kornhuskerwizard

3.4 swap??

solidaxle85

im trying to find some i'm having a hard enough time finding a 3vze

i do want the 3.4 though if i can find a decently priced one for sure im heading
that route

kornhuskerwizard

I dont know how much mechanic work you wanna do but the 3.0 would be easy to replace, however the 3.4 would be on a whole different level both swapping and power and torque. Plus alot of electrical swap too. If your on a time frame and want to drive it NOW id just get the 3.0 and drive the hell out of it.

solidaxle85

Yeah there are some other factors two i would LOVE to do the 3.4

but i dont have a shop my trucks outside, i also dont have to much mechanical experience though im not retarded, just havent had a broken vehicle to fix
this is basically a stater truck for me machincs wise

Gizler00

iTrader: (1)

Check out car-part.com. You can plug in your zip code and it will search all the local yards around you and also search out about 1000 miles. That's how I have found alot of engines in the past.

solidaxle85

Yeah i just found that site today lol when i was searching for an engine, theres
a guy about 330km's away from where i live that has a fresh block rebuilt with
no heads for 400.00$, or a 4runner parts truck with 215km on it for 500.00$ i
might just buy the 4runner and do a HG job when i pull it out

Gizler00

iTrader: (1)

Haha. He'll yeah man. Sometimes I get caught up on that site looking for stuff. It doesn't link up to all the yards but seems like the majority of them are on there.

solidaxle85

I've been busy but i have taken the dash apart and the engine is ready to take out but i need to get it towed to my uncles shop first.

I am doing the 3.4 swap i have decided, I'm doing pricing and trying to find a donor vehicle i may just get the 3.4 from a auto wreckers and just by all the harness'

kornhuskerwizard

Maybe get fuel tank w pump and sender too??
3.4 swap would be awesome. I couldnt imagine having that engine in a 1st gen.

solidaxle85

Im buying the walbro pump and getting a new sender from toyota is what im thinking,

I have to go out of town for these parts its only an hour away but i don't know what they have in stock because they aren't on car-parts.com

Gizler00

iTrader: (1)

The 3.4 swap is gonna be awesome. I love that motor. Has alot Of power for a v6.

solidaxle85

I found a 1998 4runner with 370km on it still runs and is in good shape for 3grand
i don't know if it would be cheaper to go this way or to get the part individually from the auto wrecker

Gizler00

iTrader: (1)

Thats not horrible mileage for the 3.4. About 227,000 miles. If I were you and you plan on getting that motor, while its out on a stand, I would do the timing belt, water pump, oil pump, etc... And then sell the rest of the vehicle to soak up the cost of the vehicle purchase.

You could find an engine on craigslist for a considerable amount cheaper, or from a u-pull it. But even then, thats also a gamble. But maybe a cheaper one. Hope this helps.

bone collector

nice looking truck.. good luck in the repairs...

solidaxle85

So its been a while since i've posted have done much in the months its taken i'm doing this all in my driveway with Not great weather,

So i got its all stripped down to the block the block itself is rusty everywhere because before
i got the truck it sat for a couple months now with me it also sat i need some opinions
on the block itself

this is the left side


this is the block itself



cylinder #6 close up

solidaxle85

Does anyone think this is machinable or should i just, buy a new block..

bone collector

only a good machine shop and the depth of your wallet can determine the fate of that block. Use engnbldr.com to get good quality parts at a good price

solidaxle85

So i went and picked up an engine today,

800 bucks for a 3vze out of a 1993 t-100

While the engine is out what should i change on it ?


-Rear main
-Clutch
-Rear cam Seals
-Valve cover because its leaky


I know i have to which out the knock sensor because it's a different shape,
and i also have to switch out the sensor pod on the back, and the motor mounts

But other than that could some tell me what else i need? So i can drop the motor and plug and play

Any help appreciated thanks!

bone collector

well, I would check any and all sensors, and check the timing belt components while its out. I will also resurface the flywheel and any of the small coolant hoses at the back of the engine. good luck and post pictures

solidaxle85

Yeah im going to post pictures tommorrow. I just wanted a parts list for me to pickup/order parts tommorrow...
get it all clean first because the engine leaked oil everywhere, Lol.