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Turn 3 4runners into 1
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...a8006d9cf.jpegThe 96 https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...933901fb7.jpegThe 93 hey there. I have this crazy idea of taking 3 $500 4runners and turning into one nice 1. I have a 96 3.4 auto 4x4 that doesn’t run and it’s a let’s truck that I’m using the 3.4 out of. I have a 1993 3.0 auto 4x4 that my plan is to use little things off of for the engine swap and maybe some little parts i need to make the whole thing better. And finally a 88 3.0 manual 4x4 that is the end game. Been doing a lot of research and I’ve been building cars for about 15 years so I’m going to give this 1st gen a go. Going to document the build and ask for advice on here where I can. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...dd50ce24b.jpegThe 88 |
Good to have projects that keep you out of the house .
You might want to read the stickies in the 3.4 swap section for some ideas Have fun!! |
I have nothing to add other than I'd love to have a 3.4 powered 1gen runner!
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That’s the plan. Gutted the 96 today. Hoping someone comes and takes the rolling chassis so I can put the 88 in the garage and start peeping it for the 3.4. And the motor and trans can come out in one piece, which I was surprised it did. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...5ca2d26ff.jpeghttps://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...c563582cd.jpegGutted everything I need for the 3.4. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...965c000f4.jpegPulled the dash just in case I need to swap the gauges plus someone might need to nice dash. |
Got some work done.
Well the past few days I pulled the 3.0 and redid the top end. About to put it the 88. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...e5ea3eeb6.jpeghttps://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...ae37b2df9.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...bbf22e01a.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...17d2c8ac0.jpeg |
Put the 96 fender flares on the 88. They look pretty good I think. What do you guys think?https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...cc4ccc69d.jpeg |
Originally Posted by charles.isbell85
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Put the 96 fender flares on the 88. They look pretty good I think. What do you guys think? While the 3.slow is so bulky, the 3.4L fits really well in the first-gen's engine compartment. (Not my photo. Just saw it on Craigs List) https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Yf...=w1035-h776-no |
Ya the plan is to seal them up. I’m using them to cover bad rust on the fenders from the trim lol. And ya I can’t wait to get started on the 3.4. But I want to get the 88 running with the 3.0 so I can drive it while I rebuild the 3.4. |
Mam, must be nice to be able to switch engines between trucks just like that! :)
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The 88 has a 3.0 originally so it’s pretty easy to swap in another one. The only problem I’m coming across is the wire connectors. 88 has the old connectors. But with a little ingenuity it should fire right right up once I get it in. |
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...c86f48214.jpegGot the motor in, but now no spark. I’ll have to track down the issue. I’m thinking it’s the coil. |
smoking deal on getting a donor rig. Its great to be able to pull all the stuff from one truck for a conversion
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The 3.4 didn’t run and needs to be rebuilt. I was driving the 93. And then I blew a head gasket about a month ago. The 88 came stock with a 3.0, so just to get it running and driving I redid the top end on the 3.0 so I can drive it while I decide how I want to rebuild the the 3.4. And having a parts truck is great, the 88 needs a lot of little things which so far the compatibility between the 93 and the 88 have been good minus the coil and tps and the distributor |
How about One 4Runner (Hilux) Into many (pieces)? LOL!
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Lmao that’s awesome. Which I had parts right now. Need a new coil. Taking forever to get it shipped here. |
Originally Posted by RAD4Runner
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Update
Here’s a little update on the build. Waiting for a new distributor cap and rotor, wires, and a coil. Also found out the fuel pump is dead. Going to pull the pump out of the 93 and see if it will fit. I know it works and then hopefully it will fire up. I rerouted the cooking passage with some spare tubing off the spare 3.0 I had laying around. Also deleted the hoses and hard lines to the rear heater, someone had already capped the ends figured I would just take them all out all together. Also the exhaust from the 93 doesn’t fit which doesn’t make sense cause it’s from a 3.0 and a non lifted body but yet it hits the body when I put it in so I cut it into oieces that I can make work for now until I build a new exhaust for it. Thinking about going 3 inch on it with no car and flow master super 40. But we will see what’s in the budget when I get there. All in all I’m hoping to have this started by next week. Side note. The ignition is broken out and I’m using a screw driver to turn the truck on. I’m thinking about putting a push button start along with toggle switches for the ignition, electric fan, and wiring up the fuel pump. |
Sorry it’s been so long. I had to have surgery. Almost done with recovery. But a little update. I have it all together and put a set of headers on the 3.0 to help with an exhaust issue I had with the stock exhaust. Went to start it and the fuel pump is bad. Waiting to pull the tank out of the 93 to swap it over and direct wire the pump. Should have it running in a few weeks I hope. |
So got it running but it wont rev over 1500 rpms. it will rev up to 1500 then drop down to about 600 rpm and then just bounces. i think there may be something going on with the fuel pressure. i had to use the tank out the 93 for the pump and the tank. the old tank out of the 88 was super rusty and pump and sending unit were junk. Also there's a knocking noise coming from either the bell housing or the engine. so ill have to see which one it is. im hoping its a bolt in rubbing on the bell housing but we will see. Put some headers on the 3.0 made the exhaust real easy to re-plum.
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You seem to take obstacles in stride... I'm having issues getting my new turbo to seal up and get it road ready and it's driving me insane! I admire your patience and tenacity... good job bro
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Thanks. It’s many time constraints. Working full time having a family and doing the reserves takes about 99 percent of my time so when I get a full day off I try to ER as much done as I can. I really want to get it at least running and driving. Then I can work on little things and make it better. The 93 has tabk doesn’t mount up to the stock location but it fits and it’s an easy fix, just need to redrill the hole in the tank and it will mount up to the 88 frame. Figured out the injector is what is making the knocking noise and causing the fuel starvation issue. Going to replace the injectors with the ones off the 93 and rewire the harness for the 93 injector connnectors. Hopefully by next week it will be running and driving. I’ll post more pictures and hopefully a video soon. |
Turns out the injectors where bad. It revs up now. But either has a loose cam cap or something is loose in the clutch or tranny. Still trying to figure out where the knocking noise is coming from. Had to modify 93 injectors and TPS to work with the old wiring. Hopefully it’s not a rod knock but if it is I’ll have to start on the 3.4 turbo motor I’m building to put in it. That’s one way to move the project along. |
Found the noise.
Pulled the trans. Got the stripped bolt out and put the trans back in in under 2 hours. Kinda proud of myself.
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Here are some pictures. I know you all like pictures. |
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Found the noise.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...09a5dc6d1.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...740b95ed9.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...676a0bb44.jpeg I think it’s time for the 3.4 rebuild and swap. |
Anyone have a pdf 3.4 rebuild manual they cane send me? |
Anyone in Georgia that wants 2 3.0 engines for free? |
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...228ac238d.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...5aec1f707.jpegGoing to pull the motor and trans out and redo the firewall before the 3.4 goes in. |
Got some work done.
Was able to do some work on the 88 today. Found some rust. 😝 |
Picked up another 3.4 complete for 150 bucks. Guy said it needs a head job so I’ll tear it down and see what it needs. But once I get the firewall repainted ill start on building the 3.4 turbo motor I want to put back into the 88. Then basically start from the front and move back fixing the things I want to fix and turn this rough 88 into a nice looking mug bogger. |
New 3.4
Got the new 3.4 torn apart. Found some bad exhaust valves. Going to be replacing the valves and then I’ll be able to put the motor back together. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...c41e81a83.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...aefe2ff63.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...8dd939e9f.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...aa3a8fe09.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...89622f52e.jpeg |
Well almost have the new 3.4 put back together. Put LCE head studs on the block. Painted the block, and now rebuilding the heads. I’ll have pictures once the heads are one. |
Update
stripped the interior to fix some rust issues. Finishing up the rust repair on the body. 3.4 is coming together nicely. Working in doing the f250 rear tank swap once the tank comes in. |
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Ended up picking up another 1st gen for cheap
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Going to see if this new 89 runs and drives then I’ll have two but if not I’ll have to part her out. |
Got the new 89 running today. But it would only run on break cleaner. Pulled the fuel pump and found some lovely rust and also the fuel line was disconnected at the fuel filter and that was also missing. Going to drain the tank and put an extra fuel pump I have laying around in it and see if that fixes it. Also bought a stud welder dent puller and going to start pulling the roof and A pillar. Already got the fender back to semi straight. So far there’s hope this girl will once again be in the road. Definitely sooner than the 88. Waiting for my crx turbo kit and wiring harness to put it together. Updates to come. |
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