Re: Toyota V-8s

From: Bruce Aaron Hefner (gt9742a@prism.gatech.edu)
Date: Wed Oct 08 1997 - 12:35:26 EDT


>
> > Even without the other problems people have had with T-100's,
> >consider this Toyota has never made a V8 before so without a doubt it is
> >going to have defects in it, not to mention a t-100 doesn't really have
> >enough weight to handle a 5th wheel, if you want to pull a fifth wheel you
> >should really consider a Ram, they have the power and the weight you need
> >for a fifth wheel. Just my opinion
> >
> >Bruce
>
>
> I believe that many Lexus's (upper class Toyotas) come with a V-8 dont
> they? Are they made by some other mfg.? Not that they would be the same
> type of engine or swappable in any way, but if Toyota makes them then that
> would give them some insight into V-8s
>
I don't really know Tony, I've never driven a Lexus or seen their engines
so I don't know about that, you maybe right, and if you are it would give
them some insight, but still their would still be problems the 1st couple
of years as they perfected making a V8 that can handle the stresses
associated with being in a truck.

Bruce



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