Pre-swap homework

Db831 · 10-30-2009, 09:36 PM

Ok, So after spending enough time reading through this section to hurt my eyes I just wanna say Holy wow! You all know a ridiculous amount of things about Toyota trucks. I'm planning on swapping the 3.0 out of my 91 4runner and swapping in the 3.4. I've done a lot of reading but haven't found much about cost. I'm considering doing it myself because I only have 3000ish to work with but I would really like a shop to do it because then they are responsible for making it work, and the only swap I've done so far was my nova, which was all of 8 different things to re-connect haha.

Aside from those thoughts I feel pretty confident about finding an engine and swapping it, but only as a method of last resort. I won't have to worry about doing things right if a shop does it but I realize that might be too expensive. Anyways, any thought s on cost would be greatly appreciated.

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RobD · 10-31-2009, 04:22 PM

http://www.andrewzook.com/content/view/22/37/

Mine came in close to $3000, but I did whatever work I could on my own.

The engine was $2000, but you could probably find them cheaper down there than we can, what with the whole 10x the population thing.

Exhaust and crossover pipe were around $1000, but I got a new catalytic converter, muffler, and 2.25" pipe. I think I got hosed a little on that, and you'd probably do better.

Figure another couple hundred bucks for parts and tools I didn't have, minus the $300 I got for the 3.0. I could have gotten more, but just wanted it out of my brother's garage.

vital22re · 10-31-2009, 04:54 PM

i got mine done for 2100. I did all my own work. including wiring. if you want to do it but arent' sure about wiring user yotaman is offering to do wiring http://www.yotatech.com/f37/custom-b...ipping-195534/

Make sure you either get a complete rig or find a person or wrecker that has a complete rig so you can get all the needed parts from the same rig!

Db831 · 10-31-2009, 05:34 PM

but all I should ned from donor is wiring harnesses and ecu right?

vital22re · 10-31-2009, 05:47 PM

look at the link that robD posted from andrew zook
the ecu, wire harness, evap box, accesories for the motor, alt, ac, pwr strng. o2 sensors, down pipe, cross over, obd2 port from under dash, ecu plug thats from the donor body harness, 3.4 starter if you're using the 3.4 fly wheel

10-31-2009, 04:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
RobD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,726	http://www.andrewzook.com/content/view/22/37/ Mine came in close to $3000, but I did whatever work I could on my own. The engine was $2000, but you could probably find them cheaper down there than we can, what with the whole 10x the population thing. Exhaust and crossover pipe were around $1000, but I got a new catalytic converter, muffler, and 2.25" pipe. I think I got hosed a little on that, and you'd probably do better. Figure another couple hundred bucks for parts and tools I didn't have, minus the $300 I got for the 3.0. I could have gotten more, but just wanted it out of my brother's garage. __________________ 1991 4Runner, 3.4 5VZFE swap, OME shocks/springs, 33" BFG All Terrain T/A KOs, Pioneer head unit, Infinity speakers, XM Satellite radio

10-31-2009, 04:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
vital22re Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: kirkland washington Posts: 679	i got mine done for 2100. I did all my own work. including wiring. if you want to do it but arent' sure about wiring user yotaman is offering to do wiring http://www.yotatech.com/f37/custom-b...ipping-195534/ Make sure you either get a complete rig or find a person or wrecker that has a complete rig so you can get all the needed parts from the same rig! __________________ 92 toyota truck 3.4 5spd 4.56 gears magna flow cat and muffler2 1/4 piping isr mod to intake 1.5 bjsfront add a leafs and 2inch lift shackles rear rancho shocks all around sitting on 265/75/r16 nitto terra grapplers

10-31-2009, 05:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
vital22re Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: kirkland washington Posts: 679	look at the link that robD posted from andrew zook the ecu, wire harness, evap box, accesories for the motor, alt, ac, pwr strng. o2 sensors, down pipe, cross over, obd2 port from under dash, ecu plug thats from the donor body harness, 3.4 starter if you're using the 3.4 fly wheel __________________ 92 toyota truck 3.4 5spd 4.56 gears magna flow cat and muffler2 1/4 piping isr mod to intake 1.5 bjsfront add a leafs and 2inch lift shackles rear rancho shocks all around sitting on 265/75/r16 nitto terra grapplers

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10-31-2009, 05:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Db831 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Santa Cruz CA Posts: 7	but all I should ned from donor is wiring harnesses and ecu right?