3.4 into 2nd gen 4Runner?

[racer944]

Ok, I know, I'm going to be told to search, but after about 8 hours of searching for this thread, I cannot find it for the life of me. Anyone wanna help a brother out?

[AxleIke]

It has been done about 100 billion times.

Here is a kit to get you started.

http://www.offroadsolutions.com/products/engine_upgrades.htm#3.4l_swap_parts

You can source it yourself as well. This kit makes it easier.

The parts there make the 3.4 plug into the 3.0 harness so all your junk works still. You have to figure all that out on your own if you don't get the kit.

[4runnerchevy]

Cha Ching $$$$$. Hope you got the motor already.

[racer944]

Not yet, but there's no way in hell I'm putting another 3.0 back in there. Hoping to find a junkyard motor, get it rebuilt for free and put in for a couple cases of beer. I'll let you know how it goes :rofl:

In all seriousness, thanks guys. I was always on YT, and have found it very difficult to talk 4Runners when mine is in peices and not going anywhere. Glad to find this site, can't wait for the build!!

[4runnerchevy]

Good luck keep us posted.

[toytech76]

Actually, visit yotatech.com. There are a million guys on there who have done the swap with auto's and manuals. Tons of good info there

[Good Times]

Cheese (our resident moderator) has done this exact mod. Hopefully he'll chime in soon!

[4runnerchevy]

Actually, visit yotatech.com. There are a million guys on there who have done the swap with auto's and manuals. Tons of good info there


No offence but go anywhere but YT. You'll get better help here or on the pirate site.

[toytech76]

Thats crap. There are alot of people there more than willing to help and that have good info

[4runnerchevy]

Don't take it personal, I am not attacking you or anyone else. Read my signature. It is my own opinion.

Thanks for your co-operation

[MTL_4runner]

Ok guys, everyone is entitled to an opinion and both have been stated so let's just help racer944 get the info he's after.

On the swap subject I know mt_goat (Dale) has done that swap and has tons of pics here:
http://rides.webshots.com/album/547008638SvPVRb
http://rides.webshots.com/album/131498818HrETWD

[racer944]

So I just spent about 5 hours reading up on the swap. Wow. Not only do I not have the time, but I'm not as confident in my skills after reading all that. Got a buddy that has a bad 2nd gen body, where as mine is in great shape, no rust, got sliders, neoprene seats, 33's, borla exhaust... Maybe I'll see if he wants to take it and I'll just get a 4 door Tacoma, pre-2005.

Not saying that it wouldn't be worth it, but I'm fairly busy as hell right now. 12 hours of classes, 50+ hours of work, and an engagement/wedding to plan. I need something a bit easier. Not to mention, I think my GTI is about to die, so I want to get SOME money for it before it kicks the bucket...

And nothing is wrong with Yotatech, I'm just liking the fresh-ness of this site.

[Cheese]

Can't do it.

Manual makes it easy, auto adds some hoops.

If you are asking about it, I am guessing you would benefit from a kit. Check out Off Road Solutions, pioneers in the 3.4 swap. They can help from little parts to the whole kit.

It costs money, particularly if you have an auto, then you get into dual cases, etc.

It is almost always cheaper and easier to put a 3.0 back in.

Once you do this, you are pretty married to the truck.

[MTL_4runner]

Once you do this, you are pretty married to the truck.


That way you can have 2 weddings to plan for. :spit: