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Which is a stronger, 3.4 or 4.0?

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by LukeBo4x4, Jun 13, 2013.

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3.4 or 4.0

Poll closed Jun 13, 2014.

  1. 3.4

    77 vote(s)
    21.8%

  2. 4.0

    276 vote(s)
    78.2%
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  1. Sep 21, 2013 at 11:24 PM
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    ONALL4

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    the lesser number mean less weight (lb) for each 1 hp. its weight per hp so the less the number the faster the truck is.

    the 4L is faster I test drove one. as far as durability I don't know I haven't own one but my 3.4 works great all original except all belts & water pump kit, battery, tires and muffler at 240K KM. No alignment, electrical, suspension or engine leaks noise or any other issues.

     
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  2. Sep 22, 2013 at 12:17 AM
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    The 4.0 could use a major power upgrade from the factory
     
    MGMTacolover55, Sep 22, 2013
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  3. Sep 22, 2013 at 7:37 PM
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    Vid or it didn't happen? my 3.4 hangs with my dads 4.0. Both N/A
     
    42boxer, Sep 22, 2013
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  4. Sep 23, 2013 at 12:23 PM
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    Darthyota

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    x2 and the 3.4 has a forged bottom end stock
     
    Darthyota, Sep 23, 2013
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  5. Nov 22, 2013 at 7:50 AM
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    It's already had a power upgrade for years, just not in the Tacoma. 4Runner owners have had the 270 HP 4.0L since 2010 model year and Tundra owners since 2011. SMH at Toyota. I really don't get it, but the Tacoma sells regardless.
     
    taco206, Nov 22, 2013
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  6. Nov 22, 2013 at 10:13 AM
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    That dual vvti 1GR is much weaker than the ones in the Tacoma. The new 1GR should be better though.
     
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  7. Nov 22, 2013 at 10:46 AM
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    Ya there is no way 4.0 can beat 3.4 SC you gotta be a real bad driver to lose to that.

    Its only on Paper, in actual it depends on driver's reflect and skill but weight to power ratio is not that much different half a sec 0-60. the 2nd gen has a little advantage stock to stock half a sec.

    http://www.060calculator.com/cars/2008/toyota/tacoma/22665
    2008 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 4x4 Access Cab 127.8 in. WB
    Horsepower
    236 hp

    Curb Weight
    3950 lbs

    Drive Type
    part-time four-wheel

    Transmission
    6-spd man w/OD

    0-60 mph
    6.63 seconds
    (estimated time)

    http://www.060calculator.com/cars/2004/toyota/tacoma/15089
    2004 Toyota Tacoma Base V6 4x4 Xtracab 121.9 in. WB

    Horsepower
    190 hp

    Curb Weight
    3515 lbs

    Drive Type
    part-time four-wheel

    Transmission
    5-spd man w/OD

    0-60 mph
    7.14 seconds
    (estimated time)


     
    ONALL4, Nov 22, 2013
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  8. Nov 25, 2013 at 5:51 AM
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    2.7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  9. Nov 28, 2013 at 2:13 PM
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    Everyone knows that. this poll is just for second place.
     
    yota243, Nov 28, 2013
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  10. Dec 8, 2013 at 7:08 AM
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    Bring that 2nd gen to Shelby County, we'll hit some APCO lines I'll show you how a 1st generation will "out do" a 2nd!!;);)
     
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  11. Dec 8, 2013 at 7:19 AM
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    My brother might be right but I'll stick with my 3.4!!!
     
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  12. Dec 8, 2013 at 7:19 AM
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    Yota has a 2wd 2nd gen so yea, he won't get too far... on APCO trails
     
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  13. Dec 8, 2013 at 7:37 AM
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    Yea just saw. My partner's 4.0 has got more power than my 3.4. My unit has 288k on clock and 305s and that 2nd gen w 265s and 80k won't and can't hang. He plays it off well, but it's gotta suck when a '98 cuts cookies around your '11 in a hole while you're stuck in 4LO. 2WDs lifted are the funniest, and my ol lady says "cute."
     
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  14. Dec 8, 2013 at 8:06 AM
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    Id make it farther than u. 2wd > 0wd haha.
     
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  15. Dec 28, 2013 at 8:37 PM
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    check my build have a pic of my odometer 315,xxx miles with my 3.4
     
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  16. Jan 13, 2014 at 2:27 PM
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  17. Jan 16, 2014 at 2:22 PM
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    Got the answer to that one.... TRD Supercharged 3.4 definitely gets over on the bigger 4.0 motor.
     
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  18. Jan 16, 2014 at 3:01 PM
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    Got the answer, but not the question
     
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  19. Jan 16, 2014 at 3:11 PM
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  20. Feb 2, 2014 at 10:38 AM
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