V6 switch to v-8....worth it opinions?

[nevada]

I'm looking to purchase another 4th gen and I'm torn between going with another V6 or going with the V8. A friend of mine is selling his '06 V8 with 130K miles on it. Timing belt and water pump were replaced at 90K. My biggest concern would be the manifolds. I've seen varying numbers on this site for how long they may last. Is there a good way to inspect the condition prior to purchase? What causes them to crack over time?

ive got about 115k on mine. yeah, my manifolds are cracked. if I have the window down I can just barely hear the tick when I first start it. it goes away after a few seconds.

if the window is up, I cannot hear it.

im not sure how long it will stay that way, or at what point it will get bad enough I need to do something about it. for now, its just fine...

 

[redkaz04]

My modified v8 4runner comes in at 5250 if I can remember loaded up with camping gear. Numbers gonna be coming up when my steel bumper gets here too

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What size tires are you running?

 

[TrueBlue]

What size tires are you running?

33x12.50R20. Hopefully 35's after these wear down and I get the body lift

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[redkaz04]

33x12.50R20. Hopefully 35's after these wear down and I get the body lift

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At that weight with those tires are you happy/content with stock gearing?

 

[TrueBlue]

At that weight with those tires are you happy/content with stock gearing?

I'm content with it. Its a tad sluggish and I want to regear eventually but I have plans for an SAS in my future so it'll work till then

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[BlackWorksInc]

I'm content with it. Its a tad sluggish and I want to regear eventually but I have plans for an SAS in my future so it'll work till then

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Yeah, like I said in the other thread; my 0-60 is like 10seconds now from the factory 7.7 or whatever with the 35's and all the weight as well. It's a bit sluggish off the line, but it still gets up and goes decently.

 

[flipflopnfly]

Already bought the v-8. 285s LOOK great and have more ground clearance. Why did you buy 32s over 31s? That's only an extra 1/2 ground clearance.....

I see your point, my reasoning is you SHOULD regear the differentials when you jump to 33's. It makes that much of a difference in power. 32's you don't have to regear.

There's a good tire size calculator on Tacomaworld that shows the gear ratios that are needed to maintain the same power as factory tires. https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc

I don't want the expense of regearing to maintain good power. I tow up to 4000lbs often.

32's are a compromise. I get .5" extra ground clearance over stock, there is minimal rubbing to correct with stock wheels, don't have to regear.

32's are good enough for me, YMMV.

 

[redkaz04]

I see your point, my reasoning is you SHOULD regear the differentials when you jump to 33's. It makes that much of a difference in power. 32's you don't have to regear.

There's a good tire size calculator on Tacomaworld that shows the gear ratios that are needed to maintain the same power as factory tires. https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc

I don't want the expense of regearing to maintain good power. I tow up to 4000lbs often.

32's are a compromise. I get .5" extra ground clearance over stock, there is minimal rubbing to correct with stock wheels, don't have to regear.

32's are good enough for me, YMMV.

What specific brand/model tire are you running? Actual size? I'm considering 285/70r17 or 275/70r17

 

[AdmiralAugbar]

Add me to the list of owners that is super happy with the V8. Gas mileage doesn't bother me, the smile I get every time I drive my 4runner more than makes up for it.

 

[flipflopnfly]

What specific brand/model tire are you running? Actual size? I'm considering 285/70r17 or 275/70r17

Haven't changed from the stock size 265/60/18's yet after the lift. The LTX MS2's that were on it when I bought it still have good tread.

I'll go to one of these, leaning toward the 31.56 incher:

- 265/65/18 (31.56" diameter, same width as stock, .52" extra ground clearance over stock)

- 275/65/18 (32.07" diameter, .4" wider, .78" extra ground clearance over stock)

The brand either Yokohama Geolandar AT's, Michelin LTX MS2's, or BFG TA/KO's.

 

[TravisM]

What specific brand/model tire are you running? Actual size? I'm considering 285/70r17 or 275/70r17

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