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Old 07-27-2006, 10:52 AM
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4.3 V8 Swap

I cam across a stellar deal on a complete wrecked sc430 with motor wireing...everything...i have been checking some other forums about a swap into a 1995 4 runner 5 speed...havent found a lot of info on the wireing issue if anybody has some insight i would appreciate it...

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https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f161/1uzfe-swap-into-2nd-gen-4runner-54771/
cebbys swap
http://lextreme.com/forums/
everything you could ever want to know about uz series swaps. i think personally you will find the wiring part easier if you go with a obd1 4.0L 1uzfe from a sc400 or ls400.
http://www.lextreme.com/
http://www.1uzfe.com/
http://www.v-eight.com/
http://www.intellexual.net/
http://geocities.com/deonsv8hilux/ read this link!
http://www.boosted4runner.com/index1.htm this one too!
http://www.planetsoarer.com/
that's every relevant website Ive been able to find about uz series, that i feel are informative, but I'm sure there are more, webs a big place. you will have to fab engine mounts, if yours is a 5sp, you will need a bell-housing adapter(dellows or another one, cant remember name, both from australia/new zealand) if you go auto and still want 4wd, you'll have to do what cebby did(put some of the uz series tranny internals into the 4runner tranny. its quite a complex swap in some regards, space is also a big issue. you will most likely have to go with electric pusher fans for the radiator, there is very little room between the radiator and the front of a uz once mounted.
hope this helps, brad
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I have been following the swaps very closely but the person with the car said i could probably pick it up for like 500-1000 for everything it was hit on the side so i am completating doing this swap since that is the bulk of the fees.(i think)...
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Originally Posted by 1styota4X4
I have been following the swaps very closely but the person with the car said i could probably pick it up for like 500-1000 for everything it was hit on the side so i am completating doing this swap since that is the bulk of the fees.(i think)...
I think another large part is the bell housing, it's a custom order from Australia...
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I think another large part is the bell housing, it's a custom order from Australia...
Unless you use a different transmission I suppose.
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feeler for an install kit for you:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=491847
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If you use an auto trans, it is a bolt up affair with all parts available in the US. If you go manual, there are kits in Aus available. Around $1100 USD IIRC.
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When I say bolt up, I mean the engine to trans. You will need custom motor mounts, headers, and possibly a custom oilpan if you go rear sump or a body lift if you go front sump.
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Thanks guys for all the help wonce i get just a little more money this is the path i am taking i will make sure to get pics for everyone to see...
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