SEMA Preview: TRD builds a heavy-duty Toyota Tundra - TundraTalk.net

dascrow · 10-21-2007, 09:53 AM

Everybody had a good laugh at Toyota's expense when Jalopnik posted photos of a Chevy Silverado HD lugging the Toyota Tundra race team's transporter to the Texas State Fair. If the mean-lookin' SEMA concept shown above is an indication, however, maybe Toyota isn't planning on having to wipe egg from its face much longer. The image comes from a print ad running in the current issue of AutoWeek, and the rig pulling the race trailer is a Tundra Double Cab prepared by TRD for heavy hauling. It boasts a custom suspension, 17" wheels wrapped in 37-inch tires, a front end graced by a custom bumper with an integrated winch, and a revised grille surround that deletes that silly fake intake the production Tundras come with. Power comes from a blown version of the truck's 5.7L V8 making 500 horses, and TRD hopes to have that supercharger available as a dealer-installed accessory soon. Mike Levine at PickupTruck.com has also heard rumors of a dually HD Tundra concept, but that's not mentioned in the ad, which you can see a full scan of at TundraSolutions.com. We'll just have to wait and see what else Toyota brings to SEMA on the truck side of things, and our crack squad of bloggers on-site will bring you tons of coverage from the show floor.

[Source: PickupTruck.com]
SEMA Preview: TRD builds a heavy-duty Toyota Tundra - Autoblog

lowlypawn · 10-21-2007, 01:00 PM

Looks awesome! I still don’t know why Toyota (and Nissan) won’t come out with a diesel version. That looks cool, but It’s not practical for the average Joe to buy a supercharged Toyota to pull his Airstream / boat / toy-hauler ECT day in and day out. The fuel cost would be ridiculous compared to a diesel.

Until Toyota make a diesel version of the Tundra their not serious about towing.

dascrow · 10-21-2007, 01:25 PM

I totally agree, with the prices of fuel. I would jump all over a diesel tundra that would get me 25mpg

zman8537 · 10-21-2007, 09:18 PM

I thought I heard some talk of Toyota coming out with a diesel engine for the Tundra, anyone else hear the rumours?

dascrow · 10-21-2007, 10:00 PM

I've heard that also! I'm not sure if that is just people hoping like me though

TundraFred · 10-22-2007, 09:06 PM

The front bumper and winch combination look fantastic.
As do the nice wide fenders.

jar · 10-23-2007, 02:57 PM

I can't wait for a crew max with a longer bed in a heavy duty with a diesel....look out American market!!

10-21-2007, 09:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
dascrow Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 779	SEMA Preview: TRD builds a heavy-duty Toyota Tundra by Alex Nunez Everybody had a good laugh at Toyota's expense when Jalopnik posted photos of a Chevy Silverado HD lugging the Toyota Tundra race team's transporter to the Texas State Fair. If the mean-lookin' SEMA concept shown above is an indication, however, maybe Toyota isn't planning on having to wipe egg from its face much longer. The image comes from a print ad running in the current issue of AutoWeek, and the rig pulling the race trailer is a Tundra Double Cab prepared by TRD for heavy hauling. It boasts a custom suspension, 17" wheels wrapped in 37-inch tires, a front end graced by a custom bumper with an integrated winch, and a revised grille surround that deletes that silly fake intake the production Tundras come with. Power comes from a blown version of the truck's 5.7L V8 making 500 horses, and TRD hopes to have that supercharger available as a dealer-installed accessory soon. Mike Levine at PickupTruck.com has also heard rumors of a dually HD Tundra concept, but that's not mentioned in the ad, which you can see a full scan of at TundraSolutions.com. We'll just have to wait and see what else Toyota brings to SEMA on the truck side of things, and our crack squad of bloggers on-site will bring you tons of coverage from the show floor. [Source: PickupTruck.com] SEMA Preview: TRD builds a heavy-duty Toyota Tundra - Autoblog

10-23-2007, 02:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
jar Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dawsonville, GA Posts: 10	I can't wait for a crew max with a longer bed in a heavy duty with a diesel....look out American market!! __________________ 2007 Black Tundra Crew Max 5.7L TRD 4X4...Line X bedliner, custom seat covers, K & N CAI, westin signature series black step bars

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10-21-2007, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
lowlypawn Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7	Looks awesome! I still don’t know why Toyota (and Nissan) won’t come out with a diesel version. That looks cool, but It’s not practical for the average Joe to buy a supercharged Toyota to pull his Airstream / boat / toy-hauler ECT day in and day out. The fuel cost would be ridiculous compared to a diesel. Until Toyota make a diesel version of the Tundra their not serious about towing.

10-21-2007, 01:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
dascrow Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 779	I totally agree, with the prices of fuel. I would jump all over a diesel tundra that would get me 25mpg

10-21-2007, 09:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
zman8537 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 120	I thought I heard some talk of Toyota coming out with a diesel engine for the Tundra, anyone else hear the rumours?

10-21-2007, 10:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
dascrow Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 779	I've heard that also! I'm not sure if that is just people hoping like me though

10-22-2007, 09:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
TundraFred Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 44	The front bumper and winch combination look fantastic. As do the nice wide fenders.

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