So im looking in to buying a Tacoma! but im just curious how diferent the 2.4L is from the 2.7L! Tell what you think and if you had any problems or wich one you like more!

 

the 2.4l only came in the 2wd models as far as i know. The 2.7 came in the 4x4 models and is a very good motor. It has a timing chain that needs very little to no maintenance. my old tacoma with the 2.7 ran like a champ at 165K when i traded her in.

 

what he said......

the only problems with the 3rz (2.7) is the earlier models have problems with cracking exhaust manifolds, but that problem is easily fixed with the mini header from a newer 2.7 (and pretty cheap too). The 2.4(2rz) and the 2.7(3rz) are basically the same motor, the 2.7 is the stroked version, and has balance shafts in it.


If your talking about the differences between 2.4 (22re) and 2.7 (3rz), the 2.7 is hands down better. It has dohc's, and has a lot more power, no timing chain problems, 50 more hp, the engine really likes to be rev'd, it's a great little truck motor, even in my heavy sob 4runner the 2.7 can keep up and get it moving (be it slow though).

 

I agree too.
I have 155k on my 2.7 and it runs fantastic, feels like it is still brand new. When I bought it, with 104k, it had a cracked exhaust manifold, but that has been the only problem with it.

This past weekend I cleaned out the TB, and now it idles much smoother.

 

Nice! Any of you changed your headers? How's the sound on that beast!? And if im not mistaken the selectable locker only came in the v6 right?

-Others question! Any of you tow trailers ? How much can she pull?

 

i have the 2.4 i have only had to adjust valves 1 time and replaced water pump thats it with 130k and the last 60k are all off road miles i have Downey ceramic header with flow master i think it sounds good also has throttle body spacer crank pulley and some other mods good little motor if you don't need 4x4 the bad-- without the 488 gears its slow as hell but so is the 2.7 and i run 33 12.5 15 tires so...
i towed a quad and a dirtbike with her when i had 32 10.5 tires and 410 gearing and it made it but no fun

 

My boss has a taco with the 2.7l and a locker from the factory. Its the only one ive ever seen.

 

My taco has a 2.7 and it has a ton of power. After I put the AEM intake and E3 spark plugs, it feels and sounds like a V6. With the new dual exhaust it's a blast to drive.