How often do you give it a boot full?!

[SurferUK]

I'm still getting used to the giggle factor of a massive truck with the shove of a 4 litre V6 (I know it's nothing special over your side of the pond, but all we have is diesels, hence the import)


I know Toyota are pretty bombproof but wondered if I need to cut back on it!

This is only once engine and transmission are warmed up.

 

[LOSTR4]

I want to see a 5.7 Toyota motor installed in place of my 4.7...though, the 4.7 pushes this bugger nicely! I'd imagine the transmission woudl be the weak point...but what about the newer 4.6 v8 versions found itn eh Lexus GX? That'd be a dream boat!

 

[y=mx+b]

once its all warmed up, I wouldn't hesitate to hit 4-4.5k rpm just messing around. I obviously wouldn't sit there forever, but its not going to hurt it to do so. It snowed last week, and I was driving around in 4lo, breaking tires free, and drifting corners all at higher rpm without skipping a beat or worrying.

I'll do a high rpm acceleration onto the highway occasionally for funzies, but even a 2k max rpm acceleration feels like top fuel compared to the buses I drive for work lol

 

[SurferUK]

once its all warmed up, I wouldn't hesitate to hit 4-4.5k rpm just messing around. I obviously wouldn't sit there forever, but its not going to hurt it to do so. It snowed last week, and I was driving around in 4lo, breaking tires free, and drifting corners all at higher rpm without skipping a beat or worrying.

I'll do a high rpm acceleration onto the highway occasionally for funzies, but even a 2k max rpm acceleration feels like top fuel compared to the buses I drive for work lol

Ha, nice! Yes I was thinking more of the transmission than the engine, I noticed it never lets the engine near the redline which is pretty cool. A manual means you can redline it even when there is no benefit to doing so (It just makes more noise as the engine is past peak power)

That and no botched gearchanges probably does a lot for reliability now I think about it...

 

[theoutbackdream]

I give it an italian tune up pretty much every time I drive it... Doesn't help that my other car is an A5 with a stage 2 tune on it. While the Audi isn't the fastest car around, driving the 4runner feels extremely slow and need to compensate by getting in the gas a bit more. :rofl:

 

[Tironeous]

I want to see a 5.7 Toyota motor installed in place of my 4.7...though, the 4.7 pushes this bugger nicely! I'd imagine the transmission woudl be the weak point...but what about the newer 4.6 v8 versions found itn eh Lexus GX? That'd be a dream boat!

Well the guys at RSG installed a supercharged 5.7 in a 5th Gen

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[LOSTR4]

I did see that and boy does it rip...Nothing better than 4wd burnouts!

 

[Bluesky 07]

How often? Really never, unless necessary when merging into freeway traffic and so on. Of course, I came from a 170 hp Xterra so the 4Runner has never felt sluggish to me in normal driving.

The risk of lead-footing any vehicle increases with age and mileage given the inevitable deterioration of gaskets and seals. My goal is owning my 4Runner forever (at 223K now) so that plus the fact that I started driving during the '70s oil embargo and have typically owned vehicles that are not MPG stars have left me relatively conservative compared to many.

This a general observation, not aimed at anyone here, but it's amusing how many people floor the pedal at every single start and don't touch the brakes until they're 20 feet from having to stop then complain about their mileage and brake pad life. LOL

Oh, and from the thread title I thought the topic here was greasing the front axles. :doh:

 

[eleven14]

Of course, I came from a 170 hp Xterra so the 4Runner has never felt sluggish to me in normal driving.

Haha same, the 4runner feels like a sports car compared to my old non-supercharged, armored, lifted 5-speed Xterra. Maintaining (getting to) highway speeds with that thing was painful but it took a lot of abuse.

 

[SurferUK]

How often? Really never, unless necessary when merging into freeway traffic and so on. Of course, I came from a 170 hp Xterra so the 4Runner has never felt sluggish to me in normal driving.

The risk of lead-footing any vehicle increases with age and mileage given the inevitable deterioration of gaskets and seals. My goal is owning my 4Runner forever (at 223K now) so that plus the fact that I started driving during the '70s oil embargo and have typically owned vehicles that are not MPG stars have left me relatively conservative compared to many.

This a general observation, not aimed at anyone here, but it's amusing how many people floor the pedal at every single start and don't touch the brakes until they're 20 feet from having to stop then complain about their mileage and brake pad life. LOL

Oh, and from the thread title I thought the topic here was greasing the front axles. :doh:

Yes, compared to my previous vehicles it flies!

That's a good point you make about economy. I noticed it's so effortless to keep this rolling and conserve momentum. I've only ever driven manuals before, and while it's not difficult to do the same in those, now I don't even have to think about what gear to drop into, or having to keep clutching in/out.

 

[LeesWagon]

ugh. i find this motor to be completely gutless!! lol.

I know its not meant to be a racecar, but coming from an Evo X with over 600hp at the crank... and then a ram Power wagon with the 6.4l HEMI. this thing is such a bore to drive.

If i could at least have manual transmission it would make a world of difference... but we can all keep dreaming right?

 

[SurferUK]

If i could at least have manual transmission it would make a world of difference... but we can all keep dreaming right?

Be careful what you wish for! :biggrin1:

For a trackday car (Like the Evo) I would have manual, but for daily traffic, trust me you are not missing anything. (20 years of driving, first auto is this truck)

 

[LeesWagon]

Be careful what you wish for! :biggrin1:

For a trackday car (Like the Evo) I would have manual, but for daily traffic, trust me you are not missing anything. (20 years of driving, first auto is this truck)

in the UK i would agree (FYI, i was born and raised in Sheffield) .

But now i live in Texas, everything is basically a motorway. So you drive in a straight line for 30 miles.. turn left, straight line for 30 miles. Turn right.... Etc.

I used to daily drive the evo with a twin disc clutch which was great... until you got stuck in stop and go traffic. But man do i miss that thing. So much fun, so many cool noises. but holy shit did that thing cost me some money!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz6im-vnAI8&feature=youtu.be

Ugh... i cry everytime i watch a video of my old car.. i still love her.:smash:

 

[Bluesky 07]

Haha same, the 4runner feels like a sports car compared to my old non-supercharged, armored, lifted 5-speed Xterra. Maintaining (getting to) highway speeds with that thing was painful but it took a lot of abuse.

You had a 5-speed Xterra too? I love driving a stick but after 11 years of shifting, the AT is nice.

 

[Tuyrunner]

I typically don’t send it the whole way to the floor but I do like to get on it good so I can hear the exhaust!


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[SurferUK]

in the UK i would agree (FYI, i was born and raised in Sheffield) .

But now i live in Texas, everything is basically a motorway. So you drive in a straight line for 30 miles.. turn left, straight line for 30 miles. Turn right.... Etc.

I used to daily drive the evo with a twin disc clutch which was great... until you got stuck in stop and go traffic. But man do i miss that thing. So much fun, so many cool noises. but holy shit did that thing cost me some money!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz6im-vnAI8&feature=youtu.be

Ugh... i cry everytime i watch a video of my old car.. i still love her.:smash:

That thing rips, I don't generally like 4 pots (As you know it's all we have here basically) but that sounds naughty :smokin:

This will make you laugh, I was actually disappointed when I found out there was no manual 4th gen 4.0. as I would happily have bought one as it will always be my belief that automatics are some form of witchcraft.

But that aside, I love it and glad Toyota made the decision for me.

I'm in Surrey, but you're a Southerner now as well. :biggrin1:

 

[LeesWagon]

That thing rips, I don't generally like 4 pots (As you know it's all we have here basically) but that sounds naughty :smokin:

This will make you laugh, I was actually disappointed when I found out there was no manual 4th gen 4.0. as I would happily have bought one as it will always be my belief that automatics are some form of witchcraft.

But that aside, I love it and glad Toyota made the decision for me.

I'm in Surrey, but you're a Southerner now as well. :biggrin1:

oh i remember the good ol' days of addidas tracksuits and house music blasting while we drove around in a 1.0l vauxhall nova acting like we were the best thing since sliced bread..

I was amazed at the vehicles you could get in America. just for the engines. i mean, my last vehicle like i said was a RAM power wagon. 6.4l V8 it was an absolute MONSTER. i could not imagine driving that thing in the UK. would've cost hundreds of pounds to fill up each time. i think it had like a 33 gallon petrol tank.

I honestly have never been that far south.. kinds sad to think about. I hear surrey has some beautiful scenery for trees and hills and valleys.

Maybe once the UK gets it SHIT together regarding COVID i can actually go back home. I just dont want to deal with the hassle of all the tests you gotta do. like, im still a British Citizen. LET ME IN!!! hahaha.

you have put that into perspective for me now though. a 4l engine in any configuration is HUGE in the UK. all i remember is things like the Nova, Corsa, clio, saxo. all the good 90's chav cars. lololol

 

[SurferUK]

oh i remember the good ol' days of addidas tracksuits and house music blasting while we drove around in a 1.0l vauxhall nova acting like we were the best thing since sliced bread..

I was amazed at the vehicles you could get in America. just for the engines. i mean, my last vehicle like i said was a RAM power wagon. 6.4l V8 it was an absolute MONSTER. i could not imagine driving that thing in the UK. would've cost hundreds of pounds to fill up each time. i think it had like a 33 gallon petrol tank.

I honestly have never been that far south.. kinds sad to think about. I hear surrey has some beautiful scenery for trees and hills and valleys.

Maybe once the UK gets it SHIT together regarding COVID i can actually go back home. I just dont want to deal with the hassle of all the tests you gotta do. like, im still a British Citizen. LET ME IN!!! hahaha.

you have put that into perspective for me now though. a 4l engine in any configuration is HUGE in the UK. all i remember is things like the Nova, Corsa, clio, saxo. all the good 90's chav cars. lololol

You're not missing much here, although it's MUCH better than some countries. Are Texas and Florida the good states to be in right now? Think I heard that. There are some wonderful places down south but TBH probably replicated somewhere in the US given the size of it.

The Nova was THE quintessential chavmobile! I can't remember the last time I saw one, or an XR2i...:biggrin1:

4 litres is enough for me, dunno what MPG the V8s get in comparison but (luckily?) it looks like they didn't make them in RHD. I could have just got a Landcruiser but didn't want all the toys, I know it's a 'Yota but still, anything can break.

You would love the plate I managed to get for this, I couldn't believe it was still available, if I tell you it's a 2007 so new format you might guess it...

 

[NCrunner2012]

Pretty much every time

 

[LeesWagon]

You're not missing much here, although it's MUCH better than some countries. Are Texas and Florida the good states to be in right now? Think I heard that. There are some wonderful places down south but TBH probably replicated somewhere in the US given the size of it.

The Nova was THE quintessential chavmobile! I can't remember the last time I saw one, or an XR2i...:biggrin1:

4 litres is enough for me, dunno what MPG the V8s get in comparison but (luckily?) it looks like they didn't make them in RHD. I could have just got a Landcruiser but didn't want all the toys, I know it's a 'Yota but still, anything can break.

You would love the plate I managed to get for this, I couldn't believe it was still available, if I tell you it's a 2007 so new format you might guess it...

yeah but there is something about the English air. especially in the countryside. you cannot beat it. i have travelled many states in the US, and while marvelous. still cannot beat the English countryside. I would say Texas is one of the good places. they just passed a constitutional carry law. So now we can all carry our guns freely. without having a concealed license. lol. We also never really bothered about COVID. no shutdowns, no mask rules.

I swear all of those cars were made by the same people.. just different badges. looking at them now, they are all the same!

I honestly couldnt guess on the plates now. i left in 2005 so any guess is as good as mine. What is it!?!?!?! i remember the way we used to do them made for some awesome/hilarious personal ones.