Saturday evening I saw a 4Runner listed on Craigslist that needed a motor. My dad and I went earlier and picked it up. Needs motor rebuilt or a new one put in. 120k, leather, factory CD, 4x4, 4 Wheel ABS, pretty clean. Paid $500. =D

As much as I'm excited about this, it still wont replace my dear Black 4Runner I just sold last week. =(

My dad's thinking 2L-TE swap or another 3VZ.
Crappy photo I snapped real fast.

 

If you're gonna swap engines: 5vze

not bad for the price, from what I can see.

 

o look who got 10k post ^^^^^ lol price seems good fix the motor and make some money

 

Whoa 4-wheel ABS? I didn't think this was an option until like '96+ or later. Looks cool so far.

 

Wheel abs has been on the 4runners since late 92. Good price for truck that i see here... personaly i would rebuild the 3.0... but thats just me Mr.OEM. i say OEM but its your choice.

 

3.4 swap is pretty easy, just save money for it. Just get an entire donor vehicle so you have all the little parts you may need.

 

Thanks for the responses guys. As of now, we dont really want to spend a whole lot on another engine. We do however have a Vortec 350 out of a Chevy Express laying around. I was doing a brief research for a Chevy V8 Swap. Maybe a 1UZ. But something tells me we're just gonna end up dropping another 3VZ in. lol

 

how boring!! v8 swap it

 

Wow, if you're thinking about another 3.0, a 350 or a 1UZ, you need to consider the 3.4 instead. I know you can shoehorn either V8 into it, but dropping a 3.4 into it is at least as easy as swapping in another 3.0. Minimal fab work, stays Toyota, and more power than the 3.0.

 

Believe me, I understand. It's really my dad's truck so ultimately it's his decision. We'll need it for the Winter. He's leaning towards putting another 3VZ in it. The V8 was my idea. He's thinking about putting a diesel in aswell. But knowing him, costs and actually doing the swap he'll take the easy way out and go 3VZ. He swears it's a good motor based on its dependability to just start up and go. I was always the one complaining about power. Haha

I would really love to see a 5VZ find it's way in there. But I know he wouldnt want to pay for one. Haha

Thanks for your input guys!

 

Seriously, when my 3.0 started to go, I looked at my options and I considered the 1UZ and the 3.4, with the 3.4 winning out. The fact that it bolts right in, with minimal mods other than wiring and some mechanical stuff, in the end it was just the smart thing to do.

It's not just about the power and reliability, but I also get better fuel economy, too, to the tune of 10-15% better. So, with the number of highway miles I do, it will pay for itself. Plus the ability to cruise up hills that the 3.0 struggled on is worth it.

If you can convince him, then there are a ton of people here to answer questions. Really, if you can find a 3.4, go with it. I've never once regretted doing the swap.

 

I am doing my 3.4 and the mechanical part was easy, I just kinda ran out of money but I will be starting up shortly. For my other 4Runner I want to do a Toyota V8 swap. Just depends what ya like.

 

I wanted to do the V8 as well, but my concern was the amount of fab work I'd have to do in the limited time I had, plus I didn't have a welder at the time.

I'd love to do a first gen with a Lexus V8...