"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
02/09/2015 at 16:30 • Filed to: truck yeah.
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"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
02/09/2015 at 16:30 • Filed to: truck yeah. | 1
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I went looking through this video for hints at things I don't know and here is what I've found
Things I like:
1. It looks about the same, and has the same greenhouse
2. The interior is SO much nicer.
3. HANDBRAKE!
4. New engine looks physically smaller and mounted far back.
5. D-4S direct/port injection means more power/economy
6. Atkinson cycle (modified) will be good for torque.
7. The aerodymanic front damn looks to be removable to quickly bring back the high chin look and functionality of the 2nd gen.
8. proper sized,sealed and raised intake.
Things I don't like:
1. Still looks like its got some shimmy in the bed, more than than a canyorado might.
2. D-4S means potential longevity issues with carbon buildup on the valves.
3. I could be wrong, but it looks like this isn't a version of VVT-iw that would allow for Otto and Modified atkionson cycle valve timing, meaning its just Mod. Atkinson...meaning hp wont be more than...say...260.
4. Ford Econoline dash vents.
BONUS: picture time
The rest I will just have to wait on.
Looks like the V6 revs to 6 grand, and the trd model gets a locking rear diff. Stoked about crawl control as well.
Yes, that IS an integrated Gopro mount
I'm not sure what the button next to the USB AUX is though...Wireless phone charging?
Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/09/2015 at 16:52 |
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If it's the same size, and they removed weight from the chassis, suspension, and engine, could this mean it will be lighter as well!?!?!
lonestranger
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/09/2015 at 16:55 |
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the trd model gets a locking rear diff
Haven't all of the "TRD Off Road" Tacos had an electronic locking rear diff?
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/09/2015 at 16:55 |
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Sounds like it could be, at worst it wont be much heavier.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> lonestranger
02/09/2015 at 16:57 |
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yes, this keeps it...which is good.
norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/09/2015 at 18:13 |
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Did the old trucks have that much bed rocking?
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HammerheadFistpunch
> norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
02/09/2015 at 18:32 |
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At least
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norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/09/2015 at 18:40 |
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Crazy.
DasWauto
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/09/2015 at 18:43 |
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The port injection system should keep the carbon buildup off of the valves so I don't think I'd worry about that.
On a related note, the european versions of the GTI and I think the 1.8TSI in my car have port injection to go along with the direct injection system. It's to help emissions but has the helpful side effect of keeping carbon buildup off of the valves. Their North American brothers get direct injection only so carbon buildup remains a concern, annoyingly.
RockRam
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/10/2015 at 09:45 |
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I'm not sure what the button next to the USB AUX is though...Wireless phone charging?
Yea, This thing has a wireless battery charging capability called a Qi Charger. Quite Neat