http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/ Toyota Tundra News, Reviews, Accessories, and Information Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:15:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-4717 admin (Jason) Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:23:55 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-4717 Mac - It's a Toyota press photo free for distribution. Feel free to use it. Mac - It’s a Toyota press photo free for distribution. Feel free to use it.

]]> http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-4709 Mac Demere Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:41:22 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-4709 Jason, Where'd you get the photo of the 4.5 diesel? I'd like to get permission to use it on another site. Thanks, Mac Jason,
Where’d you get the photo of the 4.5 diesel? I’d like to get permission to use it on another site.
Thanks,
Mac

]]> http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-4147 admin (Jason) Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:54:50 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-4147 Tovar - Those aren't official numbers, they're just guesses. We'll have to wait and see if you'll be smoking us... Tovar - Those aren’t official numbers, they’re just guesses. We’ll have to wait and see if you’ll be smoking us…

]]> http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-4136 Tovar Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:28:09 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-4136 Its pretty good but the new 4.5 duramax is better 310 hp and 520 tq i will have a sticker saying you got smoked lol Its pretty good but the new 4.5 duramax is better 310 hp and 520 tq i will have a sticker saying you got smoked lol

]]> http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-4091 admin (Jason) Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:48:09 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-4091 Headleyj - For sure. My personal opinion is that automatics on small cars are bulletproof (assuming they're designed properly). However, on trucks, they have an awful lot more of a workload. Moving a 3500 lbs Honda Accord with a computer controlled transmission is one thing - moving a 6k lbs truck + an 11k trailer with one is quite another. Yet someday I'm fairly certain people will look back on the days of manual transmissions a lot like today's generation looks at rotary-dial telephones. Progress? Headleyj - For sure. My personal opinion is that automatics on small cars are bulletproof (assuming they’re designed properly). However, on trucks, they have an awful lot more of a workload. Moving a 3500 lbs Honda Accord with a computer controlled transmission is one thing - moving a 6k lbs truck + an 11k trailer with one is quite another. Yet someday I’m fairly certain people will look back on the days of manual transmissions a lot like today’s generation looks at rotary-dial telephones. Progress?

]]> http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-4079 headleyj Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:33:35 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-4079 I just want that control of a manual trans - plus there's less to go wrong all those sensors sensing loads, speed RPM's etc - it'll take alot to convince me otherwise. I've seen too many issues related to AT's over the years. I just want that control of a manual trans - plus there’s less to go wrong all those sensors sensing loads, speed RPM’s etc - it’ll take alot to convince me otherwise. I’ve seen too many issues related to AT’s over the years.

]]> http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-3986 admin (Jason) Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:56:28 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-3986 Headleyj - I feel your pain, but it's a safe bet to assume the days of the manual transmission are numbered. With fuel economy being the number one concern for the foreseeable future, computer controlled automatic transmissions will take over. Granted, some people can milk more MPG out of a manual, but because of the way the vehicles are tested by the EPA, automatics will be more economical. The projection is that manuals will only be found in sports cars and in cheap economy cars where cost is really important. Headleyj - I feel your pain, but it’s a safe bet to assume the days of the manual transmission are numbered. With fuel economy being the number one concern for the foreseeable future, computer controlled automatic transmissions will take over. Granted, some people can milk more MPG out of a manual, but because of the way the vehicles are tested by the EPA, automatics will be more economical. The projection is that manuals will only be found in sports cars and in cheap economy cars where cost is really important.

]]> http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-3985 headleyj Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:46:13 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-3985 for the love of God can we get a manual trans already?!!??? for the love of God can we get a manual trans already?!!???

]]> http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-3656 admin (Jason) Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:36:29 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-3656 Rickey - Good call. Toyota diesels may set the standard for longevity. Rickey - Good call. Toyota diesels may set the standard for longevity.

]]> http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-3655 admin (Jason) Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:36:03 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/18/the-45l-diesel-tundra-does-it-make-sense/#comment-3655 JP - You are correct! Great catch. Ford calls their twin turbo system a "sequential" turbo. Based on the description, I'm not sure what the difference is. Thank you. JP - You are correct! Great catch. Ford calls their twin turbo system a “sequential” turbo. Based on the description, I’m not sure what the difference is. Thank you.

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