just throwing this swap idea out there"HEMI"
06-01-2006, 02:17 PM
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just throwing this swap idea out there"HEMI"
this might be a very silly question but i have to know. It is at all possible to put a hemi in a 3rd gen 4runner? what do you all think.I have access to a recently wrecked dodge 1500 with a perfectly good hemi motor in it with 10k miles on it. right now its only a thought, but if it might be possible i would def. like to try it. dont get me wrong theres nothing wrong with my 3.4 but come on its a hemi....sweeeeeeeeeeeet.
what do you all think?
what do you all think?
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06-01-2006, 02:47 PM
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i dont think its a question of fuel. It would definately be unique, to say the least. I can imagine that there would be a whole ton of custom work to make that work. I don't know if the engine bay could even house something that big. Am I wrong?
06-01-2006, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by da_bigg_wigg
i dont think its a question of fuel. It would definately be unique, to say the least. I can imagine that there would be a whole ton of custom work to make that work. I don't know if the engine bay could even house something that big. Am I wrong?
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06-01-2006, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimmeh
Do you want your Toyota to guzzle gas that much more?
06-01-2006, 03:14 PM
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Dr. Frankenstein, paging Dr. Frankenstein. The new generation Hemi has a weak bottom end - not to mention the obvious compatibility issues. Entire drivetrain would need to be swapped, stand alone ECU, etc. Also, take a look at the width of the Hemi - would likely take alot of work to fit one to a 3rd Gen.
Want to know if it will fit? No one has done it, so break out a tape measure and let us know.
IMO, you could twin turbo your 3.4 for less.
Want to know if it will fit? No one has done it, so break out a tape measure and let us know.
IMO, you could twin turbo your 3.4 for less.
06-01-2006, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Cebby
IMO, you could twin turbo your 3.4 for less.
06-01-2006, 06:06 PM
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Everything is possible with a lot of money, time, and access to excellent mechanical and fabrication skills. The biggest problem I see with it (as with many other engine swaps) is that you are getting rid of a Toyota engine. Doesn't make sense to me.
If I were you, I'd take the engine and tranny and sell'em on ebay. My 0.02.
If I were you, I'd take the engine and tranny and sell'em on ebay. My 0.02.
06-01-2006, 06:11 PM
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Anything is possible, but I doubt most would even venture to swap for a chevy 350 let alone a Hemi. For the money most would be opting for a more modern approach like creating boost or adding NOS rather than just adding cubic inches. I can't imagine what the gas mileage would look like. 
Definately would peg the redneck meter IMHO.
Definately would peg the redneck meter IMHO.
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06-01-2006, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by deprunner
what are we talking about? the price, becuase the engine and trany are free. the only thing i would need are all the other small stuff. thats if this is possible.
: oh thats a good one!I dought you could fit it between the fender wells. MY guess your looking at a 3" BL to fit it. Wireing would be an abslolute nightmare.
and i suppose you lose 4x4? unless you go with some other bolt up GM tranny/transfer case combo?
my guess is youd have to relocate everything underneet to fit it. All new suspension on the front end to carry the beast.
i just dont see the point.
I drive my toyota's for there drivetrain, not there stunning looks. you go repalceing all the drivetrain, you might as well wrapped it on some GM sheetmetal also.
06-02-2006, 04:29 AM
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Nice idea, although there's a lot to consider other than just the physical engine size. A few years back, I swapped a 302 V8 into a Ford Ranger truck and even went to far as to buy a complete swap kit from Advanced Adapters. The engine fit pretty well, and obviously it wasn't nearly as wide as the Hemi.
I spent about $5000 on the whole thing and even was able to keep most of the drive train (except the tranny)! There was no room for the A/C system and I LOST my 4X4 control altogether! Man, was I dissappointed!!! The Hemi is definitely something awesome to dream about...but it would probably turn out to be a nightmare!
I spent about $5000 on the whole thing and even was able to keep most of the drive train (except the tranny)! There was no room for the A/C system and I LOST my 4X4 control altogether! Man, was I dissappointed!!! The Hemi is definitely something awesome to dream about...but it would probably turn out to be a nightmare!
06-02-2006, 04:37 AM
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and i suppose you lose 4x4? unless you go with some other bolt up GM tranny/transfer case combo?
my guess is youd have to relocate everything underneet to fit it. All new suspension on the front end to carry the beast.
i just dont see the point.
my guess is youd have to relocate everything underneet to fit it. All new suspension on the front end to carry the beast.
i just dont see the point.
06-02-2006, 05:34 AM
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The Hemi is cool if you want a car engine and you like domestic junk. The Hemi's peak HP is at 5600 RPM, peak torque at 4200 RPM. Plus when your tranny goes who do you take it to, chrysler or toyota to get it fixed?
