More Power from 3.0
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nothin for major ponies like the supercharger for the 3.4, but you could get a little from headers and exhaust. other than that, i dont know of too much available
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I seem to remember reading about a Camry dual cam head swap awhile back on yotatech. You might check there. The only other thing I've seen is to completely swap it out for a 3.4 .tech96 said:
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I have a 93 4runner that we just put a 2003 s/c 3.4. It's alot of work, but trust me, it's worth it. I can help you with info if you need it, but it sounds like you already have a motor.
In my opinion, the only thing the 3.0 is good for is a boat anchor. But I have see a few that put out some power...nothing like what you can do to a 3.4 though.
Hope this helps.
Eric
In my opinion, the only thing the 3.0 is good for is a boat anchor. But I have see a few that put out some power...nothing like what you can do to a 3.4 though.
Hope this helps.
Eric
If you're up for taking the motor apart, have the heads shaved down a little to bump up the compression. That will give you some more power. You could extrude hone the intake manifold. Add an intake, exhaust. It won't add up to too much in the end and you'll spend a lot of money.
If you really want power just put your own turbo kit together. I don't know if manifolds are available for the 3.0 so you might need to fab your own to go that route. The only reason I suggest turbo is because if you can swap your own engine you put your own turbo kit together. There's no better way for power.
If you really want power just put your own turbo kit together. I don't know if manifolds are available for the 3.0 so you might need to fab your own to go that route. The only reason I suggest turbo is because if you can swap your own engine you put your own turbo kit together. There's no better way for power.
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Eric,
I never have changed the motor yet and have been looking into the Ls400 v8 swap and have gathered alot of info to compare it with the 3.4 swap. I am currently researching the 3.4 swap so any info you could pass on would be appreciated. I am going to call my contact at the wrecking yard to price the 3.4 tomorrow. I have priced the v8 at $800 for everything but the size is my concern.
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Bill
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The guy that was trying to do that never got it done. It would be much easier to swap in a 5VZFE than to try to convert a 3VZE into a 3VZFE.
I'd think twice about putting a blower on a 3.0, the headgaskets are weak enough already without boosting.
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What about a the size on a 4.0 V8 concerns you? It'll fit and cool just fine.
headers are about the only thing i did. it helped throttle responce but thats about it.
its not a power house, never will be, but its reliable with decent torque. either swap or stay on top of maintance on the 3.slow. headers are cake to do if its sas'd
i wouldnt waste another dime trying to get more ponies out of it. i am gonna swap mine with a 3.4 or a 4.7v8
its not a power house, never will be, but its reliable with decent torque. either swap or stay on top of maintance on the 3.slow. headers are cake to do if its sas'd
i wouldnt waste another dime trying to get more ponies out of it. i am gonna swap mine with a 3.4 or a 4.7v8
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The headers are really the main part. I have to look into this further because the price I was quoted today on the 3.4 was a little steep. I have a 3" body lift because I am going to do the gas tank relocate so I think this will help on the motor side because I can raise it to clear the oil pan and from what I have read the factory headers.
Bill
Um maybe put a 4cyl in it...just kidding .The 3.0 is a guttless wonder and a POS in my opinion.I can't believe Toyota actually built an engine with no torque or horsepower and put it in a truck!
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