Author Archive for Jason Lancaster
Jason Lancaster is the editor and founder of TundraHeadquarters.com. He has nearly a decade of experience on the retail side of the auto industry, and another decade of experience of the part and accessory side of the industry.
Reader’s Supercharged Rides
In honor of the new TRD supercharger for the Toyota Tundra, we decided to post some pictures of some supercharged Tundras on TundraNetwork.com.
First up, it’s Jason’s hard-loaded 08 Tundra. It’s got everything. TRD sway bar, cold air intake, and tube steps, a truck covers USA roll-up bed cover, rain guards, under-seat tool box, and all weather mats. I especially like the engine cover painted to match the TRD cold air intake. Very cool.
Next, we’ve got Robert’s supercharged 07′ that was just added to TundraNetwork a few days ago. Clean truck, nice rims, and about 500hp. What’s not to love?
Mike B’s 08′ Crew has a Pro-Comp 6″ lift, some serious wheels and tires, an aFe air intake, and a Magnaflow exhaust. It’s very clean – not too loud, but definitely not vanilla. A nice truck.
Thanks a lot to Jason, Robert, and Mike B. for joining TundraNetwork.com – and congratulations on having some killer rides!
Rumor: Ford Dropping The Boss 6.2 V8 Engine
Automotive News is reporting that key Ford suppliers are being told to stop developing parts for Ford’s 6.2L V8. Sighting an interview on PickupTruck.com and other sources, Automotive News is reporting that Ford will most likely eliminate the 6.2L V8 from their truck line-up.
A 2009 F150 “Platinum” edition – courtesy of CarDataVideo.com
What this means: One of the main criticisms of the F150 is their lack of a true high-powered gas engine. Considering that Dodge’s 5.7L Hemi, GM’s 6.0L Vortec, and Toyota’s 5.7L i-Force all generate substantially more horsepower than the F150’s biggest gas engine (the 5.4L Triton), Ford was developing the 6.2L V8 to be the proverbial “king of the mountain.” Early figures for the Boss 6.2 were 400-450hp, and as much as 500 lb-ft of torque. However it seems that new CAFE fuel economy requirements and higher gas prices have conspired to eliminate the 6.2L.
How this will impact the new F150:
Bull Bar Buyer’s Guide
Whether you drive your Toyota Tundra through the urban jungle, the high plains, or along narrow, forested roads, you might have thought about picking something up to protect the front end of your truck. When you consider how much there is at stake not only under the hood, but also the expensive-to-repair bodywork and lighting, it’s clear that you should take whatever steps you can to prevent your truck from falling victim to a careless touch-parker or stray deer.
Here’s a 2007 Toyota Tundra with a Westin Bull Bar. It has the optional skid plate and driving lights. Westin offers this bull bar in either chrome or matte black finish.
Bull bars, cow catchers, deer killers, brush guards – these are all names for essentially the same product: A protective steel framework that extends out in front of your vehicle. Needless to say, there are many different types and styles of grille-guards on the market, ranging from hardcore to pure accessory. How can you decide which brand and style is right for your needs?
TundraSolutions Event in Myrtle Beach
TundraSolutions.com member Tundrav8Yamaha sent us some photos of a recent get together for TundraSolutions members in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In addition to TundraV8Yamaha, other members in attendance included Cyberbilly, Tundrarenalin, Ademadude1960, Mark and Jamie from Sparks Toyota, Sanosuke, thePYRITEship, Brandon1, Wylcat, Blackmbj, friends, family, and some other TundraSolutions members we’re forgetting about. If you attended and we forget about you, contact us and we’ll get it fixed right away.
Some of the trucks in attendance. Lots of people attended, talked, showed off a little, and got out and did some good old fashioned muddin’.
