4Runner engine swap - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Cisco · 06-22-2002, 03:39 PM

I want to buy an early 90's 4Runner or Toyota pickup. The 3.0L V6 that they come with is quite under powered I have found. I dont know alot about these trucks in particular, but I would like to know if you can swap a newer 3.4L V6 into them? If so will it bolt in or does it require a large amount of fabrication? Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

jasonv6xle · 11-08-2002, 02:42 PM

just swap in a chevy 350

VZV21 · 11-08-2002, 04:13 PM

took the words right out of my mouth.

Ivan Stewart"s Pre-Runner had the 350 V8 tucked in there

Vato Loco · 11-09-2002, 08:55 PM

3.4 V6, go www.outdoorwire.com, I think someone there is working that on a 2nd gen. Also you can fit a 5.0 mustang motor under there too. someone on the board did it. Ive seen 2nd gens with the corvette motor, they are hella fast!!!!!!

toyotadriver05 · 01-25-2003, 04:33 PM

3.4 toyota v6 definently! if you want power like a 350, supercharge it... dont BS yourself with all that oooh i-can-soup-up-a-350-even-though-my-car-weighs-more-then-your-house crap. your 4runner could do ANYTHING that most any v8 could do if it has a 3.4 v6.

TheKevin · 02-07-2003, 10:55 AM

Which would be easier to swap in? The Chevy 350 or 5VZ?

toyotadriver05 · 02-07-2003, 06:49 PM

5VZ all the way. i heard you just need to make some custom motor mounts and a bellhousing for the tranny... im not sure so you'll need to check on that. but definently a 5VZ.

trent

mullethawk · 10-02-2008, 11:31 AM

hey i was wondering if you guys have any other suggestions for engine swaps./ stuff that will fit without to much adjustment. i just blew the bottom of my connecting rod out the side of my 22re and am dead in the water. i was thinking of getting another 22re but they are a bit gutless. any recommendations? diesel, turbo or outherwise? thanks