Can I get more hp outa 3.0

[stuckthrottle]

I am looking into buying a 4runner, I like the 96 and newer, but I am going back to school and would like to save some money by buying a 95, but I am really disappointed with the motor. Is there anything out there to get 20hp+ and still be reliable? And overall it needs to be cheap enough to warrant purchasing an older model. Any info is greatly appreciated.

[crazycruzer]

What do you mean by cheap? Modifying your vehicle can get expensive when it all adds up.

[stuckthrottle]

I would say nothing over $500, but I could rationalize up to $1000.

[stuckthrottle]

Or are there more options with purchasing one with a 4 banger and upgrading it. I haven't driven one with the 4 cyl, is it just as bad or better. This would be I think the 2.4? Not sure.

[crazycruzer]

There are brand new TRD superchargers on Ebay for about $1200 and have seen some used ones for about $1000. Otherwise, you can go with full exhaust, intake, pulleys, ignition and should keep you around the $1000 mark.

[stuckthrottle]

For which motor does the supercharger work for. I though it was just the 3.4

[crazycruzer]

Oops. My bad. You're right, it's just the 3.4 (misread your thread).

[Paul H.]

For under $1000, get headers and exhaust. Thats about the best you can do for it for that much money.