Chev V8 swap in a Toy

JACKED944RUNNER · Nov 20, 2008

Alright I have thought about this for a few years now and I think it is time to do it. I have a 94 4Runner that has been SAS'ed it has the 3.0L V6 and an auto trans. I have regeared it to 5.29 and when I had 38's under it it was still a dog. I now ride on 44's and it is obviously worse so I want to put a 90 TBI 350 or a 97 vortec 350 with a 700R4 in it. I plan on using NW offroad motor mounts. I am still looking around at adapters and the cooling issues I don't know about yet so I am on the hunt for advice. I have no experience with these and need any advice you may have. I also weant to know abought thoughts on milage I am lucky to see 8mpg any more. I have put $ in to the
V6 Jet computer upgrade, downey intake and Headers. I want to know about using the stock fuel pump AC, Cruise and all that.

crash2 · Nov 20, 2008

JACKED944RUNNER said:
Alright I have thought about this for a few years now and I think it is time to do it. I have a 94 4Runner that has been SAS'ed it has the 3.0L V6 and an auto trans. I have regeared it to 5.29 and when I had 38's under it it was still a dog. I now ride on 44's and it is obviously worse so I want to put a 90 TBI 350 or a 97 vortec 350 with a 700R4 in it. I plan on using NW offroad motor mounts. I am still looking around at adapters and the cooling issues I don't know about yet so I am on the hunt for advice. I have no experience with these and need any advice you may have. I also weant to know abought thoughts on milage I am lucky to see 8mpg any more. I have put $ in to the
V6 Jet computer upgrade, downey intake and Headers. I want to know about using the stock fuel pump AC, Cruise and all that.

Search for gibby's build in the garage--there is alot of info there for ya :awesomework:

44newman · Nov 21, 2008

I would be concerned about the axles with 44s
AC condenser might be hard to fit.
With 2" body lift and the motor set back as far as possible, theres only about an inch between my elec fan and water pump pulley.
And Im running a 4.3 v6.
It can be done but you might cut the core support and install the rad in it, or in front of it.

nevada · Nov 21, 2008

might i ask why chevy?
the ford is a better fit.

:corn:

Alpine4x4 · Nov 21, 2008

nevada said:
might i ask why chevy?
the ford is a better fit.

:corn:

He doesnt want it to take a **** on him right after a fresh build:flipoff:

nevada · Nov 21, 2008

Alpine4x4 said:
He doesnt want it to take a **** on him right after a fresh build:flipoff:

oh, then i ask again, why chevy?:fawkdancesmiley:

2slow4you · Nov 21, 2008

4.3L Vortec... :awesomework: v8's are for mudders. :redneck:

44newman · Nov 21, 2008

2slow4you said:
4.3L Vortec... :awesomework: v8's are for mudders. :redneck:

X2 for the Vortec
See my build

nevada · Nov 21, 2008

2slow4you said:
4.3L Vortec... :awesomework: v8's are for mudders. :redneck:

44newman said:
X2 for the Vortec
See my build

i dont know, this is a legitimate question.
would the 4.3 have the torque...to reasonably turn the 44's?
i know the 4.3 is a good engine, and can be built up pretty healthy. but...wouldnt even a stock 350 have the torque already?

i know my basically stock 302 has plenty of torque.

PUO-BANNED · Nov 21, 2008

This is obviously a pavement rig. a toy with 44's and a 4.3 is lame:looser:

Go with the Vortec 350. if you want to be cool find a gen III 5.3 or 6.0

Nevada, sorry but ford motors are lame. :haha:

nevada · Nov 21, 2008

PUO said:
This is obviously a pavement rig. a toy with 44's and a 4.3 is lame:looser:

Go with the Vortec 350. if you want to be cool find a gen III 5.3 or 6.0

Nevada, sorry but ford motors are lame. :haha:

its the red 4runner towards the end of this thread....werent you there?
http://nw-wheelers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32401

yeh, ur right they are. sorry, but i wouldnt run a chevy if it was the only option. if only to buck the "system":fawkdancesmiley:
EVERYONE and their brothers, cousins, uncle has a chevy....pathetic!:looser: :redneck:

JACKED944RUNNER · Nov 21, 2008

That is not my 4 Runner. Close though. I would love to have done a 5.3 but $ is always a concern. Also I am not too familiar with all of the electronics on the newer ones.

JACKED944RUNNER · Nov 21, 2008

PUO said:
This is obviously a pavement rig. a toy with 44's and a 4.3 is lame:looser:

Go with the Vortec 350. if you want to be cool find a gen III 5.3 or 6.0

Nevada, sorry but ford motors are lame. :haha:

Nothing wrong with Pavement pounders. I also could go vortec that option is available but the motor I have a lead on needs work and has no computer or harness.

nevada · Nov 21, 2008

JACKED944RUNNER said:
That is not my 4 Runner. Close though. I would love to have done a 5.3 but $ is always a concern. Also I am not too familiar with all of the electronics on the newer ones.

damn..i looked at it several times too :eeek: :looser:

PUO-BANNED · Nov 21, 2008

nevada said:
EVERYONE and their brothers, cousins, uncle has a chevy

And the inbred spawn of those three own fords:haha:

JACKED944RUNNER said:
Nothing wrong with Pavement pounders. I also could go vortec that option is available but the motor I have a lead on needs work and has no computer or harness.

Nothing wrong with a clean pavement pounder :awesomework: go with what works best for you. any V8 is better than that 3.slow :;

44newman · Nov 22, 2008

OK, so you have decided to put a V8 in a toyota. Thats easy enough.
But do you have what it takes to pony up, and make the rest of the truck worthy enough for a V8
Ive seen some smokin deals for 5.3s NO substuitute, but a 6.0
Since its obvious to run a GM tranny, why not hunt down a
DANA 300, for a basic transcase ,that gets the job done.
So at this point how could poison this setup with toy axles?
I say dig up some 9"s and build a set so good you lie to your friends about them being toyota axles.
OR run them full width. Who gives a ****?
But a 9" front end would set your rig appart from any rig ive ever seen.

2slow4you · Nov 22, 2008

44newman said:
OK, so you have decided to put a V8 in a toyota. Thats easy enough.
But do you have what it takes to pony up, and make the rest of the truck worthy enough for a V8
Ive seen some smokin deals for 5.3s NO substuitute, but a 6.0
Since its obvious to run a GM tranny, why not hunt down a
DANA 300, for a basic transcase ,that gets the job done.
So at this point how could poison this setup with toy axles?
I say dig up some 9"s and build a set so good you lie to your friends about them being toyota axles.
OR run them full width. Who gives a ****?
But a 9" front end would set your rig appart from any rig ive ever seen.

**** it..

427 on propane
Dana 300
D60 front D70 rear

:awesomework:

Fish · Nov 22, 2008

Do something different.... go Ford

JACKED944RUNNER · Nov 22, 2008

44newman said:
OK, so you have decided to put a V8 in a toyota. Thats easy enough.
But do you have what it takes to pony up, and make the rest of the truck worthy enough for a V8
Ive seen some smokin deals for 5.3s NO substuitute, but a 6.0
Since its obvious to run a GM tranny, why not hunt down a
DANA 300, for a basic transcase ,that gets the job done.
So at this point how could poison this setup with toy axles?
I say dig up some 9"s and build a set so good you lie to your friends about them being toyota axles.
OR run them full width. Who gives a ****?
But a 9" front end would set your rig appart from any rig ive ever seen.

Going to use a Toy 4 cyl t case. Still think I am leaning towards the tbi for ease of install.