3.4L conversion to 1st gen 4Runner?

egalsim · 11-01-2002, 12:30 PM

Has anyone ever installed the Toyota 3.4L V6 in a first generation 4Runner? If so, what is involved? I currently have a 1989 4Runner V6 automatic that needs a new engine. the 3VZE is lacking.

Mack · 11-01-2002, 01:00 PM

It has been done... I will see if I can find the writeup for it.

You can also put a Ford 5.0l in if you want tire screaming kind of power.
302 in a 4Runner

Mack · 11-01-2002, 01:26 PM

Found it for ya

Upgrading to more power

or you could go with an engine out of a
Supra

loosehead · 11-01-2002, 01:27 PM

I agree with Mack, get a Ford 5.0. Unless you have a 3.4l lying around, I bet you could buy a whole donor vehicle (for example, a late 80s early 90s running Mustang with all the electronics, etc.) for less than you could get a 3.4l. THey are expensive, even used from a junk yard. Its been stated before, but I'll say it again. If you are going to try and do some type of conversion like this, it is better to get a whole donor vehicle that to keep searching junk yards for certain parts, usually cheaper too.

Good Luck!

***Corey*** · 11-01-2002, 01:42 PM

Mack, I was looking all over for the article over there.
It's not in the regular tech section I guess.
Looks like it was in the projects section.

John has put a Ford 5.0 engine into his 2nd gen 4Runner.
Here is the link.
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~jonhel5/

Cebby · 11-01-2002, 08:00 PM

I found a totalled 2000 4Runner with 32000 miles on it. The 3.4, auto tranny and transfer case are available. If I can get a good deal, is this virtually a bolt in for the 2nd Gen? I'm guessing I'll need the wiring harness and the ECU too. Anything else?

AZTOY · 11-01-2002, 08:43 PM

parts for v6 or v8 swap here

11-01-2002, 12:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
egalsim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 12	3.4L conversion to 1st gen 4Runner? Has anyone ever installed the Toyota 3.4L V6 in a first generation 4Runner? If so, what is involved? I currently have a 1989 4Runner V6 automatic that needs a new engine. the 3VZE is lacking.

11-01-2002, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mack Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sidney by The Sea, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 505	It has been done... I will see if I can find the writeup for it. You can also put a Ford 5.0l in if you want tire screaming kind of power. 302 in a 4Runner __________________ Mack (David) Mack's Bigger Better 4Runner Page coming very soon! 1989 Toyota 4Runner Canadian Special Edition Want a link to your web pages on Mack's friends page? Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights makes a left Last edited by Mack : 11-01-2002 at 01:23 PM.

11-01-2002, 01:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mack Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sidney by The Sea, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 505	Found it for ya Upgrading to more power or you could go with an engine out of a Supra __________________ Mack (David) Mack's Bigger Better 4Runner Page coming very soon! 1989 Toyota 4Runner Canadian Special Edition Want a link to your web pages on Mack's friends page? Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights makes a left Last edited by Mack : 11-01-2002 at 01:31 PM.

11-01-2002, 01:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
loosehead Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Alamos, NM Posts: 1,107	I agree with Mack, get a Ford 5.0. Unless you have a 3.4l lying around, I bet you could buy a whole donor vehicle (for example, a late 80s early 90s running Mustang with all the electronics, etc.) for less than you could get a 3.4l. THey are expensive, even used from a junk yard. Its been stated before, but I'll say it again. If you are going to try and do some type of conversion like this, it is better to get a whole donor vehicle that to keep searching junk yards for certain parts, usually cheaper too. Good Luck! __________________ Jayson 1998 4Runner SR5 4WD V-6, auto, E-locker

11-01-2002, 01:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,772	Mack, I was looking all over for the article over there. It's not in the regular tech section I guess. Looks like it was in the projects section. John has put a Ford 5.0 engine into his 2nd gen 4Runner. Here is the link. http://members.ozemail.com.au/~jonhel5/ __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

11-01-2002, 08:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,270	Just stumbled across a totalled 2000 I found a totalled 2000 4Runner with 32000 miles on it. The 3.4, auto tranny and transfer case are available. If I can get a good deal, is this virtually a bolt in for the 2nd Gen? I'm guessing I'll need the wiring harness and the ECU too. Anything else? __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

11-01-2002, 08:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
AZTOY Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: ARIVACA AZ Posts: 351	parts for v6 or v8 swap here

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