10 years, 140k+ miles, first stranding...
03-06-2005, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Lexus SC400 4.0L V-8. I think it has 260 hp@5400 RPM.
03-06-2005, 05:58 PM
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That sucks, Cebby. I bet you can find the hg set for less than that. If you do it yourself let the air out of the front tires so its not so high and you may want to send the heads out to a machine shop to get them checked. If you need a hand wrenching, let me know.
On a happier note, here is a vid from the PGH offroad meet and greet. Right click and save.
http://www.bigassjeep.com/pics/trips...otaburnout.mov
On a happier note, here is a vid from the PGH offroad meet and greet. Right click and save.
http://www.bigassjeep.com/pics/trips...otaburnout.mov
03-06-2005, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Lexus SC400 4.0L V-8. I think it has 260 hp@5400 RPM.
03-07-2005, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Phisherman
Is there any reason to go with this version over the 98 and up V8s? I know they have a few more horses but not sure how many.
03-08-2005, 11:53 AM
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Thanks Sludge (and DMG and Bill). I'm working on lining up a garage (friend who builds race cars might have some room for me). I think he has a hoist and other stuff I don't.
Boy, there are alot of folks with deals on 3.0's and rebuild kits. It's making the decision pretty tough.
Even harder when finding things like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
and this (too old, but you get the idea):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
Boy, there are alot of folks with deals on 3.0's and rebuild kits. It's making the decision pretty tough.
Even harder when finding things like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
and this (too old, but you get the idea):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
03-13-2005, 01:06 PM
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SCORE!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7959907134
Reserve was $1000. I don't think I could have found a better deal.
Any suggestions on how to ship it to Pittsburgh? The seller has a crate made for it. Shipping weight is around 600 lbs. Forwardair has a terminal in Madison, AL and also in Pittsburgh - I was going to start there. Any thoughts on shipping?
I have the shop lined up, but they need to jockey some of their cars around to give me a slot for the Runner. I should have it inside and start the dismantling next weekend. Nice coincidence - the guy who owns the space is also my waterjet cutting connection. I'm going to have some purty brackets for sure!! You should see some of the brackets he has designed/cut for the 66 Vette they are doing. Roadrace body with molded in flares and a nice new 502 waiting to go. Frame was powdercoated too...
Pics of the eye candy next week.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7959907134
Reserve was $1000. I don't think I could have found a better deal.
Any suggestions on how to ship it to Pittsburgh? The seller has a crate made for it. Shipping weight is around 600 lbs. Forwardair has a terminal in Madison, AL and also in Pittsburgh - I was going to start there. Any thoughts on shipping?
I have the shop lined up, but they need to jockey some of their cars around to give me a slot for the Runner. I should have it inside and start the dismantling next weekend. Nice coincidence - the guy who owns the space is also my waterjet cutting connection. I'm going to have some purty brackets for sure!! You should see some of the brackets he has designed/cut for the 66 Vette they are doing. Roadrace body with molded in flares and a nice new 502 waiting to go. Frame was powdercoated too...
Pics of the eye candy next week.
03-13-2005, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jc1kz
damm your dropping a v8 in your runner? sweet.... wil you need to change out the tranny too? man cebby that'll be one hell of a swap......
The tranny will be either a late model A340F with the Marlin Taco box adapter to get the output on the correct side, or an A340F from behind the 3.4 in the later T100's.
This basic motor has been installed in 4Runners before (Hilus Surf in AUS). Dimensions are supposed to be the same. The main difference is the 1UZ is an alloy block and the 2UZ is iron. The 2UZ has alot more torque - that's why i went for it instead of the 1UZ (that and I stumbled onto that killer deal)
03-13-2005, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 86toyota
You better take & post a lot of pics. This should be a good thread to follow. Probably have another $1000 to complete it 
ECU is $80-100
I'm hoping to find a late model T100 tranny reasonably priced ($200-400) and put off the inevitable install of crawl boxes until I swap in the ol' solid axle. That way I'm only getting the driveshafts modified once.
Plus I will sell off my 3.0 and a340h to further defray the cost of the swap.
