1st gen auto trans ?
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1st gen auto trans ?
background: 86 4runner 22re 160+thousand miles 31inch tires. Tranny shifts fine. 2nd to 3rd gear. When it hits third gear it feels like all power is lost. I don't have a tach but it almost feels like the torque converter is locking up to soon. I took it to the dealer today and the S.A. said he thought it was operating normally. Are 31inch tires really going to make that much difference in performance? I don't plan on drag racing but, would like to maintain a constant speed even with a head wind. Any insight or personal experience would be great. thanks gumbo.
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Well, I hate to disappoint you, but I've forgone the use of overdrive when plowing into a headwind.
...and up hills.
But again, I'm dealing with a 3VZE.
So go figure.
I think the lack of high end power is one of those quirks that will eventually earn a special little place in your heart.
Just learn to take "slowpoke" in stride.
A 50 mile per hour stride.
...and up hills.
But again, I'm dealing with a 3VZE.
So go figure.
I think the lack of high end power is one of those quirks that will eventually earn a special little place in your heart.
Just learn to take "slowpoke" in stride.
A 50 mile per hour stride.
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thanks, if this is the norm I can deal. just trying to find out what to expect. after all this is my "TOY". at this pace it will be much easier to stop and smell the roses.
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My '88 does the same thing. When i hit 3rd the RPM's drop real fast. If i'm doing less than 55mph it feels like a goose could pass me
One thing i did find out. Two weekends ago the sun was out and i took the top off. Felt like i added about 50 hp. The 4runner actually felt zippy
One thing i did find out. Two weekends ago the sun was out and i took the top off. Felt like i added about 50 hp. The 4runner actually felt zippy
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