motor swap from 95 4 runner to 87 4 runner
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motor swap from 95 4 runner to 87 4 runner
A recent turn of events left my 95 4 runner upside down in a ditch on the side of the road (I avoided hitting the person driving the wrong way on my side of the road head on.) I have access to another 4 runner an 87, wondering if the engine (both 3.0) can be changed FROM the 95 INTO the 87, both have the automatic tranny. Any suggestions, thanks in advance for any help provided.
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Yes, the 87 has the V-6 (may even be a newer model year, it has the 4 doors, and I think that was 88 and later. The person who has it thought it was an 87, just going by that. Thanks
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Already planned on telling them about the year, I suspect that I can verify that off the vin #. Plugs were my main concern, I might get lucky if they are both second generation. 89 - 95. I could use some luck after rolling that on last Friday night. THanks again
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I'm interested in these trucks and did some googling. You wont need to check the vin, I think you can check the chassis code stamped on the frame behind the right front wheel: RN= 22re, VZN=3vze / v6
wikipedia says 1987-1997 - 3.0 L (2958 cc) 3VZ
wikipedia says 1987-1997 - 3.0 L (2958 cc) 3VZ
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"Hi my friend has a 1987 Toyota 4x4 1/2 Ton Xtra Cab truck with the 3.0l 3vze v6 motor,"
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/1...uestion-43684/
"He shouldn't have that hard a time the 3.0 was a "Special Order" option in '87. Hamer Toyota out here in So Cal $120. "
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/1...84/#post435852
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/1...uestion-43684/
"He shouldn't have that hard a time the 3.0 was a "Special Order" option in '87. Hamer Toyota out here in So Cal $120. "
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/1...84/#post435852
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The early 3.0 was 11/87 to 8/88 with a totaly different motor mount, I know I am trying to find the early mount for my motor! But the later motor will bolt right in using it's mounts, If you do have an '87 or early 88 want to get rid of those mounts?
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The early 3.0 was 11/87 to 8/88 with a totaly different motor mount
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still doesn't fix the 4door issue. Which makes it at least 91
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still doesn't fix the 4door issue. Which makes it at least 91
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Thanks everyone, Not been near the computer for a few days, hopefully I'll make it over this week to verify the year, and get a good look at the thing. All is appreciated
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My guess is 91 or 92. Manf. I.D. Plate has it as 07 / 91. Yes I did discuss the year with the owner. He was going to look for the title to see what it says. Either way, I'm pretty sure that the engine and "brain" from the 95 will swap without a lot of issues.
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