The Swap is On! Toyota,Mercruiser and Chevy?
12-13-2008, 06:26 PM
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While installing the new output shaft in the 700r4 I noticed the "rebuilt" transmission I purchased had some questionable parts in it.
All the frictions and hard parts looked new but the rebuilder had not upgraded the pump and had used the old stock band.
I chose to install a 10 vane pump and a new raybestos wider band.
I reassembled it today and will try to install the tranny and t'case tomorrow.
Then its just the megasquirt, fuel supply, shifters, exhaust.........
All the frictions and hard parts looked new but the rebuilder had not upgraded the pump and had used the old stock band.
I chose to install a 10 vane pump and a new raybestos wider band.
I reassembled it today and will try to install the tranny and t'case tomorrow.
Then its just the megasquirt, fuel supply, shifters, exhaust.........
12-13-2008, 07:02 PM
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It's the birf's that worry me.
Maybe they will be ok with the clutch type posi up front, but I don't dog it too bad while on the trail.
12-13-2008, 07:04 PM
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See, they would be my major concern while off road too. One tip a buddy of mine gave me was to adjust the steering stops (so you can't turn as tight). While you lose turning radius, he's never broken a birf and he is hard on his rig...
12-13-2008, 07:13 PM
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Makes sense, then theres always aftermarket birf's - maybe next year!
12-13-2008, 07:23 PM
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12-14-2008, 07:12 PM
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update
Got the tranny and t'case installed today as well as the new front shackles. I will try to get some new pics of the 4runner with the 2" body lift and the new shackles, the stance looks awesome!
12-15-2008, 10:19 AM
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2" body lift and 1 1/2" longer shackles
The goal was to swap in the V6 for more power as I researched it my only apprehension was the required (or at least strongly suggested) 2" body lift.
I wanted to keep it low for best CG on the trails.
During my trip to Colorado last summer, I found I needed the longer shackles as my spring ends were hitting the frame under extreme flex. 1 1/2" longer would give me 3/4" of lift as well.
This is what it looks like now with the 4crawler 2" body lift and the longer shackles installed.
I like it!
I wanted to keep it low for best CG on the trails.
During my trip to Colorado last summer, I found I needed the longer shackles as my spring ends were hitting the frame under extreme flex. 1 1/2" longer would give me 3/4" of lift as well.
This is what it looks like now with the 4crawler 2" body lift and the longer shackles installed.
I like it!
12-16-2008, 11:32 AM
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The goal was to swap in the V6 for more power as I researched it my only apprehension was the required (or at least strongly suggested) 2" body lift.
I wanted to keep it low for best CG on the trails.
During my trip to Colorado last summer, I found I needed the longer shackles as my spring ends were hitting the frame under extreme flex. 1 1/2" longer would give me 3/4" of lift as well.
This is what it looks like now with the 4crawler 2" body lift and the longer shackles installed.
I like it!
I wanted to keep it low for best CG on the trails.
During my trip to Colorado last summer, I found I needed the longer shackles as my spring ends were hitting the frame under extreme flex. 1 1/2" longer would give me 3/4" of lift as well.
This is what it looks like now with the 4crawler 2" body lift and the longer shackles installed.
I like it!
12-16-2008, 02:22 PM
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12-19-2008, 07:16 PM
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update on swap
After installing the transfer case I found the shifter in its most forward position leaves very little room for the floor mount shifter. I was going to use the B&M Megashifter because it has the 4spd cable shift capabilities I need for the 700r4.
Not sure if I will have enough room now. I searched everywhere for the shifter base size...
Gonna have to do some more research on this one
Fabbed a plate to move the T'case mount back 2 3/4"
Installed the open IAT sensor in the intake just before the throttle plate. This should provide very accurate readings for the Megasquirt
The manufacturer says you can mount the MS relay box in the open but I had this box from the donor vehicle... so why not
Not sure if I will have enough room now. I searched everywhere for the shifter base size...
Gonna have to do some more research on this one
Fabbed a plate to move the T'case mount back 2 3/4"
Installed the open IAT sensor in the intake just before the throttle plate. This should provide very accurate readings for the Megasquirt
The manufacturer says you can mount the MS relay box in the open but I had this box from the donor vehicle... so why not
12-21-2008, 02:42 PM
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EDIS system
I soldered up the EDIS setup and fabbed a galvanized bracket today, looks
like a stock plug wire set should do the job, will likely buy the V8 set just to have a couple of extra length options.
It looks like the B&M Unimatic shifter is the answer to my shifter problem. It has a very small base (note the template I printed from the online installation instructions) that will easily fit in the space I have, it comes with all the brackets, cable, boot etc..
I think the stock double shifter boots common in the first gens will work with a little trimming of the plastic shifter cover. Looks like another trip to the salvage yard....
like a stock plug wire set should do the job, will likely buy the V8 set just to have a couple of extra length options.
It looks like the B&M Unimatic shifter is the answer to my shifter problem. It has a very small base (note the template I printed from the online installation instructions) that will easily fit in the space I have, it comes with all the brackets, cable, boot etc..
I think the stock double shifter boots common in the first gens will work with a little trimming of the plastic shifter cover. Looks like another trip to the salvage yard....
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12-21-2008, 04:35 PM
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BTW, for anyone planning a swap of any kind.
The one thing I have learned to date is...
If there is an option to get a complete donor vehicle - do so!
I have spent way too much time looking for bolts, brackets, lines etc... I found an engine from one salvage yard, then a tranny from another place, now I need coolant lines, shroud, alternator, trans inspection cover....
The one thing I have learned to date is...
If there is an option to get a complete donor vehicle - do so!
I have spent way too much time looking for bolts, brackets, lines etc... I found an engine from one salvage yard, then a tranny from another place, now I need coolant lines, shroud, alternator, trans inspection cover....
12-31-2008, 10:35 AM
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B&M shifter
I got the basic B&M shifter I ordered and have built the mounting plate from some 1/8" galvanized plate I had laying around the shop.
Simple but it should do the job.
Will have to modify the plastic cover to accomodate the full range of the shifters movement, when in park there is about 3" from the shifter to the dash.
There was a boot that came with the shifter that I may be able to use but will likely have to fab something from a couple of cheap aftermarket boots.
With the Alternator and a/c compressor set in place.
Simple but it should do the job.
Will have to modify the plastic cover to accomodate the full range of the shifters movement, when in park there is about 3" from the shifter to the dash.
There was a boot that came with the shifter that I may be able to use but will likely have to fab something from a couple of cheap aftermarket boots.
With the Alternator and a/c compressor set in place.
01-06-2009, 02:56 PM
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