how hard would this be?
Dec 13, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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how hard would this be?
ok, so i have an 87 4runner with a 22re and 5sp. my frame is jacked from the PO, and found an 89 4runner, and it looks like it has the V6. how hard would it be to put my motor in place of that V6? any help is appreciated, i want to get this done rather quick, so please help with advice
Dec 13, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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cut and weld motor mounts, they are different heights and location front to back.
you will have to use the trans and transfer case from the 4 cyl.
the v6 runner is a good 3.4 swap candidate though.
you will have to use the trans and transfer case from the 4 cyl.
the v6 runner is a good 3.4 swap candidate though.
Dec 13, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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im beginning to think this wont work for me... the PO did a cheap lift by cutting the frame at the front to raise the truck, and modified the motor mounts... might be able to fix the ones i have...
Dec 13, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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The transfer case crossmember is different for 4 cyl. and V6. But either bolts in place of the other. So you can swap them if you need to.
You can also buy an adapter to run the V6 transmission/transfer case behind your 22R-E if you wanted to(and if it's also a 5 speed). Not too cheap though...
You can also buy an adapter to run the V6 transmission/transfer case behind your 22R-E if you wanted to(and if it's also a 5 speed). Not too cheap though...
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Dec 13, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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The only other thing I can think to mention is the rear driveshaft. It could be slightly different in length, so you might need/want to swap that too. But then you might also want to swap the rear axles(or atleast the 3rd members). Because, for one thing, the rear driveshaft will likely only bolt to the rear axle(and/or transfer case) it was originally bolted to. Since the bolt hole pattern is usually different for 4 cyl. and V6. Multi-bolt hole pattern flanges made to fit many different driveshafts are available if needed(3rd member flanges are also directly swappable between 4 cyl. and V6 3rd members). And, for another thing, the V6 rear differential is stronger(4 pinion vs. 2 pinion). So you might want to run that rear axle instead of the 4 cyl. rear axle(or swap the 3rd members), just for that reason.
The only other thing I can think to mention is the rear driveshaft. It could be slightly different in length, so you might need/want to swap that too. But then you might also want to swap the rear axles(or atleast the 3rd members). Because, for one thing, the rear driveshaft will likely only bolt to the rear axle(and/or transfer case) it was originally bolted to. Since the bolt hole pattern is usually different for 4 cyl. and V6. Multi-bolt hole pattern flanges made to fit many different driveshafts are available if needed(3rd member flanges are also directly swappable between 4 cyl. and V6 3rd members). And, for another thing, the V6 rear differential is stronger(4 pinion vs. 2 pinion). So you might want to run that rear axle instead of the 4 cyl. rear axle(or swap the 3rd members), just for that reason.
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Dec 13, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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I had an 87 22re with a bent frame and picked up an 89 v6 with the intention of swapping the 22re in the 89. Ended up selling the 87 to pay for the 3.4 swap. I then bought a 95 with a blown v6 to put my 3.0 v6 into and sold that. I ended up making money
Dec 13, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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It seems I am reminded by the saying, "the road to hell is paved with good intentions." For me when I do projects like this it almost always goes way over budget. I can pull of a mod without going broke and I can plan things just fine when doing a project, but swapping a motor in to an unknown vehicle almost always has hidden fun. What if you sold your truck that you have now and sold the motor and used the money to fix the v-6 runner? That almost seems like a better idea to me. Who knows you may be able to fix it and still have money in your pocket. Then sell it too and get a better truck than you started with.
Dec 13, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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You could also plate the cracked frame and keep on keeping on. I saw a buddy fix one with two peices of angle iron. Worked out just fine for him. You could probably find someone with a welder that would make the repair for less than you will spend trying this swap. I hate to see a young cat like you trying to go to school and deal with this type of stuff. You got more important things to handle.
Dec 13, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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It seems I am reminded by the saying, "the road to hell is paved with good intentions." For me when I do projects like this it almost always goes way over budget. I can pull of a mod without going broke and I can plan things just fine when doing a project, but swapping a motor in to an unknown vehicle almost always has hidden fun. What if you sold your truck that you have now and sold the motor and used the money to fix the v-6 runner? That almost seems like a better idea to me. Who knows you may be able to fix it and still have money in your pocket. Then sell it too and get a better truck than you started with.
Dec 13, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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You could also plate the cracked frame and keep on keeping on. I saw a buddy fix one with two peices of angle iron. Worked out just fine for him. You could probably find someone with a welder that would make the repair for less than you will spend trying this swap. I hate to see a young cat like you trying to go to school and deal with this type of stuff. You got more important things to handle.
