just picked up a 1988 4runner today and before anyone asks ill try and get pics up tomorrow. I got it for $500 and it is very clean only problem is it doesnt have a motor. It had a 3.0 in it and i was wondering if anybody had any tips for putting a 22r in it and how hard it is. decided to stick with 3.0 one problem is the 4runner doesnt have wiring harness. i have a 1990 4x4 that does i am wondering if it will work in the 4runner or are the main plugs behind the kick pannel different



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Don't know much about putting a 22re into a 3vze. I know a lot of people put the 3.4 5vze into the older v6 trucks. If you search for 3.4 swap you'll find a lot of info. That engine is amazing. So is the 22re though.

 

i have had 2 different vehicles with the 3.4 one was a 99 taco and it was a gutless wonder worse than my 93 3.0 the other was a 96 4runner and it had all kinds of power. but i have had a lot of trucks with the 22r and it is definately in my pinion the best motor yet to be built by toyota had a 2 wheel drive with 345,ooo miles no problems other than regular maintenance. gave it to my brother and he stills drives it

 

Here's a couple threads. No one actually did it though. It looks like you need to change the engine mounts and all the electric and wiring for a 22re

http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showfl...Number=1123462
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f161...estions-75417/
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120986

 

thanks for the threads with all that in mind i may just put a new 3.0 in the runner wouldnt mind maybe getting cams for it and maybe headers

 

does anybody know if a wiring harness from a 1990 is the same as a 1988 as the 4runner doesnt have the wiring harness in it but i have a 1990 4x4 pu that does wanted to know if it is the same or not

 

Pics NOW!!!!!!! Please and thanks

 

[quote=dodge106;51993145]i have had 2 different vehicles with the 3.4 one was a 99 taco and it was a gutless wonder worse than my 93 3.0


an engine with 50 more HP is worse than an engine with 50 less just doesn't add up.

my question is why didn't you fix the 3.4?
something was wrong with it, not trying to argue just pointing out facts.

 

didnt have time to fix it and i ended up selling for about 3000 more than i paid for it only bought it cause it was a good buy from a friend that needed money

 

here's some pics of the new runner

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good lookin rig!

interior looks like mine, those seats are the most comfortable period..
love to find a deal like that.

well bought, i think you are a 3.4 (or 2.7)swap away from toyota bliss lol...

good luck with it.

 

Do the 3.4 swap. You will spend more money getting a 3.0 having no core, no wiring. Get a donor for 500-1500. Swap what you need and part out the rest. I just bought a blown engine '88 Runner myself and that's my plan.

 

i actually have a 1990 toyota that has engine and wiring harness in it that im thinking about using gonna rebuild engine of course

 

that interior is worth $500 alone - you got the good seats and later model panels that us first gen 4runner guys crave.

I agree - use your saved money to invest in the 3.4 swap

Good luck!

 

i need a few things for the intereior if anybody knows were i can get them it would be appreciated. I need driverside door handle bezel with electric window switch. also need chrome trim for around windshield

 

Be sure to check out the classifieds here - you can search and post "wanted" or "WTB" threads. Your doors are very rare so you may have some trouble tracking parts down.

Keep us posted with pics and progress and keep the questions coming

 

im gonna have it in my garage wedensday and start working it over. I didnt know that the doors were all that rare but i havent been around 1st gen runners that much even though ive always wanted one

 

Dude for 500 you stole it wonderful find!!!!!!!!!!

 

yea pretty nice gonna be a long project though

 

Dude 500 bucks who cares how long of a project it's gonna be fun and you have such a great thing to start with it could be much much worse