Whitey
Adventurer
Getlemen,
I'd like to have a round table discussion about engine swaps for a 1st gen 4Runner.
I've always loved the 1st gen, but being from MA, finding a clean example was like seeing a unicorn. I've owned a 3rd gen. and now own a 4th gen, but I plan on adding a 1st gen. to the family while there are still some rust free trucks to be found (I live in TX now). After driving the 4.0 liter V6, I'd hate to drive anything slower. The 3.0 is garbage and the 22RE is just too anemic for me.
What are some swaps that you've seen that you've liked? I've read up on some of the more popular ones. The 3.4 swap appears to be super easy if you have a 3.0, but I'm not terribly impressed with the 190hp V6. I don't want to pigeon hole the conversation with a budget, but maybe $3000 for just the drive train. 3.4, UZ, 7MGTE (I love boost), SBC? Without saying “read up on pirate/toyatech”, what have you day-dreamed about?
I'd like to have a round table discussion about engine swaps for a 1st gen 4Runner.
I've always loved the 1st gen, but being from MA, finding a clean example was like seeing a unicorn. I've owned a 3rd gen. and now own a 4th gen, but I plan on adding a 1st gen. to the family while there are still some rust free trucks to be found (I live in TX now). After driving the 4.0 liter V6, I'd hate to drive anything slower. The 3.0 is garbage and the 22RE is just too anemic for me.
What are some swaps that you've seen that you've liked? I've read up on some of the more popular ones. The 3.4 swap appears to be super easy if you have a 3.0, but I'm not terribly impressed with the 190hp V6. I don't want to pigeon hole the conversation with a budget, but maybe $3000 for just the drive train. 3.4, UZ, 7MGTE (I love boost), SBC? Without saying “read up on pirate/toyatech”, what have you day-dreamed about?