87 4runner turbo swap
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87 4runner turbo swap
So I recently bought a 1987 4runner that was just a base model. It's not bad but I'm considering swapping in the turbo motor from the same year. I know they only came with an auto trans so I'm wondering I'm my 5 speed manual will hold up to the added power... Any sort of input would be helpful
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Well for starters i'm in California. So are you saying I should change the trans and rear end as well?
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California's pretty big...you may want to be more specific as to where you are
For starters, you can update your sig or avatar to indicate where the Sam Hill you are.
For starters, you can update your sig or avatar to indicate where the Sam Hill you are.
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they came in 5speed to, the 4runner model only came in auto but the pickup had the 5speed tranny, the turbo 5speed tranny is different then the regular 5speed tranny they both work tho but the turbo one is stronger.
the turbo tranny has 23 spline to the 23spline transfer case. (r151)
the normal 5 speed tranny has 21spline
the turbo tranny has 23 spline to the 23spline transfer case. (r151)
the normal 5 speed tranny has 21spline
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probably be just as expensive doing a 3.4 swap. Probably easier too. lol. I haven't done it so that would be just my opinion.
Cost per HP is definitely better with the 3.4 swap I would imagine too.
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