12:05 PM
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    Your a guinness!!!! I might have to look in to this... I wonder if I would have to swap out the trans as well?
     
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  10. Jun 10, 2008 at 12:05 PM
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    Not quite that easy, You would either need to cut the wiring harness out of a 4Runner or make a stand alone unit to control your timing and fuel.
    Still wouldn't be that big of a deal but not quite that easy.
    I have actually thought about doing this myself before. I drive too much though. My 25mpg on the highway needs to stay until I get a new job or move haha. I drive 420 miles a week JUST to get to work and back.
     
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  11. Jun 10, 2008 at 12:06 PM
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    I wish I was a beer... then I would be very happy. Then again if I was a genius I might be quite happy as well. :boink:
     
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  12. Jun 10, 2008 at 12:07 PM
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    arrrrgggg ahhh i wanna see this happen!!! someone do this!!
     
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  13. Jun 10, 2008 at 12:07 PM
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    That's why I pay the professionals for stuff like this. :p

    Nobody ever lives where they work. I feel your pain!
     
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  14. Jun 10, 2008 at 12:12 PM
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    I can only afford to do so much to my truck and I went over budget about 6 months ago. :D
     
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  15. Jun 10, 2008 at 12:20 PM
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    hmm..... i've kinda wished for a 4.7L tacoma, but with the sky rocketing fuel prices i dont know if they'd sell that well. maybe they should put it in the X-runner as a special performance package since its not gonna help for towing(truck size limits it) and its supposed to be the performance-oriented taco anyways.
     
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  16. Jun 10, 2008 at 12:22 PM
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    Don't say that! If they do that then i'll have tons of consumer debt cuz I'LL WANT ONE!!!
     
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  17. Jun 10, 2008 at 12:24 PM
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    lol..... yeah, tell me about it:rolleyes:.
     
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  18. Jun 10, 2008 at 1:59 PM
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    really? what midsize trucks come with a v8 option?
     
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  19. Jun 10, 2008 at 2:09 PM
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    as others have mentioned, the dodge dakota.
     
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  20. Jun 10, 2008 at 2:11 PM
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    Dodge Dakota and the GMC Canyon. Are there others?

    Ford hasn't done diddly with the Ranger in years so nothing to report there.
     
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