v8 swap 82 toyota

stillblazed · 06-29-2009, 05:32 PM

i got a 82 toyota and i wanna put a 350 in it what all do i need to do and what to worry about, thanks

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fillsrunner4 · 06-30-2009, 01:37 PM

Starts using the search function at the top of the page. also search the forums as theres an entire section on motor swaps. IMO the 350 is too big and heavy without doing mad amounts of fab and other work to have it as your powerplant. Another great option thats a chevy motor for you is the 4.3. better choice IMO into that truck

HarryBCO · 07-07-2009, 04:55 AM

Yeh i put a 4.2 Chev in my 80. Lots of work but hey at the end of the day lots of fun now its on the road

86toylet · 07-09-2009, 06:38 AM

4.3 is just about the easiest swap for a Toyota, and the best bang for the buck.

Nothingface5384 · 07-27-2009, 02:50 PM

if youre stuck on a v8, a buick 350 would be perfect!
it is about an inch wider/taller/longer then a 350 but it'll fit(same kit as buick 231/3.8 v6) the kicker is it only weighs 450lbs.
and if you want to convert to a serpentine setup you'd just have to get the parts for a gn setup.

but a chevy 4.3 will give it good performance without being overpowering

and unlike a chevy 350 both can be had used for low $$ more so on the buick 350..

Adam F · 07-27-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nothingface5384

and unlike a chevy 350 both can be had used for low $$ ..

Huh? A 350 is about the cheapest engine out there. Parts are a dime a dozen, readily available, and in TONS of cars and trucks in the junkyard. I've seen a few given away for free.

Thats what makes the 350 swap so desireable.

Nothingface5384 · 07-28-2009, 07:20 PM

around my area, chevy 350s go for 450 to 600(plenty for 500)
buick 350 you can find a 70-80k engine for 50 bucks to 150...just picked one up for 400 with only 23k on it
ive found plenty of 80k 4.3 for 150 to 250

was just stating you can fid both those engines for same milage or less for less cash

BlueRidge · 08-06-2009, 10:28 AM

Do your homework bro on that swap. A 1980 only has 31 inches of space from firewall to where the radiqtor mounts. I'm currently installing a 302 and it's tight, even with the short Ford Racing water pump kit it's a bitch to get it all in without fabricating/modifying anything.

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fillsrunner4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sammamish, wa Posts: 2,725	Starts using the search function at the top of the page. also search the forums as theres an entire section on motor swaps. IMO the 350 is too big and heavy without doing mad amounts of fab and other work to have it as your powerplant. Another great option thats a chevy motor for you is the 4.3. better choice IMO into that truck __________________ 94' toyota 4runner (Many a change!) purchased bone stock, NOW... SAS, 39" Iroks, Rear Leafswap, 5.29's , Air locked front, Welded rear, Chevy 4.3L V6, 5spd swap, dual T/C's MC10R10, flatbelly with custom skids, sliders, Chopped, Bobbed and so much more. Might as well start reading this if ya want know more Fillsrunner4 3.4crawler Build Thread Fillsrunner4.3 crawler (Part Two) build thread

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07-07-2009, 04:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
HarryBCO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 9	Yeh i put a 4.2 Chev in my 80. Lots of work but hey at the end of the day lots of fun now its on the road

07-09-2009, 06:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
86toylet Banned 'cause I was 4runnerchevy also banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Santa Cruz Mountains Posts: 196	4.3 is just about the easiest swap for a Toyota, and the best bang for the buck.

07-27-2009, 02:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nothingface5384 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: pgh,pa Posts: 11	if youre stuck on a v8, a buick 350 would be perfect! it is about an inch wider/taller/longer then a 350 but it'll fit(same kit as buick 231/3.8 v6) the kicker is it only weighs 450lbs. and if you want to convert to a serpentine setup you'd just have to get the parts for a gn setup. but a chevy 4.3 will give it good performance without being overpowering and unlike a chevy 350 both can be had used for low $$ more so on the buick 350..

07-28-2009, 07:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nothingface5384 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: pgh,pa Posts: 11	around my area, chevy 350s go for 450 to 600(plenty for 500) buick 350 you can find a 70-80k engine for 50 bucks to 150...just picked one up for 400 with only 23k on it ive found plenty of 80k 4.3 for 150 to 250 was just stating you can fid both those engines for same milage or less for less cash

08-06-2009, 10:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
BlueRidge Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 13	Do your homework bro on that swap. A 1980 only has 31 inches of space from firewall to where the radiqtor mounts. I'm currently installing a 302 and it's tight, even with the short Ford Racing water pump kit it's a bitch to get it all in without fabricating/modifying anything.