The Swap is On! Toyota,Mercruiser and Chevy? - Page 4

texcat101 · 12-21-2008, 03:42 PM

I soldered up the EDIS setup and fabbed a galvanized bracket today, looks
like a stock plug wire set should do the job, will likely buy the V8 set just to have a couple of extra length options.

It looks like the B&M Unimatic shifter is the answer to my shifter problem. It has a very small base (note the template I printed from the online installation instructions) that will easily fit in the space I have, it comes with all the brackets, cable, boot etc..
I think the stock double shifter boots common in the first gens will work with a little trimming of the plastic shifter cover. Looks like another trip to the salvage yard....

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texcat101 · 12-21-2008, 05:35 PM

BTW, for anyone planning a swap of any kind.
The one thing I have learned to date is...

If there is an option to get a complete donor vehicle - do so!

I have spent way too much time looking for bolts, brackets, lines etc... I found an engine from one salvage yard, then a tranny from another place, now I need coolant lines, shroud, alternator, trans inspection cover....

texcat101 · 12-31-2008, 11:35 AM

I got the basic B&M shifter I ordered and have built the mounting plate from some 1/8" galvanized plate I had laying around the shop.
Simple but it should do the job.
Will have to modify the plastic cover to accomodate the full range of the shifters movement, when in park there is about 3" from the shifter to the dash.
There was a boot that came with the shifter that I may be able to use but will likely have to fab something from a couple of cheap aftermarket boots.

With the Alternator and a/c compressor set in place.

Hayes · 01-04-2009, 02:42 PM

any updates? I can't wait to see this thing finished.

texcat101 · 01-06-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hayes

any updates? I can't wait to see this thing finished.

Sorry Hayes, I am working on the accellerator and TV linkage and some other little stuff that is very time consuming, I did order a new chevy swap radiator from extremeradiator.com

Hayes · 01-06-2009, 05:30 PM

I'm fining here... Get some pics up.

texcat101 · 01-09-2009, 07:56 PM

The TV/kickdown and accellerator cable bracket

Had to drill and tap for another vacuum port for the brake booster, being a marine intake all it had was the port for the pcv.

Hayes · 01-09-2009, 08:12 PM

nice work!

I am giving a lot of consideration to the MS, seeing your quest for power has me hungry. I'm going to look at the low boost LCE supercharger, with MS tuning... Hmmmm, :drool

texcat101 · 01-10-2009, 12:25 PM

[quote=Hayes; I'm going to look at the low boost LCE supercharger, with MS tuning... Hmmmm, :drool[/QUOTE]

http://www.toyotacatalog.net/M1WebGe...F-E6DF0C03E232

Wow! that supercharger is sweeeeet! but thats alot of $$, maybe one off craigslist or ebay... or second mortgage on the house.. forget the kids tuition.. or just forget the kids..

ocdropzone · 01-10-2009, 01:41 PM

Very Cool, first time I saw your thread. I think a 4.3 may find it's way into my '8` sometime.

Have your tried putting the truck in to 4WD/low range yet?
Looks to me like you are gonna need to make a larger hole and maybe dog leg the TC lever..With the body lift and flex of the TC it is more than likely gonna knock itself out of 4WD....

texcat101 · 01-10-2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocdropzone

Very Cool, first time I saw your thread. I think a 4.3 may find it's way into my '8` sometime.

Have your tried putting the truck in to 4WD/low range yet?
Looks to me like you are gonna need to make a larger hole and maybe dog leg the TC lever..With the body lift and flex of the TC it is more than likely gonna knock itself out of 4WD....

Thanks ocdropzone, I have about a 1/2" of clearance in 4 low, I will leave the boot off until I can road test/trail test it.
Yet another reason why this forum is awesome is help like that, btw I have seen many of your posts/ threads and your 81 Trekker is way cool, That was a heck of a find!

texcat101 · 01-14-2009, 07:52 PM

Well just got the radiator today but my schedule is shot for the next 2 weeks. Will try to get some work done and post up the progress before Feb 1st.
The "chevy swap" radiator from extremeradiator.com looks like the stock 3 core with the inlet and outlet locations swapped side to side.
Only problem I see is they used 1 1/4" inlet & outlet and the 4.3 lower hose is 1 3/4" at the water pump so I have to find a short flexible radiator hose with 1 3/4 & 1 1/4" ends.... It really would have been much easier and better for swap purposes for them to put the correct size outlets in.
The radiator is several lbs lighter which suggests it has more aluminum, perhaps it will perform better.

Hayes · 01-14-2009, 10:21 PM

pics? Bummer about being booked up for 2 weeks...

texcat101 · 01-25-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hayes

pics? Bummer about being booked up for 2 weeks...

It's been a real drag!

Hayes · 01-25-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texcat101

It's been a real drag!

I'll take being tied up for two weeks...

texcat101 · 01-27-2009, 07:59 PM

Okay, the ice storm blows out of here tomorrow and its back to work. I need some ideas on where to run the exhaust. This setup requires that I install the wideband o2 sensor before I can start the engine

Hayes · 01-27-2009, 09:51 PM

ice storm in Texas? What's it been there, like 45 degrees?

It's been between 0-25 the last few days... It's friggin' cold. I worked on my truck and had to take breaks to warm my hands with the space heater...

texcat101 · 01-28-2009, 06:36 PM

Okay Hayes, I just got back from the Caribbean and low teens with 1/2" of ice on everything is plenty cold enough to keep this wuss indoors for a couple of days.

It thawed this afternoon and forecast for 50's tomorrow, yeehaw!

BTW, saw your picture on the other post, shaved head and a cold beer...
probably why your hands keep freezin up, lol !!

Hayes · 01-28-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texcat101

Okay Hayes, I just got back from the Caribbean and low teens with 1/2" of ice on everything is plenty cold enough to keep this wuss indoors for a couple of days.

, trust me, I know that feeling.

Quote:

Originally Posted by texcat101

It thawed this afternoon and forecast for 50's tomorrow, yeehaw!

that's sounds nice...

Quote:

Originally Posted by texcat101

BTW, saw your picture on the other post, shaved head and a cold beer...probably why your hands keep freezin up, lol !!

Ha, ha. The shaved head has to stay... I look goofy with hair.

Welcome back, now get some pictures up, I'm sick with anticipation.

43runner · 01-28-2009, 10:59 PM

How did you connect the A/C wires?

texcat101 · 01-29-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 43runner

How did you connect the A/C wires?

To be determined, but I think I should be able to use the old circuit pretty much as is.
Do you know of a problem I might encounter?

43runner · 01-29-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texcat101

To be determined, but I think I should be able to use the old circuit pretty much as is.
Do you know of a problem I might encounter?

No, I'm just trying to figure out which wire i'm supposed to connect to the GM A/C compressor. I know that one of the wires from the compressor connects to the ground, but I don't know which color toyota wire connects to the compressor.

texcat101 · 01-29-2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 43runner

No, I'm just trying to figure out which wire i'm supposed to connect to the GM A/C compressor. I know that one of the wires from the compressor connects to the ground, but I don't know which color toyota wire connects to the compressor.

It will be the one that carries a positive 12v when the switch is engaged so a tester will show you.
I have to chase it down also so I can't help with the color, sorry. When I get to the shop tomorrow I can look at my old harness and let you know.

texcat101 · 02-01-2009, 07:40 AM

The shifter cable is not supposed to be exposed to high heat so I chose to run it behind the heat shield and that should keep it tucked out of the way of possible snags.

I used 5/16 brake tubing for the coolant lines. A $3 tubing bender from harbor freight was all I needed.

12-21-2008, 05:35 PM	#77 (permalink)
texcat101 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: W. Texas Posts: 367	BTW, for anyone planning a swap of any kind. The one thing I have learned to date is... If there is an option to get a complete donor vehicle - do so! I have spent way too much time looking for bolts, brackets, lines etc... I found an engine from one salvage yard, then a tranny from another place, now I need coolant lines, shroud, alternator, trans inspection cover.... __________________ 85 4runner, 3" spring lift, 4Crawler 2" body lift, Precision Gear 5.29's w/power brute posi frt & rear, M/T Baja MTZ 33x12.5x15, Warn M8000 winch, Optima redtop, Marlin Crawler Front, Rear Bumpers and Sliders, Allpro crossover steering & U bolt flip, LC rotors, '94 calipers and booster. 4.3 vortec / 700r4, Megasquirt II, EDIS6

12-31-2008, 11:35 AM	#78 (permalink)
texcat101 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: W. Texas Posts: 367	B&M shifter I got the basic B&M shifter I ordered and have built the mounting plate from some 1/8" galvanized plate I had laying around the shop. Simple but it should do the job. Will have to modify the plastic cover to accomodate the full range of the shifters movement, when in park there is about 3" from the shifter to the dash. There was a boot that came with the shifter that I may be able to use but will likely have to fab something from a couple of cheap aftermarket boots. With the Alternator and a/c compressor set in place. __________________ 85 4runner, 3" spring lift, 4Crawler 2" body lift, Precision Gear 5.29's w/power brute posi frt & rear, M/T Baja MTZ 33x12.5x15, Warn M8000 winch, Optima redtop, Marlin Crawler Front, Rear Bumpers and Sliders, Allpro crossover steering & U bolt flip, LC rotors, '94 calipers and booster. 4.3 vortec / 700r4, Megasquirt II, EDIS6

01-04-2009, 02:42 PM	#79 (permalink)
Hayes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,884	any updates? I can't wait to see this thing finished. __________________ Obama is an acronym. OBAMA = One Big Ass Mistake, America

01-06-2009, 05:30 PM	#81 (permalink)
Hayes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,884	I'm fining here... Get some pics up. __________________ Obama is an acronym. OBAMA = One Big Ass Mistake, America

01-09-2009, 07:56 PM	#82 (permalink)
texcat101 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: W. Texas Posts: 367	The TV/kickdown and accellerator cable bracket Had to drill and tap for another vacuum port for the brake booster, being a marine intake all it had was the port for the pcv. __________________ 85 4runner, 3" spring lift, 4Crawler 2" body lift, Precision Gear 5.29's w/power brute posi frt & rear, M/T Baja MTZ 33x12.5x15, Warn M8000 winch, Optima redtop, Marlin Crawler Front, Rear Bumpers and Sliders, Allpro crossover steering & U bolt flip, LC rotors, '94 calipers and booster. 4.3 vortec / 700r4, Megasquirt II, EDIS6 Last edited by texcat101; 01-09-2009 at 08:09 PM.

01-09-2009, 08:12 PM	#83 (permalink)
Hayes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,884	nice work! I am giving a lot of consideration to the MS, seeing your quest for power has me hungry. I'm going to look at the low boost LCE supercharger, with MS tuning... Hmmmm, :drool __________________ Obama is an acronym. OBAMA = One Big Ass Mistake, America

01-10-2009, 12:25 PM	#84 (permalink)
texcat101 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: W. Texas Posts: 367	[quote=Hayes; I'm going to look at the low boost LCE supercharger, with MS tuning... Hmmmm, :drool[/QUOTE] http://www.toyotacatalog.net/M1WebGe...F-E6DF0C03E232 Wow! that supercharger is sweeeeet! but thats alot of $$, maybe one off craigslist or ebay... or second mortgage on the house.. forget the kids tuition.. or just forget the kids.. __________________ 85 4runner, 3" spring lift, 4Crawler 2" body lift, Precision Gear 5.29's w/power brute posi frt & rear, M/T Baja MTZ 33x12.5x15, Warn M8000 winch, Optima redtop, Marlin Crawler Front, Rear Bumpers and Sliders, Allpro crossover steering & U bolt flip, LC rotors, '94 calipers and booster. 4.3 vortec / 700r4, Megasquirt II, EDIS6

01-10-2009, 01:41 PM	#85 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,711	Very Cool, first time I saw your thread. I think a 4.3 may find it's way into my '8` sometime. Have your tried putting the truck in to 4WD/low range yet? Looks to me like you are gonna need to make a larger hole and maybe dog leg the TC lever..With the body lift and flex of the TC it is more than likely gonna knock itself out of 4WD.... __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

01-14-2009, 07:52 PM	#87 (permalink)
texcat101 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: W. Texas Posts: 367	Well just got the radiator today but my schedule is shot for the next 2 weeks. Will try to get some work done and post up the progress before Feb 1st. The "chevy swap" radiator from extremeradiator.com looks like the stock 3 core with the inlet and outlet locations swapped side to side. Only problem I see is they used 1 1/4" inlet & outlet and the 4.3 lower hose is 1 3/4" at the water pump so I have to find a short flexible radiator hose with 1 3/4 & 1 1/4" ends.... It really would have been much easier and better for swap purposes for them to put the correct size outlets in. The radiator is several lbs lighter which suggests it has more aluminum, perhaps it will perform better. __________________ 85 4runner, 3" spring lift, 4Crawler 2" body lift, Precision Gear 5.29's w/power brute posi frt & rear, M/T Baja MTZ 33x12.5x15, Warn M8000 winch, Optima redtop, Marlin Crawler Front, Rear Bumpers and Sliders, Allpro crossover steering & U bolt flip, LC rotors, '94 calipers and booster. 4.3 vortec / 700r4, Megasquirt II, EDIS6

01-14-2009, 10:21 PM	#88 (permalink)
Hayes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,884	pics? Bummer about being booked up for 2 weeks... __________________ Obama is an acronym. OBAMA = One Big Ass Mistake, America

01-27-2009, 07:59 PM	#91 (permalink)
texcat101 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: W. Texas Posts: 367	Okay, the ice storm blows out of here tomorrow and its back to work. I need some ideas on where to run the exhaust. This setup requires that I install the wideband o2 sensor before I can start the engine __________________ 85 4runner, 3" spring lift, 4Crawler 2" body lift, Precision Gear 5.29's w/power brute posi frt & rear, M/T Baja MTZ 33x12.5x15, Warn M8000 winch, Optima redtop, Marlin Crawler Front, Rear Bumpers and Sliders, Allpro crossover steering & U bolt flip, LC rotors, '94 calipers and booster. 4.3 vortec / 700r4, Megasquirt II, EDIS6

01-27-2009, 09:51 PM	#92 (permalink)
Hayes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,884	ice storm in Texas? What's it been there, like 45 degrees? It's been between 0-25 the last few days... It's friggin' cold. I worked on my truck and had to take breaks to warm my hands with the space heater... __________________ Obama is an acronym. OBAMA = One Big Ass Mistake, America

01-28-2009, 06:36 PM	#93 (permalink)
texcat101 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: W. Texas Posts: 367	Okay Hayes, I just got back from the Caribbean and low teens with 1/2" of ice on everything is plenty cold enough to keep this wuss indoors for a couple of days. It thawed this afternoon and forecast for 50's tomorrow, yeehaw! BTW, saw your picture on the other post, shaved head and a cold beer... probably why your hands keep freezin up, lol !! __________________ 85 4runner, 3" spring lift, 4Crawler 2" body lift, Precision Gear 5.29's w/power brute posi frt & rear, M/T Baja MTZ 33x12.5x15, Warn M8000 winch, Optima redtop, Marlin Crawler Front, Rear Bumpers and Sliders, Allpro crossover steering & U bolt flip, LC rotors, '94 calipers and booster. 4.3 vortec / 700r4, Megasquirt II, EDIS6 Last edited by texcat101; 01-28-2009 at 06:37 PM.

01-28-2009, 10:59 PM	#95 (permalink)
43runner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 16	How did you connect the A/C wires?

02-01-2009, 07:40 AM	#99 (permalink)
texcat101 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: W. Texas Posts: 367	update The shifter cable is not supposed to be exposed to high heat so I chose to run it behind the heat shield and that should keep it tucked out of the way of possible snags. I used 5/16 brake tubing for the coolant lines. A $3 tubing bender from harbor freight was all I needed. More posts coming. __________________ 85 4runner, 3" spring lift, 4Crawler 2" body lift, Precision Gear 5.29's w/power brute posi frt & rear, M/T Baja MTZ 33x12.5x15, Warn M8000 winch, Optima redtop, Marlin Crawler Front, Rear Bumpers and Sliders, Allpro crossover steering & U bolt flip, LC rotors, '94 calipers and booster. 4.3 vortec / 700r4, Megasquirt II, EDIS6 Last edited by texcat101; 02-02-2009 at 07:06 PM.

02-04-2009, 06:14 PM	#100 (permalink)
texcat101 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: W. Texas Posts: 367	Had to run 3 hrs east to pickup a po up camper my wife found on craigslist so I burned some time with that and some other work related things but I finally got in the shop this afternoon for a few hours... I cut up an old chevy shroud to fit the width then built some brackets to mount it. This is after alot of test fitting for clearance... I still have to seal it up and paint it to make it look better. __________________ 85 4runner, 3" spring lift, 4Crawler 2" body lift, Precision Gear 5.29's w/power brute posi frt & rear, M/T Baja MTZ 33x12.5x15, Warn M8000 winch, Optima redtop, Marlin Crawler Front, Rear Bumpers and Sliders, Allpro crossover steering & U bolt flip, LC rotors, '94 calipers and booster. 4.3 vortec / 700r4, Megasquirt II, EDIS6

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