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 Looking at a Tundra
#904723
09/09/08 06:15 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 80
OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I am an avid hunter and take my SUV off road a good bit. I've always used Mitsubishi Montero's and have had very good luck with them. Problem is....They've made cars out of them so I've been eyeballing the Tundra. My question is, if I get a crew cab 4X4 and want to tow a couple of quads once or twice a year, which engine.
Now I know they have both 4.7 & 5.7 V-8's. What can I expect in Mileage? Mostly when I'm not towing. Can someone give me some insight?
Bill
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Re: Looking at a Tundra
[Re: wglobnik]
#904724
09/09/08 07:23 PM
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Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 447
Mudrunner
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Check out fueleconomy.gov for EPA figures and possibly end user's mileage reports.
97 T100 4x4
97 328i
95 540i restoration project
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Re: Looking at a Tundra
[Re: eleet]
#904725
09/10/08 03:38 AM
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 981
Rock Warrior
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Honestly I dont think one would need the 5.7 to tow little quads.
1996 T100, Mickey Thomson Classics, Bridgestone Dueler AT 265/75/16, custom offroad KC's.
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Re: Looking at a Tundra
[Re: CJMT100]
#904726
09/10/08 02:07 PM
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Joined: May 2004
Posts: 82
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I tow a dump trailer weighing > 4000lbs with a supercharged 3.4L. If all you're doing is hauling quads several times a year, I'd say go with the smaller engine--especially if there's a significant difference in fuel economy. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" />
*95 T100, 4WD, EXTCAB, SR5, 5spd, 2.5 mm bored throttle body, Kumho Venture MT, Bilstein HD, TRD SC, URD Performance Upgrade Kit, 2" body lift, TRD headers coming soon
*06 Toyota Rav4 269HP 4wd V6
Amsoil in all
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Re: Looking at a Tundra
[Re: wglobnik]
#904727
09/10/08 07:03 PM
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Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,262
Body Damage is Cool
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The 5.7 gets slightly better gas mileage than the weaker 4.7.
More power and better mileage. I'd be most inclined to go with the 5.7.
'97 T-100 SR5
'86 Toyota's, the variety pack (all gone)
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Re: Looking at a Tundra
[Re: foxtrapper]
#904728
09/11/08 03:26 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 676
Rock Warrior
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Doesn't the 5.7 also come with a 6 speed auto? I am not sure if that is available in the 4.7 and that would make a big difference, especially on the highway.
1997 T-100 4X4 Xcab,Warn Hubs
02 Camry LE
2008 Yaris
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Re: Looking at a Tundra
[Re: garym]
#904729
09/13/08 12:50 AM
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 16
Need a Spot
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The 5.7 comes with the new 6spd auto trans.
The 4.7 comes with the proven 05+ 5spd transmission.
The 5.7 has some serious balls, even in a 4x4 CrewMax Ltd. It'll run with 6.0s like nothing.
With the towing package, the 5.7L has 4.30s and the 4.7 has 4.10s. It should be the other way around but I guess Toyota didn't ask me now did they?
John H.
1991 Isuzu Trooper 2.6
2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4x2
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Re: Looking at a Tundra
[Re: jbh1989]
#904730
09/13/08 04:38 AM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 676
Rock Warrior
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I thought it was the same Aisin 6 speed they have been putting in the Dodge diesels now. Might have been misinformed. The design is supposed to be based on the Allison xmissions. Of course, this was a Dodge guy told me this.
1997 T-100 4X4 Xcab,Warn Hubs
02 Camry LE
2008 Yaris
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