toyota 318 4x4....

korn111685 · 04-06-2008, 08:32 AM

I have a 1990 toyota sport. was 2wd. swaped in an 89 4x4 frame, now 4x4. I have a 94 dodge ram 1500 318 4x4. i want to put the motor in the yota. any helpful tips. or places to look for a trans adaptor. would be great.

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Trustyrusty · 04-06-2008, 08:49 AM

It's gonna suck. You like bigass bodylifts right?

fastkevman · 04-06-2008, 08:49 AM

Heard of small-block Chevy and Ford swaps but, I never heard or seen a small-block Dodge swap......there may not be ANY aftermarket support for that.
Chevy swaps are by far the most popular V8 swap, with Ford being second and then Toyota V8.....may want to sell that engine and get a Chevy or Ford V8 if you are looking to make it easier.
Chevy swaps have been done for 20 years or more and something to consider is that Ford small-blocks are narrower than Chevy small-blocks.
Also, Chevy 4.3 V6 engines are basically a small-block V8 with two cylinders "cut" off so an adapter plate for the transmission would fit both.
Good Luck with your build!

TK119 · 07-31-2009, 03:25 PM

im looking to do the same thing so far i havent herd of any adaptars or anything...to be honest i would just run your 318 and run what ever tranny you want to and like a 205 just go full size its a little more customizing but in my opinion in the end its worth the extra work and from there you can run built yota axels or a dana 44 or what ever you would like to run but also like fastkevman is saying you can find everything for a 350 or 302 ive seen one 318 yota on you tube and it was pretty sweet but on the other hand parts arnt going to be as easy to get ahold of as they are for a chev conversion or ford

Ron's 85 · 07-31-2009, 03:54 PM

i used a 350 cause the deck hieght is lower than other small blocks. i have a 318 in my van and it just seams too wide.

318 is a great motor but i don't think it is a good swap unless you plan on using the entire drive train!!!!! which is fine but, will take more fab.

04-06-2008, 08:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trustyrusty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Rednecks Inbreed In) Kansas Posts: 1,349	It's gonna suck. You like bigass bodylifts right? __________________ 1995.5 Tacoma 4X4 3.4-Jardine Catback, 20% Tint, Cold Air Intake, Skid Plates etc... 1987 Toyota 4Runner 1986 Toyota 4X4-SOLD

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04-06-2008, 08:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
fastkevman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 708	Heard of small-block Chevy and Ford swaps but, I never heard or seen a small-block Dodge swap......there may not be ANY aftermarket support for that. Chevy swaps are by far the most popular V8 swap, with Ford being second and then Toyota V8.....may want to sell that engine and get a Chevy or Ford V8 if you are looking to make it easier. Chevy swaps have been done for 20 years or more and something to consider is that Ford small-blocks are narrower than Chevy small-blocks. Also, Chevy 4.3 V6 engines are basically a small-block V8 with two cylinders "cut" off so an adapter plate for the transmission would fit both. Good Luck with your build!

07-31-2009, 03:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
TK119 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4	im looking to do the same thing so far i havent herd of any adaptars or anything...to be honest i would just run your 318 and run what ever tranny you want to and like a 205 just go full size its a little more customizing but in my opinion in the end its worth the extra work and from there you can run built yota axels or a dana 44 or what ever you would like to run but also like fastkevman is saying you can find everything for a 350 or 302 ive seen one 318 yota on you tube and it was pretty sweet but on the other hand parts arnt going to be as easy to get ahold of as they are for a chev conversion or ford

07-31-2009, 03:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ron's 85 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bellingham,wa Posts: 218	i used a 350 cause the deck hieght is lower than other small blocks. i have a 318 in my van and it just seams too wide. 318 is a great motor but i don't think it is a good swap unless you plan on using the entire drive train!!!!! which is fine but, will take more fab.