DIRT CLOD

Hey ya'll. I got a 92 4runner with the 3.0 v6 and was wondering what could be done on a limited budget to try and get a lil mo power. I am already prepared to swap the clutch fan for a sparky to just get that extra 1/4 horse...lol...actually I hear that a clutch fan can draw as much as 8-12 hp at certain times. anyways...ecu chips? anyone? I keep seeing these claims about chips you can plug into your ecu or obd and get torque and hp. Is it true I can plug in an extra 20hp or better?...How difficult would it be to plumb in a t3-4 turbo to the 3.0? plain and simple. I'm broke and I need MORE POWER! anyone?...tricks?...thanks...Blake

dotcom

gears will do it every time, find out what you have and then find a set at the junk yard that are lower and swap them in. i think some runners came with gears as low as 5.29

space-junk

iTrader: (1)

good luck...

"chips" will make your motor self destruct... unless they are sour cream and onion...

you dont have OBD I or II... get a paper clip instead...

search the forums... there are several threads dedicated to building up 3.0's, but unfortunately, you will spend more money and get less fuel mileage than just doing a motor swap...


welcome to Yotatech!

space-junk

iTrader: (1)

the lowest gears any 4runner came with are 4.88s... those were the auto V6s with the 31" factory tire option...

and even tho gearing plays a big part in your truck feeling like it has power you dont actually gain anything...

DIRT CLOD

I wish there were some simpler options, like back when. I know that the program chip my buddy put in his s-10 seemed to make a pretty significant differance. I dont want to go through with a gear swap for the simple reason that with the gearing I have I am already pulling 3000rpm at 70. at 85 almost 4 so I dont think taller gears would be the answer there. but I would like to think about it. Engine swap is too expensive. I have searched through alot of areas looking for stuff. I've heard of gm 4.3 swap, gm 3.8 swap, gm sm. block swap, but leats be realistic I just got this yota in december. It's a 92 with 190k on it. I bought it from the second owner and its immaculate. pristine in and out, yes pristine , like new inside and out, for $3000. I personally think thats a smokin deal for a 92 yota 4rnr 4x4 like this. Of course then again I could end up swapping and having a REALLY nice runnin runner for less than probably 5k in all.....thoughts???

4runnerguy

you want easy and cheap do bosh sparkplugs 4plus and wires, asr mod, and run fuel booster and just beat on it once and a wile. Take out the stock cat take it to a junk yard they will give you 180 for it buy your self a magnaflow cat and a cherry bomb. and that makes a diff all make a vid tomorrow and send put it on here and you will see

4runnerguy

and i am running 4.56 and 33x12.50 on 15x10 inch rims V6 5Speed

93toyrunner

I believe you mean isr mod not asr if i am wrong let me know because I am always willing to try another mod

4runnerguy

srry its isr lol

Tubbyfatty

I CANT BELIEVE ANYONE HAS SAID ISR MOD. Heres a link. gave me a bit more throttal responce and power. https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f130...4runner-75167/

4runnerguy

and man does that make this truck move but if also put a center force clutch would be good to put the power down

abecedarian

the 3.0 was never meant to be any more than a 'badge' Toyota could put on the front and back of their trucks so they could say they had a V6 like everyone else. It was a very modest increase in power over the 22R/E. Getting any significant power from it requires significant investment... so the rumor goes. Considering the market for 3VZE performance parts is vastly smaller than that of the 22R/E, there may be some truth to the rumor.

Jay351

Yeah, getting power from a 3vze is not easy. You can, but its not cheap.

Do the ISR mod, it costs less than $30
Do a FULL tune up (NGK or DENSO parts)
Swap in some better gears (make sure your gear/tire size ratio is stock or better)

There are a few "chips" floating around on e-bay for our trucks. They will richen the mixture, advance the timing (baisicly a $0.05 resister). Thats it. You could do the same thing yourself (Don't...) for free.

There have been guys who have thrown turbos on the 3vze. But the bottom end is just not strong enough in stock form. Don't waste the time...

Gear it down, the 3vze likes to rev And why so fast? I never really go faster then 70-75mph..

Tofer

is it a 5sp or auto? the auto's are known to be dogs....

24Runna

How would "performance cams" affect the performance of the 3.0?

Jay351

Depening on the cam, they can help alot.

You need to do mods that work with eachother. Like an ISR mod will help the engine intake air easier, cams will let more air into the combustion chambers, and a bigger exhaust will let everything get out faster.

I noticed a big result from my cams But the price reflects it. It keeps up with traffic easily, but I wouldnt put much more $$ into it...

24Runna

cool. I'm buying an engine with headers and intake w/ performance cams, so i was curious what they did compared to stock.

markls954runner

pardon my ignorance ... what is an isr mod?

SMOD

I probably will end up getting a K&N Cold air intake and Flowmaster exhaust and maybe gutted cats..

I think that will give enough hp for what I need it for which is daily driving on twisting and hilly roads.

Also you could get Downey headers and a JET chip.

I dont do chips so that wouldn't be an option for me because I just don't trust them.

Intake and exhaust would help a lot.

SR5

v6 camary afm
kn intake filter
ISR mod

i just order all three parts, and i cant wait to install them, ill let you guys know how it turns out