Author Topic: 3.0 gutless (Read 3592 times)

moutaintoys · « **on:** Nov 30, 2009, 08:10:41 AM »

94 runner 9.5/30 autotrans new mortor no power wtf. help

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 30, 2009, 09:18:07 AM »

sounds like the distributor timing is off or cam timing off

moutaintoys · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 30, 2009, 09:27:02 AM »

were do i set timing for most power without over heating

moutaintoys · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 09:27:16 AM »

what after market mods will give me more power

pumkin toy · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 09:32:01 AM »

Quote from: moutaintoys on Nov 30, 2009, 08:10:41 AM

94 runner 9.5/30 autotrans new mortor no power wtf. help

they dont have any power anyways! about the only mods you could do without spending a crapload would be to put more free flowing exhaust on and colda air intake. Headers are really expensive for those engines and are a PITA to install. they probly wouldnt be worth the money.

gotoy · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 12:03:50 PM »

Quote from: moutaintoys on Dec 05, 2009, 09:27:16 AM

what after market mods will give me more power

Is this a 1kz engine?

Intercooler
3" exhaust and dump pipe.
Booster control
Piggy back chip.

axled89 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 12:58:06 PM »

it's my second one and they are shity. not worth putting upgrades in. they have a chip for the computer.
but like i said not worth it.

pumkin toy · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 01:27:04 PM »

Quote from: gotoy on Dec 05, 2009, 12:03:50 PM

Is this a 1kz engine?

Intercooler
3" exhaust and dump pipe.
Booster control
Piggy back chip.

1kz?? its a v6 3.0 in a 94 4runner (3vze) 3" exhaust and a boost controller will not help it!

TacoRunner · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 02:00:37 PM »

Thats why they call them the 3.slow

fade · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 11:01:33 PM »

Need a little more specific. Did it just loose power or did you just get it? if it lost what power it had I might be able to help. If you just got it sorry they call em 3.slows and 3.blows for a reason...

kneedownnate · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 06, 2009, 12:42:35 AM »

Quote from: pumkin toy on Dec 05, 2009, 09:32:01 AM

Headers are really expensive for those engines and are a PITA to install. they probly wouldnt be worth the money.

From everything I've heard, it's quite the contrary. The stock manifolds are super restrictive and poorly designed.

Quote from: pumkin toy on Dec 05, 2009, 01:27:04 PM

1kz?? its a v6 3.0 in a 94 4runner (3vze) 3" exhaust and a boost controller will not help it!

He doesn't live in the us and might not realize that we weren't allowed the sweet diesels!

Plekto · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 06, 2009, 11:37:47 AM »

3.0s aren't quite as simple or reliable, but with a proper exhaust setup, they ARE far more powerful than the 22R series engines. The OEM manifolds are junk. Optimally, you would have um... 2.0 inch exhaust x2(each side separate), but that's a lot of money. 2.5 inch is fine if they are going to the same muffler.

BUT... expect such a mod to run $600+ in parts.

RN37DD · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 06:11:48 AM »

i had a 94 4runner with a 3.0 v6 4:30 gearing w/5 speed and 31 inch tires. Power OK but not impressive for a v6. I'm sure it had more power than a 22re. I just drove an extra cab with v6,31's, 4:10 and 5 speed. really felt like a slug. Then I tested another extra cab same set up but with 4.56 gearing. Much better results. I think gearing, is the real answer for more usable power..

with the 3.0. Also an auto is going to rob some zip. Throw a 5 speed in it.

moutaintoys · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 08:21:02 AM »

thanks just pick it up o/ls new mall rig. her other runner 37s 571 & pumped up 22re will flat smoke it i got about 3k in the motor

KRT · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 08, 2009, 09:22:49 PM »

If your close to central CA I have some headers for a 3.0, I will make a good deal on em.

THK Matt · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 09, 2009, 01:28:08 AM »

Quote from: rn37dd on Dec 07, 2009, 06:11:48 AM

i had a 94 4runner with a 3.0 v6 4:30 gearing w/5 speed and 31 inch tires. Power OK but not impressive for a v6. I'm sure it had more power than a 22re. I just drove an extra cab with v6,31's, 4:10 and 5 speed. really felt like a slug. Then I tested another extra cab same set up but with 4.56 gearing. Much better results. I think gearing, is the real answer for more usable power.. with the 3.0. Also an auto is going to rob some zip. Throw a 5 speed in it.

swapping from auto to manual, helped alot on my 4Runner, i did a full cab harness swap, engine harness swap and went with everything manual related from my donor rig.... these 3.Slows are hit and miss engines... although all are sluggish for a V6. but Hmmm i bet you have a timing issue or vacuum leak/vac line mix-up.

We need more info on what its doing to be sluggish..

moutaintoys · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 09, 2009, 07:47:42 AM »

Quote from: KRT on Dec 08, 2009, 09:22:49 PM

If your close to central CA I have some headers for a 3.0, I will make a good deal on em.

in oakhurst central ca are thy smog legal

KRT · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 09, 2009, 10:22:21 AM »

Quote from: moutaintoys on Dec 09, 2009, 07:47:42 AM

in oakhurst central ca are thy smog legal

I don't know

probably not. Do you even gotta smog up in Oakhurst?

They are the NWOR SS Headers. I am in Turlock. $100 and they're yours

Plekto · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 10, 2009, 05:16:25 PM »

Note - about the "sluggish", if you are changing the transmission, consider swapping in a lighter flywheel. Most people complain about larger engines being slower off the line because it takes them longer to rev up to their power band.(often a full second longer than a small I4 engine) Oh - and a manual as well, the automatic effectively robs it of about 20-25% of its usable power. Some is actually losses, but a lot is the time it takes to shift and get moving. It is a miserable automatic, really - as to be expected of 1980s technology. It has the same "feel" as the early 80s GM crap, in fact - like the entire engine is attached to a box of viscous goo. Absolutely no sense of immediacy.

THK Matt · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 10, 2009, 11:25:34 PM »

Quote from: Plekto on Dec 10, 2009, 05:16:25 PM

Note - about the "sluggish", if you are changing the transmission, consider swapping in a lighter flywheel. Most people complain about larger engines being slower off the line because it takes them longer to rev up to their power band.(often a full second longer than a small I4 engine) Oh - and a manual as well, the automatic effectively robs it of about 20-25% of its usable power. Some is actually losses, but a lot is the time it takes to shift and get moving. It is a miserable automatic, really - as to be expected of 1980s technology. It has the same "feel" as the early 80s GM crap, in fact - like the entire engine is attached to a box of viscous goo. Absolutely no sense of immediacy.

AMEN!

moutaintoys · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 13, 2009, 05:51:01 PM »

what locking hubs fit this slug

THK Matt · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 13, 2009, 08:24:32 PM »

86-95 IFS Manual Locking Hubs

found on anything with a 5spd

marty89 · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 12:33:03 AM »

New to forum ..

Hey i noticed u said u had headrs for a 3.0 .. do u still have them? and will u ship? im down in N. Hollywood

Quote from: KRT on Dec 08, 2009, 09:22:49 PM

If your close to central CA I have some headers for a 3.0, I will make a good deal on em.

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