3vze swap with 3.4L... is it worth it for what happened
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3vze swap with 3.4L... is it worth it for what happened
well i took my head off and found that there was a nut that somehow got into the pistons and totally jacked everything up... so now im wondering what would be worth doing,,, buying a new car.. which i dont have the money for right now.. or putting in a 3.4L from the 96 and up.. can anybody give me some suggestions...thanks
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Depends on the mileage on your engine; if it's relatively low, just rebuild it. I would say if you can't afford a newer car, you probably wouldn't be able to afford the 3.4 swap, unless you know someone that's got a 3.4 for cheap. I just priced a low mileage 3.4 yesterday from a salvage yard in Texas for $1300, not including shipping. Yikes.
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well i took my head off and found that there was a nut that somehow got into the pistons and totally f***ed everything up... so now im wondering what would be worth doing,,, buying a new car.. which i dont have the money for right now.. or putting in a 3.4L from the 96 and up.. can anybody give me some suggestions...thanks
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How bad did it mess things up? Dinged up piston? Scrapped up the cylinder walls? Bent a valve? If it doesn't look like a nome with a jack-hammer was playing around in the cylinder, I'd say just rebuild her; if it's the 3.0, it may be overdue for the HG job anyway. If just the valves or piston are messed up, those are replaceable. But if the cylinder walls are pretty scared up beyond what looks being able to bore or hone out, I would just see about getting a junk yard 3.0 to drop in, seeing how money is tight like you say... I've been in that situation, so I know how that is...
But if you come across the extra cash, I would say yes, opt for the 3.4 swap. It's a little more work, but you'll be happy with it in the end.
How bad did it mess things up? Dinged up piston? Scrapped up the cylinder walls? Bent a valve? If it doesn't look like a nome with a jack-hammer was playing around in the cylinder, I'd say just rebuild her; if it's the 3.0, it may be overdue for the HG job anyway. If just the valves or piston are messed up, those are replaceable. But if the cylinder walls are pretty scared up beyond what looks being able to bore or hone out, I would just see about getting a junk yard 3.0 to drop in, seeing how money is tight like you say... I've been in that situation, so I know how that is...
But if you come across the extra cash, I would say yes, opt for the 3.4 swap. It's a little more work, but you'll be happy with it in the end.
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Im in kinda the same delema. Im going to rebuild my 3.0 despite all of the problems they are known for. If I find a 1998 like I want with the bigger engine, its going to be easier to sell the 91 with the original engine and not some swapped in engine(unless you find a offroader with appreciation for it) even though the 3.4 is a good engine, my 3.slow has 330,000 miles on her and still runs(on 5 cylinders its still better than the 22re) without any prior maintenance....why would I put anything else back in?
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How bad did it mess things up? Dinged up piston? Scrapped up the cylinder walls? Bent a valve? If it doesn't look like a nome with a jack-hammer was playing around in the cylinder, I'd say just rebuild her; if it's the 3.0, it may be overdue for the HG job anyway. If just the valves or piston are messed up, those are replaceable. But if the cylinder walls are pretty scared up beyond what looks being able to bore or hone out, I would just see about getting a junk yard 3.0 to drop in, seeing how money is tight like you say... I've been in that situation, so I know how that is...
But if you come across the extra cash, I would say yes, opt for the 3.4 swap. It's a little more work, but you'll be happy with it in the end.
How bad did it mess things up? Dinged up piston? Scrapped up the cylinder walls? Bent a valve? If it doesn't look like a nome with a jack-hammer was playing around in the cylinder, I'd say just rebuild her; if it's the 3.0, it may be overdue for the HG job anyway. If just the valves or piston are messed up, those are replaceable. But if the cylinder walls are pretty scared up beyond what looks being able to bore or hone out, I would just see about getting a junk yard 3.0 to drop in, seeing how money is tight like you say... I've been in that situation, so I know how that is...
But if you come across the extra cash, I would say yes, opt for the 3.4 swap. It's a little more work, but you'll be happy with it in the end.
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second that!
ditto, minus the rebuild. My 3.slow is chugging along at 150k, and im saving for the 1UZFE swap asap. displacement: 3.4 vs 4.0? 4.0l lexus wins! 6 cyl or 8? do I really have to answer myself? Look into it. get a band-aid engine or do the repair until the economy picks up a bit Otherwise, it'll be like a grand for the engine (750 on ebay) and a few grand more for the imported components. Seems the aussies will stick damn near anything in their precious hiluxs.
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BTW, the best thing I've done for my 3.slow so far is help it breathe better. The damn OEM intake is so stupid its sad. Unfortunately, they never considered the possibility of a larger diameter throttle body sensor, so only a smart intake system will really do anything for us. Not like its been night and day, but I got a couple miles per gallon and real world horsepower (not to mention the best part of the sound of my truck!) out of my S&B cold air intake. I got mine from ebay but from an authorized retailer. I got mine shipped a few parts short, but they were really good about sending the stuff quickly. The only real remedy for our infamous 3.slow is a swap, however.
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Has anybody considered this....?
http://www.doaracingengines.com/page7/page7.html
They have taken all the things wrong with this engine and beefed everything up. And a few choices to go along with it.
Simple swap , stock HP or higher,and all the problems fixed. Same price as all the other swaps, no hassle, and can do any add ons you like. Win Win win
http://www.doaracingengines.com/page7/page7.html
They have taken all the things wrong with this engine and beefed everything up. And a few choices to go along with it.
Simple swap , stock HP or higher,and all the problems fixed. Same price as all the other swaps, no hassle, and can do any add ons you like. Win Win win
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Has anybody considered this....?
http://www.doaracingengines.com/page7/page7.html
They have taken all the things wrong with this engine and beefed everything up. And a few choices to go along with it.
Simple swap , stock HP or higher,and all the problems fixed. Same price as all the other swaps, no hassle, and can do any add ons you like. Win Win win
http://www.doaracingengines.com/page7/page7.html
They have taken all the things wrong with this engine and beefed everything up. And a few choices to go along with it.
Simple swap , stock HP or higher,and all the problems fixed. Same price as all the other swaps, no hassle, and can do any add ons you like. Win Win win
Thats like calling the european fecal matter and standards and having them come polish your turd
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The 3.4 is indeed a good engine from what i have experienced with it. We have a 99' 3.4 auto and it is pretty quick. Needless to say, when my 3.0 goes out, im gonna 3.4 swap it. That is my plan
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look at my signature i got my whole rebuild on there mechanic dropped a washer in mine. the rebuild wasn't bad if you follow directions and can remember little details its easy. i got all my prices on there 2. the swap is expensive if your going to swap anything screw the 3.4 and go 4.3 sry to say it its a bigger more powerful CHEAPER motor!
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look at my signature i got my whole rebuild on there mechanic dropped a washer in mine. the rebuild wasn't bad if you follow directions and can remember little details its easy. i got all my prices on there 2. the swap is expensive if your going to swap anything screw the 3.4 and go 4.3 sry to say it its a bigger more powerful CHEAPER motor!
It ends up coming out a Toylet.