3rd gen 3.4L differences?
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shootmymime
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yeah the years. lol
HiluxSurf SSR-G
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the 1996 and early 1997 has some issues when a TRD Supercharger is installed. better to get the 1999-2000 as most of the kinks have been resolved already. 2001 and 2002 have a lot of electronics (vsc/traction control) so you MAY need to do some retrofit work including some sensors, master cylinder/abs, brake lines, etc.
JamesDean91
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I asked a few shops awhile ago if there where any internal differences and everyone of them said the only thing they have seen different is the 4runners all have higher nickel? In the cylinder walls. Otherwise every 3.4 block and heads are virtually the same.
BrianSD_42
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Sometimes Google and Wiki really have a decent answer..
Read this:
Toyota VZ engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
5VZ-FE
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 3600 rpm.
It has a cast iron engine block, and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads. It uses sequential multi-port fuel injection, has 4 valves per cylinder with bucket tappets and features large cast connecting rods, a one-piece cast camshaft, and a cast aluminum intake manifold.
It also features an oil cooler and a wasted spark ignition system with three coils.
Applications:
1995–2004 Toyota Tacoma
2000–2004 Toyota Tundra
1995–1998 Toyota T-100
1996–2002 Toyota 4Runner
1993–2004 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Toyota Granvia
2000-2002, 2004 GAZ 3111
Read this:
Toyota VZ engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
5VZ-FE
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 3600 rpm.
It has a cast iron engine block, and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads. It uses sequential multi-port fuel injection, has 4 valves per cylinder with bucket tappets and features large cast connecting rods, a one-piece cast camshaft, and a cast aluminum intake manifold.
It also features an oil cooler and a wasted spark ignition system with three coils.
Applications:
1995–2004 Toyota Tacoma
2000–2004 Toyota Tundra
1995–1998 Toyota T-100
1996–2002 Toyota 4Runner
1993–2004 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Toyota Granvia
2000-2002, 2004 GAZ 3111
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TheDurk
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Don't forget the late years ('01-'02??) were throttle by wire. So you would have to swap throttle bodies if you got one of those. Also, manual transmission throttles have the dashpot and manny's do not. I'm not sure what this means. I'd guess you'd miss it if your truck is a 5-speed; the engine might die when you shift.
Below the TB, I can't think of anything.
Below the TB, I can't think of anything.
TheDurk
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There definitely are, but not because of changes to the engine. The two-cat wideband emissions system (aka Cali.), VSC/TRAC, booster brake system, and manual/auto all require different ECU functions. But he would retain his original ECU and tie the new engine to it.
Stockwell45
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Didn't the 96 have head gasket problems that were worked out in 97?
BrianSD_42
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If by worked out you mean "work fine until 199,800 miles then fail"
:smashputer:
(which by the way is still an awesome lifespan)
TheDurk
Elite Member
Sorry, it was just 2002. (I did put ?? by the years). But Yes. '02 is throttle-by-wire:
2002 4Runner History
It does still have a cable, but it is only a 'limp home' backup if the TBW goes down.I think it only opens to 30% or so.
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