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If you have a 400+hp motor in a truck, the front and rear axles to handle said hp are gonna run you 3 grand..... Let alone the rest. the kits to adapt the motors and transmission are about a thousand dollars. I could make the 1uz that bolts up to a 340 transmission produce great reliable power and not have to Fab much at all.
With that being said, stick to what you know and got. I wouldn't Blame you for wanting that motor in the truck but a lot of drivetrain upgrades come with it. Either way, I would love to see progress on the truck.
I love the look of the crawler as well. Great job.
Inspiration = imagination + determination
With that being said, stick to what you know and got. I wouldn't Blame you for wanting that motor in the truck but a lot of drivetrain upgrades come with it. Either way, I would love to see progress on the truck.
I love the look of the crawler as well. Great job.
Inspiration = imagination + determination
i got a 700R bare case from a local salvage yard to help me get everything mocked up and traded the original V6 tranny for a transfer case. driveshaft is a bit off so its gotta get some attention as well.
it would definitly get the 4.3 if i didnt have the shop simply because of the cost of adapters,etc. i have had several of them not having many problems at all.
still on the hunt for wheels, tires and suspension parts so any suggestions would be great.
i should mention also that i have found 94 4runner with a bad 3.0( aint they all..lmao) that could be picked up very cheap, like 700.00 bucks cheap...hmmm, may be a 4.3 project in the making.
thanks again guys
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[quote=2big4arunner;51933554]I really appreciate your posts James. It shows your just another guy that is having fun in a toyota. I see what you like about the 4.3. I dont know why your gas mileage is so low (*looking at tires and trails) When you put the 4L60e in, did you have to do much to make the transfer case or floor shifter work? or did you put in a herst shifter and call it a day?
The toyota t case shifter sits back about 10 inches or so , i had to cut a new hole. I looked and looked for a trans shifter. I didnt want a b&m ratchet shifter. And then i found one i really like. It's from a 69 camaro . I just sit my hand on it and grab the button . It feels real natural, you dont have to look at the shifter. I cut some pices off the front of the center console and made a new Styrofoam center console shape. Then fiber glassed over the foam and the mating center console parts. I did multiple layer's, sanded and then bondoed it smooth , sanded , painted. It was a lot of work but it was really fun. I never played with fiber glass and bondo before. Here's some pictures Hope you like.
The toyota t case shifter sits back about 10 inches or so , i had to cut a new hole. I looked and looked for a trans shifter. I didnt want a b&m ratchet shifter. And then i found one i really like. It's from a 69 camaro . I just sit my hand on it and grab the button . It feels real natural, you dont have to look at the shifter. I cut some pices off the front of the center console and made a new Styrofoam center console shape. Then fiber glassed over the foam and the mating center console parts. I did multiple layer's, sanded and then bondoed it smooth , sanded , painted. It was a lot of work but it was really fun. I never played with fiber glass and bondo before. Here's some pictures Hope you like.
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Does 2,000 dollars sound like to much to have the timing chain in my 97 2.7 liter replaced. Its getting to that mileage and that is why I was wondering about a different motor, because I could get a crate 350 for about 2,500 dollars and would probably put chevy axles underneath it too. It would be really nice to have a straight axle front end compared to the crappy cv joints it has now. One other thing is it a big thing to turbo the motor I have already I know that there was the possibility that I needed to get low compression pistons or something.
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Yeah I understand your point I was thinking about looking into the numerically higher gear ratios for my transmission. I've heard its expensive but well worth it.
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Does 2,000 dollars sound like to much to have the timing chain in my 97 2.7 liter replaced. Its getting to that mileage and that is why I was wondering about a different motor, because I could get a crate 350 for about 2,500 dollars and would probably put chevy axles underneath it too. It would be really nice to have a straight axle front end compared to the crappy cv joints it has now. One other thing is it a big thing to turbo the motor I have already I know that there was the possibility that I needed to get low compression pistons or something.
alot of mechanics out to rip people off so beware.
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I think 2000 is pretty high. Have you considered checking what the parts are costing and what Labor they are charging you. It might have extras that you don't need like coolant flushes...etc
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