What is a 3.4 engine I read about
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What is a 3.4 engine I read about
I have a blown head gasket, 1995 2-wheel drive pickup, 3VZ engine and I am weighing my options. In reading this and other forums I see recommendations to replace with a 3.4 engine. I did a search and came up empty.
Can someone provide details, i.e., what vehicle has them? Will it drop in my truck? What are it's advantages?
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Harry
Can someone provide details, i.e., what vehicle has them? Will it drop in my truck? What are it's advantages?
Thanks
Harry
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For one it is obviously a little bigger. It is a dual overhead camshaft engine with 4 valves per cylinder as opposed to 2 in the 3VZ-E. It has more HP and TQ. It will get the same MPG if not a little more. You can just drop it in but you will need special engine mounts, the tranny will bolt right to it if I remember correctly.
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Thanks for all the speedy replys. That was exactly the information I needed. I think I'll pass on the 3.4 and look for a used 3.0 in the local yards. If that fails, I'll just do the repair.
If I was 65 years younger, I wouldn't be able to pass on that 3.4, it sounds good.
BTW, Simper Fi David.
Now to read about the gasket and timing belt replacements. Any good threads I should look at?
Again, many thanks and I will have many future questions.
Harry
If I was 65 years younger, I wouldn't be able to pass on that 3.4, it sounds good.
BTW, Simper Fi David.
Now to read about the gasket and timing belt replacements. Any good threads I should look at?
Again, many thanks and I will have many future questions.
Harry
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For one it is obviously a little bigger. It is a dual overhead camshaft engine with 4 valves per cylinder as opposed to 2 in the 3VZ-E. It has more HP and TQ. It will get the same MPG if not a little more. You can just drop it in but you will need special engine mounts, the tranny will bolt right to it if I remember correctly.
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