looks great! you've made a lot of progress, good work!

 

Thanks..

I bought all the parts i need today. hopefully i can drill the hole tomorrow in the block for the dipstick and get the oil pan on

maybe if it quits freaking raining i can weld my exhaust.


Okay one question, for now do you think it would work if i used my auto ecu? Is the only problem be a CEL? Cause i could put up with that until i can find a mt ecu in a few weeks.

 

Okay i have a problem i have been searching for a freaking ecu for a while now and i cannot get one..

This guy Doug at a shop in rancho cordova has been searching through books for me seeing if the ecu's he has would work.
He ended up not having an ecu out of a 99 tacoma mt.

But he said he could sell me a uncut harness out of a 96 4runner 3.4 manual trans with the ecu for $250.

My question is, should i do this. I will essential have two harnesses then, so if anything on the 96 harness didn't work on my motor i could always swap the connectors correct?

If i buy this will the 96harness and ecu work with this motor.. Smog/CEL/ ETC............
Please respond to this cause if so i need to order it today so i can get it this week.

Thanks.
-Mike

 

Well i got my clutch today. and got this done a couple days ago....

 

That thing looks so good!
you should be proud. It is definitely one of my favorite 4 runners!
Great work!

 

Well thank you that means a lot to me...

It still needs a ton of work though.....
Ive been searching EWD's and junkyards to find an ecu......

 

hmm, So is it in..?

Howd the Timing belt look..?


good luck on the ecu search budd...

Me thinks, You are building yourself one really badass rig, perfect nonetheless.

 

No the motor is not in yet, but it is clear today so i plan on getting a lot of work done today!

 

Ahhh, Yes, tis a nice day...

Good luck mikey..

 

That is a SWEETT Looking Rig!!!!!!!!!!!
My next rig is going to have to be something along those lines. (Assuming I do someday wear my '85 out)

I just wish mine was still that clean. . .
Great Build!! Good Luck with the ECU search!

 

Mike, have you tried Viking Truck Dismantlers in Redding? It's worth a shot for that ECU, they have a lot of Yota's laying around.

 

Mike did you get that ECU and Harness? Where are you at with the install??

 

Im am drilling the hole for the dipstick right now...

Just had to pay $150 for a right angle drill.

 

mike try www.car-part.com its a decent site maybe you can find an ecu on there.

 

Okay this took me practically all day to complete...



Had to run to the store probably 4-5times thats a lot of driving which took most of my time..

DOn't mind the dirty 3.0 pickup tube... That was just a test fit..

 

 

You, 904, have officially made me and my BEAST jealous, and we demand satisfaction!!!! I'll be sending you the BEAST so you can sas her!!! All on your dime, of course.

Damn fine job! Impressive, my friend. Very impressive.

 

Thank you!

You know im down to help people...
If you were closer and needed some help i would lend a hand..
Ill sas your rig for you.. You bring me an axle, and all the necessar parts..


Lets do this.. Drive on down here. buy the axle and the sas kit, ill sas your 4runner..
If you complete my motor swap for me!

 

Just got the 3.0 oil pan on...
Not too happy with how the new dipstick is connected to the block.. I think it will be fine, but we will see.

(for now i have two dipsticks until i can get a plug for the original dipstick location! (i don't have a ride anywhere so i couldn't go get one....)

Now im going to start on the crossover.....

 

Well got the crossover cut up and im about to weld it up..

Got back from the store to get a piece of exhaust tubing to extend a part..

Im getting the motor in tomorrow!