Fillsrunner4.3 crawler (PART TWO) - pic heavy!
07-21-2008, 11:44 AM
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I want to buy a donor truck sooo bad, but my parents are retarted and don't want another truck in the driveway for a month, or how ever long it takes. 
I was thinking about trying to get one from Rancho Toyota truck, but it just came to my attention a few days ago that there is someone in the family who owns a wrecking yard. Not sure if its toyota but if it is, id be in buisness.
, if not, he could probably refer me to someone who could help me out
I was thinking about splicing the wiring myself, not sure yet.
As far as the exhaust, still haven't decided about headers over the ors crossover.
I was thinking about trying to get one from Rancho Toyota truck, but it just came to my attention a few days ago that there is someone in the family who owns a wrecking yard. Not sure if its toyota but if it is, id be in buisness.
, if not, he could probably refer me to someone who could help me outI was thinking about splicing the wiring myself, not sure yet.
As far as the exhaust, still haven't decided about headers over the ors crossover.
I could include the crossover I built for it. The wiring is pretty simple (cming from the guy who had electrical issues 
) Mine were due to the previous owners f-ups and my lack of knowledge at the time. I bet you can do it all. It will save you hundreds same with buying headers and making your own crossover. Plus the headers will give you more power than just the crossover. Its all a matter of what you can do Fab and wiring wise but also youde be suprised what you can do if you put your mind to it or anything.I know the feeling of parents not wanting another rig in the yard. Just tell them about mine and how long its been the way it is. The cops have even been called on me because of the rig in the driveway
Its a driveway its meant to be dirty and have cars on it. some people need to be 
07-21-2008, 11:49 AM
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) Soon very Soon. I should have the adapters tomorrow if all works out on a deal a friend of mine has.SOON this motor shall be alive
Pics will come as soon as I get more work done
07-21-2008, 11:56 AM
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Haha, thats a bummer about the cops being called.
I know i could probably handle the wiring, since i had that wiring nightmare with this truck. I think what i am most concerned with is the actual engine. I just need to do some more research thats all.
Quick question i just thunk up, if i were to go the hood scoop route over the body lift for clearance, does the scoop provide more air flow which would cool the engine slightly? or are they usually non-flow design, and just for looks?
I know i could probably handle the wiring, since i had that wiring nightmare with this truck. I think what i am most concerned with is the actual engine. I just need to do some more research thats all.
Quick question i just thunk up, if i were to go the hood scoop route over the body lift for clearance, does the scoop provide more air flow which would cool the engine slightly? or are they usually non-flow design, and just for looks?
07-21-2008, 12:01 PM
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Haha, thats a bummer about the cops being called.
I know i could probably handle the wiring, since i had that wiring nightmare with this truck. I think what i am most concerned with is the actual engine. I just need to do some more research thats all.
Quick question i just thunk up, if i were to go the hood scoop route over the body lift for clearance, does the scoop provide more air flow which would cool the engine slightly? or are they usually non-flow design, and just for looks?
I know i could probably handle the wiring, since i had that wiring nightmare with this truck. I think what i am most concerned with is the actual engine. I just need to do some more research thats all.
Quick question i just thunk up, if i were to go the hood scoop route over the body lift for clearance, does the scoop provide more air flow which would cool the engine slightly? or are they usually non-flow design, and just for looks?
The hood scoop looks the best IMO and its pretty much for looks but it can be made funtional
07-21-2008, 12:09 PM
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Good luck with the swap and if you have more questions ill be more than happy to give you the best answeres I can.
07-21-2008, 12:14 PM
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Hey Thanks a bunch!!
I would like to do this today if i had the money. I would like to hope the 3.0 will last at least another summer or two, though. But until then i will continue to do research!
I would like to do this today if i had the money. I would like to hope the 3.0 will last at least another summer or two, though. But until then i will continue to do research!
07-21-2008, 12:18 PM
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07-21-2008, 12:25 PM
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Yup!
So you getting pumped for the power difference over the 3.0 and the 3.4?
(I was pretty stoked with my 3.0 last night, cruising next to a buddy in his pathfinder on the highway, i hear him downshift and he tries to pass me, so i downshift into 3rd at like 50mph and the rpms went to 4 grand ish (only for about 5-10 seconds) and i flew by him (uphill too!). Now i really don't drive with the rpms that high (hope i didn't wreck anything), it never sees past 3500 usually. So i can't wait till i get a 3.4 in mine, maybe supercharge it and not tell anyone!
Ive driven the 3.4 in my moms auto, and the left foot gets bored, but its still a sweet motor!
(65mph in a 3.0 with 33's and stock gearing going up hill on a highway was quite an accomplishment for that motor!
So you getting pumped for the power difference over the 3.0 and the 3.4?
(I was pretty stoked with my 3.0 last night, cruising next to a buddy in his pathfinder on the highway, i hear him downshift and he tries to pass me, so i downshift into 3rd at like 50mph and the rpms went to 4 grand ish (only for about 5-10 seconds) and i flew by him (uphill too!). Now i really don't drive with the rpms that high (hope i didn't wreck anything), it never sees past 3500 usually. So i can't wait till i get a 3.4 in mine, maybe supercharge it and not tell anyone!
Ive driven the 3.4 in my moms auto, and the left foot gets bored, but its still a sweet motor!
(65mph in a 3.0 with 33's and stock gearing going up hill on a highway was quite an accomplishment for that motor!
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07-21-2008, 12:30 PM
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Yup!
So you getting pumped for the power difference over the 3.0 and the 3.4?
(I was pretty stoked with my 3.0 last night, cruising next to a buddy in his pathfinder on the highway, i hear him downshift and he tries to pass me, so i downshift into 3rd at like 50mph and the rpms went to 4 grand ish (only for about 5-10 seconds) and i flew by him (uphill too!). Now i really don't drive with the rpms that high (hope i didn't wreck anything), it never sees past 3500 usually. So i can't wait till i get a 3.4 in mine, maybe supercharge it and not tell anyone!
Ive driven the 3.4 in my moms auto, and the left foot gets bored, but its still a sweet motor!
(65mph in a 3.0 with 33's and stock gearing going up hill on a highway was quite an accomplishment for that motor!
So you getting pumped for the power difference over the 3.0 and the 3.4?
(I was pretty stoked with my 3.0 last night, cruising next to a buddy in his pathfinder on the highway, i hear him downshift and he tries to pass me, so i downshift into 3rd at like 50mph and the rpms went to 4 grand ish (only for about 5-10 seconds) and i flew by him (uphill too!). Now i really don't drive with the rpms that high (hope i didn't wreck anything), it never sees past 3500 usually. So i can't wait till i get a 3.4 in mine, maybe supercharge it and not tell anyone!
Ive driven the 3.4 in my moms auto, and the left foot gets bored, but its still a sweet motor!
(65mph in a 3.0 with 33's and stock gearing going up hill on a highway was quite an accomplishment for that motor!
Ya im excited! The 3.4 had great power aspecialy with the headers intake and straight exhaust. Not to mention it was basicaly brand new anfter I rebuilt it so the power was amazing. I was told by many people it was the best sounding V6 they had ever heard. I must admit it did sound amazing.
I cant wait to see the difference with the 4.3. I think it should help me a bit more aspecialy with the lowend as this is a tourqey motor. Ill have to see once I get it in if I can tell any differences but I do expect to see some gains.
As for over the 3.0, hell a hampster in a ball was faster
No comparison gan be made because its not a motor
07-21-2008, 01:44 PM
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I know I know Ill go even if I have to walk it
I got a line on the adapter to pick up tomorrow Night I hope, so will see if I can mock up the motor, Mounts and exhaust by the end of the week. Should be a close one but I think I might just make it
I might have to get some tube also and start the front bumper at least Im gonna need something cause right now there is no protection at all up front
Ill go even if I have to walk it I got a line on the adapter to pick up tomorrow Night I hope, so will see if I can mock up the motor, Mounts and exhaust by the end of the week. Should be a close one but I think I might just make it
I might have to get some tube also and start the front bumper at least Im gonna need something cause right now there is no protection at all up front
07-21-2008, 02:20 PM
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I know I know Ill go even if I have to walk it
I got a line on the adapter to pick up tomorrow Night I hope, so will see if I can mock up the motor, Mounts and exhaust by the end of the week. Should be a close one but I think I might just make it
I might have to get some tube also and start the front bumper at least Im gonna need something cause right now there is no protection at all up front
Ill go even if I have to walk it I got a line on the adapter to pick up tomorrow Night I hope, so will see if I can mock up the motor, Mounts and exhaust by the end of the week. Should be a close one but I think I might just make it
I might have to get some tube also and start the front bumper at least Im gonna need something cause right now there is no protection at all up front
07-21-2008, 02:24 PM
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