Thread: 02 GTP vs tacoma TRD supercharged

last night on the way home from work i had a lil fun with this dude, we got on the gas at around 65mph til 120, we stayed pretty damn even the whole time... my exit came up we threw deuces and that was it. not sure if he was modded other than being boosted... all i have is a CAI and 3 in downpipe.

was it a tacoma x runner?

im not too sure it was getting dark, all i know is that it had the hood scoop and TRD stickers on the bed.... def was supercharged.

Originally Posted by RapidFireGTP

A huge Tacoma can go 120mph? *******, they got the aerodynamics of a brick.

Did it look like this? PickupTruck.Com - Road Test: 2008 Toyota Tacoma

They claim 0-60 in 6.6 seconds, a lightly modded GTP should at least be able to pull away from that.

tacomas arent huge, the tundra is huge in truck speak...not so much aerodynamic

Originally Posted by gtpinsc

last night on the way home from work i had a lil fun with this dude, we got on the gas at around 65mph til 120, we stayed pretty damn even the whole time... my exit came up we threw deuces and that was it. not sure if he was modded other than being boosted... all i have is a CAI and 3 in downpipe.

I'm new here, found this thread through a search and thought I'd try and clear up some info (afterall, the thread is pretty recent).

First and foremost, I want to say that yes, I understand trucks aren't racecars, and due to aerodyamics, gearing, and several other factors, the playfield isn't exactly even. But that doesn't stop us from having a little fun

How are you sure he was boosted?

If he had "TRD" badges on the side and a hood scoop, good chances are it wasn't an X-Runner, but it was a PreRunner with the TRD Sport package (everything is color-keyed, hood scoop, TRD badging on the bedsides). The X-Runners have no TRD badges anywhere, but a color keyed "X-Runner" on the tailgate, so it's usually difficult to spot.. and they're pretty low and have a full body kit surrounding the truck -- they also only come in blue, red, and black.

Now -- back to the part about whether or not this truck was boosted, the 4.0 2005+ tacomas with minor bolt ons and a good driver are in the high 14's (even the lifted PreRunners, on slicks the X-Runners are hitting mid-low 14's (the 4x4's are a bit slower, obviously due to weight).

However, the 2005+ tacomas that ARE boosted (either with TRD(eaton) roots type, or the URD centrifugal blowers) are always in the 13's, some in the 12's. This goes for everything but the 4x4's, but even some of those are in the 13's on the 1/4 mile.

Personally, I drive an S-Runner (came before the X-Runner) so I have no reason to come here and spout B.S., just some friendly info.

For some proof (videos and timeslips) so you guys don't take offense, you're more than welcome to check out this specific thread over at CustomTacos.com:

New record for TRD boosted 2 - CustomTacos.com Forum

Where once the TRD blowers were finally released to the public after a ridiculous amount of R&D time, Tacoma owners were able to put them to the test. The first post of the owner running a 13.1 with timeslips and video is not an X-Runner, it's you're average everyday off-roadable PreRunner.

With all that said, I'm a big fan of the GTPs! And I find it very, very hard to believe that the truck you raced was supercharged (be it the TRD roots, or the URD centrifugal). There's tons of info on that site about tacomas, especially the fast ones.

Just for kicks, check out this video of an S-Runner (toyota's best kept secret, imo), blown @10psi, on slicks, and a 150shot (otherwise bone stock motor and drivetrain, not built at all) blowing out of the hole and killing a brand new Nissan GTR (pulled an 11.7 on that run, I believe). This truck turned some heads that day

YouTube - Toyota Tacoma (Got Rice?) vs Nissan GT-R


Again, sorry if any of my post is breaking any forum rules. Just a friendly car enthusiast sharing some facts and opinions. Looking forward to any replies, and feel free to check out some sick tacos over at customtacos.

Originally Posted by RapidFireGTP

A huge Tacoma can go 120mph? *******, they got the aerodynamics of a brick.

The tacomas still aren't full-size -- but with the governer knocked out, a few of us have reached 145+ (on a closed course, of course ) before running out of safe road. These runs were all verified by GPS and I can link to videos for proof if you'd like.

-Tyler (redrunner)

i searched for pics of what it looked like... i think 99prixtgt was right the pics i found of the body style have "Tacoma X" labeled on them....so im assuming it was a tacoma X runner

wow.. i can't believe you didn't run away from that thing... they're only putting out 236hp, and i would think our cars are lighter..

im basically stock... and i need some work done.

2008 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner 1/4 mile trap speeds 0-60 - DragTimes.com
on slicks and only posted mod is headers/downpipe hes in the 13's

and thats non supercharged...

Originally Posted by gtpinsc

and thats non supercharged...

http://trucks.about.com/cs/2005picku...05_xrunner.htm

Toyota claims 0-60 in the 6s on the supercharged one, they have 300hp to the crank. The non supercharged is 245hp and 0-60 in the 7s

So 15flat is about what they run.

Who cares...a blown truck is the shiz.

Screw that Toyota jap crap. Race a SVT Lightning. That's a real truck. It'll bend you over.

Originally Posted by bluegtp91

Who cares...a blown truck is the shiz.

Screw that Toyota jap crap. Race a SVT Lightning. That's a real truck. It'll bend you over.

lol... no lube?

Originally Posted by JESSEGOTTA GP GT

When I had my yukon, I raced a lightning and he kept up with me but I started to pull away in 3rd gear. 5.7 FTW. lol

Run that by me one more time. You pulled a Lightning in 3rd? IN A YUKON?

Originally Posted by JESSEGOTTA GP GT

When I had my yukon, I raced a lightning and he kept up with me but I started to pull away in 3rd gear. 5.7 FTW. lol

Riiiiight...