So this thread is going to be short and sweet since everything i pretty much did during my swap i got from this site and someone else has already documented it. This swap was on a budget like most are. I did my whole swap, running and driving for a little under $2000.

After finding this site, and having my heart set on getting a 4 runner i decided to go ahead with this swap.

4runner

Found a 1992 4runner with manual trans on Craigslist in Las Vegas with a blown motor for $500 bucks. The 4 runner has 92,000 original miles and is very clean.


Motor

The motor is from a 2000 tacoma with manual trans, 94,000 miles. Purphased for $700, that came with everything i wanted. I had to go pull it myself and could basically take any little thing i wanted.

Replaced timing belt and water pump, new plugs and wires.

Oil Pan and Dipstick

I used the 3.0 oil pan, baffle, pickup tube. The 3.4 i have needed to be drilled for the dipstick, I drilled the new hole and used the original 3.0 dipstick, just made a custom bracket to mount it.

Fan, Motor mounts, Oil Pressure Sender and Radiator

All of this was used off the 3.0

Clutch

I got a new aisin clutch kit from WABFAB, great product, shipped quick and good price highly recommended.

Wiring

As for the wiring, i decided i could not afford the harness from ORS so i had no choice to do it myself.
What i did is cut plugs off the 3.0 that went to the dash and body harness, also cut the 3.4 ones and matched them together.



So i got on TIS and identified each wire and matched them up, there are only a handful needed to get it running. I ran a wire from the starter to the starter relay wire on the 3.0 Body harness plug. All this was done with out taking any harness off the motor. This is not the way alot of people do it, probably because it is not was clean or not as easy as re pinning, but this is how i figured it out.

Exhaust

For the exhaust i followed Jason4x4 thread to make your own crossover, which worked perfect with plenty of clearance.


Hood

For the hood all i had to do was cut the supports out and everything fits with decent clearance, no body lift.

Random Pictures

Motor going in



Motor in



The 4 runner all done



Price List
4 runner- $500
Motor- $700
Timing belt, plugs, wires, water pump- $265
Clutch-$220
Intake- $230
Misc- $50

Total- $1965
Give or take a few bucks

Well that is pretty much it, i left out a bunch of stuff that is common to every swap.
Thanks to everyone who has helped me and to this great site, couldn't have done it without it all.
I just wanted to show people that you can do this for around $2000.

 

I know this is no were near perfect but it all works and i love driving with the 3.4 power.

 

Dude that is freakin AWESOME!!!!!!!! Good job!!

 

Welcome to the 3.4 club! I love mine and wouldn't trade it.

If you want to get a little more power and fuel economy, consider doing the an electric fan and replacing the mechanical one. I gained probably an extra 10-20 miles per tank and a little more oomph.

 

Thank bigblue.

RobD, thanks for the input, do you have any more info on using an electric fan?
I heard you use a ford Taurus fan? am i on the right track?

 

Wow. 2 grand would be tempting. There is no way I could find a donor rig for 700 bucks around here with less them 100k on the ticker. Awesome job.

 

Here is the crossover finished that i forgot to add

 

Ya i really got lucky with the motor deal, I had to travel six hours and pull it out in snow, but well worth it.

 

you saved a decent chunk of cash by doing all the hard bull wiring yourself.. and for that sir,

you frickin' rock.....

 

Thanks yotaman. If anyone needs any help with there wiring i would be more than happy to TRY and help. A lot of trial and error but everything works now.

 

awesome man i like that style 2nd gen the best with the big tire package

 

Thanks Elton, i really like the look of the 2nd gen too.

 

good work man.. nothing like doing your own 3.4 swap. Now i've got several under my belt and it only gets easier. Wiring still takes time. And now i'm puting together a supercharger kit.

 

man if I only knew somebody around here that knew how to do a 3.4 swap...

 

No doubt. If only.........

 

I went with a Flex-a-lite, but if you search on here for the Taurus fan, there are a few threads.

 

if i could only find some one to help me with what hoses go where what i need and dont and the wiring....i would be in good shape, but other wise im screwed.....

 

Thanks Rob i will take a look.

 

If you guys are ever in St.George Ut i would be more than happy to help.. But if i can do it anybody can. Just do you research , give yourself time and dont be scared. A lot of trail and error but eventually you will get it.

 

I just found a $500, 1992 4runner on CL... now look what you made me do!

Seriously great deal and great job!