Swapping Toyota 1GR-FE (4.0L V6) in place of a 3VZ-E( 3.0L V6)
Jan 30, 2008 | 05:00 AM
#102
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if you are like "maself" <u r even better...I'm sure> wanted the challenge and got the passion to go for it believe it can be done [although no one has done it b4]..wanna explore the grounds where no one has stepped a foot...realizing the risk>>>financial and you just see it happening...you would love the pain..and can imagine the sacrifices I did to put all that is needed for this project to reach notrhing but success... oh..lots of talk..
The truck got so much power...unique with the all-WOW-4wheel drive as full time 4WD...amazing stability on the road even with the 4 inch from Super Lift (AWesome) and the custome made heavey duty aluminum radiator from B-COOL with 2 electric SPAL fans (THank you Marty)...I could go on & on..
in few nos a gain of about 90-95 HP>>>>> about 245HP instead of the old 150 HP........Genuine TOYOTA "Naturally aspirated" Raw POWER with VVTi......................GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRR
have a great one...
WINDancer of NMSU...RED, White & BLUE
(www.nmsu.edu)
The truck got so much power...unique with the all-WOW-4wheel drive as full time 4WD...amazing stability on the road even with the 4 inch from Super Lift (AWesome) and the custome made heavey duty aluminum radiator from B-COOL with 2 electric SPAL fans (THank you Marty)...I could go on & on..
in few nos a gain of about 90-95 HP>>>>> about 245HP instead of the old 150 HP........Genuine TOYOTA "Naturally aspirated" Raw POWER with VVTi......................GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRR
have a great one...
WINDancer of NMSU...RED, White & BLUE
(www.nmsu.edu)
Oct 1, 2008 | 05:58 PM
#104
Wow, I have been considering doing this swap in the future for my '88. Glad to have all this info (even though I didn't read it all yet I'm sure there's plenty). I can only imagine the satisfaction in the new power lol 
Oct 1, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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AWESOME!!!!
I have been dreaming about a swap like this all the time.
Did you ever get the speedometer and odometer working?
If not I have a couple of suggestions.
You must make sure that you used the speed sensors from the REARS, without these the speedo and odo will cease to function. Also, VSC plays a role in it too (as well as some other little quirks). Try to get a reading from the OBDII, it will might give more insight.
I have been dreaming about a swap like this all the time.
Did you ever get the speedometer and odometer working?
If not I have a couple of suggestions.
You must make sure that you used the speed sensors from the REARS, without these the speedo and odo will cease to function. Also, VSC plays a role in it too (as well as some other little quirks). Try to get a reading from the OBDII, it will might give more insight.
Oct 2, 2008 | 02:23 AM
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Be Cool Custom Raiator - Engine Swap
Hey pal... Gotta tell you some told me to sell my vehicle and get a Tacoma with the 4,0L but I refused...so being crazy for my 1992 is one thing an dthe challenge ,some call it passion is another.......
"Be COOL" heavy duty all aluminum radiator was installed [don't have the measurements yet...but it is taller than the original one considering the truck had a 4inch suspension lift from "Super Lift"..
I'm more than satisfied with it and can share with you few pics here and there as you may tell me which ones you wnat see first..
very proud of it and more than satisfied of it's completion...take care..
Oct 2, 2008 | 02:30 AM
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From: Palm bay, Florida
AWESOME!!!!
I have been dreaming about a swap like this all the time.
Did you ever get the speedometer and odometer working?
If not I have a couple of suggestions.
You must make sure that you used the speed sensors from the REARS, without these the speedo and odo will cease to function. Also, VSC plays a role in it too (as well as some other little quirks). Try to get a reading from the OBDII, it will might give more insight.
I have been dreaming about a swap like this all the time.
Did you ever get the speedometer and odometer working?
If not I have a couple of suggestions.
You must make sure that you used the speed sensors from the REARS, without these the speedo and odo will cease to function. Also, VSC plays a role in it too (as well as some other little quirks). Try to get a reading from the OBDII, it will might give more insight.
Honestly for personal and career reasons the speedometer and odometer are still not functioning...I'd apprciate your help and I'll be more than happy to send pics with all info I have...
Thanks pal..
Oct 2, 2008 | 05:46 AM
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Oct 2, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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If you got money budgeted for this....go ahead the satisfaction is ample to cover all the cost, time and pain...
Honestly for personal and career reasons the speedometer and odometer are still not functioning...I'd apprciate your help and I'll be more than happy to send pics with all info I have...
Thanks pal..
Honestly for personal and career reasons the speedometer and odometer are still not functioning...I'd apprciate your help and I'll be more than happy to send pics with all info I have...
Thanks pal..
Sep 10, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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I rebuilt the tranney.......back to having fun...
I still got few things for upgrading the brakes (REAR) to disc brakes...also have a custome made holders for Coilovers (shock absorbers) in the FRONT...XX-cab (body & bed modification instead of only X-Cab [wild, ha?!]
I still got few things for upgrading the brakes (REAR) to disc brakes...also have a custome made holders for Coilovers (shock absorbers) in the FRONT...XX-cab (body & bed modification instead of only X-Cab [wild, ha?!]
Sep 24, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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From: NAS Lemoore, CA
This would have helpled a long time ago! nice job though awesome! Toyota Toyota Toyota
check out this site to adapt the 03 engine/trans to your t-case
http://www.inchwormgear.com/store/pr...products_id=73
check out this site to adapt the 03 engine/trans to your t-case
http://www.inchwormgear.com/store/pr...products_id=73
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Oct 14, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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From: La grange
Hey guys I was reading this post and I was also thinking about doing this swap I have a 08 Toyota Per Runner Motor and Tanny, that i was wanting to drop in my 92 Toyota pickup. I think im just going to keep it two wheel drive and get it on the road then try to figure out what I want to do to get the 4x4 to work. What will i need to do this swap guys???
