2.7 compared to 3.4 [Archive]

ShowStop

12-06-2004, 08:10 PM

2005 Models:
2.7-liter DOHC EFI 4-cylinder with VVT-i
164 hp @ 5200 rpm
183 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

4.0-liter DOHC EFI V6 with VVT-i
245 hp @ 5200 rpm
282 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

Pre-2005 models
2.7-liter DOHC EFI 4-cylinder
150 hp @ 4800 rpm
177 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

3.4-liter DOHC EFI V6
190 hp @ 4800 rpm
220 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

flatlandtacoma

12-06-2004, 08:17 PM

3RZ: 150 HP @ 4,800 RPM, 177 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
5VZ: 190 HP @ 4,800 RPM, 220 lb-ft @ 3,600 RPM

KStacoma

12-06-2004, 10:57 PM

I wish i had the v6 :( however i am happy with my 2.7l everywhere but the highway.

ZICK

03-22-2006, 01:52 PM

It's no power house but my little 3RZ-FE just turned 240,000.. It doesn't burn a drop of oil, still gets over 20mpg (except in winter city driving or when i'm pounding on it) and i have never had a problem.. And, no pesky timing belts to change!!!! Just gets 5.6 qts of 5w30 every 3k miles and a new filter, new..
I'm hoping to see over 300,000 out of this engine atleast..

Valkyrie

03-22-2006, 02:36 PM

DCabTaco

03-22-2006, 02:59 PM

I guess he's trying to catch up to hytenor. :lmao:

Valkyrie

03-22-2006, 03:02 PM

LMFAO! Only 7,621 more to go! :D

cvajs

03-22-2006, 03:42 PM

3rz is "huge" for a 4cyl. although it's not as powerful than the v6 it has some advantages over the v6.

22r and 3rz are notorious for doing lots of miles with less maintanance.

Valkyrie

03-22-2006, 03:46 PM

Since all of us 4 banger owners are in agreement, I'll take this thread to the next level.

"The 3RZ is the best engine Toyota ever built."

There, that oughta liven things up.... :D

Kamr0n

03-22-2006, 04:12 PM

reminds me of... http://www.ttora.com/forum/showpost.php?p=302292&postcount=112

Tweeter

03-22-2006, 04:22 PM

Since all of us 4 banger owners are in agreement, I'll take this thread to the next level.

"The 3RZ is the best engine Toyota ever built."

There, that oughta liven things up.... :D

Pretty much...especially with new cams, header, and some head work... :D

Valkyrie

03-22-2006, 04:29 PM

reminds me of... http://www.ttora.com/forum/showpost.php?p=302292&postcount=112
LOL! :D

ZICK

03-23-2006, 11:25 AM

http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showpost.php?p=353908&postcount=8

And only 2,413 behind you!! :bs: :clap:

Valkyrie

03-23-2006, 02:53 PM

LOL! nahhh... Chris (Hytenor) is the Holy grail of post-whores. I am but a serf in the field in comparison. :D

drabnor

03-23-2006, 03:03 PM

Since all of us 4 banger owners are in agreement, I'll take this thread to the next level.

"The 3RZ is the best engine Toyota ever built."

There, that oughta liven things up.... :D

i disagree :flipoff1:

trdolman's 3.4
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a269/TRDOLMAN/304dynorun.jpg
lets see your 4 banger do that

elliot_irwin

03-23-2006, 03:09 PM

Since all of us 4 banger owners are in agreement, I'll take this thread to the next level.

"The 3RZ is the best engine Toyota ever built."

There, that oughta liven things up.... :D

no dissagreement there. i love this motor! except loosing a sark plug and some threads last night, which was my fault. :banghead:

Valkyrie

03-23-2006, 03:31 PM

i disagree :flipoff1:
lets see your 4 banger do that
bah! Puffery and computer gimmicks! :p

Let's see which one is still on the road in 20 years... :D

(Very impressive though!)

YoTRacer158

03-23-2006, 04:48 PM

I would never buy a Tacoma with a 4cyl, but that's just me. I spend too much time with dirt bikes in the bed, and I like to go fast. After having my truck supercharged since a week after I bought it, I dont think I could ever even drive a NA V6 tacoma. With fuel mods going on within a few weeks, it'll just be that much more fun.

Tweeter

03-23-2006, 04:52 PM

bah! Puffery and computer gimmicks! :p

Let's see which one is still on the road in 20 years... :D

(Very impressive though!)

x2

ZICK

03-24-2006, 07:15 AM

Here's little example what our little 4 banger can do or should i say take..

"During its dyno testing at its secondary West Coast shop called Twins Turbo, the tC actually shut down the machine at 1,250 whp even though its potential is estimated at an unbelievable 1,400hp. Creating the power is a Toyota 3RZ-FE 2.7-liter, 4-cylinder, single turbo engine."

They didn't have a dyno sheet, but here is the link..

http://www.pasmag.com/dragsource/article.asp?ID=531

Footpounds

03-24-2006, 08:39 AM

Let's see....good power in stock form, capable of incredible power when modified, and it's longevity is the stuff legends are made of. Yep, I can see why people wouldn't want this engine. What was I thinking?

Taco XL

03-26-2006, 02:52 AM

what does a 3.4 weigh?

mikerox

03-26-2006, 04:06 AM

reminds me of... http://www.ttora.com/forum/showpost.php?p=302292&postcount=112
why did you have to bring up that shit again!!!

Cdshot10

03-30-2006, 09:50 PM

i disagree :flipoff1:

trdolman's 3.4
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a269/TRDOLMAN/304dynorun.jpg
lets see your 4 banger do that

I dont think that counts as a good comparison as that has some forced induction. Sure a 4 cylinder can have very high hp with FI. I used to have a gsr and it was kinda slow goin to a 4cyl taco but hey, its a truck. I dont care if its fast. It has plenty of power for the hauling i do and offroading. I dont see the point of having that much power in a 4wd truck. Its not needed offroad and onroad youll just flip trying to handle turns.

TRDOLMAN

03-30-2006, 11:21 PM

I dont see the point of having that much power in a 4wd truck. Its not needed offroad and onroad youll just flip trying to handle turns.
I don't either!! It's no fun. I wish I had left it stock. :jack:

YEAH RIGHT!!

The power is controlled by the skinny pedal. If you don't need the power---don't push the pedal.

Kalvin00

03-30-2006, 11:43 PM

I don't either!! It's no fun. I wish I had left it stock. :jack:

YEAH RIGHT!!

The power is controlled by the skinny pedal. If you don't need the power---don't push the pedal.

Yup. When you're in some deep mud or snow it's nice to have power to get the tires spinning...without having to rev the piss out of your motor.

drabnor

03-31-2006, 12:03 PM

I dont think that counts as a good comparison as that has some forced induction. Sure a 4 cylinder can have very high hp with FI. I used to have a gsr and it was kinda slow goin to a 4cyl taco but hey, its a truck. I dont care if its fast. It has plenty of power for the hauling i do and offroading. I dont see the point of having that much power in a 4wd truck. Its not needed offroad and onroad youll just flip trying to handle turns.

yea, horsepower isnt needed offroad at all :rolleyes: so i guess those guys with the 1000 hp v8 trophy trucks dont need it, maybe they should swap in a 4 banger :jack:

http://dezertrangers.com/iB_html/uploads/post-1-64742-100_1416_Medium_Web_view.jpg

mikerox

03-31-2006, 12:08 PM

I dont think that counts as a good comparison as that has some forced induction. Sure a 4 cylinder can have very high hp with FI. I used to have a gsr and it was kinda slow goin to a 4cyl taco but hey, its a truck. I dont care if its fast. It has plenty of power for the hauling i do and offroading. I dont see the point of having that much power in a 4wd truck. Its not needed offroad and onroad youll just flip trying to handle turns.obviously you have never been in a speed acapable rig. your loss.and my 96 toaco tooc turns like a demon in stocks form. you should see what these trucks can do with a real suspension.

5vzfe

03-31-2006, 12:30 PM

Since all of us 4 banger owners are in agreement, I'll take this thread to the next level.

"The 3RZ is the best engine Toyota ever built."

There, that oughta liven things up.... :D

hell no i have ~105k on my 02 v6, thing runs like its brand new, has never given me a problem and i beat it to hell. The only thing done to it is the timing belt and water pump, and of course some oil changes and spark plugs. You guys don't have to worry about the timing belt but its less than 600 every 4 years, so the extra power is very worth it.

tanKoma

04-03-2006, 12:28 AM

i like the 4 banger for road use mainly if i wanted to get from point A to point B, but im regretting not having the v6 for hauling and extra power, i modded my 4 cyl and thought it was a waste of time due to the $$ for horsepower factor, thats why im swapping a cummins 3.9, a real 4banger with fuel efficiency and power and simplicity

Cdshot10

04-03-2006, 01:07 AM

yea, horsepower isnt needed offroad at all :rolleyes: so i guess those guys with the 1000 hp v8 trophy trucks dont need it, maybe they should swap in a 4 banger :jack:

http://dezertrangers.com/iB_html/uploads/post-1-64742-100_1416_Medium_Web_view.jpg

I'm sure in some off road racing high power is wanted but for the wheeling i do and i would think most on here do, the 4 cyl has adequate power.

Cdshot10

04-03-2006, 01:11 AM

obviously you have never been in a speed acapable rig. your loss.and my 96 toaco tooc turns like a demon in stocks form. you should see what these trucks can do with a real suspension.

Im not sure what your saying but I can tell you my gsr with a full suspension setup would outhandle any 4wd truck on here.. ha on the road of course.

ZICK

04-03-2006, 07:47 AM

hell no i have ~105k on my 02 v6, thing runs like its brand new, has never given me a problem and i beat it to hell. The only thing done to it is the timing belt and water pump, and of course some oil changes and spark plugs. You guys don't have to worry about the timing belt but its less than 600 every 4 years, so the extra power is very worth it.

When your v6 gets close to a quarter million miles let me know what type of gas mileage your getting. I'm still getting 20 around town and 22-23 on the highway. My truck is a daily driver and takes me back and forth to work for 30,000 miles a year. 30 extra hp only eats up fuel for me. It is all in what your using your truck for. If I was predominately towing or hauling heavy loads the v6 would be a far better choice for me. But right now, the 3rz-fe works awsome for my application.