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4 runner auto to 5 spd swap
« on: Dec 09, 2011, 05:04:23 PM »
Can anyone tell me if it is a major PITA to swap a 97 runner from auto to 5 spd? I know about all the pedal/console stuff,what I am asking is wiring harness? Will I have a major nightmare on my hands later to pass smog or is it just a partial harness replacement and possibly computer. This is my wifes ride so when she gets a new one this build is going to start.I am just trying to figure out if I should just sell hers and get one with a 5 or if hers will work. Rig is in primo shape.

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Re: 4 runner auto to 5 spd swap
« Reply #1 on: Dec 09, 2011, 05:07:55 PM »
I cannot comment on your smog issues.  However i have a 3.4L tacoma motor that originally had an automatic behind it.

Swapped this into my 90 4runner with a 5speed.

I have all the automatic connectors not plugged into anything,i need to do something with them, but they are not plugged to the ecu anymore so they arn't hurting anything.   I also never hooked up the reverse lights.



However all i did was jump the wires for the park/neutral saftey switch and its been fine for the last 30,xxx miles or so.  I think i remember people saying that if you do this, when you put the rig in reverse it will trigger a CEL.   Unsure if it is true or not.

http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/
Here is a link, you should be able to find the wiring diagrams here.


I cannot verify if you will have a check engine light or smog problems, all i can say is you will be able to get it to run.  Mine is not the best example because it is not the factory wiring harness anymore so yours might act different.  I just wanted to post to say i have been using an automatic ECU this way since i did my swap

 
 
 
 
 

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