V6 or V8
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Mother in law has the V8... Drove it about 300 miles and i was very impressed with it. Ive got the 3.4 and would trade the engine in a heartbeat. Dont get me wrong i love the V6 but the V8 was impressive compared to what i have
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i say v6 unless you are going to tow something
more then enough power less fuel cost i would assume
and less weight upfront when decending on trails if
you go off-road
more then enough power less fuel cost i would assume
and less weight upfront when decending on trails if
you go off-road
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Both good engines and you can't go wrong with either really. If you like big power and torque, the V8 is the ticket but that's not to say the V6 is a slouch. The V6 has more than enough power to get you moving, but if you do lots of towing the V8 is what you'll want.
If you're looking at the 4WD model, the V6 has the capability to switch to 2HI from 4HI while the V8 is all time 4HI. V6 has a timing chain while V8 has a timing belt. V8 has platinum plugs good for 100k, while the V6 needs plug replacement every 30k. For ease of maintenance, the V6 oil filter is super easy to get to (sits right on top of the engine). The V8 has been around longer, but I think the 1GRFE engine has proven it's reliability in the 4Runner since 2003 and now in the FJ and the Tacoma.
If you're looking at the 4WD model, the V6 has the capability to switch to 2HI from 4HI while the V8 is all time 4HI. V6 has a timing chain while V8 has a timing belt. V8 has platinum plugs good for 100k, while the V6 needs plug replacement every 30k. For ease of maintenance, the V6 oil filter is super easy to get to (sits right on top of the engine). The V8 has been around longer, but I think the 1GRFE engine has proven it's reliability in the 4Runner since 2003 and now in the FJ and the Tacoma.
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Thanks for the replys I wont be towing or much off roading, thats for the taco
I heard about the maintenance of the v8's pain in the ass ,removing the whole plenum for sparkplugs. but the power is what I want lol
I heard about the maintenance of the v8's pain in the ass ,removing the whole plenum for sparkplugs. but the power is what I want lol
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I'll take it a step further, only if you tow heavy. I tow a boat that weighs 4,600 lbs with the v6 (I added a tranny cooler and WD hitch, swaybars, brake controlls, ect.). It does a good job.
The v6 won't do this to you:
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v6 more than enough power?!?
not to me. sometimes i've got to get out and push this thing in hairy traffic situations. and whats better than a v8? a supercharged v8; duh...
not to me. sometimes i've got to get out and push this thing in hairy traffic situations. and whats better than a v8? a supercharged v8; duh...
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The V6 has plenty of hp for the most part. It doesn't have as much tq, to be sure, but unless you are planning on some pretty heavy duty towing, I don't think you'll notice it much.
What one of the local salespeople told me is that most of HPD with the 4Gs actually prefer the V6 4Rs. Enough HP to go fast in case they have to, and they don't really need the extra tq of the V8.
What one of the local salespeople told me is that most of HPD with the 4Gs actually prefer the V6 4Rs. Enough HP to go fast in case they have to, and they don't really need the extra tq of the V8.
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we've never tried towing anything, and I wouldn't even have the faintest notion of how to begin, so I can't speak to that.
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wow merlin, church functions?? how gay is that?
i kid, i kid...i seriously have a problem with my 5vzfe's power productuion. i might ba 'used' to a small block chevy, but having to worry in traffic situations is untolerable. yes, i make my own room anyway, but i'm being beaten by 6 cylinder camaros!! yes, thats embarrassing.
i kid, i kid...i seriously have a problem with my 5vzfe's power productuion. i might ba 'used' to a small block chevy, but having to worry in traffic situations is untolerable. yes, i make my own room anyway, but i'm being beaten by 6 cylinder camaros!! yes, thats embarrassing.
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Yes when I test drove the 4.0 on the freeway there wasnt that passing power I like, the powerband was there reved up real nice typical auto trans I think it was lacking the torque in the lower rpms.
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Both good engines and you can't go wrong with either really. If you like big power and torque, the V8 is the ticket but that's not to say the V6 is a slouch. The V6 has more than enough power to get you moving, but if you do lots of towing the V8 is what you'll want.
If you're looking at the 4WD model, the V6 has the capability to switch to 2HI from 4HI while the V8 is all time 4HI. V6 has a timing chain while V8 has a timing belt. V8 has platinum plugs good for 100k, while the V6 needs plug replacement every 30k. For ease of maintenance, the V6 oil filter is super easy to get to (sits right on top of the engine). The V8 has been around longer, but I think the 1GRFE engine has proven it's reliability in the 4Runner since 2003 and now in the FJ and the Tacoma.
If you're looking at the 4WD model, the V6 has the capability to switch to 2HI from 4HI while the V8 is all time 4HI. V6 has a timing chain while V8 has a timing belt. V8 has platinum plugs good for 100k, while the V6 needs plug replacement every 30k. For ease of maintenance, the V6 oil filter is super easy to get to (sits right on top of the engine). The V8 has been around longer, but I think the 1GRFE engine has proven it's reliability in the 4Runner since 2003 and now in the FJ and the Tacoma.
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First the V6 has a timing belt not chain. second Platinum plugs can be put into any vehicle. The V6 is proven bullet proof and puts out very good numbers and the aftermarket for the 3.4 is great aspecialy now after some years. V8 $$$ very nice motor Im planning on building one for my next trail rig. Really what do you plan on doing with your rig? thats the question.
Oh yes, I understand platinum plugs can be put in any vehicle. I was just stating that it platinum plugs came standard on the V8 while the V6 didn't. Since the manual states to replace the V6 plugs every 30k, I wouldn't want to risk increasing the intervals without more information on the subject.
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First the V6 has a timing belt not chain. second Platinum plugs can be put into any vehicle. The V6 is proven bullet proof and puts out very good numbers and the aftermarket for the 3.4 is great aspecialy now after some years. V8 $$$ very nice motor Im planning on building one for my next trail rig. Really what do you plan on doing with your rig? thats the question.
Oh yes, I understand platinum plugs can be put in any vehicle. I was just stating that it platinum plugs came standard on the V8 while the V6 didn't. Since the manual states to replace the V6 plugs every 30k, I wouldn't want to risk increasing the intervals without more information on the subject.
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My 03 V6 has 157,000+ and you cannot hear the engine when I'm at a stoplight. I have to look at the tach to see if its running.
With the exception of the cat converters, I've had trouble free miles with the engine/transmission. V6 has pleanty of power for me. Passing, pulling small trailer etc.
The one thing I wish I did do was get the 5 spd tranny instead of the 4 spd. There are some spots in lower speeds where it seems like it does not know what gear to go for..
Just my $.02
Jeff
With the exception of the cat converters, I've had trouble free miles with the engine/transmission. V6 has pleanty of power for me. Passing, pulling small trailer etc.
The one thing I wish I did do was get the 5 spd tranny instead of the 4 spd. There are some spots in lower speeds where it seems like it does not know what gear to go for..
Just my $.02
Jeff