3.0 ISR mod done!

**UKMyers** · 07-10-2003, 06:58 AM

Hey guys finally got the ISR tube that my dad fabbed up by hand out of fiberglass. I used two 3 inch pieces of green stripe tubing to attach it. Throttle response is better and man can you hear the intake!! Guys with the FIPK know what I mean. Trying to get my buddy over to take few pics with his digi cam then I'll post some of it. Amazing the pile of stuff I have sitting here that I took out. Useless plastic!

EDIT NOW WITH PICS.
Well my $40 pen cam comes through again.. the quaility isn't that great but here they are

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Memphis4X4 · 07-10-2003, 08:10 AM

I'm glad you got it installed Joey!!! I installed mine about 3 weeks ago. At first not much was different except for the sound. But after 3 tanks of gas

WOW

what a difference!! It's like driving a new truck!! I'm glad that Dr.Z and Blu shared this mod with us! It is well worth the $20 I spent. In fact now, my gas mileage has improved....even with the enhanced performance. It's given new life to my 3.0L.

I can't wait to see the pics of yours. Mine isn't as pretty as yours, I did mine like out of PVC pipe and painted it black.

I'm saving my pile-o-plastic for the next owner of my Runner. I doubt if they'll want to put it back in. I'm thinking of getting all of us to combine our piles of useless plastic and dump them together off shore to create a reef for future generations to enjoy.

David

**UKMyers** · 07-10-2003, 08:54 AM

Quote:

I'm thinking of getting all of us to combine our piles of useless plastic and dump them together off shore to create a reef for future generations to enjoy.

Haha

I am keeping mine as well. It's sitting with my fan and shroud, runningboards, 225 radials, steel wheels, stock exhaust, old coils, old shocks, and old steering stabilizer out in the shed.

Quote:

But after 3 tanks of gas

I've read lot's of stuff about pulling a fuse after doing this mod on the 3.4 to reset something.. think we could benefit from doing the same thing?

rimpainter.com · 07-10-2003, 09:34 AM

Your ECU will "learn" the new flows anyway. Pulling the fuse just makes it learn quicker, or so people think.

Congrats on the cool mod! Let's see some pics!

**UKMyers** · 07-10-2003, 09:38 AM

96 I went ahead and pulled the fuse for 30 minutes just for the heck of it. Didn't get a chance to try it though cuz I been drinking beer all afternoon. I am waiting for my buddy now to come over with his digi cam... Standy by for pics

***Corey*** · 07-10-2003, 09:46 AM

Standing by for

Joey.

92runner · 07-10-2003, 10:39 AM

We Want Pics!!!

**UKMyers** · 07-10-2003, 10:50 AM

There coming in just a minute

Memphis4X4 · 07-10-2003, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Corey
Standing by for Joey.

Awwwwww......Corey, you beat me to using that camera smilie!

**UKMyers** · 07-10-2003, 11:13 AM

pics are up see original post

Memphis4X4 · 07-10-2003, 11:37 AM

Joey: That white color looks great!!! I like it because it matches the color of your truck.

Your dad has good craftsmanship!!!

David

***Corey*** · 07-10-2003, 12:11 PM

Pen cam 'eh?
Not to bad.
It looks real good from here.

Joey, be aware though that Montypics got hacked.
See this post:
http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=119154

Member's were posing pics here, then a bit later porno pics would show up in their posts

It's happened here twice within the last 24 hours.

rimpainter.com · 07-10-2003, 12:22 PM

Nice! Hey, you should consider doing a little ebay biz with your dad on that one!

delboy · 07-10-2003, 12:31 PM

Cool Joey. You are the mod king! i wonder if i could do something similar with my 2.4 TD?

**UKMyers** · 07-10-2003, 01:07 PM

Hey thanks guys. My dad put alot of work into that piece of fiberglass. Might have him make a couple up though. I'll post tomorrow after I drive it out on the highway

KING · 07-10-2003, 06:14 PM

I'd like to do that, but even with the write up I wouldn't be able to do it right, I don't think.

Firefyter-Emt · 07-10-2003, 08:29 PM

Ok, but tell me.. Can you check the oil?? That is the one question I am curious about.. I plan on doing that soon to mine, Heck.. my rubber hose is cracked at the TB and the duct tape looks pretty bad.

What is this with the fiberglass?? I kinda like the sonnd of that.. How did he do it? What did he use as a mold? You have my intrest now..

rixham · 07-10-2003, 08:56 PM

Looks great Joey....Now I want to update the ISR on my 3rd gen.

apc · 07-11-2003, 12:00 AM

US spec 3.0 must be different than Canadian models. The air cleaner housing on mine does not encompass a single tube. There is actually two inlets from the single ISR. It forks off into two distinct tubes just before the air box. Thus, this mod could not be done on my 3.0.

**UKMyers** · 07-11-2003, 12:36 AM

APC yes you could. You actually remove the box that that that fork goes to. It's a long skinny box that bolts to the side of the airbox... it goes out completely. See Blu's write up for what comes out.

FireFighter the dipstick is a little tight but it can be done easily. As far as the mold he built it himself using foam. I think he wrapped the foam in the fiberglass and then used gas to make the foam go away or something like that. Anyways he musta sanded the crap out of it because everything was baby butt smooth. The fittings are rubber grommets that you shove the plastic fitting through to make an airtight seal. Not sure where he got the plastic fittings but they fit perfectly!

**UKMyers** · 07-11-2003, 06:59 AM

Well I ran around town today and I am very impressed with this mod!! There is a very noticable increase in power and the sound is awesome! Homemade mods are the best!

92runner · 07-11-2003, 08:42 AM

That is a great looking setup Joey and I couldn't agree more about your observation in noticing more power. Mine is on it's second tank of gas now and it seems to be getting a little more powerful and louder. Maybe this is the ECU learning the ISR.

I couldn't be happier even if I had to beat the tar out of the back of the ISR pipe in order to avoid master cylinder interference.

Memphis4X4 · 07-11-2003, 08:48 AM

Joey: I like the sound from this mod too. When I installed mine, my girlfriend looked at me and like I was crazy for making the Runner sound like one of Bo Duke's or Cooter's cars. It's funny to stomp on the gas to pass someone and the Runner starts making all of this noise like it should be hauling a$$ but it's not.

Yeah, there is more power and I am happy about that but in the end, it still is a 3.0L.

Firefyter-Emt: I was at Home Depot the other day and was in the electrical department and found a 2.5" PVC conduit tube that is bent almost the same angle as the one in Joey's pics. If my rubber intake tube was split, I'd get one of those bent PVC tubes from HD, paint it black, and get the same type of rubber tubing that Joey used to attach it to the airbox and the TB.

David

Luke · 07-11-2003, 01:28 PM

Joey looks good I cant wait to see it in person. Looking forward to seeing how much extra HP you got too!!

Nice one

Luke

**UKMyers** · 07-11-2003, 03:29 PM

This mod is GOOD I am still happy with it! Luke you'd be surprised.. You need an exhaust too!

07-10-2003, 08:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Memphis4X4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: TN Posts: 246	I'm glad you got it installed Joey!!! I installed mine about 3 weeks ago. At first not much was different except for the sound. But after 3 tanks of gas WOW what a difference!! It's like driving a new truck!! I'm glad that Dr.Z and Blu shared this mod with us! It is well worth the $20 I spent. In fact now, my gas mileage has improved....even with the enhanced performance. It's given new life to my 3.0L. I can't wait to see the pics of yours. Mine isn't as pretty as yours, I did mine like out of PVC pipe and painted it black. I'm saving my pile-o-plastic for the next owner of my Runner. I doubt if they'll want to put it back in. I'm thinking of getting all of us to combine our piles of useless plastic and dump them together off shore to create a reef for future generations to enjoy. David __________________ '06 Tacoma DC TRD Sport 4x4

07-10-2003, 09:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
rimpainter.com Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,883	Your ECU will "learn" the new flows anyway. Pulling the fuse just makes it learn quicker, or so people think. Congrats on the cool mod! Let's see some pics! __________________ www.rimpainter.com Get your 3.4L O Gasket Mod here! My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids Last edited by rimpainter.com; 07-10-2003 at 09:36 AM.

07-10-2003, 09:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,605	Standing by for Joey. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro "Hey Corey, where is my thread?" Missing your thread, then click here

07-10-2003, 10:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
92runner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 77	We Want Pics!!! __________________ 1992 4Runner SR5 4WD, 170k, Automatic, 3.0 V6, 31x10.5 BFG AT's, Aisin Manual Hubs, Airbox Mod, OME Stabilizer, ISR Mod, Downey HD's, Bilsteins (Rear)

07-10-2003, 11:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
Memphis4X4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: TN Posts: 246	Joey: That white color looks great!!! I like it because it matches the color of your truck. Your dad has good craftsmanship!!! David __________________ '06 Tacoma DC TRD Sport 4x4

07-10-2003, 12:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,605	Pen cam 'eh? Not to bad. It looks real good from here. Joey, be aware though that Montypics got hacked. See this post: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=119154 Member's were posing pics here, then a bit later porno pics would show up in their posts It's happened here twice within the last 24 hours. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro "Hey Corey, where is my thread?" Missing your thread, then click here

07-10-2003, 12:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
rimpainter.com Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,883	Nice! Hey, you should consider doing a little ebay biz with your dad on that one! __________________ www.rimpainter.com Get your 3.4L O Gasket Mod here! My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids

07-10-2003, 12:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
delboy Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ireland Posts: 316	Cool Joey. You are the mod king! i wonder if i could do something similar with my 2.4 TD? __________________ 1990 Hilux Surf 2.4 TD 4" Lift, 33 MT's,Locked in front! Lots more....

07-10-2003, 06:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
KING Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PEORIA, AZ Posts: 1,853	I'd like to do that, but even with the write up I wouldn't be able to do it right, I don't think.

07-10-2003, 08:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
Firefyter-Emt Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 972	Ok, but tell me.. Can you check the oil?? That is the one question I am curious about.. I plan on doing that soon to mine, Heck.. my rubber hose is cracked at the TB and the duct tape looks pretty bad. What is this with the fiberglass?? I kinda like the sonnd of that.. How did he do it? What did he use as a mold? You have my intrest now.. __________________ Lee's Toyota 4Runner Yankee Toys - TLCA Delegate 2nd Gen. Sway Bar disconnects for sale.. Last edited by Firefyter-Emt; 07-10-2003 at 08:30 PM.

07-10-2003, 08:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
rixham Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 413	Looks great Joey....Now I want to update the ISR on my 3rd gen. __________________ Robert 2000 S/C 4Runner Highlander 4x4 5-Speed w/DIFF lock

07-11-2003, 12:00 AM	#19 (permalink)
apc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 98	US spec 3.0 must be different than Canadian models. The air cleaner housing on mine does not encompass a single tube. There is actually two inlets from the single ISR. It forks off into two distinct tubes just before the air box. Thus, this mod could not be done on my 3.0. __________________ '91 SR5 4x4 v6, 5 spd fully loaded '03 Sequoia Limited

07-11-2003, 08:42 AM	#22 (permalink)
92runner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 77	That is a great looking setup Joey and I couldn't agree more about your observation in noticing more power. Mine is on it's second tank of gas now and it seems to be getting a little more powerful and louder. Maybe this is the ECU learning the ISR. I couldn't be happier even if I had to beat the tar out of the back of the ISR pipe in order to avoid master cylinder interference. __________________ 1992 4Runner SR5 4WD, 170k, Automatic, 3.0 V6, 31x10.5 BFG AT's, Aisin Manual Hubs, Airbox Mod, OME Stabilizer, ISR Mod, Downey HD's, Bilsteins (Rear)

07-11-2003, 08:48 AM	#23 (permalink)
Memphis4X4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: TN Posts: 246	Joey: I like the sound from this mod too. When I installed mine, my girlfriend looked at me and like I was crazy for making the Runner sound like one of Bo Duke's or Cooter's cars. It's funny to stomp on the gas to pass someone and the Runner starts making all of this noise like it should be hauling a$$ but it's not. Yeah, there is more power and I am happy about that but in the end, it still is a 3.0L. Firefyter-Emt: I was at Home Depot the other day and was in the electrical department and found a 2.5" PVC conduit tube that is bent almost the same angle as the one in Joey's pics. If my rubber intake tube was split, I'd get one of those bent PVC tubes from HD, paint it black, and get the same type of rubber tubing that Joey used to attach it to the airbox and the TB. David __________________ '06 Tacoma DC TRD Sport 4x4

07-11-2003, 01:28 PM	#24 (permalink)
Luke Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Northampton, England Posts: 163	Joey looks good I cant wait to see it in person. Looking forward to seeing how much extra HP you got too!! Nice one Luke __________________ 96 3rd Gen Hilux Surf 3.0 TD 94 4 Runner 4WD V6 Manual 2" Body lift 32x11.50 15 BFG AT KO's +2" HD Coils & Downey 1.5" Spacer kit Clifford Security OME Steering Stabilizer The "UKMyers Airbox Mod" Aisins

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