7MGTE install

NCSU-4runner · 10-28-2003, 08:34 PM

ok the time is hopefully growing near. the engine is in town ready to be picked up, now comes the fun part. If everything goes as planned i should be supra powered within a week. ill start posting pics as events come about.

Heres some reading material and pictures incase you cant wait.

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WolfpackTLC · 10-30-2003, 06:51 AM

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i should be supra powered within a week

Don't cha' just LOVE optimism?

Here we go!

prolax13 · 10-30-2003, 03:14 PM

awesome. its been a while since i talked to u last. havnt been on AIM in about 3 weeks now. best of luck with the conversion, take pics! and videos!

dave

sportJr · 10-30-2003, 05:16 PM

Hey man, when and where ya gunna start the swap? I would be interested it giving ya a hand if possible. Obviously being the old married guy with kids of the group and working in Fayetnam most of the week, I would be iffy at best. But never the less let me know if ya want a hand. Oh yeah, dont know much about motors either, but the guys at work call me corn fed and always get my help with heavy stuff

NCSU-4runner · 10-31-2003, 06:15 AM

well its STARTING this weekend. . . possibly late this afternoon(friday). you are more than welcome to come turn a few wrentches. Jason can correct me if im wrong but i believe we are doing it at his house. Things are still a little up in the air right now, check back here tonight and ill know more things for sure.

NCSU-4runner · 11-05-2003, 05:23 PM

ok the old engine got pulled out today. Now comes the fun part

pics for your viewing pleasure.

pic1

pic2

pic3

prolax13 · 11-05-2003, 05:33 PM

looks like a good opportunity to do some engine compartment detailing

sportJr · 11-05-2003, 06:13 PM

There goes the easy part. lol

Might be back in Raleigh for the remainder of the week, Where yall at?

NCSU-4runner · 11-05-2003, 06:31 PM

sportJr :

hit me up on AIM --> JMG4runner

or give me a PM and ill give you my cell phone number. we're working on the truck in cary.

turboale · 11-08-2003, 03:11 PM

hell yeah, glad to see this thing is going allong!. Jr is definately right about the easy part though. Oh the days... I was helping a buddy two years ago with a blown engine. I can't wait til you get the new one in and running!!

Volvo Rebuild

NCSU-4runner · 11-28-2003, 05:23 PM

ok after the truck sitting in jasons driveway for a month maybe we will have some progress this weekend. check back for updates

4runner4me · 12-28-2003, 08:35 PM

Just wondering how it was going and if you are back on the road again.

4runner4me · 01-13-2004, 09:06 AM

are you running yet?

customcruiser · 01-13-2004, 09:18 AM

i talked to him about the axle he had for his SAS (thanks ncsu but the guy already got me a housing) and also how his supra install was going he said everything was good but he couldnt find a transmission for a good price, thats the problem he is having.........cant wait to see that thing on the trail again

post any other problems and what transmission you are searchin for and the price you are willin to pay

NCSU-4runner · 01-13-2004, 06:55 PM

ive got a transmission now, im going to DC to pick it up in two weeks. the truck and motor are sitting at my fabricators place waiting to get the new motor mounts welded in. After that its just hooking up all the vitals back to the motor, and tuning it. This whole process has been very frustrating. The setbacks keep coming at me at every step of the way. Its not that its that hard, its been sitting with nothing being done for 99.999% of the last 3 months. Its gonna be finished eventually (sooner rather than later, driving the minivan is getting a little old). The motor looks sweet, ill try to get some pics of it when it gets mounted in the engine bay. Theres lots of cool plans for it so stay tuned, the drama continues

on another note i did get my rear disc brake conversion pretty much finished. i just need to pressurize the system again. also, if any of you want sliders,bumpers, or any other msc welding/cutting/fabricating done i highly recommend my new friend cliff. He will be doing all the work on my truck from now on. Super nice guy and very good at what he does. Fair labor charges as well.

Stump1883 · 01-15-2004, 08:21 AM

Sweet Jermey, glad to hear things are finally looking up for ya. Can't wait to see the thing installed and really can't wait to hit the trails with you again. Thanks for the suggestion of a good fabricator. I have been looking at alot of 85's and there would be a fair bit of protection fabrication I would want done, and I can't even begin to think of anyone around here. What is the position of your SAS, or is that to far for you to look right now w/o an engine. Good luck and keep us up on things.

NCSU-4runner · 01-15-2004, 11:34 AM

well now that i have a job thats $3-400 a month extra income so i would say a solid axle isnt too far off after this is done. By comparison a SAS is an afternoon project compared to swapping motors, and i already have 1/2 the stuff i need to complete the SAS.

customcruiser · 01-15-2004, 03:37 PM

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Originally posted by NCSU-4runner
its been sitting with nothing being done for 99.999% of the last 3 months.

Quote:

Originally posted by NCSU-4runner
By comparison a SAS is an afternoon project compared to swapping motors

i wish it was an afternoon project ive been grindin/cuttin/weldin/paintin for the last 5 days and havent even mounted the springs yet, but should be finished on sunday!!

your project wouldnt seem so bad if you had all the parts before you begin.....good luck lets see them pics!!

NCSU-4runner · 01-15-2004, 04:07 PM

a complete axle makeover is a long task, trust me i know. ive got mine all broken down and sanded, just waiting to be painted and put back together. Torching and grinding the IFS braces off is about the most borring task possible, but the frame looks so much cleaner with it all gone. ill try to get ahold of a camera and take some pics this weekend, just so you can see how things stand right now.

did you end up buying an extra housing or exchanging somehow? im missing pretty major part off my axle.

http://www.birfield.com/~morgan/tech..._axle_pano.jpg

.talked about here in step 3

part J in that layout. i thought it was just the brake rotor but i found out later theres bearings in there and you just replace the rotor on it. I just got a little over-eager cleaning up the other day and chucked it in the garbage without thinking. If you have one i could get or know somebody lemme know

WolfpackTLC · 01-16-2004, 08:08 AM

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After that its just hooking up all the vitals back to the motor, and tuning it.

Just? Hah.... Did you ever get a harness from that guy who sold you the motor? If not, we're gonna need a MKIII FSM and your 4Runner FSM to BUILD a wiring harness. That's not hard, but it won't be fun... Also, let's get that motor to those guys! That's some extra $$$ for you! Call me...

J

NCSU-4runner · 01-16-2004, 11:51 AM

whats an FSM ? whenever you wanna stick the V6 on your trailer and take it over there im down.

WolfpackTLC · 01-16-2004, 01:37 PM

F - Factory
S - Service
M - Manual

customcruiser · 01-16-2004, 01:48 PM

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Originally posted by NCSU-4runner
did you end up buying an extra housing or exchanging somehow? im missing pretty major part off my axle...........
...........i thought it was just the brake rotor but i found out later theres bearings in there and you just replace the rotor on it. I just got a little over-eager cleaning up the other day and chucked it in the garbage without thinking. If you have one i could get or know somebody lemme know

that sux bad, i know a guy in hickory that probally has one and one out your way who could probally get one. i will check both them and let you know.

i did get a new housing i will post a pic a little later today

10-30-2003, 03:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
prolax13 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 602	awesome. its been a while since i talked to u last. havnt been on AIM in about 3 weeks now. best of luck with the conversion, take pics! and videos! dave __________________ 2000 4Runner Ltd. Performance: Funtional Borla Dual Exhaust, Deck-Plate Mod... Suspension: SAW Coilovers, Downey 3.5" HD Springs, OME 881 Shocks... Exterior: None (grill guard removed) Wheels/Tires: Mickey Thompson Classic II 16x8, BFGoodwrench 285/75/16 A/T KOs...

10-30-2003, 05:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
sportJr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Minnesota, SE that is. Posts: 199	Hey man, when and where ya gunna start the swap? I would be interested it giving ya a hand if possible. Obviously being the old married guy with kids of the group and working in Fayetnam most of the week, I would be iffy at best. But never the less let me know if ya want a hand. Oh yeah, dont know much about motors either, but the guys at work call me corn fed and always get my help with heavy stuff __________________ 91 4runner sr5 Co-founder Boat Drinks Off Road Some odds and ends mods tatooed white trash bumper sticker

10-31-2003, 06:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
NCSU-4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,597	well its STARTING this weekend. . . possibly late this afternoon(friday). you are more than welcome to come turn a few wrentches. Jason can correct me if im wrong but i believe we are doing it at his house. Things are still a little up in the air right now, check back here tonight and ill know more things for sure. __________________ Jeremy, 94 4Runner Turbo Leaf Spring SAS front - Coilover 4link rear (starts December) / Supra Swap My Truck is featured on Supracharged.com - Home of the original Supra swap and Forum One of two things will happen, I will die, or the truck will be finished. I'm not sure which will be first.

11-05-2003, 05:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
NCSU-4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,597	ok the old engine got pulled out today. Now comes the fun part pics for your viewing pleasure. pic1 pic2 pic3 __________________ Jeremy, 94 4Runner Turbo Leaf Spring SAS front - Coilover 4link rear (starts December) / Supra Swap My Truck is featured on Supracharged.com - Home of the original Supra swap and Forum One of two things will happen, I will die, or the truck will be finished. I'm not sure which will be first.

11-05-2003, 05:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
prolax13 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 602	looks like a good opportunity to do some engine compartment detailing __________________ 2000 4Runner Ltd. Performance: Funtional Borla Dual Exhaust, Deck-Plate Mod... Suspension: SAW Coilovers, Downey 3.5" HD Springs, OME 881 Shocks... Exterior: None (grill guard removed) Wheels/Tires: Mickey Thompson Classic II 16x8, BFGoodwrench 285/75/16 A/T KOs...

11-05-2003, 06:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
sportJr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Minnesota, SE that is. Posts: 199	There goes the easy part. lol Might be back in Raleigh for the remainder of the week, Where yall at? __________________ 91 4runner sr5 Co-founder Boat Drinks Off Road Some odds and ends mods tatooed white trash bumper sticker

11-05-2003, 06:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
NCSU-4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,597	sportJr : hit me up on AIM --> JMG4runner or give me a PM and ill give you my cell phone number. we're working on the truck in cary. __________________ Jeremy, 94 4Runner Turbo Leaf Spring SAS front - Coilover 4link rear (starts December) / Supra Swap My Truck is featured on Supracharged.com - Home of the original Supra swap and Forum One of two things will happen, I will die, or the truck will be finished. I'm not sure which will be first.

11-08-2003, 03:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
turboale Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,836	hell yeah, glad to see this thing is going allong!. Jr is definately right about the easy part though. Oh the days... I was helping a buddy two years ago with a blown engine. I can't wait til you get the new one in and running!! Volvo Rebuild __________________ --Austin RHaus NYC 06 M45 Sport - Beauty 96 4Runner - The Beast

11-28-2003, 05:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
NCSU-4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,597	ok after the truck sitting in jasons driveway for a month maybe we will have some progress this weekend. check back for updates __________________ Jeremy, 94 4Runner Turbo Leaf Spring SAS front - Coilover 4link rear (starts December) / Supra Swap My Truck is featured on Supracharged.com - Home of the original Supra swap and Forum One of two things will happen, I will die, or the truck will be finished. I'm not sure which will be first.

12-28-2003, 08:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
4runner4me Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: raleigh NC Posts: 360	Just wondering how it was going and if you are back on the road again. __________________ 99 limited 4x4 4.5 lift (2.5" OME springs and front shocks,rear bilstein , 1"cornfed front spacer, and 2" RB bl) 305/70/16 (33x12.50) Goodyear MT/R's, Ultra en4cer 16x8 Stubbs sliders, tail light guards, daystar swaybar kit and bumpstops, hi jack 7” lights, clear lights, piaa and nokia bulbs alpine deck, mb quart Qs, 2 Usamp’s, 3 12w6’s, tinted windows, white indeglow guages http://community.webshots.com/user/4runner4me

01-13-2004, 09:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
4runner4me Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: raleigh NC Posts: 360	are you running yet? __________________ 99 limited 4x4 4.5 lift (2.5" OME springs and front shocks,rear bilstein , 1"cornfed front spacer, and 2" RB bl) 305/70/16 (33x12.50) Goodyear MT/R's, Ultra en4cer 16x8 Stubbs sliders, tail light guards, daystar swaybar kit and bumpstops, hi jack 7” lights, clear lights, piaa and nokia bulbs alpine deck, mb quart Qs, 2 Usamp’s, 3 12w6’s, tinted windows, white indeglow guages http://community.webshots.com/user/4runner4me

01-13-2004, 09:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
customcruiser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Race City USA (Mooresville, NC - LKN) Posts: 675	i talked to him about the axle he had for his SAS (thanks ncsu but the guy already got me a housing) and also how his supra install was going he said everything was good but he couldnt find a transmission for a good price, thats the problem he is having.........cant wait to see that thing on the trail again post any other problems and what transmission you are searchin for and the price you are willin to pay __________________ 94 4Runner Truggy 60/14B, 3Link w/18" Air Shox Chopped & Exo'd 42's on H1 Beadlocks Pirate4x4 Build Thread 03 Tundra Crawler Hauler/Baja DD 3" Lift, Fiberglass Fenders Prerunner Bumper, (3) 9" Lights

01-13-2004, 06:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
NCSU-4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,597	ive got a transmission now, im going to DC to pick it up in two weeks. the truck and motor are sitting at my fabricators place waiting to get the new motor mounts welded in. After that its just hooking up all the vitals back to the motor, and tuning it. This whole process has been very frustrating. The setbacks keep coming at me at every step of the way. Its not that its that hard, its been sitting with nothing being done for 99.999% of the last 3 months. Its gonna be finished eventually (sooner rather than later, driving the minivan is getting a little old). The motor looks sweet, ill try to get some pics of it when it gets mounted in the engine bay. Theres lots of cool plans for it so stay tuned, the drama continues on another note i did get my rear disc brake conversion pretty much finished. i just need to pressurize the system again. also, if any of you want sliders,bumpers, or any other msc welding/cutting/fabricating done i highly recommend my new friend cliff. He will be doing all the work on my truck from now on. Super nice guy and very good at what he does. Fair labor charges as well. __________________ Jeremy, 94 4Runner Turbo Leaf Spring SAS front - Coilover 4link rear (starts December) / Supra Swap My Truck is featured on Supracharged.com - Home of the original Supra swap and Forum One of two things will happen, I will die, or the truck will be finished. I'm not sure which will be first. Last edited by NCSU-4runner; 01-13-2004 at 07:05 PM.

01-15-2004, 08:21 AM	#16 (permalink)
Stump1883 Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Point NC Posts: 2,150	Sweet Jermey, glad to hear things are finally looking up for ya. Can't wait to see the thing installed and really can't wait to hit the trails with you again. Thanks for the suggestion of a good fabricator. I have been looking at alot of 85's and there would be a fair bit of protection fabrication I would want done, and I can't even begin to think of anyone around here. What is the position of your SAS, or is that to far for you to look right now w/o an engine. Good luck and keep us up on things. __________________ 97' 4Runner LTD -With a few toys

01-15-2004, 11:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
NCSU-4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,597	well now that i have a job thats $3-400 a month extra income so i would say a solid axle isnt too far off after this is done. By comparison a SAS is an afternoon project compared to swapping motors, and i already have 1/2 the stuff i need to complete the SAS. __________________ Jeremy, 94 4Runner Turbo Leaf Spring SAS front - Coilover 4link rear (starts December) / Supra Swap My Truck is featured on Supracharged.com - Home of the original Supra swap and Forum One of two things will happen, I will die, or the truck will be finished. I'm not sure which will be first.

01-16-2004, 01:37 PM	#22 (permalink)
WolfpackTLC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 828	F - Factory S - Service M - Manual __________________ 1995 Land Cruiser -ARB'd, OME'D, Slee'd, Warn'd, lifted, locked, dented, WHEELED.

01-15-2004, 04:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
NCSU-4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,597	a complete axle makeover is a long task, trust me i know. ive got mine all broken down and sanded, just waiting to be painted and put back together. Torching and grinding the IFS braces off is about the most borring task possible, but the frame looks so much cleaner with it all gone. ill try to get ahold of a camera and take some pics this weekend, just so you can see how things stand right now. did you end up buying an extra housing or exchanging somehow? im missing pretty major part off my axle. http://www.birfield.com/~morgan/tech..._axle_pano.jpg .talked about here in step 3 part J in that layout. i thought it was just the brake rotor but i found out later theres bearings in there and you just replace the rotor on it. I just got a little over-eager cleaning up the other day and chucked it in the garbage without thinking. If you have one i could get or know somebody lemme know __________________ Jeremy, 94 4Runner Turbo Leaf Spring SAS front - Coilover 4link rear (starts December) / Supra Swap My Truck is featured on Supracharged.com - Home of the original Supra swap and Forum One of two things will happen, I will die, or the truck will be finished. I'm not sure which will be first. Last edited by NCSU-4runner; 01-15-2004 at 04:18 PM.

01-16-2004, 11:51 AM	#21 (permalink)
NCSU-4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,597	whats an FSM ? whenever you wanna stick the V6 on your trailer and take it over there im down. __________________ Jeremy, 94 4Runner Turbo Leaf Spring SAS front - Coilover 4link rear (starts December) / Supra Swap My Truck is featured on Supracharged.com - Home of the original Supra swap and Forum One of two things will happen, I will die, or the truck will be finished. I'm not sure which will be first.

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