Recent content by bigjv123

nope, since the clutch fan is driven by the belt it saps power from the engine. it does it even worse on start up because the fluid in the clutch is settled..thats what makes the roaring sound. granted, it is a VERY tiny amount of power, it will still make something of a difference to remove it...

Well when I fill up with the needle resting on E i get about 19-20 gallons.

WTF?!?! My little ashtray thing does not open at all. I've tried pushing, pulling, prodding, coaxing, and everything else you could possibly think of. Does my 4runner not have this option or something? I'm referring to the area directly below the HVAC controls.

I'm running BFG Long Trail T/As. they came with the truck (just bought it in January). I definitely have a heavy foot...but I did those exact mods in my 2000 V8 dodge dakota and it netted me about 40-50 more miles per tank, so I'm hoping for the same here.

I have an 03 V8 full time 4WD and I do a ton of driving. I'm lucky if I get 310 miles per tank, but from what I've read on here thats pretty normal. I have quite a few mods planned and I'm bored so I wanted to share and get your guys thoughts/suggestions Synthetic gear oil: I'm going to put it...

nice. i plan on swapping out my stock muffler for a flowmaster 50, and removing the resonator/doing the side exit mod

nice. thanks man. itsd 2.5" on V8s for those who don't feel like clicking the link

does anyone know the diameter of the stock exhaust piping?? i did a search and can't come up with anything. i have a 2003 V8. thanks. mainly looking for the inlet/outlet on the muffler

i honestly havent pulled bulbs yet because i think its so unlikely...but i'm going to check right now.

it looks like a ***** to replace...got any tips for me

2003 full time 4wd 4.7 V8 looking for some confirmation/help here...my brake lights do not come on at all, none of them. however, my tail lights still come on when the lights are turned on (same builbs right?) all fuses are good so I'm assuming it is the switch by the brake pedal. Has anyone...

1.. What year is your 4R? 2003 V8 full time 4WD 2.. Where you live? NJ 3.. What type of fuel? (Octane) 87 4.. How many miles on your rig? 110k 5.. Type of Driver (Mild/Average/Agressive) Agressive 6.. Type of Driving (City/HWY/Mix) Mix 7.. Your average MPG (Computer of Calculated) Computer and...

i know it sounded like i was trashing the kota in my first post but i actually loved the truck. i had exhaust, intake, chip, removed cat, etc and the thing sounded boss. it hauled ass i just expected a little more out of the v8. it got me through 4 years without leaving me stranded just a lot of...

just bought an 03 with 110k miles on it. it is full time 4wd with the 4.7 v8. I'm coming over from a 2000 dodge dakota with the dodge version of the 4.7 v8 and lemme tell ya, the toyota 4.7 blows the dodge out of the water. The 4runner is wayyyy quicker and I'm getting about 17mpg according to...