Why wouldn't you go with the 2.4l? I'm just wondering because I have 2 Tacomas. One 4x4 reg cab with the 2.7, and one 2wd reg cab with the 2.4. Both are 5 speeds. Both are excellent trucks for what I need them for. I was under the impression that the engines are basically identical except for the displacement difference.

I think he means the 22RE. Underpowered in comparison, and reliable enough to stay that way for 300K. Ya picks yer virtues...

I just got a 98 x-cab with the V-6, and I thought I wanted the 4cyl for gas mileage. My first rode trip I got 23mpg at 65 mph. If it keeps that up I'll never complain. I don't think I'd make the decision based on the mpg.

2.4 has less HP and Torque.

If your talking about the newer 2.4, yes it has less hp and torque, but between my trucks the 2.4 is easily quicker than the 2.7. But then it weighs 500 lbs less and doesn't have all the 4x4 components to spin.

my truck is really heavy with just the mods and then I tend to really over load it I put almost a ton of gavel in the bed several times hualed a 18' ski boat over the mountains and kept up with my buddies hualing their boats with super-duty fords and I had almost Identical milage!!! my vote is on the v6 its got as much power as a small v8 and is super reliable (a moter shoulded be going into passing gear just trying to haul its own wieght around) the v6 doent have to work as hard so I would think it should inherently last longer.
I drive a 92 ford escort to work it gets about 30 to the gallon. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

I am looking at a few 98-00 2.7L I4 4x4 Tacomas. I would love to find out more about supercharging or turbocharging the motor for a little extra get up and go. Any links or forums you can recommend? I just happened to see your post about SCing a 2.7L and it caught my eye so I registered to ask about forced induction. Thanks,
-Jason