Recent content by Retro_Fit

I have a K&N cone as well. I just have to install it.

Did you change the stock air cleaner box. It seems rather restrictive. Yes, 2k labor is a tad high. I always start high because I'm always talked down to a lower price. I'd probably of done the job for 1400.00 labor only.

Fish hunter, I used a small wrecker in Sun Valley named Escobar wreckers . They are on Tuxford st. I just went back and bought the drive shaft from the same truck off him. It turns out the drive shaft that was on my truck was about 8" to short and was causing a vibration on the freeway. I...

I just finish converting a 1995 T4R 4X4 V6 from automatic transmission to a manual transmission. After noticing a vibration that only occurs at about 60 mph while cruising (not accelerating or decelerating, I checked my driveshaft and noticed that it is over-extended and theres a bit of back...

you have two oxygen sensors, I think. They will be on the exaust pipe.... one will be between the engine and the catalytic converter and one will be after the cat. Where I live in So. California ....I could never get away without ANY fan (over heat in 2 sec) or a split muffler (cops would pull...

4K? Ouch! I did all the labor, and thats where most your 4k went probably. A Downey bumpstick? Is that a competition camshaft? I did a timing belt and water pump change on my 4runner about a week before the tranny change just cause I couldnt get a straight answer from the PO on when and if...

As I mentioned in a different thread, you can get slightly better mileage by replacing the mechanical fan with a thermostatically controlled electric fan. Also, the OEM intake is very restrictive (hense that loud sucking noise when the engines running) un-restrict the air box, she'll get...

You can gain a little extra milage and a few ponies by scrapping the mechanical fan and converting to a electric pull fan with an adjustable thermostatic controller. Also, the OEM air cleaner box is extremely restrictive. Make her breath easier and she will respond better.

You can get the starter and ignition wire under the dash on the drivers side where it comes from the ignition key and crosses the steering column. Don't use the "Scotch-locks" they give you. It's best to solder the wires on.

I just finished the wifeys Mothers day present. A 1995 4Runner 4x4 v6 that I bought for a grand with a shot automatic transmission. I was going to just have the automatic re-built but when I pulled the pan I noted the case of the tranny was cracked almost all the way around. Since this year...

Your alternator spins real easy when theres no load....Put a load on it..like that of a high CFM electric fan, and the load will drop the RPM's of your engine. So, when the electric fan is running you wont be getting better mileage or horse power. But, while the fan is not running, you will...

Switching to an electric fan (with an adjustable thermostatic switch and a manual switch for emergencies) typically add's between 5-15 horsepower depending on the vehicle, and will show an improvement in mileage. Keep in mind that while the electric fan is on the extra draw on the alternator...

Another mileage and horsepower gainer is to switch from mechanical to electric cooling fan. You will only experience better mileage and horsepower while the fan is not running, but regardless, this mod quickly pays for itself.