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Bubba Wilks · 05-17-2008, 08:10 PM

I just got mine, don't have exact figures, and it might sound too practical, but I did the following as a tune-up and it was like a brand new truck.

spark plugs / wires
oil change / oil filter
new fuel filter
new air filter
airbox mod (just took the cone guard off that sat in front of airbox)
throttle body cleaning
replace torn/worn vacuum hoses
new radiator / fluid (i recycled the factory one for $28)
complete engine degreasing (just for looks..)
and finally, save the best for last..,

SEAFOAM

I checked the engine after each tune-up 'element' and the Seafoam did the best treatment for me. I just poured 1/3 bottle into the crankcase for three nights in a row and saw a drastic difference. Of course, it probably was the combination of everything, but i'm partial to the seafoam. Also, I did the seafoam after the new spark plugs and checked them to see if it made them dirty or bad, they were still shiny.

Anyways, I agree that headers, and intake/exhaust manifold mods will do the best for you, 3.4 swap being better, and so on.. but to do it like I did on a budget, you should be okay..

I'd rather spend my money modding accessories, if my engine is running just fine. It ain't no speed machine and never will be..!

Good Luck,

05-17-2008, 08:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bubba Wilks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 21	I just got mine, don't have exact figures, and it might sound too practical, but I did the following as a tune-up and it was like a brand new truck. spark plugs / wires oil change / oil filter new fuel filter new air filter airbox mod (just took the cone guard off that sat in front of airbox) throttle body cleaning replace torn/worn vacuum hoses new radiator / fluid (i recycled the factory one for $28) complete engine degreasing (just for looks..) and finally, save the best for last.., SEAFOAM I checked the engine after each tune-up 'element' and the Seafoam did the best treatment for me. I just poured 1/3 bottle into the crankcase for three nights in a row and saw a drastic difference. Of course, it probably was the combination of everything, but i'm partial to the seafoam. Also, I did the seafoam after the new spark plugs and checked them to see if it made them dirty or bad, they were still shiny. Anyways, I agree that headers, and intake/exhaust manifold mods will do the best for you, 3.4 swap being better, and so on.. but to do it like I did on a budget, you should be okay.. I'd rather spend my money modding accessories, if my engine is running just fine. It ain't no speed machine and never will be..! Good Luck, __________________ 95 4runner 3.slow..Seafoam drastically improved everything (crankcase only)..165k miles..airbox mod..HD&Satellite Radio..coming soon: indiglo gauges and visor upgrades Last edited by Bubba Wilks : 05-18-2008 at 09:31 AM.