3.4 with 35's 5.29 vs. 327 Chevy dilemma

olharleyman · 09-08-2007, 02:39 AM

SO I am debating doing the 3.4 or the 327(got a 1967 vette 375 hp motor free just need to rebuild it) swap I know the 327 will do a great job moving my 4ruuner down the road cuz I can build it to 400 plus horse for about 600 bucks but not sure if the cost of adapters vs. the 3.4 swap is worth it.

Now there's the 3.4 swap option and since I have 5.29's and 35's with a 5 speed just wondering if anyone has this set up and can tell me what kind of power I can expect and fuel mileage from the 3.4.

Would it be worth it to do the 327 or the 3.4?? One thing I like about the 327 is you can't beat the sound of a healthy small block and horse power is cheap. Part's are everywhere and cheap no electronics sounds very tempting.

They again a pure 2nd gen with a 3.4 sounds so much better if it get near the mileage my 3.0 has on it(217,xxx and counting) it would be just as money wise as the free 327( has 202 camel hump heads roller rockers direct drive dual plain edelbrock manifold with a 750 holly double pumper) but power wise well no point in that discussion.

Anyway any input from anyone would be greatly appreciated especially from guys/lady's with the 3.4 and 5.29s with 35's.

Diesel_Freak · 09-08-2007, 02:50 AM

yeah 400horse at the crank... maybe...Why on earth would you put a carbed Shivy motor in a Toyota? Do the 3.4 and put a stop to crappy motors in Toyota's.

Bdog · 09-08-2007, 04:50 AM

With the power on hand, that isn't too crazy of an idea. The locker up front and ifs, kabluoey. The 3,4 would be a bit more manageable and lighter, not to mention that I think I read somewhere that in order for a vehicle to pass an inpection it would have an engine of at least the same year of production as the chassis. ie the vette motor would be too old, smog and all that. that and the 3.4 is relatively bolt in. sell the vete motor to help finance.
my .02.

Brandon

red89yota · 09-08-2007, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bdog

With the power on hand, that isn't too crazy of an idea. The locker up front and ifs, kabluoey. The 3,4 would be a bit more manageable and lighter, not to mention that I think I read somewhere that in order for a vehicle to pass an inpection it would have an engine of at least the same year of production as the chassis. ie the vette motor would be too old, smog and all that. that and the 3.4 is relatively bolt in. sell the vete motor to help finance.
my .02.

Brandon

I agree there 100% Toyota motors all the way.

Jay351 · 09-08-2007, 10:03 AM

Im sure you would be more then happy with the 3.4L You can even supercharge it

tc · 09-08-2007, 10:07 AM

5.29's will probably be a bit low for either motor with 35's.

Most Taco guys with the V6 run 4.88 with 35's. I would imagine the 327 makes plenty of power to pull the truck with 4.10's or 4.30's...

I would imagine that mileage will suffer, but could very well still be better than the 3.0.

09-08-2007, 02:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 1,806	3.4 with 35's 5.29 vs. 327 Chevy dilemma SO I am debating doing the 3.4 or the 327(got a 1967 vette 375 hp motor free just need to rebuild it) swap I know the 327 will do a great job moving my 4ruuner down the road cuz I can build it to 400 plus horse for about 600 bucks but not sure if the cost of adapters vs. the 3.4 swap is worth it. Now there's the 3.4 swap option and since I have 5.29's and 35's with a 5 speed just wondering if anyone has this set up and can tell me what kind of power I can expect and fuel mileage from the 3.4. Would it be worth it to do the 327 or the 3.4?? One thing I like about the 327 is you can't beat the sound of a healthy small block and horse power is cheap. Part's are everywhere and cheap no electronics sounds very tempting. They again a pure 2nd gen with a 3.4 sounds so much better if it get near the mileage my 3.0 has on it(217,xxx and counting) it would be just as money wise as the free 327( has 202 camel hump heads roller rockers direct drive dual plain edelbrock manifold with a 750 holly double pumper) but power wise well no point in that discussion. Anyway any input from anyone would be greatly appreciated especially from guys/lady's with the 3.4 and 5.29s with 35's. __________________ 1990 4 runner 5 Speed Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear Aussie Locker front 5.29's Front And Rear 35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels Super Charged 3.4 on the way 1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed 4" front 5"rear 5.29's 35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S Dick cepek DC 1's 1955 Harley Davidson Springer Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame 4 Speed Kick Start Only Streached 5.5 gal. tanks 16" Ape Hangers 3" open primary 1998 Harley Custom Dresser 107 rwhp 139 ft.lbs.trq.

09-08-2007, 02:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Diesel_Freak Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PDX, Oregon Posts: 372	yeah 400horse at the crank... maybe...Why on earth would you put a carbed Shivy motor in a Toyota? Do the 3.4 and put a stop to crappy motors in Toyota's. __________________ Project 4Rescue: 89 Gen1 22RE 5spd 4Runner...Marlin DOM rear bumper, OME rear/ BJ spacer front, OME shocks all around. Lucas Pro series HD clutch: DONE!!! BRAND SPANKIN NEW 22RE DONE!!!!! Firefighters: Cause somebody's got to step up and do it... RIP: Charles Edward DelaForest: Born Sept 78 - Murdered May 05 I miss you Brother

09-08-2007, 04:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bdog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: RVA Posts: 75	Might break something With the power on hand, that isn't too crazy of an idea. The locker up front and ifs, kabluoey. The 3,4 would be a bit more manageable and lighter, not to mention that I think I read somewhere that in order for a vehicle to pass an inpection it would have an engine of at least the same year of production as the chassis. ie the vette motor would be too old, smog and all that. that and the 3.4 is relatively bolt in. sell the vete motor to help finance. my .02. Brandon __________________ '04 Tacoma SR5, Extra-cab, 4WD, 2.7L, 5-speed, 265/75-16 Revos, Daystar 1.25 spacer and '00 TRD struts in the front, Deaver AAL in the rear, matching silver jeraco truck cap, Turn signal relocation, valance clearancing, and 2 Hella 500s.

09-08-2007, 10:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
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09-08-2007, 10:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 6,817	5.29's will probably be a bit low for either motor with 35's. Most Taco guys with the V6 run 4.88 with 35's. I would imagine the 327 makes plenty of power to pull the truck with 4.10's or 4.30's... I would imagine that mileage will suffer, but could very well still be better than the 3.0. __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

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