Ford 302 into 1990 Toyota Fore-Runner

rpdtoyz · 03-19-2008, 11:36 AM

Hello;

I'm new and have read all your Threads on 302 conversions first. I also have the Advance Adapters book on the conversion. Know it inside out but......

However, I do have some questions still.

I have a 2wd 1990 4-door Fore-Runner (4cyl. 22re) My goal is to put a rebuilt 1976 Ford 302 carb'd version c/w a standard 5 speed t5 tranny into my truck. (just for info. only, This is a highway truck purpose only. (not an off-roader one) Has anyone done this before? My question is to anyone, do I need a body lift of 2" or 3"? The conversion book recommends a min. of 2" body lift for the conversion. I think this should apply for 2wd version too. This is for the clearance of the bellhousing to the firewall. It looks like the Ford t5 bellhousing is tall than a Toyota 4cyl one but really don't know about the Toyota v6 bellhousing since I have only owned 4cyl. Toyota versions only. I know the front oil pan problem will not be a problem for me as it will clear the front diff or in my case axle tube. I also know that the Ford t5 tranny has a slight tilt to it too. No worries there.

Thanks for your time,
Rpdtoyz

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Kiroshu · 03-19-2008, 11:38 AM

Ok. You spelled "4runner" so bad and stupid I hope nobody ever comments.
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X-AWDriver · 03-19-2008, 11:57 AM

Bahahahahaha,I already commented in the double post.

**DeathCougar** · 03-19-2008, 12:04 PM

What the hell is a fore-runner?!

Did mazda build that?

Erich_870 · 03-19-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpdtoyz

Hello;

I'm new and have read all your Threads on 302 conversions first. I also have the Advance Adapters book on the conversion. Know it inside out but......

However, I do have some questions still.

I have a 2wd 1990 4-door Fore-Runner (4cyl. 22re) My goal is to put a rebuilt 1976 Ford 302 carb'd version c/w a standard 5 speed t5 tranny into my truck. (just for info. only, This is a highway truck purpose only. (not an off-roader one) Has anyone done this before? My question is to anyone, do I need a body lift of 2" or 3"? The conversion book recommends a min. of 2" body lift for the conversion. I think this should apply for 2wd version too. This is for the clearance of the bellhousing to the firewall. It looks like the Ford t5 bellhousing is tall than a Toyota 4cyl one but really don't know about the Toyota v6 bellhousing since I have only owned 4cyl. Toyota versions only. I know the front oil pan problem will not be a problem for me as it will clear the front diff or in my case axle tube. I also know that the Ford t5 tranny has a slight tilt to it too. No worries there.

Thanks for your time,
Rpdtoyz

Defamation of the good 4Runner's name aside...

I don't know if you'd be allowed to drop 70's vintage carb'd engine into a 1990 vehicle. Do you have emissions testing and vehicle inspections in your town/region?

In most places in the US you can't swap backwards with an older engine into a newer vehicle.

Just some food for thought.

Erich

rpdtoyz · 03-19-2008, 12:37 PM

I thought in when the first gen. 4-runner's where called '4-runner' and the second gen was called by spelling it out. Maybe I'm wrong, but I will check on this.....can get back to it.

But for now

Thanks (Erich for the reply)
We have no emissions testing and vehicle inspections in effect. That's really nice and do not see them coming in the long run....but time will tell.

Is it because of the ecu on the engine? I just can't see a problem with it.

Adam F · 03-22-2008, 10:47 AM

Some places you cannot swap in an engine that is older than the one you took out.

As far as the name....go out back and look what it says on your tailgate...4Runner. That's what its been called since day 1. Always had, always will.

Erich_870 · 03-22-2008, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpdtoyz

I thought in when the first gen. 4-runner's where called '4-runner' and the second gen was called by spelling it out. Maybe I'm wrong, but I will check on this.....can get back to it.

But for now

Thanks (Erich for the reply)
We have no emissions testing and vehicle inspections in effect. That's really nice and do not see them coming in the long run....but time will tell.

Is it because of the ecu on the engine? I just can't see a problem with it.

Like Adam said, where there is emission testing and compliance monitoring, they don't typically allow an older engine in a newer vehicle. Has to do with the ever present push to reduce emissions of vehicles. Now, if you're never going to be checked, then there's not much stopping you, but it still could be "illegal". You'd have to check on that for your country and Provence (?)

Erich

chuggins143 · 03-31-2008, 05:14 PM

I have a buddy that stuffing a 5.0 HO motor in a 95 4Runner... Check out his build thread...
http://wheelingarizona.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10825
Later,
C

DudeBud · 04-01-2008, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuggins143

I have a buddy that stuffing a 5.0 HO motor in a 95 4Runner... Check out his build thread...
http://wheelingarizona.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10825
Later,
C

that same thread is on yotatech

rockdawg84 · 04-02-2008, 02:36 AM

and is it ever going slow.

not because of the project but because of the rest of my life

rockdawg84 · 04-17-2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeathCougar

What the hell is a fore-runner?!

Did mazda build that?

it is a 4runner you drive on the golf course. I simply don't think those little golf carts cut it.

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Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,398	Some places you cannot swap in an engine that is older than the one you took out. As far as the name....go out back and look what it says on your tailgate...4Runner. That's what its been called since day 1. Always had, always will. __________________ 88 4Runner. 350 V8, R150 5-speed. SAS, 36" TSL's, elocker rear

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chuggins143 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8	I have a buddy that stuffing a 5.0 HO motor in a 95 4Runner... Check out his build thread... http://wheelingarizona.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10825 Later, C __________________ 85 Toy PU @ +4", on 37's, flat bed, stretched to 120"+ WB, Marlin Crawler, 5:29's, open (Aussie Locker on the way!)/spool, crossover steering, doorless... most of the time! yet another 85 - work in progress... rattling, but not rolling... yet! 87 Turbo truck... not running

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Kiroshu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: wade, NC Posts: 1,305	Ok. You spelled "4runner" so bad and stupid I hope nobody ever comments. __________________________________________________ 95 Toyota 4runner SR5 V6 3.0 4X4 Automatic 150,000 Miles

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rpdtoyz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 3	I thought in when the first gen. 4-runner's where called '4-runner' and the second gen was called by spelling it out. Maybe I'm wrong, but I will check on this.....can get back to it. But for now Thanks (Erich for the reply) We have no emissions testing and vehicle inspections in effect. That's really nice and do not see them coming in the long run....but time will tell. Is it because of the ecu on the engine? I just can't see a problem with it.

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