kinkcycle128

ok i got my beast for 300 bucks from a friend with a fried motor, and i need some guidence for my underaged self, i know there is a million and a half threads on here about converting my automatic 3vze to a manual but i cant find any... help please. i have a 94 4runner im dropping a rebuilt motor into thats .040" over ported and polished heads yadda yadda yadda and im doing a 5spd swap at the same time. what all do i need to get for the 5 spd swap i have a tranny and tcase, i still need the bell housing, shifters ect ect basically everything. help and more info on this please, i cant seem to find any threads< maybe somebody knows a good one on another site or something, details are good lol

jimep

What type of transmission do u have? u need a R type, R150's were the stock ones behind the 3.slows. They should have the belhousing u need already on them. bad idea to run a g or w series behind the 3.0. other parts u need- clutch/brake pedal assembly, clutch pedal, clutch master cyl, hard line from master cyl, rubber flex line to slave cyl, slave cyl, flywheel, clutch, throwout bearing, pilot bearing, shifter boots and interior trim, assortment of wires to run to the clutch pedal for neutral start switch/ back up lights, 80w 90 gear oil, dot3 brake fluid, flywheel bolts, clutch pressure plate bolts, transmission mount and crossmember, driveshafts are different length (longer for manuals) and more that i am forgetting at the moment

kinkcycle128

yeah i have an r150, this is gonna be a pain, i have to track down all the bolts to connect the t case and tranny, a bell housing and the rest of the parts, and none of the yards around here want to seperate a bell housing from tranny, and other threads with this build and photos around?

sjb87PU

Sorry, but why do you want to swap out an Auto for a Manual?

kinkcycle128

we all have our reasons here are some of mine
1. its funner
2. many will argue its better control
3. i had the tranny out anyways
4. i paid 200 bucks for it and it has 37k on it
5. not sure how a auto would hold up to more power
6. i can do a sbc swap later if i want to with the 5 spd
7. im 17 years old and manual is way funner
8. like i said im 17 haha

4x4runr

i swapped my auto for a manual. one of the best mods imo...

auto trans cost more to fix lol. and i spent over $1100 to fix it and it still didnt work :S hard to find a good auto trans mechanic where im from.

all in all, it's an easy job. i mean really easy. every thing just bolts right up, with the exception of the whole you have to drill for the master cylinder and the new cross member. although there is a guide if you have the pedal assembly for the master... i think i have a pic of the hole i did...ill post a pic when i get home tonight.....for the drive shaft, i didnt have to extend because of the dual t/c i had installed.

i say do it. slave cylinder was cheap(napa) and the master cylinder i got from a junk yard....

jimep

there's a few threads on here for the swap. just use " auto manual swap as keywords and I'm sure u'll find some. one more thing- if the runner u got has ADD u will have to bypass it and put manual lockout hubs on it. Its a pita to figure out that wiring and not worth it to keep anyways IMOP

airwhen

I have done the swap on my 1990 4Runner. I shed over 200 lbs, gained over 2 miles per gallon and have much better control and reliability.

I am now going to do it to my 1998 4Runner Limited. I feel this project may be a bit more daunting.

KelleyC

This post is one of my faves because he not only tells you which wires do what, but also how to make the electric cruise control equipped models work.

kinkcycle128

ok thanks for the help i got the tranny in i need a new rear drive shaft but i can use the front and the crossmember over, now will a clutch pedal out of a 3rd gen (96 or newer) 4runner work? casue thats what i have

ronmar

I can't say for certain, but I know there were a lot of changes between 2nd and 3rd gen. I am just starting a similar swap myself. I have a 91 M/T with good running gear and drivetrain, and a body damaged beyond economical repair(backwards down bank into large fir tree , don't ask...). And a 94 A/T vehicle minus motor and trans with a body and suspension in excellent condition + power everything. So I am putting the 91 engine and trans into the 94 body From what I see looking at the two vehicles side by side, you actually need the entire clutch/brake assembly that bolts to the cab side of the firewall bulkhead. This bracket has the studs that protrude thru the firewall to which the clutch master cylinder is attached. It also has the bracketry for both clutch switches(starting and cruise control cancell sw)...

Good Luck on your swap.

kinkcycle128

yeah their differnt you doo need the whole brake clutch pedal assembly. And i finally got my block back from the shop took long enough. Now the fun part starts lol. snorkel and fender flares are on and the transmission is in...

calipatient

iTrader: (1)

i know this doesnt apply to most of you... but i planned to do the manual swap since my auto trans went kaput...

A local trans shop said if i were to swap from auto to manual my truck would not pass smog (california btw)
Can anyone tell me wtf the transmission could have to do w emmision system? if any? maybe he just wanted me to rebuild the auto?

anyone have any thoughts on this?

airwhen

Hey calipatient,

I did do my swap because I lost a gear in my automatic. Back in late 2003 when this happened, I could an automatic used for $1500 or a 5-Speed and transfer case for $450. It became more economically viable for me at that time to swap to a 5-Speed since I was in school. The benefits were realized post swap.

The transmission swap would have no direct affect on the emission system, but California may have a policy in place to declare a major conversion on a car and a smog station official may fail a visual test because of it. Always double check with CARB (California Air Resource Board) before doing any swap. http://www.arb.ca.gov/homepage.htm.

I was in Southern California when I did mine and had no issues on one smog test, but the car now resides in Nevada where smog is not so scrutinized. Things may have changed since that smog in 2004.

I hope this has helped.

calipatient

iTrader: (1)

actually it did help... i said to hell w the air board and im doing it anyways! muahaha!
my buddy owns a smog shop so most likely i would go to him anyways... I know i'll pass there!

just waiting on the transmission and i shall start the swap... pictures will be taken for anyone who cares to see.

Tomtalley876

Do you need a computer from a manual to complete the swap or does not matter?

87and94

Hello I'm considering doing the swap in my 94 4runner well not considering I am going to I just don't know when my (worry) is that idk where to buy from should I buy one from a junkyard or spend a lot to buy from a 4x4 shop

Rowanholland

Hey there, I have a 2nd with a 3.slow 5sp manual with no issues but every time I’m driving 75 and the rpms are at 3000 I wish I could just grab one more gear. I know the 2006 tundras with the 1grfe came with a 6sp manual. Does anyone know how hard it would be to swap one in? Has anyone done it? I know I would probably need a new drive shaft and I’m guessing some kind of adapter plate for the trans to the 3.slow I would love to hear your thoughts!!