who has a built s/c 5vzfe????
01-07-2008, 10:53 AM
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Even with all these forced induction 4Runners I still rarely see real strip numbers and reliability seems to be an issue but I'm pretty sure somebody pushed the SC into the high 13s at least.
01-07-2008, 11:08 AM
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01-07-2008, 11:08 AM
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I'd be willing to bet that there are many more S/C'd 3.4's on customtacos.com.
I honestly think that the s/c is a bad way to increase a 3rd gens power. The reason I enjoy my truck is its reliability.
I honestly think that the s/c is a bad way to increase a 3rd gens power. The reason I enjoy my truck is its reliability.
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01-07-2008, 11:25 AM
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Are there documented cases of S/Cs blowing up perfectly good motors? How many of those were due to a poor tune or lack of fuel mods?
I am seriously (in the future) considering S/Cing the Runner.
01-07-2008, 11:44 AM
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Here it is, not a 3.4 though, one those new 4.0's. Darn he quit hosting the pics
http://customtacos.com/forum/showthr...=blowing+motor
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01-07-2008, 11:54 AM
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Not to sound smart, but how do you increase a 3rd Gen's power in a good way?
Are there documented cases of S/Cs blowing up perfectly good motors? How many of those were due to a poor tune or lack of fuel mods?
I am seriously (in the future) considering S/Cing the Runner.
Are there documented cases of S/Cs blowing up perfectly good motors? How many of those were due to a poor tune or lack of fuel mods?
I am seriously (in the future) considering S/Cing the Runner.
To answer your first question, if I was to commit to a hp increase with a s/c type of budget, than I'd lean towards this route:
http://www.uzswap.com/forum/index.php
01-07-2008, 12:30 PM
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14.2 sec, 93 mph 1/4 mile
http://www.customtacos.com/gallery2/...Mods_List3.JPG
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01-07-2008, 12:31 PM
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My runner has over 142K miles on it, been supercharged since day one. Never had anything other than the usual scheduled maintenance. I've seen some 4runner dies before this without the S/C
01-07-2008, 12:58 PM
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I just feel that you end up spending a ton of money if you want to do the s/c properly with all the appropriate mods. I know my truck is heavy, slow and horrible on gas. I Wouldn't personally spend the thousands necessary to have a heavy, less slow truck that gets V8 gas mileage.
To answer your first question, if I was to commit to a hp increase with a s/c type of budget, than I'd lean towards this route:
http://www.uzswap.com/forum/index.php
To answer your first question, if I was to commit to a hp increase with a s/c type of budget, than I'd lean towards this route:
http://www.uzswap.com/forum/index.php
However, I have also been told that the fuel mileage with the S/C is either the same or under some conditions, mildly better. So I am not concerned with that so much at all. Besides, if I am to get poor mileage, I might as well go faster doing it.
And to the OP, the only way to REALLY get the 4Runner/Taco in the 13s is gearing. That is the trick for most race cars. Power yes, but gears are cheaper.
01-07-2008, 01:01 PM
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Fair enough. I believe that other than dropping a 5.0 in the 4Runner, a TRD S/C is the only other viable option. I have seen the uz motor swap and while it is cool, its more expensive than a 5.0 EFI swap. That being said, you will DEFINATELY get V8 mileage out of the 5.0 or 4.0 Toy V8.
However, I have also been told that the fuel mileage with the S/C is either the same or under some conditions, mildly better. So I am not concerned with that so much at all. Besides, if I am to get poor mileage, I might as well go faster doing it.
And to the OP, the only way to REALLY get the 4Runner/Taco in the 13s is gearing. That is the trick for most race cars. Power yes, but gears are cheaper.
However, I have also been told that the fuel mileage with the S/C is either the same or under some conditions, mildly better. So I am not concerned with that so much at all. Besides, if I am to get poor mileage, I might as well go faster doing it.
And to the OP, the only way to REALLY get the 4Runner/Taco in the 13s is gearing. That is the trick for most race cars. Power yes, but gears are cheaper.
01-07-2008, 04:46 PM
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It's gonna be tough to get an SUV into the 13's without some serious power. I'd say that 14's are more realistic with a BUILT motor. Low 15's for the S/C that you can just bolt on, I would guess.
01-07-2008, 05:00 PM
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Buy a 2wd Taco and supercharge it if you want to play on the drag strip. The dead weight of a 4wd is counter intuitive for racing. With a rear wheel drive truck you can economically regear and spool it and go racing and the exhaust mods will be less of a headache. Race it long enough and hard enough and you will find the weak links. By the way, its only a 3.4L so don't expect to set the asphalt on fire.
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01-08-2008, 07:51 AM
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yeah. i would do that if i had a n/a motor. already got the charger. now i just want to see what kind of power i can get out of it with stock charger pulley. i am also preping the system to run e-85 mix.... im running 3 gallons per tank right now. to stop any pinging there might be. want to run half and half.
