Went and picked up some coolant from my local dealer and saw multiple V35s in crates ready for 22+ Tundras. Was here a couple weeks ago and they had 7 in line, looks down to 3 right now so techs are making progress. Keep your 5.7’s folks!
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Ahem, or 4.7s.Went and picked up some coolant from my local dealer and saw multiple V35s in crates ready for 22+ Tundras. Was here a couple weeks ago and they had 7 in line, looks down to 3 right now so techs are making progress. Keep your 5.7’s folks!
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7 crates may not be 7 failures, but it is 7 engines Toyota is paying for (Over $10k MSRP in parts alone) because they are predicted to fail, so same difference to me. We must be reading different feedback as well, since even post-recall folks are having trouble with dealers, both timing and quality of work, and reports of engine failure on their second long block too. Glad Toyota issued the recall, but that isn't a magic wand for the issue. Sounds like you're happy with yours which is what matters.just dont buy a 22'-23' or if ya do go get the FREE engine, its a non issue now, toyota stepped up...
the engine is great to drive
keep in mind you can go get an engine replacement without a failure at all.... so just cause you see 7 crates doesnt mean 7 failures
I think some of the fear is warranted. When Ford and Chevy went to 6cyl turbo engines, there were definitely a lot of problems. A ford mechanic I knew told me NOT to trade my 5.0 F-150 for an eco-boost version. And that 95% of the engine failures they had in the shop were eco-boost engines. Cam phasers were just one major issue.theres just a certain amount of fear mongering around this that is unwarranted, mostly from 5.7 guys (which i had). Of course if you have one (and i do) its less than inspiring but real world data and toyota support tell a story thats a bit different
There are a couple guys on the Tundra forum that have installed the TurboKits.com tundra kit. They love it. One guy is stage 2 now I believe. Thread is called “turbocharging a tundra” or something like thatI'm in the inverse camp - I liked the v6. I'd trade my v8 for a turbo v6 (I'd much rather have a turbo I6 but that's another story), but I wouldn't trade the rest of the truck. I don't like the new cabin size/visibility/layout and it had visible build quality issues so I went and bought a low mile 2nd gen instead. But I really did like the v6 power delivery and the 10AT is great.
I really wish someone would develop a low pressure turbo system for the 5.7. I like the power delivery of a turbo over a supercharged engine. I want 50% more power at 2,000 rpms, don't really care about peak hp at 6k rpms. The right turbo setup on the 5.7 would be ideal IMO to have about 4psi but come on really low in the rpm range and it could run out of breath at 4500rpms just like the TTv6. I think the 5.7 would be a perfect application for that. The 4.5psi turbo 5.7 that I'm aware of makes around 500ft lbs and 500hp with stock fuel system but requires methanol. I don't want the complexity. Just a simple low pressure turbo to give similar power to the TTV6 in the lower rpm range.
I've looked at that kit. I'd really like to see a simpler(?) version of it that doesn't require the meth injection system. Just a nice intercooler setup instead. Ideally a liquid to air intercooler that sits right on top of the engine where a supercharger fits. Should be easy enough to do. The other is to have the plumbing and turbo orientation to retain the factory airbox - it's the right design, it's big, it draws cleaner air from the fender well that's much better than drawing hot dirty air from the engine bay. I think there's room in there for the turbo to sit right where it is and plumb to the OEM airbox and put an intercooler on top of the intake.There are a couple guys on the Tundra forum that have installed the TurboKits.com tundra kit. They love it. One guy is stage 2 now I believe. Thread is called “turbocharging a tundra” or something like that