Topic: 4Runner question

[RobD]

I apologize up front if I have posted this in the wrong area. I am looking at getting an older 4runner with the removable top. The question that have is that for the next 2 years, I am going to need to use it as a commuter vehicle for a 200 mile a day round trip (Stock size tires until I am done commuting)..

I want to look into doing an engine swap on the one I eventually buy. My buddy who drives an 86 4runner said to go with the newer 4 cylinder engine for better gas mileage and power. Is there anywhere I can get info on this swap and how easy or difficult it will be. After the 2 years of commuting, I am going to turn this 4Runner into a trail only crawler...

Any suggestions on what to look for when buying a used 4Runner...

[AaronB]

Not trying to sound mean BUT you need to read up, there is a lot of info on this board to answer all your questions.

[blackdiamond]

Not trying to sound mean BUT you need to read up, there is a lot of info on this board to answer all your questions.

Why not get him some links? 

[AaronB]

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=19277.0

[Gittinit]

I apologize up front if I have posted this in the wrong area. I am looking at getting an older 4runner with the removable top. The question that have is that for the next 2 years, I am going to need to use it as a commuter vehicle for a 200 mile a day round trip (Stock size tires until I am done commuting)..

I want to look into doing an engine swap on the one I eventually buy. My buddy who drives an 86 4runner said to go with the newer 4 cylinder engine for better gas mileage and power. Is there anywhere I can get info on this swap and how easy or difficult it will be. After the 2 years of commuting, I am going to turn this 4Runner into a trail only crawler...

Any suggestions on what to look for when buying a used 4Runner...

For what you are wanting I suggest you start with an IfS 4runner, because of your commuting needs.There is a stand alone wiring harness offered by ORS that would be a great way to do the "newer 4cyl" swap.

[crawlerdan]

go with a 3rz, or 2rz, easy swaps, and its been done a few times to say the least

great power, great torque, good economy, and a factory supported supercharger on the 3rz!!!!

[79coyotefrg]

Not trying to sound mean BUT you need to read up, there is a lot of info on this board to answer all your questions.

well it  does sound mean,      you should know  the search feature  kinda sucks here,  besides  this aint pbb

dude,  the swap  you are looking for is  the 3RZ  swap,  heres all the info you need
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=4401.0

[AaronB]

well it  does sound mean,      you should know  the search feature  kinda sucks here,  besides  this aint pbb

dude, 

  Dont be mad I was just getting off of a 14 hour shift and feeling a little cranky I apologize. Go with a 3rz swap you wont be dissapointed, as far as a DD go with a vehicle that you know will be dependable, preferably a runner with a 22re 88,89 model year. the only down side to those years are the ifs front ends just because it will cost more down the line to do a swap. if you can find a 84,85 model with a 22re swap that would be your best bet.

[crawlerdan]

i drove my 87 runner for a year ifs, while slowly colecting parts for a sas

worked out well

[Ewong]

Drove an 89 Gen1 4Runner for 10+ years as a DD - over 350K on the odo...

Helps that Im the original (and sole) owner

[Rocksurfer]

Man I thought this place was for information not Pirate Bashing





Here's another good thread on the swap.....

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=19275.0

[AaronB]

Man I thought this place was for information not Pirate Bashing




Here's another good thread on the swap.....

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=19275.0

  geeze, allright allready. I apologized







Cant we all just get along

[Rocksurfer]

Cant we all just get along

I thought that's what we're supposed to do here.