Lookin for a good vendor for 3.0L V6
06-18-2008, 02:37 PM
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Lookin for a good vendor for 3.0L V6
Seized up my '91 runner, been searchin this site for two hours looking for a thread on it, but haven't been able to find a quality engine for cheap. As much as I'd love to do a 3.4, funding won't allow it, plus I don't know what else I'd need besides the engine. Please direct me to a cheap quality engine 
06-18-2008, 07:21 PM
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I was going to take mine to Jiffy Engine Sales in Marysville. $3000 and you drive it there, drop it off, and then drive it home all rebuilt. Then I thought about it, and decided that I wasn't going to spend all that and have poor performance again. So, I got a 2RZ (142HP/160TQ)complete for $600 and it is getting swapped into my truck along with a R151F turbo tranny, six-puck hi performance clutch, and a dual ultimate crawler setup. With all the parts and labor I should be a little over my original $3000 budget.
Build up thread here: http://www.wattora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7875
Build up thread here: http://www.wattora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7875
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06-19-2008, 08:24 AM
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As much as I'd like to, I'm not tryin to build a crawler. I've got a '91 with 4" susp. and 33's, just tryin to get it back on the road. If anyone knows a site or reliable shop I can order a used engine, let me know please.
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06-21-2008, 07:36 AM
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My 3.0 went out as well and I’m really considering these two websites:
www.toyotatruckpart.com = spoke with these guys and they are legit they even pay for pickup of your core exchange.
www.oregonengines.net = ???
www.toyotatruckpart.com = spoke with these guys and they are legit they even pay for pickup of your core exchange.
www.oregonengines.net = ???
06-21-2008, 08:55 AM
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I am in the middle of a rebuild on my 3.0. I would recomend just doing it your self if time allows. There is a shop in Centerville, UT. called Metric Motors 801) 295-6999
They can sell you a rebuilt or they inport the used ones from Japan. I would call them about a used one also. when I was looking at the options of rebuild or a swap I spent days looking for a good low cost 3.0 and didn't find any under $1500. If I had to do it all over again I would put in a turbo 22re, I have found a few of them for $600. If you have any questions shoot me a pm.
They can sell you a rebuilt or they inport the used ones from Japan. I would call them about a used one also. when I was looking at the options of rebuild or a swap I spent days looking for a good low cost 3.0 and didn't find any under $1500. If I had to do it all over again I would put in a turbo 22re, I have found a few of them for $600. If you have any questions shoot me a pm.
06-21-2008, 12:59 PM
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Less than 90k? Thats a little bit of a pipe-dream for a 1990. Are they out there? Sure. Are they almost impossible to find? You bet.
Have you tried calling Nix99 yet? I hear they offer discounts to YT members, on top of their Excellent service and 99 day warranties.
Have you tried calling Nix99 yet? I hear they offer discounts to YT members, on top of their Excellent service and 99 day warranties.
06-21-2008, 01:24 PM
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do a search on oregon engines before you buy....check other boards for threads like http://board.marlincrawler.com/index...=oregon+engine
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