3.0 to 22r swap?

timw. · 09-29-2005, 03:37 PM

I was wondering if anyone out there has ever heard of actually swapping out a 3.0 with a 4 banger in a 2nd gen. 4runner? I've always had an affinity for 22r's and am tired of paying for fuel with the 3.0 (not to mention dealing with the pesky a340h tranny). this actually brings me to my second question, would I also have to switch to a different transmission? I don't necessarily have a problem with auto trannies but have had a number of problems with my a340h. Thanks in advance for any input.

btw--if swap is possible (as well as plausible), what would be an approximate cost for this massive transformation?

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6lug · 09-29-2005, 03:54 PM

man i hate the a340h, and if i could i would swap it out for the w56 anyday. sorry to stick that in here but i would. now if youre gonna swap in a 4banger, the squirrels are gonna have a harder time with an auto. You know how bad the performance of the 3.0 is with the auto? it has to be even worse with a 4 cyl. If youre gonna swap, id say go all the way and get the 5 speed also. Plus, you cant regear the transfer case on the a340h because you cant take it apart. with a 5 speed you can add a crawler or regear. just my opinion

EWAYota · 09-29-2005, 03:58 PM

you probably can't due to emissions testing. You have to put in a motor of the same year or newer.

timw. · 09-29-2005, 04:06 PM

pardon my ignorance on this but would you happen to know the motor from a 92 or newer? Is it a 2.4? 2.7? any idea on estimates to make that transition? Also, I bet it would be considerably more expensive to swap from a auto to a 5 spd huh? btw, i appreciate everyones input. thanks a bunch

jimbo74 · 09-29-2005, 04:38 PM

toyota used both a 2.4 and 2.7 engines... however the 2.7s didnt come out as the 4 cylinder until the tacoma in 95

before the tacoma the 4 cylinder engine was the 2.4l 22r or 22re

kyle_22r · 09-29-2005, 07:06 PM

the 22R was produced from '81-90 in the US and the 22R-E was produced from '83-95. after that, the tacomas came with the 2.4l 2RZ-FE and the 2.7l 3RZ-FE.

Scottz · 09-29-2005, 09:16 PM

No the trannys are not compatible. If you want auto you will have to stick in a40. With a 22R I would recommend a 5 speed so you can get a little more power.

Adam F · 09-29-2005, 09:58 PM

You'd be better off selling the 6cy rig and buying a different truck.

Get a 1st gen instead!

toyx4fun · 12-09-2007, 12:05 AM

I recently purchased a 94 pick-up with an LC engeneering 4 cylinder and a W56 with double boxes it already has a solid axle so all of this will be transfered over to my 4runner and I would imagine that all the wiring mounts and accessories will make the swap a piece of cake! My only chalenge will be the front suspension...

misterzee · 12-09-2007, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam F

You'd be better off selling the 6cy rig and buying a different truck.

Get a 1st gen instead!

X2 ! finding a 4cyl 4x4 2nd gen is difficult!!!

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09-29-2005, 07:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,992	the 22R was produced from '81-90 in the US and the 22R-E was produced from '83-95. after that, the tacomas came with the 2.4l 2RZ-FE and the 2.7l 3RZ-FE. __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

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Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,397	You'd be better off selling the 6cy rig and buying a different truck. Get a 1st gen instead! __________________ 88 4Runner. 350 V8, R150 5-speed. SAS, 36" TSL's, elocker rear

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toyx4fun Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1	I am planning the same swap... I recently purchased a 94 pick-up with an LC engeneering 4 cylinder and a W56 with double boxes it already has a solid axle so all of this will be transfered over to my 4runner and I would imagine that all the wiring mounts and accessories will make the swap a piece of cake! My only chalenge will be the front suspension...

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09-29-2005, 03:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
6lug Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sevierville, TN Posts: 292	man i hate the a340h, and if i could i would swap it out for the w56 anyday. sorry to stick that in here but i would. now if youre gonna swap in a 4banger, the squirrels are gonna have a harder time with an auto. You know how bad the performance of the 3.0 is with the auto? it has to be even worse with a 4 cyl. If youre gonna swap, id say go all the way and get the 5 speed also. Plus, you cant regear the transfer case on the a340h because you cant take it apart. with a 5 speed you can add a crawler or regear. just my opinion

09-29-2005, 04:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
timw. Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: wickenburg, arizona Posts: 38	pardon my ignorance on this but would you happen to know the motor from a 92 or newer? Is it a 2.4? 2.7? any idea on estimates to make that transition? Also, I bet it would be considerably more expensive to swap from a auto to a 5 spd huh? btw, i appreciate everyones input. thanks a bunch

09-29-2005, 04:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,582	toyota used both a 2.4 and 2.7 engines... however the 2.7s didnt come out as the 4 cylinder until the tacoma in 95 before the tacoma the 4 cylinder engine was the 2.4l 22r or 22re

09-29-2005, 09:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scottz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 228	No the trannys are not compatible. If you want auto you will have to stick in a40. With a 22R I would recommend a 5 speed so you can get a little more power.

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