Chevy v6 or v8 into yota

lilwily · 08-08-2002, 05:40 AM

I used to know of a web-site that was called hybrid.com or something that spoke of putting the chevy 4.3 in Toyotas....maybe the v8 also, but can't find it. Any ideas or pages?

My brother has a 89 Toyota p/u 4x4 that the engine maybe on its last leg and was considering something like this.

Anyone done this to their rig or heard of someone doing it?

Thanks,
Wily

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peterbilt · 08-08-2002, 05:47 AM

A while back, there was a guy from Australia that put a small block Ford V8 into his 2nd gen 4Runner. It looked factory. If I can rememeber where I saw it I will post it.

Pate

taco04 · 08-08-2002, 05:54 AM

I think you mean this one.

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~jonhel5/

Toyota Punk · 08-08-2002, 08:22 AM

I saw a guy in some offroad magazine I was looking at in a gas station who put a LT1 Corvette engine in a 93 Tacoma. Mmmm... wouldn't that be nice!

HaveBlue · 08-08-2002, 10:30 AM

I briefly had an '83 Toyota Pickup with a bad 22R. I was going to swap it with a 4.3 Vortec V6, but, as expensive as it would have been, I ended spending the money on my 96. The originaly plan ws to sell the 96, modify the 83 to a wicked off road machine and buy a Supra. That was the plan...
I sold the 83, kept the 4Runner, modified it, bought a Ford Escort for commuting, and here I am. Now I've got a good off-road machine with near Supra power.

I can offer a great link to a company that specializes in engine swaps:
Advance Adapters

I ordered manual from them when I had the 83. Very detailed, and it tells you everything you need. Very nice.

SLC Punk · 08-08-2002, 01:10 PM

I would never put a Chev engine in anything!! If I would swap an amercian engine, it would be a Ford. But that's just my opinion

peterbilt · 08-08-2002, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sportedition
I think you mean this one.

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~jonhel5/

That's it. Thanks.
Pete

Robinhood150 · 08-08-2002, 05:09 PM

Lot's of people have done it, it's pretty common. I think there's even kits available. Google it, you find something.

The holy grail, though, is swapping in the 3.4L toyota engine. There's a how-to article about it on 4x4wire.

I would search for you now, but I'm at work.

Steve

08-08-2002, 05:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
peterbilt Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Austin (sorta), Texas Posts: 172	A while back, there was a guy from Australia that put a small block Ford V8 into his 2nd gen 4Runner. It looked factory. If I can rememeber where I saw it I will post it. Pate __________________ 2000 silver SR5, 4x4, Locker (w/mod), diff extention, TRD cooler, HP brakes, Bilstein shocks, sans steps (Taco guards), Taco antennae, added backup lights, San Jose MP3, etc. No fancy just functional.

08-08-2002, 05:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
taco04 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 241	I think you mean this one. http://members.ozemail.com.au/~jonhel5/ __________________ Bruce 2004 Tacoma SR5 4WD V6 Extended Cab TRD Magnaflow Muffler..otherwise stock

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Toyota Punk Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Akron/Cleveland, OH Posts: 603	I saw a guy in some offroad magazine I was looking at in a gas station who put a LT1 Corvette engine in a 93 Tacoma. Mmmm... wouldn't that be nice! __________________ - Vince 2001 4Runner SR5 4WD V6, Sport/Highlander Edition Black · Optima Red-Top · Addco front bar · Sylvania Silverstars · Injen intake · 265/75 Bridgestone Deuller A/T Revo's Webshots (please ignore the terribly quality cell-phone pics)

08-08-2002, 10:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
HaveBlue Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,667	I briefly had an '83 Toyota Pickup with a bad 22R. I was going to swap it with a 4.3 Vortec V6, but, as expensive as it would have been, I ended spending the money on my 96. The originaly plan ws to sell the 96, modify the 83 to a wicked off road machine and buy a Supra. That was the plan... I sold the 83, kept the 4Runner, modified it, bought a Ford Escort for commuting, and here I am. Now I've got a good off-road machine with near Supra power. I can offer a great link to a company that specializes in engine swaps: Advance Adapters I ordered manual from them when I had the 83. Very detailed, and it tells you everything you need. Very nice. __________________ Alan *1996 Supercharged 4Runner Limited* Hi Altitude 4Lo A 4WD club for Colorado and surrounding states

08-08-2002, 01:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
SLC Punk Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 5,875	I would never put a Chev engine in anything!! If I would swap an amercian engine, it would be a Ford. But that's just my opinion __________________ -Travis 1997 4Runner SR5 V6 4X4 Supercharged Desert Dune SOLD :( 1992 Celica All Trac (AWD-Turbo) #223 of 271 US spec for 1992 FOR SALE 2005 Tundra Double Cab Limited 4X4 2.5" lift 265/70R17 Dueler Revo's 4Runner and Celica Webpage

08-08-2002, 05:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	Lot's of people have done it, it's pretty common. I think there's even kits available. Google it, you find something. The holy grail, though, is swapping in the 3.4L toyota engine. There's a how-to article about it on 4x4wire. I would search for you now, but I'm at work. Steve __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

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