93 V6 into 90 4cyl.4Runner

MAS Automotive · 07-23-2009, 12:05 AM

Need some input everyone. Have a customer that brought a V6 engine/ecu/harness/AUTO. trans and transfer case set-up out of a '93 4Runner 4x4 to my shop.

He currently has '90 4Runner 4x4, 4 Cyl with a MANUAL trans.
He wants to stay with manual transmission.

Can this swap be done without to much regret?

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Tubbyfatty · 07-23-2009, 12:39 AM

I think if you go from a 22re to the 3vze you need different driveshafts.

As for the ECU, im sure it can be fooled to think its in neutral.

fireman1559 · 07-23-2009, 01:10 PM

im thinkin the manaual trans will bolt up to the 3.0 i cant see why it wouldnt want to. wait why did he bring you all of that stuff all he needs is the motor ecu and harness. it sounds like he has brought u more stuff than what u need to do the swap with u might need a shorter drive shaft for the v6 but other than that. i might be way wrong but thats what im seein

Adam F · 07-23-2009, 08:14 PM

Manual trans from the 4cy WILL NOT bolt up to the V6

You will need a R150 trans and transfer case that came from a V6

You will need to fabricate new motor mounts

You will need a manual trans ECU and harness

You will need a bigger radiator

The swap is not worth it. The older 3vze V6 arent the greatest of engines.

You would be MUCH better off swapping in a 3.4L 5vze. There is an entire forum dedicated to this swap right here on yotatech.

toyminator2000 · 07-24-2009, 09:11 AM

I think you need to tell the customer they are crazy. If they want to spend the money for you to do a custom engine install they might as well put in the much much better 3.4 from the 96 and up trucks/4Runners.

07-23-2009, 12:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tubbyfatty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 1,608	I think if you go from a 22re to the 3vze you need different driveshafts. As for the ECU, im sure it can be fooled to think its in neutral. __________________ 94 4runner / SR5 / 3vz-e / 5spd / 4x4 (duh) / Mudcat EXT 30x 9.5R15s / Marlin Crawler HD Clutch / ISR / Hella 700FFs 100w bulbs / 2 10'' JBL subs / ported sub box / kicker mono amp / Pioneer DEH-P490IB / sitting 1-1.5'' below factory, thanks butt sag...

07-23-2009, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
fireman1559 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: new market Alabama Posts: 387	im thinkin the manaual trans will bolt up to the 3.0 i cant see why it wouldnt want to. wait why did he bring you all of that stuff all he needs is the motor ecu and harness. it sounds like he has brought u more stuff than what u need to do the swap with u might need a shorter drive shaft for the v6 but other than that. i might be way wrong but thats what im seein __________________ 1990 model SR5 3.0 automatic 3in bodylift 4in rough country liftkit. mods soon to come:new trans and transfer case, 35 or 36s, 5.29s and a lockrite, manual locking hubs

07-23-2009, 08:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,398	Manual trans from the 4cy WILL NOT bolt up to the V6 You will need a R150 trans and transfer case that came from a V6 You will need to fabricate new motor mounts You will need a manual trans ECU and harness You will need a bigger radiator The swap is not worth it. The older 3vze V6 arent the greatest of engines. You would be MUCH better off swapping in a 3.4L 5vze. There is an entire forum dedicated to this swap right here on yotatech. __________________ 88 4Runner. 350 V8, R150 5-speed. SAS, 36" TSL's, elocker rear

07-24-2009, 09:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
toyminator2000 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 306	I think you need to tell the customer they are crazy. If they want to spend the money for you to do a custom engine install they might as well put in the much much better 3.4 from the 96 and up trucks/4Runners. __________________ YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'T MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE DUCT TAPE

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