I have a 93 4x4 3.0v6 and threw a rod through the block.shoud I go back with the 3.0 or go with something else???

 

You were in the test section. Hoping you were wanting to be moved to the correct section and actually not wanting to do a test.

Depending on skills and funds, but it would be best to stay with the 3.0. Swapping can be difficult and expensive. Just my suggestion.

 

So many things play into making a decision like this.

Foremost I think would be are you doing the work yourself or paying to have it done.

Mileage on the truck plays in as well as does the overall condition



Finding a shop to even do a good job is hard enough let alone to do a engine swap.

Another thought unless your really attached to this truck sell this as it sits and buy another one.

If you have the space and extra money keep this as a parts truck and buy another one of the same .

So many options it really comes down to what works best for you.

 

Stick with the 3.0 to make it easier on yourself. just make sure the heads are redone on the new one going in, if its a used motor ofcourse. and do a comp test
3.0's had common head gasket failures but other than that there pretty solid.

 

personally I've had really bad luck with 3.0's. Neither of mine even made 200k, but both were owned by P.O.'s who took great care of the outside of a car but knew nothing of mechanics(a.k.a. they apparently never checked coolant levels). If you have the money and resources a 3.4 swap is always really cool. personally I'd like to swap a 22re into mine since i already have the motor. I wouldn't feel comfortable with a used 3.0, but if you can get a well done rebiuld it sure would make for a simpler swap.

 

I would just rebuild it or do a swap to a 3.4.

 

I just finished a 3.4 swap a couple weeks ago and did all the work myself except the crossover and battery tray. This was a great experience and if money isn't an issue I would highly recommend the swap. If you do the work yourself the 3.4 can be done for not much more than the rebuilt 3.0 but if you are working with a tight budget and having a shop do all the work I would stay with the 3.0. A side note, the guys at Toyotas Only Swaps in cresswell, OR can put together a complete drop in 3.4 kit for around 4k with options...