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I've had my baby since 2000, bought with 30k miles on it. It now has over 166k and it's venerable 5vzfe motor runs just like it did when I bought it. Up until the summer of 2007, it's been mostly stock with the exception of larger tires (BFG 265/75/r16s) and an Amsoil TS-115 foam air filter. I've abused the heck out of my rig, and it has held up suprisingly well (90% city/street/highway driving). It's starting to show signs of wear, but I'll never sell my baby...so care is taken when she's crying for some lovin'....specs below:
Specs:
1998 Desert Dune 4runner SR5
Dyno'd (@5900' altitude) 235whp, the Subaru WRX STI before me made only 202
3.4L 5vzfe V6
5-speed manual transmission
Sport scoop hood (non-functional but still worth atleast) 20-25hp
Modifications:
-TRD 2nd Gen supercharger
-URD 2.1" 10-11psi pulley
-URD 6 injector kit:
-318cc bosch injectors
-Walbro 190lph fuel pump (*loud* if I have less than 1/2 tank of fuel)
-Split Second FTC-1E piggyback ECU
-Stock Denso plugs (for some reason the stocks ran better than IK22's)
-Custom 2.5" catback exhaust with Magnaflow 24" straight through muffler
-SPEC Stage2+ Kevlar clutch
-Amsoil TS-115 foam air filter (I randomly swap out to stock paper filter, I don't seem to notice a difference)
-Performance Products H&R +1" lift springs
-Monroe Sensatrac shocks/struts
-BFG AT KO 265/75/r16 tires (fit perfectly stock and look awesome w/lift)
-TRD leather shiftknob (OEM knob finally fell apart on me, gotta go for the cool looks)
Stuff I've had to fix over time not including regular maintenance includes:
Replace steering rack ($1000)
Replace rear diff (under warranty), bad pinion bearing
Replace water pump (under warranty), leaking
Will eventually need to rebuild/replace front diff (sounds like carrier bearing going bad...vibrations coming from front diff)
Stuff I'd like to get in the near future:
Manual hub conversion (save on that front diff and gas mileage)
Detroit TrueTrac limited slip
AirAid intake
Decent 2.5" exhaust job (not necessarily a catback kit, $$$)
Better springs (something softer than the pp springs, they are nice but a little too harsh for my liking, even with the Sensatrac shocks)
Dual boost/AFR gauges on A-pillar (partly for function, partly for wicked looks)
A small little econo car to save on my rig's wear...15-17mpg is getting old
I definitely feel that I didn't go wrong getting a 4runner...why do you see so many 1st and 2nd gens on the streets still??? Cause they LAST, and their owners LOVE 'EM!!!!
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09-15-2007, 02:46 PM
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