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V8 in a Tacoma

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by justablur, Mar 15, 2012.

  1. Mar 15, 2012 at 1:39 PM
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    justablur

    justablur [OP] New Member

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    Anyone know of someone putting a tundra engine into a tacoma? Any V8 into a tacoma, LS1 etc.?
     
  2. Mar 15, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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    brny67

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    not that i know of but that would be badass:D
     
  3. Mar 15, 2012 at 4:34 PM
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    HAWAIICALIVEGAZ

    HAWAIICALIVEGAZ Desert Warrior

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    it's been done... Doesn't seem to be to common though... lots of pros n cons either way..
     
  4. Mar 15, 2012 at 5:21 PM
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    ziggynagy

    ziggynagy All Glory To The Hypnotoad

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  5. Mar 15, 2012 at 5:42 PM
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    the.sight.picture

    the.sight.picture Wishes he was in the woods.

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    Check out my build thread (Beginning of Money Pit)
    http://www.toyotaracing.com/trd/trd_story/trd_at_2010_sema.html

    Its an x runner. but i figure its still possible.:D

    to sum it up
    TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER RTR FEATURES


    • Stock Tundra i-Force 5.7-liter V8 engine with TRD Supercharger Kit – produces 504 HP and 550 lb.-ft of torque
    • Tundra six-speed automatic transmission
    • TRD mechanical limited slip differential
    • Stock Tundra rear axle with a 4.3 ratio and 10.5-inch ring gear narrowed by 5.7 inches to Tacoma rear-track width
    • Custom fabricated exhaust system including two TRD perforated chamber mufflers with 3.5-inch pipe
    • Vehicle lowered 4.5-inches
    • 10-inch wide rear wheels on 30x11.5x15-inch Goodyear Eagle Dragway Specials
    • 4.5-inch wide front wheels with 28x4.5x15-inch Goodyear Eagle Front Runners
    • Stock Tacoma X-Runner braking system
    • Stock body panels
    • Stock seats with classic Toyota fabric trim
    • TRD-designed removable roll bar
    • Custom TRD steering wheel
    • Tundra stock accelerator and brake pedals
    • Stock Tundra gated shifter with sport shift mode
    • Five Axis Classic Silver and Red paint scheme with Toyota branded livery
    • TRD Supercharger Tornado body graphic
     
  6. Mar 15, 2012 at 6:27 PM
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    92LandCruiser

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    That's cool ^

    Seen a few, different lexus and toyota engines and a chevy.
     
  7. Mar 15, 2012 at 6:29 PM
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    wesrunner

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    a buncha fuckin toyotas
  8. Mar 15, 2012 at 10:14 PM
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    MotorsportsAustin

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    HoRunners from 2004-2006 had V8's optional, I've heard it's the same frame, not sure, never seen it myself. Also not sure on displacement or output.
     
  9. Mar 15, 2012 at 10:25 PM
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    TACWUT

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    Manning is one weenie faced millionare
     

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