I'm about to put an 88 3.0, auto tanny/transfer case in my 91 4runner. Is there any problems that I may run into? Also about how much downtime can I expect from this? It has 79k on it runs beautifully and only set me back about $900. Oh yeah I will probrably do the work my self.

 

You'll match right up! The only probs you might find is the AC/emissions, other than the minor bs, it's a direct match!
How much DT depends on your mechanical ability, 2 days and you should have it! Like I said, it depends on your mechanical ability, tools...! Yeah, about 2 days for the average guy! If the 3.0 is already out of the donor vehicle, 2 - 3 days! Good Luck! If you need advice on the 3.0, PM me, I spent 6 yrs working on these beauts!
Harry

 

Total downtime for an engine swap about 5-7 hours depending on experience. I can take a motor out of one vechicle and swap it into another vehicle in about 4 hrs.

 

Yup, dont know about the rules over in Georgia but here in CA you cant legally (unless the referee passes you) put a older engine in a newer body because the emission components are different.

Another rule is you can only put in an engine that was offered that year, so if you had a 88 22re you can put in a 22ret or 3.0.

 

ok so I will try this weekend. I'm pretty good mechanically so hopefully it won't be to bad. I heard Cali has some tough smog laws but here in GA it isn't bad at all. thanx for tha help.

 

the studs where the front exhaust pipe bolts to drivers side exhaust manifold can be a real biyatch. around here they are usually siezed and break. best to have a couple extra ones around if the pipe hasn't been off in years..

 

its a pretty tight fit to pull it all out together.i had to remove theT/C to get it back in,it also has a 3 inch body lift.