Rexd699

Hi All,
Has anyone used one of these remanfuctured engine built in Portland, OR. Selling for $1995 with CORE Exchange...I found this on eBay...???

I am currently pulling my V-6, 3.0L, 3VZE out of my 1991 4Runner. It is still running but getting tired with 280,000 miles. I live and run out of Reno, NV. Moved here from Boise, ID. both areas have great off road to enjoy.
I have three TOYs: 1991 4Runner, 1995 4Runner, 1980 2x4 Pick-Up
All running great and love to go out and play.

Any good advise as to creating extra HP while I have it out.
I have read about everything I can find but wish to gain all the knowledge/advise I can get...
MANY THANKS...Rex M

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Motorcrate Engine Sales Portlan, OR.
TOYOTA 3VZE 3.0L V6 REMANUFACTURED HI-PRO / HEAVY DUTY ENGINE
190HP @ 4800 RPM / 210FTLBS @ 4800 RPM
~~~>>>$1,995<<<~~~
THIS ENGINE HAS THE FOLLOWING:
NEW HYPEREUTECTIC PISTONS.
NEW ALUMINUM PERFORMANCE ROD & MAIN BEARINGS.
NEW THRUST BEARINGS.
NEW OIL PUMP.
NEW FULL GASKET SET.
NEW MOLY PISTON RINGS
NEW BRASS FREEZE PLUGS
NEW TIMING BELT
NEW OVERSIZED VALVES, GUIDES & STEM SEALS.
HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMSHAFTS 222 DURATION-.400 LIFT.

MACHINE WORK
Bore and hone block with torque Plate with moly finish.
Deck cylinder block parallel to main line with CBN.
Re-size connecting rods.
Hang and align new pistons onto connecting rods.
Line hone main line.
Grind & polish crankshaft.
Grind & polish camshafts.
Remanufacture Cylinder Heads.
Adjust valves.
Assemble.
Fully balanced assembly!!!
ALL OF OUR ENGINES COME WITH A 7 YEAR / 70,000 MILE WARRANTY!!
ENGINES ARE SOLD EXCHANGE
CORES MUST BE REBUILDABLE

Elton

3.4L swap

RobD

What he said. A bit more work. More reliability, power, and better fuel economy.

Mic09dcsm

4.3 swap. Cheaper, more available parts. Just ask fillsrunner4.

Started with a 3.4 then went to a 4.3.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f88/...06/index3.html

Ron Helmuth

I would be suspicious. Seems too good to be true.

That is more hp than a stock 3.4, likely from the upgraded camshaft. It may make good top end power but still be a dog down low pulling away from a stop light. Ask to see the dyno test printout of it. Then show it to us and let the experts do their thing.

I am no engine builder and do not pretend to be, but this seems pie in the sky.

bigarms23

i go with a 4.3 ive done both 3.4 and 4.3 in various 4runner and the 4.3 is cheaper when you need parts

cory8926

The Hi Pro 3.0L sounds like a very good solution to the 3.0l power problem, also seems to solve the complications of finding all of the right stuff for a 3.4l swap. I am thinking this may be the way to go. I wonder if anyone has first hand testimonial of the power this engine makes?

Sounds intriguing to me...

DeathCougar

iTrader: (23)

What i am trying to figure out, is how this is Electrical related?

cory8926

Good point - I searched the whole site and ended up here...

wii_tarded

i am currently rebuilding a 3.0 and the parts are not cheap by any stretch of the imagination. the stealership wants almost $700 for the oil cooler, and over $200 for a knock sensor. And at $118 per rod, this is getting expensive. Don't know how a company can sell a reman for that much and it be reliable in any form. I just named off $1500 worth of parts. If you go that route, good luck...

cory8926

That's a good point... but really 700$ for an oil cooler - I would suggest going else where. I can understand wanting really good quality internals but the knock sensor, oil cooler etc... cant you find them for much less else where?

I think even if it is not as good as it sounds, there is a 7yr, 70,000mi warranty - You probably would be out a few weekends of labor if the thing turned out to be junk.

wii_tarded

[QUOTE=cory8926;51138532]That's a good point... but really 700$ for an oil cooler - I would suggest going else where. I can understand wanting really good quality internals but the knock sensor, oil cooler etc... cant you find them for much less else where?

QUOTE]

That's the hard part, and trust me I'm trying. I have yet to find new rods anywhere. Just started a thread about possible bypass of the oil cooler. And who would be out of the weekend labor, me or you? If the reman comes with a warrenty, read the fine print, it may have to be installed by a certified mechanic. Some shops won't work with parts unless the shop buys them. If you try the install yourself, you may void the warrenty, plus be hard pressed to find a shop to install a third party engine.

But this is what makes this site great, everyone can help when it comes to knowledge!

brotherdrummer

new member here, cool forum

Me: 1995 sr5 4-runner 3.0 v6 auto, stock unit.


So I am also concidering buying a hi-po motor from motorcrate this is the info they sent me. Adding a set of downey headers to the mix thinking I should see 200hp when complete. If anybody has ever bought anything from motorcrate how was it? any problems I should know about?


Concidering I am going to be putting the headers on while installing the engine, I should have plenty of room to bolt them on outside the truck and drop them in attached to the engine? should be easier right?




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Any pointers would be greatly appreciated

Thanks
Patrick

brotherdrummer

damn that chart is all messed up

it reads like this 2000 RPM 130 HP 180 TQ and so on and so on..............

banoobee17

I like the 3.4 swap because the supercharge in a bolt on and that should easy to put on with the quickest and best results.But can someone PM on whats is the cheapest swap is?

93pointslow

Whatever happened to the swap? I recently lost valves in both heads and with 200k plus I figure this engine might be enough to get me where I'm going

95-4runnerSR5

i have the 3.0 that i rebuilt about a year and a half ago and couldnt find anything to upgrade for more power... BUT... looking more into it lately.. ive found performance cams, 1mm bigger valves ( rebuilding the heads at my work now for it ) headers, MSD ignition, gonna bore out the throttle body and i have a Weapon R Dragon cold air intake....

1991yota

I have the hi pro from motorcrate, runs nice and has good power

camo31_10.50

i rebuilt my stock 3.0...it's got:

K&N (with crappy dirty K&N filter...)
bored .020 over.
and stock everything else.

it's got 4.56 gears and heavy arse 10ply Toyo M/T's. it's no rocket...but i have to be careful not too speed on the highway, if i dont pay attention i'll find myself going 95mph in a 70mph zone. the 3vz has plenty of power for me, but i have a 5speed.

Swimmerboy2112

iTrader: (2)

Let's go from my own experience, I've owned a number of Toyotas, i've had ones with 2.4L 22RE, 3.0L 3VZE, and currently a 3.4L 5VZE. Don't waste your time with the 3.0L.