haha maybe more people with look with that title. basically im getting a reman 3vze for my runner and i am also tossing around the idea of swapping to a 22re, i dont really wanna hear opinions on which engine is better (no offense guys, we all know which you all like best) but what all is involved in a 3vze to 22re swap? (tried the search didnt find much) or maybe a 3.4. just looking for easy/cheapest. do i have to pull the tranny with the engine or can i pull the engine and leave the tranny in? thanks

 

89 sr5 4runner

 

when i swapped my 3.4 into my 92 3.0 truck i left the tranny in it. i believe if you go 4 banger route you need to move the tranny forward or back, not sure. And of course you do that you gotta mod drivelines. i got my 3.4 swap done for about 2100 and thats me doing all the work including exaust and wiring.

 

3vze it is then. since it will drop right in and all

 

a 3.4L swap would be easier than a 22re swap. like Vital said, the tranny location but also the tranny itself is different, bolt pattern, engine mounts, ECU, wiring, all that jazz. The 3.4L uses the same mounts, a lot of the same wiring, can be used with the same tranny...etc...theres a section devoted to 3.4L swaps. Good luck...


But why swap in a 3.4L if you just put in a remanned 3.0L? Wait until the 3.0L blows, if it ever does.

 

mine has 313k on it and the only reason im replacing it is i want the reliability and it pisses oil!

 

oh i havent put in the 3.0 yet.