Cold Air Intake For Toyota 4-Runner (1988-1995) With 3.0L V6 Engine Black

Boost Throttle Response and Airflow for Your 1988-1995 Toyota 4-Runner 3VZ-E V6

Who It’s For: Designed specifically for Toyota 4-Runner and Pickup owners running the 3.0L 3VZ-E engine family who need more merging power and better efficiency on the trail.

The Problem: The 3VZ-E V6 is a workhorse, but it’s hindered by a restrictive, narrow-diameter factory airbox and a convoluted intake path. This stock setup creates significant intake turbulence and heat soak, which is why many enthusiasts affectionately refer to this engine as the "3.slow." The factory plastic housing traps heat, robbing the engine of the oxygen density it needs to perform under load.

The Solution: We engineered this intake to eliminate those factory bottlenecks. By replacing the baffled stock box with a high-velocity, mandrel-bent tube and a high-flow cone filter, we allow the 3VZ-E to draw in cooler, denser air from outside the engine bay. This reduces the vacuum effect during acceleration, correcting the sluggish feeling typical of these classic Toyota rigs.

Why This is the Ultimate Upgrade

• Eliminate Intake Restriction: The oversized filter surface area provides a massive increase in CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) compared to the flat paper panels found in the stock 1988-1995 airboxes.
• Off-Road Durability: Constructed with high-grade aluminum and heavy-duty silicone couplers, this kit is built to withstand the vibrations of corrugated washboard roads and high-heat trail crawling.
• Straightforward Bolt-On: This is a true direct-fit system. It utilizes factory mounting points and vacuum line locations, meaning you can have this installed in your driveway with basic hand tools in about an hour.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 1988-1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (2-door & 4-door)
• 1988-1995 Toyota Pickup (DLX, SR5, Extended Cab)
• 1993-1994 Toyota T100 (Base, DX, SR5, One-Ton)
• Fits both 2WD and 4WD configurations

Interchange Part Numbers:

3.0L-V6-TY-8895, 3VZ-E, 2959CC, 181-CU-IN, SOHC-NA-V6

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. As specialists in the 3VZ-E platform, we know these engines need to breathe to survive. This kit is the most cost-effective way to improve the driving dynamics of your classic Toyota. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.