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Hey I just bought an old fiberglass boat (1967 era) which came with a spare motor. It's a 225 Buick V-6. Now I've read about swapping 350's and was curious how difficult it would be to try the 225. They were put in Jeeps years ago (prior to 1967 I think) so the torque should be there and read that they are rated at 150Hp stock. What are the chances? Someone here ever swap a 350? Whats the drawback other than not-a-yota engine? My 22Re is history ... besides I need something to pull the boat with lol.
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Originally Posted by Secret Squirell
Hey I just bought an old fiberglass boat (1967 era) which came with a spare motor. It's a 225 Buick V-6. Now I've read about swapping 350's and was curious how difficult it would be to try the 225. They were put in Jeeps years ago (prior to 1967 I think) so the torque should be there and read that they are rated at 150Hp stock. What are the chances? Someone here ever swap a 350? Whats the drawback other than not-a-yota engine? My 22Re is history ... besides I need something to pull the boat with lol.
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I found this article on the web...
http://www.jeeptech.com/engine/dauntless225.html
Hmmmmm ... maybe ...
http://www.jeeptech.com/engine/dauntless225.html
Hmmmmm ... maybe ...
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The 225 six was a very popular swap into the Toyota, in fact it was the very first swap that aftermarket parts were available for as far as I remember. I personally have seen some very sweet buick v6 swaps in early Yotas. Check with Northwest Offroad (I know I know...) Fits like a dream, headers are available, etc.
Small block swaps are becoming standard. There are 4 or 5 of them in the parking lot where I work. When my 3,0 dies guess what goes in there? Yep, a Fuel Injected small block, without hesitation. No sense in spending piles of dough and headscratching frustration to put a 3.4 or Supra motor in just to get a few more hp - get an abaundance of power and absolute reliability in an easy to build, easy to fix motor, and the engineering has been done already by thousands of others.
Small block swaps are becoming standard. There are 4 or 5 of them in the parking lot where I work. When my 3,0 dies guess what goes in there? Yep, a Fuel Injected small block, without hesitation. No sense in spending piles of dough and headscratching frustration to put a 3.4 or Supra motor in just to get a few more hp - get an abaundance of power and absolute reliability in an easy to build, easy to fix motor, and the engineering has been done already by thousands of others.
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Good Point. Hard to argue the logic there. (thanks for making me feel stupid for getting my 3.0 rebuilt) :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Good Point. Hard to argue the logic there. (thanks for making me feel stupid for getting my 3.0 rebuilt) :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Originally Posted by Secret Squirell
Hey I just bought an old fiberglass boat (1967 era) which came with a spare motor. It's a 225 Buick V-6. Now I've read about swapping 350's and was curious how difficult it would be to try the 225. They were put in Jeeps years ago (prior to 1967 I think) so the torque should be there and read that they are rated at 150Hp stock. What are the chances? Someone here ever swap a 350? Whats the drawback other than not-a-yota engine? My 22Re is history ... besides I need something to pull the boat with lol.
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Originally Posted by Flamedx4
Small block swaps are becoming standard. There are 4 or 5 of them in the parking lot where I work. When my 3,0 dies guess what goes in there? Yep, a Fuel Injected small block, without hesitation. No sense in spending piles of dough and headscratching frustration to put a 3.4 or Supra motor in just to get a few more hp - get an abaundance of power and absolute reliability in an easy to build, easy to fix motor, and the engineering has been done already by thousands of others.
A few more HP? Spending piles of money? head scratching frustration? Reliablity?
What on earth are you talking about. I have beaten many small blocks. In fact, I have never been beaten by another truck(yet, but I know the day will come), and that includes a jeep with an LS1. And I hadn't even tapped into the power of the supra engine yet.
On average, you will spend the same amount on the supra swap as you would an EFI small block.
Frustration? Depends and what you want done. Small block would be the same.
If you have a 22R solid axle truck, it is a bolt on. No expensive adapters, no custom welding, and you can even keep your stock radiator. How can that be difficult. It is only as diffictult as you want to make it. And stuff like wiring? Easy.
Sure, the small block as been done by "THOUSANDS" of poeple, but I am glad that I am not like those "THOUSANDS" of other trucks out there. I would buy a civic if I wanted what everyone else has.
But really......What it all comes down to, is self preference. What do you want.
Just make sure to get the facts staight.
I like the idea of keeping it toyota. That is probably one of the biggest reasons. The other reason is power potential. You need to do more research if you think that to supra can only add a few more extra horse. Without any additional cost, the Supra conversion will give you 300% more power than a 22R.
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