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I seen the new Tundras

Old Jan 24, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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Default I seen the new Tundras

Pretty cool looking and very big! I was told they have a bit less than 400rwhp as well.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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381hp/401lb-ft. Quite the drivetrain, but I *really* don't like the look. It looks like the Toyota car guys got to design a truck. (for the record, I really like the styling of the Tacoma from 84-present).
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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I guess good looks are in the eye of the beholder. I think those things are hideous.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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Some info:
http://www.pressroom.toyota.com/Rele...T2007010483060
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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They got prices on toyota.com now too!
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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There will be a RCSB with the 5.7 I do believe it'll turn some guys on to toyota. I think the big deal with the new I-force is shadowed by very low gears. A 4.10 from the factory masks some low end torque issues IMO. Should be pretty sweet, they already have a "aftermarket" through GST down here so the new owners wont be bitchin' like some of the Titan guys.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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I would buy one if i had to buy another truck.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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I'll admit is does look a little better in person... just a little.

That RCSB will be a beast. I hope the ECU on that sucka is harder to tap than the Titan's (wishful thinking).
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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The rcsb should run high 13's stock, watch out cheby and dodge guys.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by AGAMBILL
There will be a RCSB with the 5.7 I do believe it'll turn some guys on to toyota. I think the big deal with the new I-force is shadowed by very low gears. A 4.10 from the factory masks some low end torque issues IMO. Should be pretty sweet, they already have a "aftermarket" through GST down here so the new owners wont be bitchin' like some of the Titan guys.
I very much doubt they have any trouble making low end torque, the motor has variable valve timing which essentially gives it one cam for low rpms and one for high rpms. Taking this into consideration I really doubt it has a lack of low end torque. Also it has the ability to use a 4.10 (as well as factory option 4.30) because of the six speed transmission which has two overdrive gears, the second of which is around .50 which still lets it stay at less rpms cruising than most all 4 speed transmission which usually have a ~.75 or so overdrive.

From the way it looks, toyota really made one badass truck. But we will have to see how the drivetrain holds up to more power.
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