Author Topic: Newbie Mike (Read 1857 times)

Mollydawg · « **on:** Feb 02, 2011, 10:11:34 AM »

Just a note to introduce myself; I'm MikeD, 63 yrs old, just a hell of a nice guy, and fond of the Yota's. Have a buddy (that is - had - as he passed away a while back) with a '73 Land Cruiser, and another buddy with a '71 4x4 pickup and I purchased a new 1996 Tacoma regular cab, 4x4, 3RZ, 5-spd, and now have 314,000 on the original drivetrain/engine. It's not raced, in fact, its not even driven over 3000 rpm - ever, but it does see duty in the Utah canyonlands, and has been a reliable truck. It's getting a bit tired now (like me) so I'm interested in keeping it and doing some restoration work, as well as modifications to make it a bit more friendly on interstates going thru high elevations. So my needs are probably quite different than anyone else. I'm looking for a low rpm engine that has the ability to maintain 65-70 going thru Colorado's I-70, with a fairly heavy loaded truck. I know - not an easy task, and maybe not possible. I've had some recommendations from L.C. Engineering so I'll be posting some questions, and hopefully you folks can provide some guidance. Hope to meet some of you online soon!

mike

Sparkplug · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 02, 2011, 10:25:29 AM »

welcome from Nor Cal

superyota · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 02, 2011, 10:45:56 AM »

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 02, 2011, 10:51:05 AM »

from Arkansas

the 3RZ is the best possible engine for what you want but if you have larger than stock tires you need to match the gear ratio's in the differentials to compensate.

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 02, 2011, 05:02:38 PM »

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toe · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 02, 2011, 05:03:25 PM »

yotaneck13 · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 03, 2011, 12:10:53 PM »

From PA

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	Author Topic: Newbie Mike (Read 1857 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Mollydawg Dusty Trails Turtle Points: 0 Posts: 4 Member since Nov '10 Newbie Mike « on: Feb 02, 2011, 10:11:34 AM » Just a note to introduce myself; I'm MikeD, 63 yrs old, just a hell of a nice guy, and fond of the Yota's. Have a buddy (that is - had - as he passed away a while back) with a '73 Land Cruiser, and another buddy with a '71 4x4 pickup and I purchased a new 1996 Tacoma regular cab, 4x4, 3RZ, 5-spd, and now have 314,000 on the original drivetrain/engine. It's not raced, in fact, its not even driven over 3000 rpm - ever, but it does see duty in the Utah canyonlands, and has been a reliable truck. It's getting a bit tired now (like me) so I'm interested in keeping it and doing some restoration work, as well as modifications to make it a bit more friendly on interstates going thru high elevations. So my needs are probably quite different than anyone else. I'm looking for a low rpm engine that has the ability to maintain 65-70 going thru Colorado's I-70, with a fairly heavy loaded truck. I know - not an easy task, and maybe not possible. I've had some recommendations from L.C. Engineering so I'll be posting some questions, and hopefully you folks can provide some guidance. Hope to meet some of you online soon! mike Logged Sparkplug The 2K Group Turtle Points: -130 Posts: 2,046 Member since Jan '08 Doin it Standing Up Re: Newbie Mike « Reply #1 on: Feb 02, 2011, 10:25:29 AM » welcome from Nor Cal Logged 2008 TRD 4x4 Double Cab Tacoma 1994 12 valve 5 speed 4x4 single cab dodge 2500 1986 22re 5speed 3link 4runner (the beater) 1982 3rz swapped pickup (in progress) superyota Prestige Worldwide Silver Turtle Award Turtle Points: 71 Posts: 3,362 Member since Oct '05 what happened? Re: Newbie Mike « Reply #2 on: Feb 02, 2011, 10:45:56 AM » Logged ABD Motorsports #4475 If you can't convince them, confuse them. Placer County Crawlers - President 2011-2016 www.placercountycrawlers.com Rubicon Trail Foundation - Property Committee member Friends of Fordyce - Board Member KK6QDW 79coyotefrg Rock Ninja Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 1452 Posts: 22,633 Member since May '02 Solid axle Toys Rule ! ! ! Re: Newbie Mike « Reply #3 on: Feb 02, 2011, 10:51:05 AM » from Arkansas the 3RZ is the best possible engine for what you want but if you have larger than stock tires you need to match the gear ratio's in the differentials to compensate. Logged AR-TTORA founder 22R bored.060,LCE stage II race cam http://pure-gas.org/ 32/36weber, Marlin 1200 NON ceramic clutch, L52SHD+dualcase #2919, cable-locker, Yukon 5.29 gears, 35's, Allpro ebrake, front springs, and high steer, F150rears RIP Nitro 9-29-07 I sure miss him $I\'m Down$ MarlinCrawlerInc IS NOT affiliated with TrailGear in any way Rocksurfer Momentum Man Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 730 Posts: 13,860 Member since Jul '04 Lego Enforcement Re: Newbie Mike « Reply #4 on: Feb 02, 2011, 05:02:38 PM » II Logged The Ghost-Rider/Ghost Runner No matter how far you fall, the ground will always catch you toe The 1.5K Club Turtle Points: -60 Posts: 1,693 Member since Dec '09 Re: Newbie Mike « Reply #5 on: Feb 02, 2011, 05:03:25 PM » Logged Me yotaneck13 Mr. Right NOW The 2K Group Turtle Points: -52 Posts: 2,300 Member since Nov '09 MR. RIGHT NOW Re: Newbie Mike « Reply #6 on: Feb 03, 2011, 12:10:53 PM » From PA Logged RNR FABRICATION ON THE EAST COAST!!! rightnowracingfabrication@gmail.com (814)-516-5176 like us on facebook www.facebook.com/rnrfab R.I.P Derek James Black 1995-2010 I miss you BUD! 81 4wd wheelable 20r ifs rear welded on 33's goes amazing "THE GENERAL" My build-on the backburner http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=63519.0 Quote from: 86bobbedtoy on May 10, 2011, 08:42:59 PM I make more money that you, my wife is hotter than yours, my thingy is bigger than yours