Torque Curve b/w V6 vs. V8

[Thai]

What model years? Apparently thats also a problem on the Tundra, but just the early years, 2000-2002. Not an issue for me as I put JBA headers on about 4 years ago.

Not sure if they have fixed it...my brother's LX is a 2001. There was no mention that Toyota/lexus has updated the part.

 

[progress4m]

Well, when most everything is pretty much working fine and there's already little to disagree with (e.g. Toyota's are *great* SUVs) you gotta look at the little things which set the car and driver apart.

3/2 or stock? Snowflake or not? V8 or V6?

Otherwise, it'll be a REALLY boring discussion board.

I agree with you that “finding a little things” and good discussions are a good things to have on the forum…., but getting aggravated, attacking other people and trying to find all “bad” or negative about other model is childish and unhealthy.
Like I stated in my previous post, I do not think it is smart to compare V8 to V6 considering that they are both modern, have same modern technologies and build by reputable company. By default V8 will be smother , will always have more torque (especially on the lower end) and in 99% will also have more power, this is just how it is and no one can’t change it…
You can easily see this if you look at specs of current 4.7 V8 vs current 4.0 V6 (single VVt-I) and you see the same if you look at new a 4.6L V8 vs updated 4.0 V6 (dual VVt-I)
Again as I stated before, it is your choice (at least we had one in 4-th gen to have V8 or V6, but do not try to compare them and bash each other in the process… it is pointless…

:cheers:

 

[Will_4R]

There is always going to be something "better." - it just depends what you choose to compare. For me, I was comparing a 3rd gen V6 to a 4th gen V6. The 4th gen V6 was the hands down winner by a fair margin. I never considered the 4th gen V8, it was to far over my budget at the time. I am just happy I was able to afford the 4th gen V6 over the 3rd.

 

[rsco]

A quick word, I bought a 2005 V6 limited about a month ago, Engine is plenty powerful but I use it for cruising and exploring. I'm in Canada and here 4th gen V6 4Runners are about $15,000 - $2000 more expensive than an equivalent V8! I could have bought a V8 for less but decided I didn't want to use money on gas that could buy beer (and didn't want lesser resale value).
My Ducati 1098 does 0-60 in 2.5 seconds stock, but mine is modified... The T4R was made for reasons other than speed. You wouldn’t be posting in this thread if you didn't like your T4R.

 

[Mike07SE]

Thinking of it another way I guess the real question is that if the "new" 4.0 is so good why did Toyota feel the need to put a 4.6 in the GX460?:snacker:

Can't remember where I saw/heard it, but something to the effect that Lexus once said that it'll always only put a V8's in their 'trucks' (and don't consider the RX xxx a 'truck').

 

[ToyTech99]

Can't remember where I saw/heard it, but something to the effect that Lexus once said that it'll always only put a V8's in their 'trucks' (and don't consider the RX xxx a 'truck').

Yeah, Scoobs asked a silly question. The reason is simple--different market segment. Buyers in that segment absolutely expect a V8 engine in that type of vehicle. Not so with buyers in the 4Runner's market segment. In fact, I'm quite sure the V6 has outsold the V8 during the entire 4th gen run (2003 - 2009). If both of those engines were also available in the Lexus, I'm quite sure the opposite would be true.

 

[NCSCOTT]

In fact, I'm quite sure the V6 has outsold the V8 during the entire 4th gen run (2003 - 2009). If both of those engines were also available in the Lexus, I'm quite sure the opposite would be true.

Without a doubt!!!

 

[WXman]

Old thread... but I've been trying to find an actual dyno chart for this V8 and this was about the closest I got. I can tell this engine is a low end torque monster, because bringing it to a halt takes a lot of pedal effort, and holding it at a red light takes pedal effort. Clearly this thing is making so much torque that even at idle the torque converter wants to pull it along.

The only other SUV I've experienced this with was my 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD. Of course, that was a diesel that was throwing down 370 lb/ft at 1,600 RPM.

I love this Toyota 4.7L so far. LUV it.

 

[Coveman]

Interesting curves. My brother purchased a V6 to haul jet skis and beer over the continental divide from Denver to Lake Powell. I had my Suburban filled with 6 adults and a months worth of gear and I had some trouble on the approach with the engine temperature going high, and with the crappy gm brakes-more drama on the down grade past the Eisenhower tunnel.

Point is, the V6 4runner torque impressed me as no slouch. So much that I bought my own V6 4runner! Oh, and the sport brakes are awwwwwesome!

 

[OnTap]

I haven't driven a V6 4Runner, but my 06 Sport with the V8 is really great!

I regularly tow a 2500 lb boat with no problem (other than I can't see behind it).

I've also driven my 4Runner like a sports car through the twisty mountain roads in western North Carolina. Crazy how great it handles and pulls coming out of corners!