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the only problem I had was with desert temps and cooling capacity . . . but that may have just been my choice of radiator (should have probably gone with at least a 2 core instead of large 1 core). I like the 7MGE, it's enough for my needs - it'll pull a 3,500 lb trailer with no problem and still get 20mpg with less expense than te 3.4L swap. I think I spent less than $1000 on the whole job withsome careful junkyarding.
By nature, inline 6's have good torque characteristics (just about every tractor trailer on the road uses an inline 6) - this is attributed to the firing order or "spacing" between firing events.
The 7MGTE would be nice, but I decided not to go with it to keep the reliability of the W56 trans I already had (though it is a Marlin HD rebuild). The Supra uses a W series trans also, but it isn't pulling as much weight or aerodynamic drag as the 4runner . . . .
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'88 4runner SR5 - 3.0 7MGE eng swap - Marlin HD W56 - 4.56 V6 Thirds - '82 Toyota Celica Supra LSD up front - 33x10.5 BFG KM2's - NWMP Aux Gas Tank - home fab front and rear bumpers - Hannemann fenders - OME Dakar rear springs w/ Bilstein 5150 reservoir shocks Garage Thread
"Speed doesn't kill, suddenly becoming stationary does." - Richard Hammond
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