Author Topic: 3.0 to 22re swap (Read 6827 times)

FLRunner · « **on:** Nov 16, 2008, 05:51:45 PM »

Ok so i am just thinking there are alot of nice 3.0 trucks and 4 runners around but alot have high miles and I am not a huge fan of the 3.0 what all would be involved in going to the 4 cyl ? and why dont more people just do that ?

H8PVMNT · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 16, 2008, 06:54:50 PM »

I was thinking of doing this with the 3RZ in an '88 3.0 4Runner with a blown engine. I was going to swap it into my '94 pickup but why not just drop the whole drivetrain in the 4Runner? There are alot of 3.0 rigs running around in "old man daily driver" untampered condition and we tend to write the 3.0 trucks off but it might be a good place to look for clean builders.

Duffil · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 16, 2008, 07:08:11 PM »

it's easier to stay with a V6. Mounts/wiring etc. 3.4 is the way to go.

SolidAxle · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 16, 2008, 08:05:58 PM »

I said no. I vote for a 3.4, it bolts to the existing mounts on the frame

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 16, 2008, 08:50:37 PM »

Quote from: 4runner666 on Nov 16, 2008, 08:05:58 PM

I said no. I vote for a 3.4, it bolts to the existing mounts on the frame

NorCalToy · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 16, 2008, 08:59:54 PM »

yea the 3.0 isnt the greatest, but why would you wanna go to a smaller engine for all the work itd take? might as well go 3.4 or 4.3.

toyotaboy · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 16, 2008, 10:46:07 PM »

ive done it... change the harness is pretty stinkin easy

TIMS89CRAWLER · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 16, 2008, 10:52:50 PM »

the 3.4 is the way to go.... motor mounts bolt up, bellhousing bolts up and the wiring is easy!

FLRunner · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 17, 2008, 06:39:29 AM »

The reason i ask is my last 4 runner had a 22re and i loved it very easy to work on and you can get parts resonable My new 4 runner is a 3.0 5speed although its not the end of the world to work on its deffinetly not a fun engine to mess with . Plus you can find a 22re alot cheeper than a 3.4 Dont get me wrong i would love to have a 3.4 but the fact is the truck was never made for a 3.4 it was made for a 22r or 3.0 so i would think it would be a eiaser swap ?

toyotaboy · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 17, 2008, 07:31:13 AM »

whats your budget.... 3.4 will cost you some coin... 22re would be much cheaper.

FLRunner · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 17, 2008, 07:54:46 AM »

i would like to stay around $2000

FLRunner · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 17, 2008, 08:00:05 AM »

If i had a 2nd gen runner then yes i would say 3.4 but i have a 1st gen and they are lighter and i didnt have a problem with the power of my old 4runner with 22re . Most likely i will just do the head gaskets and be done with it and start gathering parts to do a swap later .

toyotaboy · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 17, 2008, 06:18:00 PM »

geeze.. if you want to spend that go 3.4... if you were on a budget id say 22re

boggerunner · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 17, 2008, 08:02:09 PM »

ive done 2 3.slow to 22re swaps on 90 4runners, one is my dd with 36" tsl's and it has enough power for me, till i get the 7mge runnin good enough to swap into it

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 17, 2008, 08:45:09 PM »

those damn 20 and 22's are flippin bullet proof!! if you can deal with not having a whole lot of extra power and are doin it on a 2000 budget i'd do a 22re swap and throw some nice upgrades on the engine!

FLRunner · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 18, 2008, 05:25:16 AM »

SO for you guys that have done the swap ? what would I need ? Engine , could i reuse my tranny . I have the 5 speed R150 now get new wire harness . I think my radiator would work ? what else

GJToyotabug · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 18, 2008, 06:52:32 AM »

stock trany will not work with it

FLRunner · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 18, 2008, 12:07:31 PM »

Ya my guess is w56 trans 22re engine Gear drive case and harness ? what else . pretty much what i think i will do is Buy a trans and dual case set up from Marlin and then get a 22re and do a Engbldr rebuild on it . I can find v6 Toyotas all the time for cheap but in real nice shape But the 3.4 is still pretty pricey .

GJToyotabug · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 18, 2008, 12:14:27 PM »

P/S pump umm i forget what else

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 18, 2008, 05:29:47 PM »

best bet is to find a rolled yota with a 22re w56 and pull the drivetrain out and the wiring harness!! then part out the rest of the vehicle.....

GJToyotabug · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 19, 2008, 06:31:06 AM »

great idea

toyotaboy · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 19, 2008, 08:49:53 AM »

where are you located btw.... cause i know of a few cheap trucks with 22re's....

FLRunner · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 19, 2008, 03:29:57 PM »

FL I just found a real nice 4runner that has the 22r I can buy the truck Cheaper than it will cost to fix my 4 runner The only thing i am wondering about is it is a carbed 4 runner and its been a while since i have had a carbed Yota I dont see why it would be a problem though . I just really hate this v6 I just cant see putting over 3000 into a 3.0 that has 178,000 miles on it . But on the plus side it would have all new gaskets and seals and new Clutch T-belt I duno just seems hi to me . IF i had time i would do it my self But somehow i am a lucky one right now and i got very busy with work when alot of people are struggleing right now . But if i cant get to work Lol none of this means nothing .

solar86yota · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 19, 2008, 07:06:59 PM »

Swap that 3.slow out of that thing! You won't regret it

jd77 · « **Reply #24 on:** Mar 10, 2009, 08:14:04 AM »

What about the engine mounts? Do i grind off the 22r mounts and reweld? Is there a kit?

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #25 on:** Mar 12, 2009, 06:35:13 PM »

make your own!!


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