1990 3.0 Lacks Power

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07-24-2006, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mt_goat

IIRC someone has a quote that the 3.0 had the power of a 6 cyl and the gas mileage of a V8. Anyone want to buy mine?

You got it wrong:
Power of a 4 cylinder, gas mileage of an 8 cyl. (if you're lucky - and if you have an auto tranny, you're not lucky)

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07-24-2006, 09:27 AM

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LOL Welcome and I too found out, you will get some 'rubs' from some of the older guys on here but overall a gr8 place to learn about the things you can and can't (well maybe) do with your Gen 2 Runner. I have a 95 3.0 with amanual 5 speed and I am currently on a road trip with my tow sons in soCal from Seattle. Had a few minor heating issues (check my thread on the trip) as I installed the Taurus fan mod but I did the airbox mod (drilling holes in the bottom of the air box) and I got an average MPG of 21 so far on the trip here, freeway 60-70 mph, A/C, hills, traffic so I was very pleased with the milage I got. Around town I get 17-18 but like has been stated before, its torque oriented and heavy for a SUV with that size motor. Welcome!!