ORS 3.4 swap instructions

mt_goat · 02-04-2009, 08:54 AM

Mike has now posted his 3.4 swap instructions on his old website:
http://www.offroadsolutions.com/tech.html#engine

These were previously only available to people who purchased his full conversion kit. I guess now that he is "out of business" he is sharing them with everyone. Mike is a good guy!

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904_runner · 02-04-2009, 09:03 AM

I want to swap in a new motor sooo badly.

neoworm0 · 02-04-2009, 06:06 PM

NIce of him to post them up. He is a good guy. Some of those instructions need help though. I wonder if he would mind if I rewrote them.

I'm taking technical writing at the local college and it would be good practice.

mt_goat · 02-04-2009, 06:54 PM

Yeah writing instructions is harder than it looks. I had to do it once at work, it makes sense to you because you know how to do it, but the reader doesn't understand.

I must have called Mike about 200 times getting clairification on the instructions. He made them better after I was finished, lots more pics.

neoworm0 · 02-04-2009, 07:03 PM

At least you had him to call. I'm stuck reading stuff 50 times.

breknraj · 02-05-2009, 01:08 AM

Mike is a VERY class act. It's damn shame that he's not in business, anymore. A lot of folks are not going to even realize what they'll miss by not having his "one stop shop" to count on!

He sure made my life easier when I did my swap!

Best of luck to your future endeavours, Mike!

mt_goat · 02-05-2009, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by breknraj

Mike is a VERY class act. It's damn shame that he's not in business, anymore. A lot of folks are not going to even realize what they'll miss by not having his "one stop shop" to count on!

He sure made my life easier when I did my swap!

Best of luck to your future endeavours, Mike!

X2

syber_kowboy · 02-09-2009, 11:38 PM

X3

mt_goat · 02-10-2009, 08:11 AM

I noticed Mike now recommends ceramic coating the cross-over, he was recommending a header wrap before. My header wrap didn't work out very good and I'm trying a ceramic coating now.

Quote:

These crossover pipes are built from mild steel, therefore we highly recommend ceramic-coating before installation to prevent rust and aid in heat reduction

mt_goat · 02-16-2009, 09:27 AM

Bump...

mt_goat · 03-13-2009, 04:35 AM

Bump to top

mt_goat · 03-17-2009, 01:39 PM

Bump to top

**Lysmachia** · 03-17-2009, 02:43 PM

BTW... If you need anything that ORS used to sell, email me directly. I will forward the email to Brian a friend of Mike's from ORS, who might still be a sales channel for stuff they might have. They at least will still do wiring harnesses!

My email is molly (dot) houck (at) gmail.com

**Lysmachia** · 03-17-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mt_goat

Bump to top

Oh and Goat... I stickied this. If you have anything else that is important to sticky in this section let me know!

mt_goat · 03-17-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lysmachia

Oh and Goat... I stickied this. If you have anything else that is important to sticky in this section let me know!

Thanks Molly

slcpunk74 · 03-23-2009, 09:15 PM

Are all the harness prices still the same?

MaXXis85 · 03-26-2009, 12:34 PM

So will they still be making the conversion harness? If so I will definately be interested in purchasing one.

**Lysmachia** · 03-29-2009, 05:00 PM

I am not sure when they will be up for sale. When I know more info I will post it. As of now they are not doing it, but the rumor is they plan to still do harnesses....

RaginYota · 03-29-2009, 09:42 PM

Hopefully they drop the price

wslytoy · 04-24-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RaginYota

Hopefully they drop the price

What people need to understand is that w/ the 2RZ, 3RZ, and 5VZ, Toyota had A LOT of different vendors making the harnesses. Add that to the different year models, updates, versions. Then you've got THOUSANDS of combination possibilities. Giving Mike the serial # off your ECM & harness, then your year model... that's when the real research begins. Sure, you're not getting much actual wiring. What you're paying for is the knowledge and the simplification of the wiring. If you're a wiring moron like me, then you'll gladly pay someone $600 for their time. And yeah, Mike is a class act. I'm supposed to call him when I get my 85' 4Runner w/ my 96' 3RZ up and running. Everytime I'm just about to get it running, something goes wrong

. Hopefully I'll have it running saturday.

EGJ · 04-25-2009, 10:05 AM

I recently purchased a 94 4 Runner that I would like to do the 3.4 swap. I have found a 96 3.4 with Manual trans and transfer case. Can they be made to work in my 94? What problems might I encounter? Is there anyone out there building an installation kit? I have lots of questions.

**Lysmachia** · 04-29-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wslytoy

What people need to understand is that w/ the 2RZ, 3RZ, and 5VZ, Toyota had A LOT of different vendors making the harnesses. Add that to the different year models, updates, versions. Then you've got THOUSANDS of combination possibilities. Giving Mike the serial # off your ECM & harness, then your year model... that's when the real research begins. Sure, you're not getting much actual wiring. What you're paying for is the knowledge and the simplification of the wiring. If you're a wiring moron like me, then you'll gladly pay someone $600 for their time. And yeah, Mike is a class act. I'm supposed to call him when I get my 85' 4Runner w/ my 96' 3RZ up and running. Everytime I'm just about to get it running, something goes wrong

. Hopefully I'll have it running saturday.

That is exactly right. You are paying for the knowledge and the time Mike has put in to learning all the intricate parts for these harnesses and to create a customized conversion harness for you. Or you could always try and do your own.... (Hell NO!)

osucycler · 10-16-2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lysmachia

BTW... If you need anything that ORS used to sell, email me directly. I will forward the email to Brian a friend of Mike's from ORS, who might still be a sales channel for stuff they might have. They at least will still do wiring harnesses!

My email is molly (dot) houck (at) gmail.com

Hey Molly,

So I am about to start my swap using one of ORS's full conversion kits (I got it right before ORS went away). If I have any problems with the swap or the harness can I email you and have you pass it on to Mike?

Thanks so much,

Brett

Greg_Canada · 10-21-2009, 10:17 AM

Mike still responds to emails for tech support. Just takes a week usually.

osucycler · 10-22-2009, 07:38 AM

Good to know, I appreciate it.

02-04-2009, 09:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
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02-04-2009, 06:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
neoworm0 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 604	NIce of him to post them up. He is a good guy. Some of those instructions need help though. I wonder if he would mind if I rewrote them. I'm taking technical writing at the local college and it would be good practice. __________________ 1995 Toyota PU SR5. 2000 3.4l V6 and a few other mods. my album: http://www.yotatech.com/album.php?albumid=101 my SAS: http://picasaweb.google.com/areinhol...eat=directlink www.overlandcanada.ca www.alltracwagon.net Last edited by neoworm0; 02-04-2009 at 07:04 PM.

02-04-2009, 06:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 8,919	Yeah writing instructions is harder than it looks. I had to do it once at work, it makes sense to you because you know how to do it, but the reader doesn't understand. I must have called Mike about 200 times getting clairification on the instructions. He made them better after I was finished, lots more pics. __________________ ~Dale~ 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift front, Alcan springs rear, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" Body Lift, 1.5" ball joint spacers, manual hubs, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.

02-04-2009, 07:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
neoworm0 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 604	At least you had him to call. I'm stuck reading stuff 50 times. __________________ 1995 Toyota PU SR5. 2000 3.4l V6 and a few other mods. my album: http://www.yotatech.com/album.php?albumid=101 my SAS: http://picasaweb.google.com/areinhol...eat=directlink www.overlandcanada.ca www.alltracwagon.net

02-05-2009, 01:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	Mike is a VERY class act. It's damn shame that he's not in business, anymore. A lot of folks are not going to even realize what they'll miss by not having his "one stop shop" to count on! He sure made my life easier when I did my swap! Best of luck to your future endeavours, Mike! __________________ Raj : 1960 Homo Sapien. 192cm, Blonde, Blue. Soon to lose spare tire. Worf : 1990 SR5 Xtracab 4x4 5 speed, Inca Red Metallic. 3.4 converted, with Taco 5 spoke alloys, 275/65R16 BFG AT K/Os. Soon to add rear e-locker.

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syber_kowboy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CA Posts: 141	X3 __________________ '90 4Runner \| 3.4 Auto \| 1.5" BL \| 31" BFG A/T \| Smitty built bumper

02-16-2009, 09:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 8,919	Bump... __________________ ~Dale~ 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift front, Alcan springs rear, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" Body Lift, 1.5" ball joint spacers, manual hubs, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.

03-13-2009, 04:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 8,919	Bump to top __________________ ~Dale~ 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift front, Alcan springs rear, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" Body Lift, 1.5" ball joint spacers, manual hubs, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.

03-17-2009, 01:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 8,919	Bump to top __________________ ~Dale~ 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift front, Alcan springs rear, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" Body Lift, 1.5" ball joint spacers, manual hubs, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.

03-23-2009, 09:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
slcpunk74 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SL,UT Posts: 125	Are all the harness prices still the same? __________________ 1994 yoda jd fab lt front,62" deaver back,full glass, and kings. 1997 xj the DD/prerunner 1974 bronco 5.8 EFI 4r70w np205 "IN PROGRESS" With the navigation arrow pointed straight at Ihop Aunt Jamaima really likes me cause my syrup is so hot!

03-26-2009, 12:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
MaXXis85 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Leonville, LA Posts: 11	So will they still be making the conversion harness? If so I will definately be interested in purchasing one. __________________ 2005 K2500HD LQ4/80E/263/9.25/10.5/4.10's/285 Buckshots 1989 Toyota Pickup/3VZ-E/R150F/VF1A/8.0 Locked/8.0 Locked/5" SAS/3"BL/38 TSL'S

03-29-2009, 09:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
RaginYota Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beale AFB Ca ( Marysville) Posts: 272	Hopefully they drop the price __________________ I did have a 1990 X-cab P/U, 3.0 SAS'd w/ 3" Trail Gear IFS Eliminator Kit, 4" Trail Gear Rear Lift Kit, 35" KM2s, Yukon 4.88s, Locked Front and Rear w/ Aussie and a Detroit, Sliders, M-8000 Warn Winch, But I sold it

04-25-2009, 10:05 AM	#21 (permalink)
EGJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1	3.0 automatic to 3.4 manual I recently purchased a 94 4 Runner that I would like to do the 3.4 swap. I have found a 96 3.4 with Manual trans and transfer case. Can they be made to work in my 94? What problems might I encounter? Is there anyone out there building an installation kit? I have lots of questions.

10-21-2009, 10:17 AM	#24 (permalink)
Greg_Canada Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 812	Mike still responds to emails for tech support. Just takes a week usually. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1147271/1 My 1989 Toyota 4runner

10-22-2009, 07:38 AM	#25 (permalink)
osucycler Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2	Good to know, I appreciate it.

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