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Well, from Wikipedia: "The 5VZ-FE is a 3.4 L (3378 cc) engine which replaced the 3VZ-E. Bore is up to 93.5 mm (3.7 in) and stroke is 82.0 mm (3.2 in) while the compression ratio stays the same as the 3VZ-FE at 9.6:1. Output is 190 hp (142 kW) at 4800 rpm with 220 lb·ft (298 Nm) of torque at...

Thanks all for the info. I'd thought that the v6 was an aluminum engine, most always ruined by overheat. I'm wrong, the is an iron block engine? Also, I see that this basic engine was used from '90 to '95, so any of these would bolt in? If necessary? I'm a total Toy newby, what's with the...

I've been given a '90 4runner, 3 liter and 5spd, that has been severely overheated and the RH head gasket is blown. I'm told this means that the engine must be changed, which looks like a PITA. Anybody here done that, please educate me..

with a '90 4runner just given to me. Car seems nice enough to fix and use. The back story: One family since new. Dad gave to kid, kid overheated & blew the engine, which is the 3 liter V6, 5-spd, truck parked under an oak tree last couple of years. I put in a new battery, water, cranked...