chad1041

in yalls opinion what are some of the best power adders? super or turbo? simple mods besides the deckplate? headers? just want to here some opinions and does anyone know the stock hp of 3.4

TRDrunner

the stock hp is 180 hp i think. maybe 190

kmcaprice14

apathy... the cheapest mod ever. Eventually, you just stop caring that its slow.

Texas_Ace

Correct, the taco motor has some differt exahust setup that gives it the higher number.

As for adding power, i have tried it all, the only thing that will give you any real noticable change in power is a supercharger.

I am putting my truck on the dyno on thusday and will see what i am making. I am also going to test the differnce between the stock intake and a short-ram.

Headers will give you about 15hp but are a pain to install.

Other then that, a normal tuneup and synthtic oil is about all you can do.

cackalak han

Don't waste your money on bolt-on's. Supercharger makes the only noticable difference, but even at that wasn't overly impressive. Also has the premium gas penalty, so I am glad to have a N/A 3.4L. It has all the power I need to get to where I'm going and to haul what I need.

Texas_Ace

I agree not to do the bolt on's but i disagree about the supercharger not being impressive.

Put simply, i thought my RX7 was fast, my truck makes it look slow and now the RX7 is gone.

Plus it is nice to have 4wd, that way you can step on it and not worry about getting every cops attention.

Poors mans 1/4mile puts me in the 13's. plan to go to a proper track sometime and get a real number. But 13's on a 5000lb truck is pretty impressive.

Whitey13

Sorry TA but 13's isn't gonna happen unless it's going downhill.

drguitarum2005

could the slight difference in tacoma versus 4runner HP with the 3.4 also be attributed to the 4runner weighing more due to having more "body"?

mastacox

A 137hp increase with a URD kit isn't impressive? When I drive my brother's N/A 4Runner I sometimes wonder what's wrong with it until I remind myself it's missing over 100hp...

mastacox

I think most people attribute the difference to the exhaust.

Texas_Ace

Thats possible, i will admit that the acsess road i do stuff like this on IS in fact downhill (not much but a slight downhill). That number is with a stop watch and looking at the OD so i would be surprised if it is not off. I reasonably expect to be in the mid to upper 14's though.

Gadget ran a 15 in his truck with less power then i should have.

Speed on a 1/4, yes, engine power, no. Body has nothing to do with the engine power, just how fast the truck goes down the road.

04tacomatrd5speed

A stock 3.4 auto has around 145 to 150rwhp. My 3.4 has all the go fast parts. My best mod had to be......flex-a-lite 210/220 dual electric fans bolts right up looks factory and noticed engine revs quicker with less throttle input.....sweet!

cackalak han

All relative, I guess. Nothing impresses me anymore after I get off of my 600cc sportbike.

Besides, it's a truck. I drive it like a truck. Don't expect any more, any less.

BTW, Texas Ace, I'll have to call BS (politely as I can) on the 13 second time slip, if all you have is a blower and some headers.

EDIT: I see where you said mid-high 14's. Still would say mid 14's would be tough when you're trying to move ~18lbs per HP.

89needsatranny

isnt having a 3.4 a big enough power adder?? greedy!!!!

SoCalPaul

Horsepower is measured on a static dyno. Weight doesn't factor in. 1/4 mile & 0 to 60 is where weight & body aerodynamics matter.

02_Limited

183 HP
217 LB/FT torque

hit the ECT button if you want more oomph. Or at least the impression of it

rimpainter.com

I've tried just about every mod, including ceramic headers when I was N/A. No standard bolt on mods can touch a tuned/SC'd 5VZFE. I run a slightly different tuning set up than most though (not the URD kit). Check my profile for more info.

If you're not ready to shell out a couple grand, just do the deckplate or elbow mod and the ISR mod. Have a magnaflow or similar welded in and call it a day.

And for all those haters of the sc'r, let's not forget scenarios such as towing, loaded down with gear, etc. and going up hills or trying to pass. Or perhaps that funny grin that develops pretty much anytime you get on it...

pkt1213

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I just put it in 1st but I don't have an ECT button.

I think doing the 4.0 swap is about the only way to get a drastic change in n/a hp.

chad1041

thanks yall i was just wanting to here some of yalls thoughts. i love the 3.4 i have had my truck 4 years now and love it more than when i got it lol. my opinion the motor has great power i have the deck plate mod gutted cat with flowmaster. planing on the s'c

chad1041

oh yeah texas ace let me know how that dino turns out good luck with that man