whats the no. 1 power mod you can put on a rig? Or is it an assortment of things? Want a little more power but don't want to shell out 2 grand for a supercharger.

 

I think the consensus would be headers. The only problem, is they are a real pain to install.

Next would be deckplate/elbow/amsoil mod.

Then I would say dual electric fans or exhaust.

Here are my old mods:

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...853&uid=779212

 

You can't install a supercharger on your rig, so don't sweat that. I would guess either headers or a cat-back exhaust with free-flow cat. Nothing is going to yield major gains on the 3.0 unless you really start digging into the internals. They are underpowered dogs, but they will get you wherever you need to go! (and back home as well )

 

Iv got an 89' p/u and I have made some great litle tweaks that have really made her snappy!

first was to do the wheels and tiers, then the exhaust 2.5" from the o2 sensor back with a new cat and flowmaster. It sounds great and flows so easily that my idle gained 150rpm!

Then I did the intake mod and was pleasently suprised with it!

Ofcorce there are the easy things like plugs wires timing and tuning stuff. Really I think tht just letting the engine breath is the key. After that I think that the piggy back they'er all talking about is the the answer.

Even though its no race car I've never runout of power with my 3.0.

There are pics of my intake mod in my thread if your interested!

_travis

 

ive got a 95 3.0L and i know that there isnt much you can do to it but im thinking about trying the K&N Airfilter kit. It runs around 200 dollars, but is supposed to give u a horsepower gain close to 25.

 

here is a K&N filter kit from performance products but it may be a little overpriced (not sure) http://www.performanceproducts.com/P...producttype=20

 

Sorry, but the K&N won't give you 25 hp. I can't think of a single mod on the 3.0 that would give you 25 hp. The K&N maybe give you a couple, but I believe on Gadget's (although it is a 3.4), it actually reduced power. But it probably sounds cool! :rolleyes:

 

From my research, NO airfilter actually increases HP. A performance filter will just give you back the HP that a dirty or restrictive filter robbed in the first place.

I have also read a study that tested cat-back systems, performance air filters, and performance spark plugs and wires. The biggest improvement came from the spark plugs and wires. But as is the case with many mods, your results may vary.

IMO, the cheap way to go is replace the filter, do the ISR mod, and upgrade the spark plugs and wires.

I would agree that headers offer a good improvement, but they tend to be quite expensive, and are not an easy DIY project.

Also, a decent cat back setup can be done for about $150 with a Flowmaster type muffler, and the 2.5" piping.

I have a K&N, and Flowmaster, and about to do the ISR mod.

The 4Runner recently had a 120,000 mile service, so I will wait a while on the new plugs/wires.

 

A free flowing intake and exhaust will do wonders. Do the deckplate mod, silencer removal mod, get an overbored throttle body, headers and custom crossover, then a high flow cat back exhaust. You'll notice the biggest improvement with that.

Then if you have money left over, get an electric fan. See my website for how I did it for $100 compared to the $250 for a Flex-a-Lite. You could also do ignition mods but they're pretty expensive for the small gain they give.

 

So let me get this straight... you're strapping additional fans to the radiator for a noticeable boost in performance? How does this work?

 

No, they are electric fans... instead directly off the engine... you also will loose that annoying fan noise and you will be able to hear the engine better.

 

A stock fan creates what is known as "parasitic drag" on the engine. Electric fans free up this drag by allowing removal of the stock fan, yet maintaining cooling capabilities. You can feel the difference, especially on the freeway with this mod. The elec fans only activate when the coolant temperature reaches a certain point. So in essence, this mod frees up HP that was already there by ditching the stock fan.

 

what they said.

 

Any reccomendations on where to get one (I got a 22re gotta remember to put that in my sig).

 

You can probably find one at your local auto parts store. Here's a link to my website that tells you how I did mine. It's very simple to do and way cheaper than getting a flex-a-lite. I've had it for about 2 years and have no complaints.

 

You have a lot of possibilities with the 22re. There is no "right" way to do elec fans - as long as you maintain stock or greater flow, you'll be fine. There should be some good write ups like Churnd said. Check them out.

You shouldnt have to spend more than $150 for elec fans for your truck.