New to toys, yota tech, and the 95 4 runner in my drive!!!
07-29-2009, 05:05 PM
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New to toys, yota tech, and the 95 4 runner in my drive!!!
I just got a 1995 Toyota 4Runner, but I'm an old school Chevy guy! I'm not used to what I'm doing, and wouldn't mind some advice. This will be my wifes' first project and we're hoping to get a successful 4-wheel build in the next 2 years. Plans include a suspension upgrade, custom interior and paint, and a engine or full drivetrain swap is possible. If anyone knows any problems we might face, please let us know!!!! Thanks!!!!
Also, where can I find aftermarket parts? I can't find anything online I should want or plan to replace.
Also, where can I find aftermarket parts? I can't find anything online I should want or plan to replace.
07-29-2009, 05:52 PM
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Welcome to Yotatech. To get full enjoyment from your 4Runner, go to www.4crawler.com. Roger Brown is a Toyota enthusiast and offers parts, upgrades and solid advice from experience.
Good Luck
Good Luck
07-29-2009, 06:08 PM
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What engine does it have? That might be a little more useful for suggestions on motor swaps. I'm guessing the 3vze since that seems to be the most common in 2nd gens.
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07-29-2009, 07:14 PM
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Thank you all for the welcome.
As for the engine, it's a 3.0L V6, SV5, and that's what I know. As for the whole 3VZE, I don't know what that means. LOL! I'm sure I'll learn, but for now, dumb it down a bit, please. (I NEVER thought I'd say that!)
Also, thanks for the link. I'll start looking into it immeadiately!
As for the engine, it's a 3.0L V6, SV5, and that's what I know. As for the whole 3VZE, I don't know what that means. LOL! I'm sure I'll learn, but for now, dumb it down a bit, please. (I NEVER thought I'd say that!)
Also, thanks for the link. I'll start looking into it immeadiately!
07-29-2009, 07:17 PM
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Welcome to a fellow Arkansan!
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Only thing I'd say about the 3.0 is to watch out for the headgasket and be ready to be beaten off the line.
Other than that, it's a Yota.
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Only thing I'd say about the 3.0 is to watch out for the headgasket and be ready to be beaten off the line.
Other than that, it's a Yota.
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07-30-2009, 02:48 AM
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welcome , there is not that much out there for a 95 4runner , or atleast from what I have found. since you are a chevy guy , "I think" there is a v8 that bolts up to the 4runner. the 3.0 is a slug . if you are lucky enough you might have gotten one with 4.88 gears , watch out for the head gasket also .
07-30-2009, 12:02 PM
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Ok, this is the best forum I've ever been on! People actually responded!!!!! Enough of that though.
So, head gasket, got it. As for the V8 Swap, what hasn't been done before. I'm not above custom fab, it's loads of fun actually. So, have you guys seen anything you wish someone would have done diff? Maybe this would be better as another topic, but it's worth asking here too. What installs of a V8 are so crazy it would be completely unusual to hear someone actually tried it?
So, head gasket, got it. As for the V8 Swap, what hasn't been done before. I'm not above custom fab, it's loads of fun actually. So, have you guys seen anything you wish someone would have done diff? Maybe this would be better as another topic, but it's worth asking here too. What installs of a V8 are so crazy it would be completely unusual to hear someone actually tried it?
07-30-2009, 03:28 PM
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07-30-2009, 10:07 PM
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I'll agree to that! I've never heard of a hemi powered toy! I'll see what we can figure out. Any other ideas? We'll have a caera for pics soon, so y'all will stay updated as the build comes along.
Also, just noticed the 4 wheel doesn't engage!!! It's upgrade time!!!
Also, just noticed the 4 wheel doesn't engage!!! It's upgrade time!!!
07-30-2009, 10:12 PM
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I would do the lexus v8 swap.
I would do the lexus v8 swap.
07-31-2009, 05:11 AM
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The lexus is a toyota. I've never been a big fan of engine swaps where the engine going in isn't from the same company.
08-25-2009, 11:48 AM
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i want someone to do this swap
5.7L DOHC 32V i-FORCE V8 with dual independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), Horsepower: 381 hp @ 5600 rpm; Torque: 401 lb.-ft @ 3600 rpm; aluminum block with aluminum heads, Acoustically Controlled Induction System (ACIS) -- dual stage intake manifold, Compression ratio: 10.2:1, Emissions: ULEV II.
just a tad more than the 1uzfe which comes in @261hp and 268 ft lbs torque
5.7L DOHC 32V i-FORCE V8 with dual independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), Horsepower: 381 hp @ 5600 rpm; Torque: 401 lb.-ft @ 3600 rpm; aluminum block with aluminum heads, Acoustically Controlled Induction System (ACIS) -- dual stage intake manifold, Compression ratio: 10.2:1, Emissions: ULEV II.
just a tad more than the 1uzfe which comes in @261hp and 268 ft lbs torque
08-27-2009, 06:32 PM
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Thanks for the note anthony1, I will be checking them out. Also, I would really like to thank mrvoodoodaddy69 for his idea. My friends and I have been batting around the idea of a 2uz-fe, but one of them brought up the idea of a 5.7. The thing is, I don't know how easy one would be to locate.... However, it's between those two engines now. If I throw a Ford 9" 12-bolt rear end in the back and a 4x4 front axle out of about a '79 Ford, the transfer case won't need to be mounted upside down for the new V8 swap. Plus, I'll have axles strong enough to support the weight. Sorry Toyota purists, but it's the best thing I can do cosmetically and still get what I want! Besides, then I'll have a 3/4ton truck!
