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The part about this engine that has me stumped is the lack of torque down low. ...


Er...uh...which engine are you talking about? The 3VZE as about the broadest flatest torque curve there is . Calling it a curve isnt even right. It climbs drasticaly off idle and remains a gentle rise after that and makes a good bit more torque than it does HP. I believe about 90% of its 180 ft/lbs available torque is available at 1800rpm

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Thudump!....What was that daddy? Ran over a Honda, go back to sleep sweety.