2003 Toxic Tacoma
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:02 am
I bought this modest, base model, Tacoma off my brother in summer '11 after the transmission chewed itself up. The truck hadn't been well maintained and needed a bit of TLC to whip it back into shape. Other than an aftermarket trailer hitch, no mods, no glam, just exhilarating no-holds-barred 2WD and 3000lb load-bearing glory.
Powertrain:
Powertrain:
- Engine: 2.4L DOHC 16V I4 2RZ-FE
- 9.5:1 compression
- 95mm bore, 86mm stroke
- 142hp at 5000 RPM
- 160 lb-ft at 4000 RPM
- 4 valve head
- Transmission: A43D 4-speed automatic
- Trigger wheel: 36-2
- Tooth #1: 95deg
- Crank sensor: VR
- Cam sensor: VR
- 4 coil packs (coil-on-plug)
- 4 injectors: 224–276cc/min vol stock range
- Spark gap: 0.040-0.041 (0.043 max) for stock; currently set to 0.044 for NKG Laser Iridium plugs
- DIS Distribution: Wasted spark, 1-3-4-2
- FreeEMS/RavAGE using factory harness
- Add MAP sensor
- Turbocharge
- Custom exhaust, intake
- Strengthen fuel delivery system
- Tach w/ shift light
- Baja-style bumpers, rails, over-cab light bar