v6 3.0L 3vz
07-23-2008, 06:09 PM
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v6 3.0L 3vz
Hello, im getting a rebuilt 3vz engine and i was wondering how do i fully get more HP out of it?
ive been reading some of these threads and it seems like everyone likes the 22re alot more then the 3vz engines, mainly because you can do alot more to it?
i will be sticking with the 3vz engine but i was wondering how to get more out of the engine besides headers and a throttle body?
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what does it mean when people say 1st gen 2nd gen...meaning the beginning years of when the truck came out? thanks
ive been reading some of these threads and it seems like everyone likes the 22re alot more then the 3vz engines, mainly because you can do alot more to it?
i will be sticking with the 3vz engine but i was wondering how to get more out of the engine besides headers and a throttle body?
also 1 more question
what does it mean when people say 1st gen 2nd gen...meaning the beginning years of when the truck came out? thanks
07-23-2008, 06:18 PM
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everyone likes the 22re because it rarely has problems, unlike the 3.0. also, theres not much you can do to a 3.0 for performance other than intake, exhaust, and i believe cams.
07-23-2008, 06:25 PM
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A popular saying around here is that having a souped up 3.0 is like having the shiniest trash can on the block.
By the time you spend enough money to see any sort of appreciable gain, you might as well have done an engine swap.
By the time you spend enough money to see any sort of appreciable gain, you might as well have done an engine swap.
07-23-2008, 06:30 PM
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Yup, I got way more power out of my 3.0 by having it pulled and a 2RZ put in its place. I am taking it home on Friday!!!
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=693825
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=693825
07-25-2008, 05:21 AM
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If you rebuild it, just install headers and leave the rest stock.
Seems like the earlier 3VZE engines hold up better then the later ones. Mine is a 89 and still running strong at 250k and pulling 17-19mpg. The 22re also has its head gasket problems, but it is a easier engine to work on, so people don't seem to mind replacing them. I've seen people getting 350k out of their 3VZE blocks. If I had to get another truck, I would get one with a 3.0 again. Though not much, the extra power it does make is nice to have.
Seems like the earlier 3VZE engines hold up better then the later ones. Mine is a 89 and still running strong at 250k and pulling 17-19mpg. The 22re also has its head gasket problems, but it is a easier engine to work on, so people don't seem to mind replacing them. I've seen people getting 350k out of their 3VZE blocks. If I had to get another truck, I would get one with a 3.0 again. Though not much, the extra power it does make is nice to have.
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If you rebuild it, just install headers and leave the rest stock.
Seems like the earlier 3VZE engines hold up better then the later ones. Mine is a 89 and still running strong at 250k and pulling 17-19mpg. The 22re also has its head gasket problems, but it is a easier engine to work on, so people don't seem to mind replacing them. I've seen people getting 350k out of their 3VZE blocks. If I had to get another truck, I would get one with a 3.0 again. Though not much, the extra power it does make is nice to have.
Seems like the earlier 3VZE engines hold up better then the later ones. Mine is a 89 and still running strong at 250k and pulling 17-19mpg. The 22re also has its head gasket problems, but it is a easier engine to work on, so people don't seem to mind replacing them. I've seen people getting 350k out of their 3VZE blocks. If I had to get another truck, I would get one with a 3.0 again. Though not much, the extra power it does make is nice to have.
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