Swap Redirect

dadoftwingirls · 07-03-2009, 10:33 AM

Okay guys- I guess you could call this a "redirect". Just heard that the Lexus V-8 is also a potential candidate to replace our hydrolocked 3.0 in our '92 Runner. Has anyone out there had any experience with this particular engine?? I would rather go that way than trying to engineer in a small block Chevy....

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**DeathCougar** · 07-03-2009, 10:37 AM

http://www.yotatech.com/f161/

several threads in there

dadoftwingirls · 07-03-2009, 10:42 AM

Thanks, DC. Being a "newbie", I hadn't thought of taking a look first. I search around..... I appreciate the response

Adam F · 07-05-2009, 10:08 AM

Any engine is a candidate. Just depends on how much fab work and how many parts you want to buy to make it work.

If you are looking for an engine that "drops right in" without major fab work, the only motor that will do this is a 5vzfe 3.4L V6. You just have to adapt the wiring harness, re-route some fuel lines, some custom exhaust work, and some other stuff. No adapters or engine mounts needed.

yodathespian87 · 07-07-2009, 06:36 AM

As said before any engine can replace what you have in there, All of the V-8 are going to need a lot of custom fab work done. Engine mounts, bell housing adapters, wiring conversion. There are also a few site that go into this a tad more. Lexusextremes.com and uzswap.com

07-03-2009, 10:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
dadoftwingirls Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4	Thanks, DC Thanks, DC. Being a "newbie", I hadn't thought of taking a look first. I search around..... I appreciate the response

07-05-2009, 10:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,397	Any engine is a candidate. Just depends on how much fab work and how many parts you want to buy to make it work. If you are looking for an engine that "drops right in" without major fab work, the only motor that will do this is a 5vzfe 3.4L V6. You just have to adapt the wiring harness, re-route some fuel lines, some custom exhaust work, and some other stuff. No adapters or engine mounts needed. __________________ 88 4Runner. 350 V8, R150 5-speed. SAS, 36" TSL's, elocker rear

07-07-2009, 06:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
yodathespian87 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 464	As said before any engine can replace what you have in there, All of the V-8 are going to need a lot of custom fab work done. Engine mounts, bell housing adapters, wiring conversion. There are also a few site that go into this a tad more. Lexusextremes.com and uzswap.com __________________ 86 Pickup 4x2, Manual (Sold) 87 Extra Cab Pickup 4x4, Manual (Sold) 93 4Runner 4x4, Manual, 3.4 Swap In progress 90 4Runner 4x4, Manual, Blown 3.0 (Stripping out for parts then to become a trail rig/camping/fun truck) 94 Lexus SC400, 1UZ, magnaflow exhaust, after market headlights, bought for parts for the swap into the 90 4Runner

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