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Bro, the 2005 has a VVT motor... of course it's going to be fasterI have a 2003 2UZ-FE with a aluminum intake , I also have a 2005 2UZ-FE with a black plastic intake
The 2005 is MUCH faster and quick out of the hole !
Bro, the 2005 has a VVT motor... of course it's going to be faster
What's the point other than saving a few pounds? You trying to cut weight bro?
.... swapping in the 05+ manifold is basically the equivalent of having the stock intake polished since it’s smooth plastic inside, plus there’s less heat soak and it’s way lighter and easier to remove.
In my opinoin, the performance gains wouldn't be worth the durability trade off. I don't know what the lifespan of the plastic manifold is but I bet it's a whole lot less than the aluminum one!
Bro, the 2005 has a VVT motor... of course it's going to be faster
The Million Mile Tundra had a 2UZ with the plastic manifold. I’m not worried.
May 2005 was the production date. Slow boat to the US and in June 2005, Toyota introduced and sold the 2006 model year Land Cruiser. But, I believe it is possible a few late model year 2005 LC's were sold with VVT-i's. Production, part inventory and marketing are not always in sync.It's my understanding the VVTi was introduced May 2005 in the 100 series. I see anecdotal evidence of this in parts list, also in speaking with my parts guy at Toyota. That some parts like intake manifold gasket is list for "May 05-. I've not personally seen, although did see a 2005 for sale out of SoCA (ad link into mud) and picture of 05 w/VVt. The picture of engine showed T-Body wire harness on LH side. Seems I've also read a post or two in mud of 2005 owners claiming VVTi (second post here being one).
Would seem so. Be interesting to know how many of these 05 VVt's slipped through into USA marketsMay 2005 was the production date. Slow boat to the US and in June 2005, Toyota introduced and sold the 2006 model year Land Cruiser. But, I believe it is possible a few late model year 2005 LC's were sold with VVT-i's. Production, part inventory and marketing are not always in sync.
07 Sequoia or TLC? My first guess would be they replaced the engine with an older 2UZ?I have an 06 Sequoia that has a plastic intake mani, and just bought an 07, too, but it has an aluminum intake... What gives? Any ideas?