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I wouldn't call the 5.7 v8 unspectacular or nothing specia. The Tundra has by far the best gas powertrain out of any 1/2 ton pickup. The Cummins diesel from the Ram is on par with the Duramax.
I have no doubt Toyota if they really wanted could make a diesel that was 6.5 litres and 350 hp/650tq if they really wanted to. As you said, Toyota just threw displacement at the 5.7 which they can easily do that with a diesel.
Toyota would likely use Isuzu to make them a diesel anyway. The Duramax is right exactly on par with the Cummins so I dont see the big deal other than having the name cummins.
Both Duramax and Cummins are equal.
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