Supercharged Four-Cylinder Street Toyota Tacoma - One Take
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- This oddball street truck comes to us from Ozzie, the man with the 650 WHP Evo, one of the fastest cars Matt's ever driven. Ozzie's 2011 four-cylinder Tacoma features a Rotrex Supercharger, header, and exhaust, as well as a Bilstein sport suspension, upgraded brakes, and street-specific wheel/tire combo.
Check out Ozzie's Evo here!
• 650 WHP Mitsubishi Evo...
Can't even leave the 4 cylinder work truck alone, my kind of car guy.
maxxjett films "work truck"
Just slapped on a cherry bomb on my 99 ranger not as loud or pretty as the Tacoma but I love it
Yeah, my work truck isn't boring, either. But, it isn't lowered. I like everything else about this. To be fair, this isn't obnoxious, like many. To each their own, I just don't get lowering trucks.
q s1 if it can do work, it’s a work truck
Hes a truck guy
Matt's a straight-up hater. That Tacomas badass
No need to shit on the guy's daily driver umpteen different times, Matt! That's not like you! Personally, I think it's a pretty cool ride! Not everyone can afford to have a Corvette, a MB SL, a Ford Focus RS, and whatever else you've got in your garage. I give this guy much respect for the fact that he drives 130 miles each day to work and back. That's more than I drive in a week. At least you complimented him on how well he took care of it.
These trucks make more sense than boosting a fwd car. These are very practical, and you get a stick and RWD stock!
Fiesta st, focus st, civic type r, Veloster N say otherwise.
Nice daily driver truck though. Not too low.
The Fresh Peddler - Beats For People Who Hate Radio all fwd, what a joke kid
@@frankslaiter5188 yeah that was his point. They may be fwd but they’re great cars.
@@TheFreshPeddler those are so much more expensive than this tho lol
@@aakashk530 Nope, new Tacoma’s sell for double or triple the price of a hot hatch. Old Tacoma’s hold their values very well, you can find slightly used fiesta ST’s for $8,000-12,000, try finding a low mileage Tacoma for that price...
Honestly, I was cringing more at Matt in this than the owner. Owner seemed really nice and genuine. Matt was kind of a dick to him a few times. I hope he didn't take offense.
honestly if it was me i wouldve punch dude right in the face after shitting on the truck more than 5 times
Why would he
Yea owner didn't seem phased at all he was chill
What are you talking about?
calls sport trucks silly, drives a mercedez coupe as a daily with 300 hp in LA traffic.
This guy isn't off the deep end ... his truck modifications are AWESOME. Nicely done, owner!
This guy is literally saving the smoking tire with his odd ball shit
300 likes exactly and no replies until now
@@coydog7902 weird
I know
@@coydog7902yeah
Matt CLEARLY doesn't know there is a whole nation of modified Tacomas this isnt a "weirdo"...
The Tacoma's have a cult following from lifted offroad built to street tuned boosted trucks like this.
For real, tacomaworld is huge
HUGE
Exactly
Facts
2007 supercharged tacoma x runner!!
Odd ball builds are far more interesting than the generic Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, or any other bought off the show room floor sports car. All those cars say is I have too much money and no imagination.
How much is too much?
How are you comparing Porsche to the other two?
Yes
556x45mm NATO you’re right, Porsche makes way better cars than Lamborghini or Ferrari.
This guy is actually great and knows his stuff. I do wanna mention Matt came off as a douchebag tho.
HodsBroo Yeah, he did come off a little uppity and condescending!
He kept calling it weird... WTF is weird about it? The guys didnt take any shortcuts and rice it out.
He always does
I don’t think he meant anything by it though. That’s just the way he is. Don’t take people too seriously.
That’s because he IS a douchebag. Always has been
People with weird shit like this, please submit your vehicles!
Right now im supercharging my quad cab v8 dodge dakota lmao
Nick5220 I saw one of those for sale but with the Viper v10 in it
wow
Unique
Like a 2jz swap Nissan frontier
This thing is a unicorn. He might be the only proof of this supercharger even working
What do you mean by that? I was thinking about buying this kit for my Tacoma?
Same
Vehicles like this are much more interesting than any Supra or GT-R.
vaiojoe Those guys don't seem like legit car guys do they? I love those kinds of cars but Ive seen enough cars with $100,000 in them with a dick between the steering wheel and the seat flashing his money.
James Charles Matt is the quintessential car guy. Check out his content. Not sure about the guy that owns the truck.
It seems like people enjoy talking shit about the GT-R just for likes. It's a good car. Y'all need to grow tf up
vaiojoe until you own a Supra or GT-R and think to yourself I'm so fucking glad I don't own that Tacoma anymore.
vaiojoe Wasnt talking about Matt...Talking about CZcams and cars in general. Always stupis flashy cars unattainable to most people that are usually over done that shadow true enthusiasts only bc they are clickbait millionares.
Matt, your dueche bag is showing.
Holy carp this guy is my old neighbor. I always saw him driving this truck. It’s a cool little truck. I didn’t realize it was so quick.
Damn that engine bay as clean af for 200k! Well done!
my exact thought as well.
Matt like Matt said, if it had 25k I'd believe it. Gotta appreciate a well kept vehicle...
A can of degreaser and a brush go a long way in the carwash
Snoopy
- mothers wheel and tire cleaner does a much better job underhood than degreasers. Stubborn grease yes bump with a degreaser.
S2kTi real tuners keep their cars clean
Matt's making douchebag comments to a guy he knows isnt gonna snap back or make him look bad. Says a lot about his personality. On another note, Im digging the work behind this truck.
Harris Afridi idk why this guy wouldnt say anything i would tell him to go fuck himself and the interview or whatever is over and get the fuck outta my car.... this guy is a pussy and if he lets someone talk shit to his face he deserves it
@@clcampbell85 its called being a nice and not wanting to make a scene. Plus hes being filmed and the internet doesnt forget
Just because someone is non confrontational doesn't mean they deserve to have shit talked to their face.
Matt's becoming a snob
Also a doosh.
Sport trucks have been a part of the SoCal car scene since the 70s. Matt is off base here. That’s what makes the scene so cool…all kinds of different genres. Be it Cal Bugs, low riders, lifted trucks or sport trucks, there’s something for every taste.
The guys enthusiasm and love for it makes it hard not to like it. Variety is the spice of life.
The really out there stuff like this is what makes the best one takes. Love it.
Time for a 2jz swap. 🤣
You know for the extra towing capacity 🙃
Ashish Patel of course, its even logical 😃
I say put a w16 in. For when you wanna tow a house.
Just put 2 jet engines for when you wanna tow your whale of a mother in law
"Towing capacity" ...
It is a sportscar engine, yo. 3UZFE is way more suitable.
Trucks like this are great because they are affordable and functional. You can daily drive this to work and not worry about someone stealing or denting it like a sports car. Throw your surfboard or 30 bags of mulch in the back too. Can even pull light trailers and boats. Had one like this when i was in college and still miss it.
Damn you need to try out my supercharged *6 cylinder* Tacoma!
ohmanyourecool email him!
In Texas unfortunately...
Pack a sleeping bag then?
ohmanyourecool ola fellow texan
No need, the truck is a mobile motel overland rig.
damn son! your parents never taught you respect?
Prince Charming of course not he's a Jew
Bash The Mack Makes sense. I've met many many Jewish folks and I'd say less than half of them show some consideration and respect for non Jewish people.
What the fuck?
Man y'all are real Jews for bashin Jews like that
Joseph DiGeorge lmao so what are you implying about jews?
Drive a truck to confuse the body, right babe?
Give it a rest. That shit died well long ago.
so did my will to live
Goooooood fuckin morning damnit
Cookie cutter porn addicts.
Keep that shit outta here you cookie cutter
This guy seems hella cool, probably my favorite guest on the show so far! Pretty sweet tacoma too.
why do you say weird like it's a bad thing or odd. it makes it sounds like he's wrong about doing something different. considering the varied content you test drive i'm glad he's thinking outside the box. it would get boring if everyone drove the same car. 100 million WRX or Focus's would get really old quick. i guess what i'm saying hearing it outside whatever context you intend is that it sounds like you're insulting the people who are offering your car for a ride. it comes across as pretty lame.
it's good to see dana white branching out from the ufc
I think you mean Chris Burney.
Ya goof
"That's not even in the works"
That trucks badass. Perfect stance. I do have a soft spot for Toyota's and especially trucks. They won't get you anywhere fast, but they will get you there, I guarantee it.
Even with just a 4 cylinder, they have nice acceleration. The problem is they have no weight in the rear and hydroplane extremely easy....
I learned that from doing a 360 shortly after it rained. Luckily no other cars were around me.
These are the one takes I enjoy, the cars that are crazy or random or a build by a younger person, not a bunch of rich guys lambos and boats
I love love cheap sleeper builds. Keep them coming matt.
Same, my favourite type of modified car. I’m doing an accord euro turbo build next. Cheap Honda parts and the motor will take 400whp without taking the valve cover off 😅
That's one of the best 4cylinders sound ever hear in this channel..
Agreed
"sport trucks are kind of stupid" as he puts on the only the pair of matte black sunglasses.
This actually makes a lot of sense. These 4 cylinder toyota trucks have a Iron block and take the boost. + Its practical. You can use a truck for anything
This truck is awesome. Matt was shitting on it a bit too much tbh.
Oz & Matt, so glad to see a Tacoma on the channel! Wait until you see what is coming down the pipe line. Going to be BIG.
The V6 1GR-FE makes between 190-200 whp, in factory trim. All aluminum open deck engine. This 2TR-FE of Ozzy, is a closed deck iron short block, from the 3RZ lineage. Just with a newer head. Stout engine. Baby 2JZ. It can handle A LOT more power than the V6, once it has internals.
On that note, there are a few 2TR-FE engines either built or being built, to handle some 20 - 30 PSI snail power, right now. One is a drift truck, in SoCal, and the other is a long travel truck from the sunny desert. Drift truck is sick! Swapped in a 240 sx rear suspension.
2011 Toyota Tacoma 4.0 V6:
236 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque: 266 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
(Same powerplant for 2- or 4- wheel drive).
EPA mileage (city/ highway) 16/20 mpg
2011 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L-4:
159 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque: 180 ft.lbs @ 3,800rpm.
EPA mileage (city/ highway) : 19/25 mpg
// Ozzy, you're one cool cat.
Many dig this ride. //
The older Tacomas really stand the test of time and are proving the design considerations were efficient to amply provide for many future years of service.
I love how at 4:35 he nonchalantly says you just don't see boosted four cylinders, 😂😂 I guess not bro??
RASHAD321979 pretty sure he was referring to boosted 4 cylinder pick up trucks lol
Octavio Galvan I deduced that also but I just thought I'd use it for a little joke that's all.
Superchargers are still pretty common for 4 cylinder engines.
Austin Patton mostly aftermarket, but Lotus, Mercedes, Volvo and Chevrolet have all done blown 4 cylinders. (Though the Volvo is twin-charged). Toyota and Honda offer optional supercharger packages from factory too.
MINI used to supercharge the R53 too.
This is awesome. Back in '87 I had a brand new base Toyota truck. Lowered that thing with blocks in the rear and adjusted the torsions for the front. Threw on some Centerline -wanabe American Racing wheels, Grant steering wheel, and a booming system. I had officially joined the Mini-Truckin' movement. And I could STILL haul stuff in the bed. Those were the days.
URD is a great company that makes quality products. I'm glad they make a supercharger kit for the 2.7. In my opinion it's way more interesting to have a blown 4 banger sleeper/work truck than a lot of other vehicles out there.
I love my 2.7 taco, it is different in a great way
i literally have to buy these because all other tacomas that have v6 have short beds like 4ft like the trd 4wd is only four door and manual v6 but bed it is too short.
is the power on these good when you put the supercharger?
Damn matt throwing some shade at this dude
Matt really is Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde. I mean we can all tell he is a douche, but a lot of times he can put it beside him, but man he can really let it show sometimes.
Its his trust fund jewness showing he has a humility complex where he tries super hard to give the impression that he's "down to earth" and fails miserably like this episode by calling the guy WEIRD 500x like dude show some respect fatass
^ what every 12yr old or neck beard says online
^ your bait, a bigger one you will need.
Chago lmao
anyone with those bracelets on his left arm are 99% time major douchbags
Love this; I had a 1983 with a 22R and manual tranny back in 1983. Enjoyed the mini-truck craze of the 80's.
i'm still there. bagged, body dropped '04 tacoma... manual... like every vehicle i've owned.
not the quickest thing in the world, but I dig this guys style!
Fat Matt,
You'll never learn.
Matt was poking fun during this interview. He obviously knew the owner before and developed a decent report with him. He kept reiterating that the truck wasn't bad and actually kinda of quick...
I prefer manual in traffic, otherwise I'll fall asleep. I dig both of your cars.
sergio sukhanov you might have narcolepsy.
or an exhaust leak
@@seanclancy5785 funny
That engine is immortal in that tacoma. With that setup that’s gonna be a fun truck for a long time. Tacoma’s are awesome. 2wd 4wd lifted lowered don’t matter
Ya baby!
@@thumperbangin2000 *yeah, baby
Need more trucks! They aren't the greatest driving experience but they are cool. Ironically I fit 10 bags of mulch in the back of my c5 out in front of home depot lol
This makes me really miss my old '98 TRD supercharged sr5 Tacoma. We put a lift and 33" tires on it. That little truck ripped!
lmao this is fuckin sick - more truck stuff pls!
Loving all these oddball cars you been having lately
Damn Ozzie! Sweet truck! Just as clean as I expect under the hood.
You know how I roll Joe ;)
stock this 4 cyl makes as much HP as my 4.0L ranger.... FUCK!!
TheeJoeyLee Yeah the Ranger is about the only vehicle this truck can take on stock.
yeah, but the ranger 4.0L has more torque. 225+/- vs 180 (2011)
i had a 95 xlt ranger with the 4.0L v6 and have a 2010 Tacoma 2.7l now and the taco is NUTLESS compared to pretty much everything. the 4 banger taco needs some kind of forced induction from the factory or Toyota needs to drop the engine completely.
TheeJoeyLee Same with my straight 6 jeep
Nowhere near the torque though. My 03 s10 with the 4.3 makes 190 hp BUT 250 ft lbs
Welll...... I'm talking strictly 4 cylinders here. Just about any well maintained 6 will smoke a 2TR-FE Tacoma. But, a 2TR Tacoma will smoke any other stock 4 banger truck out there. (which isn't much to brag about, cause anything will smoke an Iron Duke).
I actually raced someone in a 98 Mazda pickup with the 3.0 Ford motor, and smoked them. That's the day he discovered he had a clogged fuel filter lol
It's a sick truck and that was a bogus take. I'd love a daily like that. And it is built not bought!
From 160 hp to 230 hp just for CAI system,custom exhaust, and a supercharger!!! That's exactly what I want it on my xB2.5 that's a respectable hp numbers.😍😍😍😍
daily and look how clean that engine bay is
he cleaned it for the video
This is exactly how I wanted to build my single cab tacoma before I got into accident
I like the little truck. Cool idea
This is why I love my X-Runner. No idea why the host thinks sports trucks are dumb. Best of both worlds.
You children are so mad at Matt for giving an honest review 😂😂 he complimented the truck the whole time. Questioning how many of these SC kits URD sold and hating on the idea of sport trucks isn’t insulting this guys build.
I feel this guy. His criteria for builds hits me where I live. I mean, I wanna turn my high mileage daily (01’ LS430) into a race car someday when I retire it. I just crave substance from every vehicle I own. Even if others don’t see potential or worth, I do.
That's a badass build. People who never drove a performance pick-up truck will never know the feeling.
I'm getting a 2.7 auto in January.
I have run 2 test cars with Marvel Mystery oil in the gas 4 OZ's and in the oil .
Also switched to severe Amsoil transfluid with Militec 1 in that.
I add 1 oz of Militec 1 to my Marvel in the gas.
Friction is supposed to be 27% of an engine so these 2 proven friction reducers and the MMO cleaning additives give me added compression which someone tested on a Cavalier on the nest.
I havn't been on a Dyno but I can pull away with my 2004 Cavalier and do 7 sec 0-60 now.
My MPG has been increased in summer temps at 60 mph 2 -3 hours freeway on cruise for testing.
I consistently show over 2 years a gain of 11.4 mpg ....stock when new is 31-32 mpg now 43.4 on long tests.
I BELIEVE like Arron Nevile said.....that I can take that 2.7 to 34 mpg and increase the hp and torque on a 0-60 which is slow stock.
I will be changing all the fluids to Amsoil and using M1 in trans and rear and motor to start them conditioning.
I will use my super formula of Marvel + Militec 1 OZ in each bottle .
My mechanic uncle used it for 55 years especially in the arctic for starts.....developed in 1923 and I had an engineer on the net break down the 5 chemicals and one is a friction reducer.
WHAT_____do you think ??
Keep the trucks coming!
I've got a 2013 tacoma, also fleet model with the 5spd standard (only in white), and this supercharger is now top of my list on planned mods!
He probably could have dropped a Lexus V8 in it for $4,000, if it'd fit.
Timothy Baxter Probably too wide. If it did fit, a Coyote would be better.
Timothy Baxter yea that'd be boring
LS is smaller. Probably woulda fit. A junkyard 5.3 with a junkyard duramax turbo and then buying the legit supporting stuff like the ECU and piping and such would net about 400-500 wheel for around the same price. If he went rear/bed/mid mount with the turbo, it might not even need an intercooler.
Drunken Hamster Shit a 5.3 with H,C,I and some 11:1 pistons would do that. Still be able to run pump gas with no turbo, piping, tuning involved. Clean and easy.
H,C,I on a 5.3 with 11:1 pistons and nothing else aside from tuning for those mods will net 400-500 WHEEL through an auto with 4wd? Or a straight cut sequential with RWD only? What about the power CURVE? The redline? Does that castrate the bottom end? And do you mean premium, or could one run regular/midgrade in that setup?
Reminds me of my 08 Colorado. It's had 3.7 5 inline then I supercharged it. So much fun but I went thru three motors within 4 years
It's a 4 cylinder reg cab short bed RWD so it weighs like 2900lbs.. It's a toyota so it won't break, i think this build is actually very cool and makes a lot of sense. Also it's body on frame.. Like any truck and oh ya any Corvette... So it's extremely rigid. This man is intelligent and he knew that the 4 cylinder rwd regular cab short bed would have decent weight distribution for a truck and with the right amount of performance added to that equation it'd transform into the fun RWD toyota vehicle we miss so much. No surprise that some don't get it though, kinda hard to wrap your head around if you're not a car nerd. I'd love to see this build be done to a 1st gen 5 cylinder RWD reg cab short bed manual transmission chevy colorado: Again, very light, body on frame construction, rwd relatively good weight distribution, great power from the 5 cylinder. Loads of potential! Just lower it add tire, add power, add mechanical grip and you've got a fun Ute xD
Oz has been the best guest so far!!!!
Made us subaru guys feel some type of way 🤔😤😂😂😂lol love the truck
nice change of pace matt.Thanks for keep my mornings entertaining .
Love it. This truck is awesome.
What a great add on for a Tacoma truck.The exhaust is rorty,close in sound to an older M.G B sports car,pleasant with out a harsh rasp like some four cylinder engines have.Definitely a different daily driver.
Sleeper
sleeper!
From 160 to 230 that’s a huge difference, crazy.
This is the reason i am subscribed hahah.
I liked the truck and didn't think it was weird personally.
I am curious. For you guys out there in Cali, what kind of alarm system can you pick up to prevent cool cars like the ones from this channel from being stolen?
travisp11 manual transmission lmao
Hernan Medrano True!!
travisp11 doesn't really apply to me because most of the Mexicans in my area know how to drive manual 😂 maybe if I got an automatic they wouldn't want to drive it for being boring lmao
My friend's 90 something non vtec Honda just got stolen from our work. The bad news was a couple grand and 10 yrs of tools were in the trunk. I honestly think, if I were really worried about cat theft, I'd go old school, hi quality club. Simple and efficient.
(I left the "cat" theft because I thought it was funny)
seems like a good concept. people want crazy money for the v6 tacomas and the Xrunners were all extended cabs. looks fun to drive!
Yeah even just stock they are fun.
Does it bother anyone else that the rear wheels arent centered in the wheel wells
Rob Ferreira
Not in the least. Spend decades in the paddock and youll learn its a sign of form taking a back seat to function.
Rob Ferreira me
Gordon Greninger what the fuck is a paddock?
Gotta love Tacoma's and thats why im building a prerunner!
This is a repost. He had this this truck and guy on The Smoking Tire on a year or two ago. Come on dude! I love your videos and how badass you seem to be. Why pose this truck as a new review and drive? This guy says the exact same shit as the first time you did a one take on it...
And it now has a LHT exhaust.
A supercharger with a blow off valve
Love the weird oddball stuff. Awesome!!
People who complain about manual gearbox cars in traffic, or for commuting, are straight up wimps.
Patrick94GSR ty, I deal with Atlanta traffic everyday shifting gears and plus the newer cars with sticks are becoming easier to drive.
Yeah I've been driving a 94 Integra GSR with 8-pound flywheel for over a quarter million miles. It definitely takes practice to drive smoothly, especially with the A/C on because it drags the RPM down super fast when shifting. But it can be done and it's not a huge deal.
I weirdly like this. Props to the owner
Needed that super charger just to get to the speed limit 😂
You know, if they made a small to mid size {{an S10 being small, and a current gen Colorado being on the low end of mid size}} unibody truck with independent suspension that had a locking swaybar to make it act like a solid axle when you needed to tow, and a rear bulkhead that could convert twice, once each for an extra row of seating, while consequently making the bed smaller, that would literally be the only vehicle I'd ever need.
Especially if it had a turbo diesel with a squarebore design at about 625cc/cyl, was reasonably aerodynamic, lower than the average truck, and good looking, and came with AWD as an option, with a rear mount transaxle and a torque tube like a Corvette for weight distribution purposes. Perfect vehicle. Maximum of three rows of seating, minimum of 1, open top cargo area of varying sizes depending on seating needs, fuel efficient, powerful enough when tuned, extremely versatile and utilitous, while also being sporty.
Perfect, perfect, perfect.
Certainly interesting. Obviously this guy has a lot of envy for powerful Aussie utes...
I never understood modding a truck for street performance, kinda like trying to make a 747 a fighter jet...but hey to each their own.
A 747 fighter jet sounds awesome.
You just explained why people add street mods on pickups
mini trucks are awesome I remember a guy with a 5.0 ranger was awesome
ChaosphereIX speed and practically in one package. What's not to understand?
ChaosphereIX I saw a 747 do a barrel roll once. Once.
He enjoy every car he drives...thats cool!
You should do a review for a Ford Falcon Ute XR6 Turbo Matt!
Straight 6
4 litres
Roughly 240kw
Proper seats.. 😂
47th good ol barra!
Im swapping my 2wd rangers 4.0 v6 to a BARRA 4.0 inline 6 soon
I bought a 2010 black Toyota Tacoma access cab with a four-cylinder automatic 2 Wheel Dr. and I love that truck real nice truck and gets good mileage to as far as making it go faster I probably wouldn’t Toyota Tacoma‘s do not have a very great suspension system they’re adequate but you don’t need to go blistering fast over bumps in a Toyota Tacoma you’d probably bounce right off the road
How common is improved MPG when you supercharging a car? Heard this claim numerous times on toyota trucks
In almost all applications. I easily saw an increase, and my truck has over 200k miles and is 14 years old. You have to be disciplined on the pedal though.
Cool, I have a v8 00 tundra with 260k on it. Been playing with the idea of boosting it just for shits and giggles. Was your SC a kit? I got a Avalon and Camry with v6s I've also been thinking about boosting
manuel luz depends on how much throttle you can restrain from afterwards
manuel luz
Yes, it's a TRD s/c. It's a stage 3, if you will. Smaller 2.2" pulley and a 7th injector kit - seeing about 10 lbs of boost.
manuel luz
I'd imagine the way it works can be summarized as "because you don't need to push the engine as hard to go the same speeds"
Those headlights are massive
THAT SHIFTER KNOB at 1:33 WHERE IS IT FROMMMMMMM????????
Fudemae
Turbo would of suited it better but i had one of those 2.7 liter 4cyls do 500,000 miles. Most reliable car of all time
Here's a write up on how pointless a 4 cylinder Tacoma is. The V6 makes 119 more horsepower and actually gets 1 MPG better in the 4x4. truckyeah.jalopnik.com/the-4-cylinder-toyota-tacoma-is-completely-pointless-1724669002
The V6 is way better than the 4 cyl. Only problem is that they don't offer the V6 in the regular cab.
funkingitup 5 luggers only came with the 4 cylinder (besides the x runner but good luck finding one of them). a 6 lug truck is very different.
Could of been a money issue when he bought the truck or in my case I wanted a a used Toyota Tundra. However when I started pricing used ones I was finding they were more than brand new ones. I just bought a brand new one, he might of wanted a V6 but they were at such a great price for the 4 cylinder.
The 1st gen Tacoma 4 cylinder engines are pretty stout. I've seen more 2rz/3rz drag trucks than 5vzfe. But this gen's (2nd gen) 2tr has few advantages over the v6 or the 3rz.
That's because like cars, they keep making trucks fatter and fatter. They keep adding pointless shit and adding weight for no reason other than to make the person feel like they got that nice v8 tundra, only you didn't lol. The point of a small truck is to be SMALL. There comes a point where the 4 banger just doesn't have enough torque anymore. Old tacomas weighed close to as much as modern civics. This is where the 4 banger trucks shine. But now the 4 banger truck is dead.
Props for originality.