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Oct 5, 2012 at 11:18 AM

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I've run this stock 97 w/ 2.7L for almost 10 yrs and 150000 Mi now and ready to overhaul/modify. Wish I could step up to 3.0 L easily. I'll ask in a forum.

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some of this, a little of that

welcome

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DO NOT STEP UP TO A 3.0.

they are called 3. slow for a reason, your 2.7 is way faster and more reliable than the 3.slow
if your going to do it get the 3.4 liter, thats your best bet.
its nice to have another 97 around, welcome!

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Welcome! As Eric said, dont get the toyota 3.0L. Its slow, inefficient, and a bitch to work on. Stick with what you got or get a 3.4L

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Welcome to TW from Truckee

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Welcome for North Dakota! And these guys know what they're talking about. I haven't heard anything good about those engines either.

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O and my input on changing to a 3.0. DONT DO IT. the 2.7 is a better engine and faster.

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