93 4Runner 3.0 - 3.4 conversion w/ auto - Page 2

Yamahar1 · 11-13-2004, 12:55 PM

SOUNDS COOL,
I TOO AM PLANNING A CONVERSION ON MY 1990 4-RUNNER.
WOULD YOU MIND ANSWERING SOME QUESTIONS DURING MY TRANSPLANT? I AM A LITTLE NERVOUS ABOUT THE WHOLE THING AND I WANT TO MAKE SURE I DO THIS TRANSPLANT CORRECTLY. I HAVE A 2001 TACOMA ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WITH A 1981 TRANSFER CASE. WHAT KIND OF LIFT DID YOU DO TO YOUR TRUCK AND WHO MAKES IT FOR THE AUTOMATIC? WHAT DO I NEED TO DO WITH THE TRANSFER CASE TO MAKE I WORK? I AM GOING TO GET THE KIT FROM OFFROAD SOLUTUIONS AS WELL.CAN I USE THE EXISTING SHIFTER OR DO I NEED ALL 2001 SHIFTER AND LINKAGE? WHERE IS A GOOD PLACE TO GET THE WIRE HARNESS AND COMPUTER? THE ENGINE IS FROM A TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK. SO I THINK I NEED A NEW WIRE HARNESS AND COMPUTER? ANYTHING ELSE I MIGHT NEED TO KNOW WOULD BE COOL. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP , PAUL

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Babypig · 11-19-2004, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottz

Tach. When I did my 3.0 to 3.4 swap I used a Autometer tach with the stock gauge. I simply removed the stock tach circutboard leaving the needle assembly, then took the Autometer circutboard and wired it to the stock needle ( 3 wires ) then wired the power, ign.,and ground from the three screws on the back of the gluster witch is the same place the factory tach gets it's power. And now I also have a shift lite. It only took about 2 hours to do and I still have the factory look with a little blue led shift lite.

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TeamShiftPoint · 11-19-2004, 08:09 AM

aLostDawg, any updates on getting the truck started??

Yamahar1 · 11-20-2004, 08:29 AM

NICE JOB DAWG,
I WANT TO DO THE SAME TO MY 1990 4-RUNNER. DID YOU HAVE TO DO ANYTHING TO YOUR DRIVE SHAFTS? CAN U USE THE 1990 SHIFTER AND LINKAGE?DID YOU HAVE TO RELOCATE ANY OF THE TRANSMITION AND TRANSFER CASE MOUNTS? I AM GOING TO GET THE COMPLETE CONVERSION KIT FROM OFF ROAD SOLUTIONS. ANY PROUBLEMS WITH THERE KIT? THANKS PAUL

TeamShiftPoint · 11-20-2004, 12:48 PM

is your caps lock stuck?

Flygtenstein · 11-20-2004, 09:56 PM

Yeah Jim, just keep checking fluids. I carry a quart of ATF and a funnel in the truck permanently.

ORS sells the parts and wiring to get it done, but you still need to have an idea of what is going on. It is a kit in so much as it is a compilation of parts, not like a kit car where all the little pieces go together and make a complete model.

rxdrummd · 01-17-2009, 10:20 AM

Hello,
I have the same 93 4runner and have been strongly considering the same engine swap. Ive had the truck for 6 years and Ive had enough with the fact that the 3.0 is way under powered and sucks the hell out of fuel. Im am interested in hearing more on your conversion, when will you be posting more info on it? And just out of curiosity, does the original trans for 3.0 compatable (connection wise) with the 3.4?

Thanks,
merle

rxdrummd · 01-17-2009, 10:21 AM

Hello,
I have the same 93 4runner and have been strongly considering the same engine swap. Ive had the truck for 6 years and Ive had enough with the fact that the 3.0 is way under powered and sucks the hell out of fuel. Im am interested in hearing more on your conversion, when will you be posting more info on it? And just out of curiosity, does the original trans for 3.0 compatable (connection wise) with the 3.4?

Thanks,
merle

mt_goat · 01-17-2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rxdrummd

... And just out of curiosity, does the original trans for 3.0 compatable (connection wise) with the 3.4?

Thanks,
merle

No its really not, the speed sensor is not compatable but some have used it anyway or done some customization (see teamshiftpoint's thread).

That original poster hasn't posted over here in 5 years so I wouldn't hold my breath for an anwser LOL. Here's the 3.4 swap section: http://www.yotatech.com/f160/

edward frank · 04-26-2009, 08:16 PM

Crap on a cracker. I just read the gauntlet you ran to upgrade from a 3.0 to a 3.4L. I think you've convinced me that I shouldn't attempt it.

Hat's off to you for enduring it and succeeding!

Sounds like it's running great.

I've got a 1991 V6 w/automatic, 100k miles, with a main bearing going out. I was thinking of buying and installing a long block (a remanufactured 3.0 or better yet a 3.4)... but mama mia, I sounds too complicated for a weekend garage monkey.

I've been brooding over how to find the best remanufacturer in the region ... and whether to attempt the 3.4 conversion.

Thanks for the insights.

11-19-2004, 08:09 AM	#28 (permalink)
TeamShiftPoint Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 120	aLostDawg, any updates on getting the truck started?? __________________ William teamshiftpoint@ev1.net -2001 Sequoia SR5 V8 4WD -2002 Tundra Limited V8 4WD TRD Ext. Cab -1990 4Runner SR5 4WD Auto w/ '99 TRD Supercharged V6 Swap (5VZFE) (my cousin has one too!!!) 3.4 swaps with trd s/c completed (wired up ourselves, tach works): 90 4runner 4wd AUTO 90 4runner 4wd AUTO 93 Toyota Truck 4wd 5spd

11-20-2004, 08:29 AM	#29 (permalink)
Yamahar1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4	NICE JOB DAWG, I WANT TO DO THE SAME TO MY 1990 4-RUNNER. DID YOU HAVE TO DO ANYTHING TO YOUR DRIVE SHAFTS? CAN U USE THE 1990 SHIFTER AND LINKAGE?DID YOU HAVE TO RELOCATE ANY OF THE TRANSMITION AND TRANSFER CASE MOUNTS? I AM GOING TO GET THE COMPLETE CONVERSION KIT FROM OFF ROAD SOLUTIONS. ANY PROUBLEMS WITH THERE KIT? THANKS PAUL Last edited by Cebby; 11-20-2004 at 01:10 PM. Reason: How many times do we need to read the same quote?

11-20-2004, 12:48 PM	#30 (permalink)
TeamShiftPoint Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 120	is your caps lock stuck? __________________ William teamshiftpoint@ev1.net -2001 Sequoia SR5 V8 4WD -2002 Tundra Limited V8 4WD TRD Ext. Cab -1990 4Runner SR5 4WD Auto w/ '99 TRD Supercharged V6 Swap (5VZFE) (my cousin has one too!!!) 3.4 swaps with trd s/c completed (wired up ourselves, tach works): 90 4runner 4wd AUTO 90 4runner 4wd AUTO 93 Toyota Truck 4wd 5spd

01-17-2009, 10:21 AM	#33 (permalink)
rxdrummd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 2	Hello Hello, I have the same 93 4runner and have been strongly considering the same engine swap. Ive had the truck for 6 years and Ive had enough with the fact that the 3.0 is way under powered and sucks the hell out of fuel. Im am interested in hearing more on your conversion, when will you be posting more info on it? And just out of curiosity, does the original trans for 3.0 compatable (connection wise) with the 3.4? Thanks, merle

04-26-2009, 08:16 PM	#35 (permalink)
edward frank Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6	3.0L to3.4L conversion Crap on a cracker. I just read the gauntlet you ran to upgrade from a 3.0 to a 3.4L. I think you've convinced me that I shouldn't attempt it. Hat's off to you for enduring it and succeeding! Sounds like it's running great. I've got a 1991 V6 w/automatic, 100k miles, with a main bearing going out. I was thinking of buying and installing a long block (a remanufactured 3.0 or better yet a 3.4)... but mama mia, I sounds too complicated for a weekend garage monkey. I've been brooding over how to find the best remanufacturer in the region ... and whether to attempt the 3.4 conversion. Thanks for the insights.

11-20-2004, 09:56 PM	#31 (permalink)
Flygtenstein Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 4,246	Yeah Jim, just keep checking fluids. I carry a quart of ATF and a funnel in the truck permanently. ORS sells the parts and wiring to get it done, but you still need to have an idea of what is going on. It is a kit in so much as it is a compilation of parts, not like a kit car where all the little pieces go together and make a complete model.

01-17-2009, 10:20 AM	#32 (permalink)
rxdrummd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 2	Hello, I have the same 93 4runner and have been strongly considering the same engine swap. Ive had the truck for 6 years and Ive had enough with the fact that the 3.0 is way under powered and sucks the hell out of fuel. Im am interested in hearing more on your conversion, when will you be posting more info on it? And just out of curiosity, does the original trans for 3.0 compatable (connection wise) with the 3.4? Thanks, merle

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