3.4 swapped 2nd Gen 4runner *pics*

hektikwon · 11-27-2005, 05:45 PM

I finally have the chance to post a few pics of my 4runner. Please excuse my dirty rig cause I haven't been able to clean it in a couple of months. I swapped in the 3.4 and a manual tranny and I still need to get that cross over on this week. I already started it up ( couldn't resist) without the exhaust on and it idled very good

2 inch Body Lift

Pond Liner gap guard

Manual Tranny shifters

Pedals

Master cylinder

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ebelen1 · 11-27-2005, 05:50 PM

Awesome. I know cost has been debated before but a cost figure would be great for those looking to do the same. Also, post up with peformance increase once you get everything done. It would be great to know whether you think the swap was worth the time, effort and dollars.

hektikwon · 11-27-2005, 06:06 PM

I estimate about a $2500 cost with the exhaust and manual tranny swap. I did my own wiring and reused some of my lines from my 3.0. I also reused my 3.0 alternator. I didn't get any headers though. A lot of my parts were sourced from car-part.com or ebay. So far the most difficult thing to do was the wiring only cause the stupid yard was going to get the engine from first didn't tell me that the engine and harness came out of a 96 Tacoma and not a 4runner. The engine was busted so I just ordered the harness and a few other parts. I had already bought a ecu for a 96 4runner and found out that some things wire different to the ecu. Other than that it was like swapping in a 3.0 pretty much, bolts right up. I had to use a PS belt for the alternator so it wouldn't hit my steering column. Hopfully I'll have it on the road by next weekend so I can work out any bugs.

CoedNaked · 11-27-2005, 06:11 PM

How much of a body lift did you need to fit that under the hood? I keep hearing 2" but some say 1"

hektikwon · 11-27-2005, 06:29 PM

I just went with 2" to be sure but I may have gotten away 1", I didn't want to risk it though. 2" just in case I ever supercharge!!!

**rocket** · 11-27-2005, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoedNaked

How much of a body lift did you need to fit that under the hood? I keep hearing 2" but some say 1"

1" is all you need.

BAZ · 11-27-2005, 09:25 PM

Looks really nice and clean. Do you have any more pics of the front end? It looks like the grill and headlight surrounds were painted black. I've never seen that done before.

hektikwon · 11-28-2005, 09:24 AM

I'll see if I can get a front end pic loaded. I did paint me front grill black with about 4 coats of spray paint. It came out real good and I hope it last but i'm not sure. I just sanded it down with high grit paper before I did it and let it dry good between coats.

AgRunner06 · 11-28-2005, 12:02 PM

You did an awesome job. You make it sound much easier than it probably is.

mt_goat · 11-28-2005, 12:37 PM

It looks like you have two oil dip sticks, do they both read at the same level?

hektikwon · 11-28-2005, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AgRunner06

You did an awesome job. You make it sound much easier than it probably is.

How easy it is depends on the person who's doing it. This is the second engine I've put in a car in my life, the first was another 3.0. The hardest part is taking the time to figure out the wiring.
The dipstick in front is where the original 3.4 location is. I had plugged it at first but then decided to put the original dipstick tube on and stick a partial dipstick in. So the one in the front only goes down partially with no oil readings, just a lug.

hektikwon · 11-28-2005, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hektikwon

How easy it is depends on the person who's doing it. This is the second engine I've put in a car in my life, the first was another 3.0. The hardest part is taking the time to figure out the wiring.
The dipstick in front is where the original 3.4 location is. I had plugged it at first but then decided to put the original dipstick tube on and stick a partial dipstick in. So the one in the front only goes down partially with no oil readings, just a lug.

Uh "plug" that is

mt_goat · 11-28-2005, 02:32 PM

Do you have an OBDII connection in the cab?

hektikwon · 11-28-2005, 02:38 PM

I didn't put that in yet. Maybe later but I don't need it now.

Tragic Drive · 11-28-2005, 04:18 PM

Looking good Hektikwon. Congrats on getting rid of the 3.0 you wont even look back.

hektikwon · 11-28-2005, 04:35 PM

It's going to the exhaust shop tommorrow!!! The guy has done some work for me and my family before so maybe I'll get a deal. They should have it done by Friday and if I get that last o2 sensor, I''ll be testing it on Saturday. Ok, Friday night.

hektikwon · 11-28-2005, 04:48 PM

Here is another front end pic.

BAZ · 11-28-2005, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hektikwon

Here is another front end pic.

Wow, that looks really good. I wonder why more people haven't done this, I'm trying to picture what my grey truck would look like with this done. My push bar/brush guard looks very similar.

Got any other angles?

LOCKnGO · 11-28-2005, 05:56 PM

That swap looks kick ass,

I wish I had the ca$h right now to do that. the front end looks sweet/mean blacked out. I did the same thing even the bumper!

MarkieMark · 11-28-2005, 09:40 PM

Nice! Manual is the way to go. Now if only i had the moolah right now..

99_Runner · 11-29-2005, 03:56 AM

Very nice swap. Can't wait till you can try it out and see how much better the 3.4 is then the 3.0.

Pozi · 11-29-2005, 12:22 PM

You used the stock 3.4 exhaust manifolds without the crossover right? Doing this might seem easier then using headers.

I am currently in the middle of this swap myself using Downey headers but the header is hitting the frame on the R side. Any clues on how to remedy this?

hektikwon · 11-29-2005, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pozi

You used the stock 3.4 exhaust manifolds without the crossover right? Doing this might seem easier then using headers.

I am currently in the middle of this swap myself using Downey headers but the header is hitting the frame on the R side. Any clues on how to remedy this?

I think tragicdive and some others used headers. You may want to ask them and see what they did. I just went with the stock manifolds cause it seemed easier and cheaper, I'm just a poor man in a rich man's world! Plus I don't need super-duper power, just super power.

hektikwon · 12-04-2005, 06:55 AM

Ok I drove it this morning. Very nice. The guys at the exhaust shop hooked me up. The total for the exhaust plus towing and getting my shifters extended only came to $162!!!!! He did a crossover behind the engine and routed it to a y pipe and then out to the regular components. He also welded in an o2 bung. The piping is mostly 3.4 stock size but I may go bigger with headers when I get the money. I did have to get my shifter reposition on Saturday cause it was hitting my radio.

I was able to actually pass cars today, I accelerated (not decelerated) up a long hill and had to take my foot of the gas so I wouldn't be speeding. So far I've only got 1 issue but I think it's tranny related. I have a squealing when I give it gas or if it idles high. It could be the pilot bearing cause I had to tap it a little to get it in. Also I have to start off in 2nd most of the time cause 1st will kick me out and by the time I hit the gas it's time to shift anyway. It comes out of 2nd just like it would come out of 1st. I just have to repostion my steering wheel cause it's crooked from the extension but other than that everything else seems to work fine. Oh, I haven't checked the A/C yet cause it's not recharged and I prob won't for a few months. I didn't get a stock airbox so I bought a high flow filter with adapter and that fits perfect,it's a short one and it looks a little weird where it sits but it doesn't hit my fusebox. That's all I can think of now.

Tragic Drive · 12-04-2005, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hektikwon

Also I have to start off in 2nd most of the time cause 1st will kick me out and by the time I hit the gas it's time to shift anyway. It comes out of 2nd just like it would come out of 1st.

Same thing here this motor climbs the RPM's really fast. I'm now looking for a short throw shifter for this truck. In my case I think its because of the 4.59's in the axels.
Dude hektikwon, you have some kinda world record on the lowest cost for this swap mucho props to you for that. Now we need some damn pics of Completed motor and exhaust with sound bytes. You can also change your sig to read 3.4 swap completed now instead of in motion.

11-27-2005, 06:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
hektikwon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NE GA (Between blizzads & hurricanes) Posts: 462	I estimate about a $2500 cost with the exhaust and manual tranny swap. I did my own wiring and reused some of my lines from my 3.0. I also reused my 3.0 alternator. I didn't get any headers though. A lot of my parts were sourced from car-part.com or ebay. So far the most difficult thing to do was the wiring only cause the stupid yard was going to get the engine from first didn't tell me that the engine and harness came out of a 96 Tacoma and not a 4runner. The engine was busted so I just ordered the harness and a few other parts. I had already bought a ecu for a 96 4runner and found out that some things wire different to the ecu. Other than that it was like swapping in a 3.0 pretty much, bolts right up. I had to use a PS belt for the alternator so it wouldn't hit my steering column. Hopfully I'll have it on the road by next weekend so I can work out any bugs. __________________ 91 4x4 4runna 3.4 , auto to manual tranny conversion, 2" body lift, Aisin manual hub conversion, vinyl flooring, 2nd gen inclinometer, 2.5 Magnalow cat & muffler, Trail Gear Sliders, Bilstein Shocks *Gone but not forgotten 96 4runna Limited e-locked, KC Fogs, 265/70/16 Hankook Dynapro ATm's

11-27-2005, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
CoedNaked Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,473	How much of a body lift did you need to fit that under the hood? I keep hearing 2" but some say 1" __________________ 1993 Xtra Cab Pickup \| 4x4 \| 3.0 - V6 \| R150F \| Silver-Grey \| Amsoil 10w30 synthetic oil \| Amsoil Synthetic Drivetrain fluids\| Borla Cat-back Exhaust \| OME HD Leaf Springs \| Bilstein HD Shocks \| Downey Idler Arm Brace \| Grey Husky Liners \| SR5 Bucket Seat Swap \| Color matched Canopy \| Yakima racks \| Line-X OTR \| Michelin LTX A/T 31 x 10.5 x 15 \| 323,600 KM's (202,250 miles) \| Made in Japan - Vin starts with "J"\| Fish on

11-27-2005, 06:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
hektikwon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NE GA (Between blizzads & hurricanes) Posts: 462	I just went with 2" to be sure but I may have gotten away 1", I didn't want to risk it though. 2" just in case I ever supercharge!!! __________________ 91 4x4 4runna 3.4 , auto to manual tranny conversion, 2" body lift, Aisin manual hub conversion, vinyl flooring, 2nd gen inclinometer, 2.5 Magnalow cat & muffler, Trail Gear Sliders, Bilstein Shocks *Gone but not forgotten 96 4runna Limited e-locked, KC Fogs, 265/70/16 Hankook Dynapro ATm's

11-27-2005, 09:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
BAZ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Killwaukee, Wiscompton. Posts: 465	Looks really nice and clean. Do you have any more pics of the front end? It looks like the grill and headlight surrounds were painted black. I've never seen that done before. __________________ R.I.P. 1994 x-cab DLX 4WD 22R-E 5-speed: 31x10.5 Treadwright Green Diamond OTR \| SR-5 Wheels, Cluster, Steering Wheel \| T-Bar Crank/Rear Shackles \| Hella 500 \| No Sway Bar, Mudflaps, Valance \| Dents, Scratches \| 1990 Civic Si -Stock daily driver/gas sipper.

11-28-2005, 09:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
hektikwon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NE GA (Between blizzads & hurricanes) Posts: 462	I'll see if I can get a front end pic loaded. I did paint me front grill black with about 4 coats of spray paint. It came out real good and I hope it last but i'm not sure. I just sanded it down with high grit paper before I did it and let it dry good between coats. __________________ 91 4x4 4runna 3.4 , auto to manual tranny conversion, 2" body lift, Aisin manual hub conversion, vinyl flooring, 2nd gen inclinometer, 2.5 Magnalow cat & muffler, Trail Gear Sliders, Bilstein Shocks *Gone but not forgotten 96 4runna Limited e-locked, KC Fogs, 265/70/16 Hankook Dynapro ATm's

11-27-2005, 05:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
ebelen1 Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 1,964	Awesome. I know cost has been debated before but a cost figure would be great for those looking to do the same. Also, post up with peformance increase once you get everything done. It would be great to know whether you think the swap was worth the time, effort and dollars.

11-28-2005, 12:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
AgRunner06 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 2,418	You did an awesome job. You make it sound much easier than it probably is. __________________ "I'm your huckleberry." - Doc Holiday - '93 4runner - Sold! Current Ride - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext.cab, pewter, 5.3L, 3.42s, fully loaded, 68K miles. FREE ROCKET!!!!

11-28-2005, 12:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 8,919	It looks like you have two oil dip sticks, do they both read at the same level? __________________ ~Dale~ 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift front, Alcan springs rear, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" Body Lift, 1.5" ball joint spacers, manual hubs, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.

11-28-2005, 02:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 8,919	Do you have an OBDII connection in the cab? __________________ ~Dale~ 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift front, Alcan springs rear, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" Body Lift, 1.5" ball joint spacers, manual hubs, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.

11-28-2005, 02:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
hektikwon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NE GA (Between blizzads & hurricanes) Posts: 462	I didn't put that in yet. Maybe later but I don't need it now. __________________ 91 4x4 4runna 3.4 , auto to manual tranny conversion, 2" body lift, Aisin manual hub conversion, vinyl flooring, 2nd gen inclinometer, 2.5 Magnalow cat & muffler, Trail Gear Sliders, Bilstein Shocks *Gone but not forgotten 96 4runna Limited e-locked, KC Fogs, 265/70/16 Hankook Dynapro ATm's

11-28-2005, 04:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tragic Drive Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 410	Looking good Hektikwon. Congrats on getting rid of the 3.0 you wont even look back. __________________ *,Thomas* Supercharged 3.4 in a ARB Locked 95 Runner

11-28-2005, 04:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
hektikwon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NE GA (Between blizzads & hurricanes) Posts: 462	It's going to the exhaust shop tommorrow!!! The guy has done some work for me and my family before so maybe I'll get a deal. They should have it done by Friday and if I get that last o2 sensor, I''ll be testing it on Saturday. Ok, Friday night. __________________ 91 4x4 4runna 3.4 , auto to manual tranny conversion, 2" body lift, Aisin manual hub conversion, vinyl flooring, 2nd gen inclinometer, 2.5 Magnalow cat & muffler, Trail Gear Sliders, Bilstein Shocks *Gone but not forgotten 96 4runna Limited e-locked, KC Fogs, 265/70/16 Hankook Dynapro ATm's

11-28-2005, 04:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
hektikwon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NE GA (Between blizzads & hurricanes) Posts: 462	Here is another front end pic. __________________ 91 4x4 4runna 3.4 , auto to manual tranny conversion, 2" body lift, Aisin manual hub conversion, vinyl flooring, 2nd gen inclinometer, 2.5 Magnalow cat & muffler, Trail Gear Sliders, Bilstein Shocks *Gone but not forgotten 96 4runna Limited e-locked, KC Fogs, 265/70/16 Hankook Dynapro ATm's

11-28-2005, 05:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
LOCKnGO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Binghamton NY- Port Richey FL Posts: 319	That swap looks kick ass, I wish I had the ca$h right now to do that. the front end looks sweet/mean blacked out. I did the same thing even the bumper! __________________ "If it's simple, then it's wrong! " Les Claypool

11-28-2005, 09:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
MarkieMark Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 63	Nice! Manual is the way to go. Now if only i had the moolah right now.. __________________ 1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5 - 89,xxx miles (daily driven) Current Mods: - V6 Auto 2WD - K&N Filter - NGK Plugs + Wires - Monroe Sensatrac Shocks - 3rd Gen Wheels - 12" Kicker Sub + Amp - Sanyo Excedio Cassette & CD Head Unit - Optima Red Top - Future Mods: - Rotors + Pads - Bilstein Shocks - Coil Spring Spacers - 17" Sequoia Wheels - Headers + Magnaflow SS Muffler w/ SS Piping -

11-29-2005, 03:56 AM	#21 (permalink)
99_Runner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 1,115	Very nice swap. Can't wait till you can try it out and see how much better the 3.4 is then the 3.0. __________________ Drew 99 4Runner SR5, auto, 3.4 V6, factory rear locker, 265/75 Yokohama Geolander AT+II Stock for now, but hopefully not for long.

11-29-2005, 12:22 PM	#22 (permalink)
Pozi Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 181	You used the stock 3.4 exhaust manifolds without the crossover right? Doing this might seem easier then using headers. I am currently in the middle of this swap myself using Downey headers but the header is hitting the frame on the R side. Any clues on how to remedy this?

12-04-2005, 06:55 AM	#24 (permalink)
hektikwon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NE GA (Between blizzads & hurricanes) Posts: 462	Ok I drove it this morning. Very nice. The guys at the exhaust shop hooked me up. The total for the exhaust plus towing and getting my shifters extended only came to $162!!!!! He did a crossover behind the engine and routed it to a y pipe and then out to the regular components. He also welded in an o2 bung. The piping is mostly 3.4 stock size but I may go bigger with headers when I get the money. I did have to get my shifter reposition on Saturday cause it was hitting my radio. I was able to actually pass cars today, I accelerated (not decelerated) up a long hill and had to take my foot of the gas so I wouldn't be speeding. So far I've only got 1 issue but I think it's tranny related. I have a squealing when I give it gas or if it idles high. It could be the pilot bearing cause I had to tap it a little to get it in. Also I have to start off in 2nd most of the time cause 1st will kick me out and by the time I hit the gas it's time to shift anyway. It comes out of 2nd just like it would come out of 1st. I just have to repostion my steering wheel cause it's crooked from the extension but other than that everything else seems to work fine. Oh, I haven't checked the A/C yet cause it's not recharged and I prob won't for a few months. I didn't get a stock airbox so I bought a high flow filter with adapter and that fits perfect,it's a short one and it looks a little weird where it sits but it doesn't hit my fusebox. That's all I can think of now. __________________ 91 4x4 4runna 3.4 , auto to manual tranny conversion, 2" body lift, Aisin manual hub conversion, vinyl flooring, 2nd gen inclinometer, 2.5 Magnalow cat & muffler, Trail Gear Sliders, Bilstein Shocks *Gone but not forgotten 96 4runna Limited e-locked, KC Fogs, 265/70/16 Hankook Dynapro ATm's

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