Hey all!
In my quest for more power out of my 4Runner, I have decided to bore the cylinders, modify the heads with new cams, valves, etc. and increase supercharger output to at least 10 pounds boost.

Here's a question:
I originally contacted EL Prototypes for information on their cams, valves, springs, etc. I tried to pull up their website lastnight and again today with no luck. Are they still in business? Does any one know any other place to get cams for the 5VZ-FE engine?
After Gadget's experience, I really would rather not send my heads to MaxxAuto. Can anyone recommend a reputable machine shop? No one wants to touch it here in Colorado.

Thanks for your time!

 

Alan I will touch it for you. I'll take it and bolt it right into my truck right after you get done with it!! haha Sorry I don't know any good shops. Good luck with your project. I would love to ride in a Runner that actually had "Balls" Let us know how it turns out!

 

Well, when I finish it, I'll give you a ride at the next jamboree, UK.

 

oh sweet a 3.6-3.8L supercharged 4Runner!!!
I want a ride!!!

 

Hey HaveBlue:

I found these links a couple of weeks ago, I don't know if they'll have what you need, or what their reputations are, but what can it hurt to look.

http://www.doaracingengines.com/
http://www.lcengineering.com/
http://www.off-road.com/

 

Hey Haveblue,
My friend showed me a video with a guy in an old mitsu truck (4wd), and he plopped an eclipse engine and modded the hell out of it. Since then, I met a guy in town who went to a local junk yard and for $2,500 bought an old beat up toyota pickup (2wd) and a MKIII supra engine and bam, he created an S4 Beater:confused:
well, as you can probably guess as to where i'm going with this... what about, instead of moding out the 3.4 (don't get me worng, i love the fact that your pusing the envelope of the 3.4) but I know the feeling of wanting more OOMPH, and what better than a 900hp 4Runner! Just a thought...

 

yeah, i would definitely be satisfied with all those power upgrades. i would kill for a supercharger and headers, but oh well. BTW, whats your gas mileage like?

 

With all the mods under my sig and then some, I average 19 mpg in town and as much as 24 mpg on the highway.
I expect that to drop when I get my heads port and polished with larger valves.