Got a wild Idea at work today working on two trucks back-to-back. I always hear about the 1Uz (I think), which is the V8 out of the 4runner(?) and all of that fun stuff. But then I got to thinking of Ford's 351 Windsor. That had its ups and downs, the ups of going away from computers and going to a beefy engine that can STACK horsepower. I had an '82 F250 with one that was built, and it had a ton of power, but the downside is the big-ass cast-iron block would rape the front end of the Supra in turning and driving comfort.
Then I saw this run through the shop...
And started looking for numbers behind it, I found the 4.7L makes about 280 hp @ 5200rpm and 325 lb.-ft. @ 3500rpm. Has 10:1 compression ratio and gets 15-18 mpg in a truck that weighs significantly more than the Supra. It has Variable timing and 32 valves.
Then this little puppy came in...
... So I started running numbers for this one, too, retrieving 381 hp @ 5600 rpm and 401 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm. Also has 32 valves and variable timing.
Then I started to think about a Tacoma, because they come with a Manual Transmission, and a 2-wheel drive one wouldn't need TOO many modifications to get the 6-speed running to the rear wheels. The Tacoma engine I'd use is the 4.0L with 236 hp @ 5200 rpm and 266 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
So, what are your guys' thoughts/opinions? I was going to see what kind of rolled or wrecked trucks I could get my grubby mitts on to get everything I need as I need it. I also plan to buy another '82 Supra to swap it into, I want my current one (Desiree`) to stay with a 5M in her and find one to make a monster out of. Before I got my job at Toyota, there was an employee with a MKIV Supra with the 4.7L Tundra in it, and he made his Supra SCREAM around the track.
Then I saw this run through the shop...
And started looking for numbers behind it, I found the 4.7L makes about 280 hp @ 5200rpm and 325 lb.-ft. @ 3500rpm. Has 10:1 compression ratio and gets 15-18 mpg in a truck that weighs significantly more than the Supra. It has Variable timing and 32 valves.
Then this little puppy came in...
... So I started running numbers for this one, too, retrieving 381 hp @ 5600 rpm and 401 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm. Also has 32 valves and variable timing.
Then I started to think about a Tacoma, because they come with a Manual Transmission, and a 2-wheel drive one wouldn't need TOO many modifications to get the 6-speed running to the rear wheels. The Tacoma engine I'd use is the 4.0L with 236 hp @ 5200 rpm and 266 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
So, what are your guys' thoughts/opinions? I was going to see what kind of rolled or wrecked trucks I could get my grubby mitts on to get everything I need as I need it. I also plan to buy another '82 Supra to swap it into, I want my current one (Desiree`) to stay with a 5M in her and find one to make a monster out of. Before I got my job at Toyota, there was an employee with a MKIV Supra with the 4.7L Tundra in it, and he made his Supra SCREAM around the track.