8 cylinders?

I'm still looking for a 4r, every once in awhile I see a V8 for sale. What's the story with V8? Worst mileage more power?

 

4.7 with a timing belt. Nice power, sounds good and sucks gas. Full time 4wd if you get 4wd.

 

The MPG's in the V8 is similar to that of the V6. The V8 gives you more lower end torque - which is great for hauling/towing.

 

Is awd OK for off-road to? Seems there wouldn't be as many options like 4L especially. Wouldn't be towing and only hauling dogs

 

The V8 isn't AWD, it's full time 4WD, there's a difference, meaning you can't shift into 2WD, but it can be shifted into 4WD low.

 

The full time 4WD 4Runners have the ability to lock the center differential, and also have low range 4WD. It's actually superior to part time 4WD in some ways, because you're able to run 4WD with an open center differential.

I had an '03 V8 before my '15 Tacoma and '19 4Runner. The '03 was fantastic in snow. And, the V8 had great torque, right from idle.

Fuel economy with my '03 generally hung between 16-18, and occasionally I'd get 19.

 

The FT 4WD 4Runners are 4WD - not AWD. They have a dual range transfer case with 4L. They have a lockable center diff. Lock the center diff and you have 4H and 4L just like a PT 4WD 4Runner. With the center diff unlocked, the front and rear output shafts can turn at different speeds - so you can drive in 4WD on dry pavement without drivetrain binding.

 

The 4.7 liter 2UZ-FE that was also in the 2000-2006 Tundra and Sequoia was what they used in the 4th gen 2003-2008 4Runner. They were more plentiful in the 2003-2005 models, and the build numbers started waning in 2006 and 2007. There are a few but the numbers are slim of the 2008-2009 builds.

This is an extremely reliable engine, with a timing belt that needs to be changed every 90,000-100,000 miles or every 10 years. This is a make-or-break item and it needs to be kept up. Aside from that and some exhaust manifold flange leaks, the engine is practically bulletproof. One of only a small handful of automotive based engines to ever get FAA certification to be put into planes.

The 4.7L v8 is thirsty if you are heavy footed, but if you are able to give it 100% gasoline and be easy on the throttle its not hard to see it get 21-22mpg. Running standard ethanol blended fuel you'll see around 16-18mpg pretty normally which is honestly right on par with the 4.0 v6.

 

My 03 V8 got better gas mileage than my 11 with the V6 does, granted the 03 was lighter.
Huge difference between the two engines. The V8 was better in every way - not saying the V6 is bad, the V8 is just on a different level in terms of feel and powertrain refinement.

 

The V8 is about 200 lbs. heavier than the V6 and the V8's exhaust manifolds are flimsy and tend to leak.

 

No replacement for displacement

 

Actually, there is:

 

Ahhhhh Vin Deesal might disagree mon amis hahaha​

 

True. A friend of mine has both right now. The MPG penalty on the V8 is barely 1 mpg.

 

All throttle , no bottle.

 

Well, good to know. So do you think pre 2019 is better if I'm going to modify suspension and lift?I do like to hit trails pretty regularly and some of them are pretty bumpy