Probably a dumb question...

az4x4runner · 04-05-2003, 11:22 AM

I've heard on here a few times that the 3.0 has a good ammount of torque, I was just curious of an example or something? I guess I am not totaly sure what torque is. So can anyone give an example of something the 3.0 is good at that involves low end torque?
Thanks, hope this isn't a dumb question..
-Bryan

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HBoss · 04-05-2003, 11:51 AM

Rather than typing a torque explanation out for you... This will give you all you need to know:

Link

az4x4runner · 04-05-2003, 06:46 PM

Thanks, that was helpful, although I wondered if anyone (maybe Corey?) has a 3.0 specific offroad example?

Firefyter-Emt · 04-05-2003, 08:27 PM

http://www.yankeetoys.org/lee/torque.mpg

It is not too big (video) less than 1.5 megs Let me know if that clears it up for you...

tomus1000 · 04-05-2003, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Firefyter-Emt
http://www.yankeetoys.org/lee/torque.mpeg

It is not too big (video) less than 1.5 megs Let me know if that clears it up for you...

The link is not working.

Firefyter-Emt · 04-05-2003, 08:32 PM

I can e-mail it and have it work...

Anyone know how to make this work?? It is on my server..

***Corey*** · 04-05-2003, 08:53 PM

That is weird Lee, if the vid is there, it should work here, unless there is a permissions thing going on that prevents hot linking.

I found my host turned on that feature the other day and my pics were not showing up in posts.
I had to edit the feature on my hosts control panel.

Silver, low end torque is hard to describe.
It's not like a big horse power boost where you get slammed into the back of the seat when you nail it.

It's more or less pulling (grunting) power when you take off.
The torque is what gives your rig the seeds to pull a heavy object such as a trailer up a hill, or to take your rig up a steep hill while out boon dockin'.

PS, I got your vid to work Lee.
Take the "e" out of mpeg

There are a few cuss words, so mamas, make sure you know where your kids are tonight.

Firefyter-Emt · 04-05-2003, 08:57 PM

Corey.. that video it the one of Ramstine if you know the one I am talking about.. I have a e-mailed copy, so it may be that there are issued with the old url???

***Corey*** · 04-05-2003, 09:29 PM

Often times if you email a mpg file, the email program might rename it mpeg.

Bth formats work, and you can take an mpg and rename it mpeg and it will work.

But since it is on a server somewhere, you have to know the exact name of it, or it won't work.
That is what I suspected when it did not work the first time.

Firefyter-Emt · 04-05-2003, 10:56 PM

Woo Hoo... That was it Corey.. I changed it to a mpg in the link and it works for me now.. Anyone else able to get a lesson from Rammie??

http://www.yankeetoys.org/lee/torque.mpg

Robinhood150 · 04-05-2003, 11:46 PM

Think of low end torque like this: Place your front tires right up against a curb and stop. Now try going over that curb in 2wd or 4hi. You've got to get your RPMs up near 2000-3000 RPMs to get over it. Now try going over that same curb but in 4low. You just have to barely touch the gas pedal and it'll climb right over.

It's the same idea with low end torque. Imagine trying to climb a curb with a high reving honda car engine, or a race car engine where the max torque comes in at 5k+ RPMs. You'd have to rev the engine up to 5000 RPMs just go get over the curb. At that kind of RPMs you'd smoke your tranny everytime you climb something.

Steve

az4x4runner · 04-06-2003, 09:40 AM

Alright cool, I understand now lol, the vid certainly helped..

04-05-2003, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
HBoss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 1,878	Rather than typing a torque explanation out for you... This will give you all you need to know: Link __________________ 1997 4Runner Ltd. Bilstein shocks, rear E-locker & riding on 32s. Mods Pics Tech articles, write-ups & more are available on my website. http://www.hboss.net/4runner

04-05-2003, 06:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
az4x4runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 1,238	Thanks, that was helpful, although I wondered if anyone (maybe Corey?) has a 3.0 specific offroad example? __________________ 1995 4Runner - 3.0 - Auto - 4.88s 31x10.50 ~ Front: Durango Radial M/T ~ Rear: BFGoodrich M/T KM2 - Aisin Manual Hubs - Extended Diff. Breathers - Extremely Low Profile Bumpstops - WabFab Sway-Bar Disco's - Downey IFS Truss - Downey HD Coils - Arizona Pinstriping

04-05-2003, 08:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Firefyter-Emt Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 972	http://www.yankeetoys.org/lee/torque.mpg It is not too big (video) less than 1.5 megs Let me know if that clears it up for you... __________________ Lee's Toyota 4Runner Yankee Toys - TLCA Delegate 2nd Gen. Sway Bar disconnects for sale.. Last edited by Firefyter-Emt; 04-05-2003 at 10:55 PM.

04-05-2003, 08:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Firefyter-Emt Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 972	I can e-mail it and have it work... Anyone know how to make this work?? It is on my server.. __________________ Lee's Toyota 4Runner Yankee Toys - TLCA Delegate 2nd Gen. Sway Bar disconnects for sale..

04-05-2003, 08:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,074	That is weird Lee, if the vid is there, it should work here, unless there is a permissions thing going on that prevents hot linking. I found my host turned on that feature the other day and my pics were not showing up in posts. I had to edit the feature on my hosts control panel. Silver, low end torque is hard to describe. It's not like a big horse power boost where you get slammed into the back of the seat when you nail it. It's more or less pulling (grunting) power when you take off. The torque is what gives your rig the seeds to pull a heavy object such as a trailer up a hill, or to take your rig up a steep hill while out boon dockin'. PS, I got your vid to work Lee. Take the "e" out of mpeg There are a few cuss words, so mamas, make sure you know where your kids are tonight. __________________ 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

04-05-2003, 08:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Firefyter-Emt Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 972	Corey.. that video it the one of Ramstine if you know the one I am talking about.. I have a e-mailed copy, so it may be that there are issued with the old url??? __________________ Lee's Toyota 4Runner Yankee Toys - TLCA Delegate 2nd Gen. Sway Bar disconnects for sale..

04-05-2003, 09:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,074	Often times if you email a mpg file, the email program might rename it mpeg. Bth formats work, and you can take an mpg and rename it mpeg and it will work. But since it is on a server somewhere, you have to know the exact name of it, or it won't work. That is what I suspected when it did not work the first time.

04-05-2003, 10:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Firefyter-Emt Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 972	Woo Hoo... That was it Corey.. I changed it to a mpg in the link and it works for me now.. Anyone else able to get a lesson from Rammie?? http://www.yankeetoys.org/lee/torque.mpg __________________ Lee's Toyota 4Runner Yankee Toys - TLCA Delegate 2nd Gen. Sway Bar disconnects for sale..

04-05-2003, 11:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	Think of low end torque like this: Place your front tires right up against a curb and stop. Now try going over that curb in 2wd or 4hi. You've got to get your RPMs up near 2000-3000 RPMs to get over it. Now try going over that same curb but in 4low. You just have to barely touch the gas pedal and it'll climb right over. It's the same idea with low end torque. Imagine trying to climb a curb with a high reving honda car engine, or a race car engine where the max torque comes in at 5k+ RPMs. You'd have to rev the engine up to 5000 RPMs just go get over the curb. At that kind of RPMs you'd smoke your tranny everytime you climb something. Steve __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

04-06-2003, 09:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
az4x4runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 1,238	Alright cool, I understand now lol, the vid certainly helped.. __________________ 1995 4Runner - 3.0 - Auto - 4.88s 31x10.50 ~ Front: Durango Radial M/T ~ Rear: BFGoodrich M/T KM2 - Aisin Manual Hubs - Extended Diff. Breathers - Extremely Low Profile Bumpstops - WabFab Sway-Bar Disco's - Downey IFS Truss - Downey HD Coils - Arizona Pinstriping

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