trangk

Came across these images of the 3RZ-FE (the 4cycl engine in the 4Runners and Tacomas) while doing some research on turbos. It's being used by Christian Rado's race ready Celica.

3RZ Image 1
3RZ Image 2


The image says 1000HP but Rado's site (http://www.world-racing.com/rides/celicafwd_index.htm) states 980HP. What do you guys think?

supascout

That is nuts. What is that like a T-100 turbo. I don't know about you but I would love to have a turbo that was the same size as my motor.

oly884

UUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM....wow! 1000 ponies is crazy. I would imagine that if you rebuilt the engine with the highest quality stuff it might handle it. It's kinda hard to believe that, from what I see, a stock block could handle that much horse power. I don't know, maybe it can.

jruz

I will take 980...hmm...even 900hp would be Ok by me...

Actually, I think I would have to keep the HP much lower for it to stay alive and be my daily driver.

Seriously though, they could make a few bolt on kits to boost the HP (slightly, 50-100hp...) and have many buyers...

Jim

rowan

wow.... i wouldnt last long without a ticket with 1000 HP at my foot.

Adam F

They do, it's called a Supercharger



http://www.trdracing.com/pack_supercharger.htm

tomus1000

WOW! Don't stand to close to that turbo, it might suck you in.

DavidO06

LOL...that is crazy! So how much horsepower do you guys suppose you could get out of the 3.4L V6 block?

jx94148

What's amazing is that they say they use the stock crankshaft. Talk about overbuilt.

trangk

Can you imagine that engine in the 4Runner?

I love the way they did the piping from the exhaust manifold into the turbo. Makes me all eager to get my turbo setup (although mine will be a baby compared to that thing)

butnut

At least I know my 4 banger has potential! I always had a thing for the 4 cylinder...Datsuns and Toys. This is the biggest 4 I owned, it's smooth and has decent power. The fact that this motor can be built to get 1K horses, is proof of the solid design and strength the little 4 has. I hope to get the SC one day...
butnut

AJatx

That sucker looks like it takes a lot of engine load to spool.
But when it's spooled, watch out!


Looks like a high rpm power motor. The low rpm must feel dead though.

J

paddlenbike

iTrader: (1)

I took the Supra to the drags on Sunday and got to ride in a 660 hp Supra Turbo. I can't begin to describe how insanely quick that car was. He spun through 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears and was finally able to floor it in 4th. Ride of my life. I can't imagine what an extra 300 hp must feel like.

Pic of 660 hp Supra