Recent content by hambler96

What is the difference between a S-Runner truck and a Tacoma that is optioned with the v6, Xtra cab, manual and 2wd? Different shocks? Anything else? Also when did the Tacoma first get a 6 speed manual transmission, not a 5 speed?

I was unaware of the supercharger kit for the ranger, I'll have to look into that. My reason for the Tacoma is that as Bogunn said, they are tough and reliable. I have enough unreliable cars in my life, I'd like my truck to be something that is super reliable. My understanding is that an...

That's right! Since posting this thread I've learned about the differences between the 5 lug and 6 lug trucks, and although they did make the combo I was looking for (2wd, manual, regular cab, v6) they were all 6 lug. Apparently the early first gen xtra cabs could be gotten as a 5 lug with the...

Out of my price range. I'm intending to buy the first gen truck now, and supercharge it in a year or so when I've saved some cash up.

As mentioned earlier, I'm not looking to tow anything real- just haul a dirtbike every now and then, something to carry boxes and equipment... all things that are well within the limits of a Tacoma. As far as speed, I know that a supercharged Tacoma isn't going to win any races, but 250-300 hp...

I appreciate your concern, but when I stay haul stuff I just mean like a dirtbike or boxes, not towing a car trailer. I'm fully aware of the differences between a light truck and full size truck, and I want the smallest, lightest truck I reasonably can. I have also been looking into old...

I've found several single cab v6 Tacomas, just none that are 2wd. Are you suggesting that no 2wd v6 Tacomas were made? I agree it is not worth swapping a V6 into an original 4cylinder truck. Essentially, yes I'm looking for a lightweight tacoma that will handle well and be relatively quick...

I want a truck to haul stuff around, but I want it to be as light as possible to get better gas mileage, handle better and be quicker (esp once I get a supercharger fitted to it). I don't take my vehicles off road, and I have other awd cars to use in bad weather.

From my research, the 4x4 adds somewhere between 300-700 pounds, depending where you read. I am trying to get the lightest factory Tacoma I can (not stripping the interior or stuff like that). If I can't get the combination I want, I'll have to give in and get an xtra cab but even this seems...

Hello all, I am new to the Tacoma world having never owned a Tacoma before. I recently learned about the TRD superchargers offered for the first gen Tacoma's. Excited by the concept, I began researching what spec of Tacoma I wanted to purchase with the intentions of supercharging. From my...