Which Engine and Why? (going 4.3L CPI, Posts pics please?)

[THK Matt]

Crossmember is in the stock location, but i have a budbuilt. You will need a shifter for the trans, I used a B&M, some guys like lokar better. Also a transcooler. I am sure there is more, its always the small things

Small things suck lol.

Just a simple shifter will do, yes?

[COToy91]

I used a B&M sport shifter, works great and it was the cheapest they made for the trans

[THK Matt]

I used a B&M sport shifter, works great and it was the cheapest they made for the trans

best place to buy it?

EDIT:

is this the one?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BMM-80776/

[THK Matt]

OH and how about a Radiator & Fan, ryan?!

[COToy91]

OH and how about a Radiator & Fan, ryan?!

That is the shifter. I used a universal radiator from speedway motors 22" x 19" and a mechanical fan, but I am probably going to swap that out for an electric

[zippo]

I know you've prolly made up your mind. But I say stay Toyota. makes thing easier and cooler. Though all engine swaps are cool.

[THK Matt]

That is the shifter. I used a universal radiator from speedway motors 22" x 19" and a mechanical fan, but I am probably going to swap that out for an electric

Awesome!!! whats the outlet configuration? top D.S. and bottom is P.S.?

[emsvitil]

How about an 18R?

[THK Matt]

How about an 18R?

Thats a little bit backwards lol

[BigMike]

THK, what state do you live in?

Idaho

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Depending on what smog requirements you are subject to, my first choice would be a Turbo diesel 4- or 5-cylinder (however I have NO experience here), or my 2nd choice would be the 3RZ.

I would need to know more about the use of the vehicle. What type of wheeling? How much daily driving? Longest road trip you'd expect to take? How heavy is your truck with the 22R? Will you ever go over 37" size tires? Do you live in a valley, foothills, mountains? Will you do any towing?

I say stay Toyota.

X50

BigMike

[THK Matt]

THK, what state do you live in?

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Depending on what smog requirements you are subject to, my first choice would be a Turbo diesel 4- or 5-cylinder (however I have NO experience here), or my 2nd choice would be the 3RZ.

I would need to know more about the use of the vehicle. What type of wheeling? How much daily driving? Longest road trip you'd expect to take? How heavy is your truck with the 22R? Will you ever go over 37" size tires? Do you live in a valley, foothills, mountains? Will you do any towing?


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BigMike

I live in a valley of mountain ranges, quite a few passes, hills, etc. It will be 80% DD. I like Rockcrawling, fireroading, snow wheeling. I eventually plan to go to a 40" tire sometime... towing would likely happen yes. and I dont know the weight of the xcablong beds.

[superyota]

the only engine i would consider doing a swap, other than a stock replacement, would be a LS based(4.8,5.3,5.7,6.0) GM with a 4L80. only reason being is i worked in a shop and spent a lot of time on these swaps.  very reliable, easy wiring, easy smog, and not to mention lots of power, and for cheap

[THK Matt]

the LS 5.3's are wicked lol

those are in the Tahoe's arent they?

[superyota]

the LS 5.3's are wicked lol

those are in the Tahoe's arent they?

tahoe's, trucks, suburbans... great motor.

[THK Matt]

tahoe's, trucks, suburbans... great motor.

Thought so, yes those are some quick engines, my cousin has it in her 01 Tahoe.

[yjay]

LS with toy axles for towing?

[superyota]

LS with toy axles for towing?

1 tons would be a good idea

[noflyzone]

3rz and re gear to 4.88's for all the same reasons that have already been said. Especially Toyota reliability

[COToy91]

Toyota motors and swaps are not very cheap

[BigMike]

the only engine i would consider doing a swap, other than a stock replacement, would be a LS based(4.8,5.3,5.7,6.0) GM

LS with toy axles for towing?

1 tons would be a good idea

I'll pick on this because it is so much fun to do:

While your doing the V8 conversion THK, make sure to add a 1,200 pound Grand Piano for a sound system so you can actually hear your Mozart while going uphill at 80 MPH, then be sure to add a 1,500 pound King Size Water Bed so you can rest and recover from the nose bleed once you get to the top of the mountain, make sure to swap out the Toyota frame with one from a 24,000 pound Class A 3-cylinder Shay Locomotive to make sure your truck doesn't buckle under the weight. Also, you'll need to have a 33-foot diameter wind tunnel fan to keep the engine compartment cool and you will need to mount at least a couple fuel tanks from a Antonov An-225 Mriya airplane somewhere to your rig so you can make it in between gas stations to refill along your way.

 

[yjay]

I don't get it. He says he wants to run 40's and tow. Wouldn't Toy stuff be a bit undersized?
We do live in the mountains.

[yjay]

At least the axles? A 3.4 would be good though.

[THK Matt]

I don't get it. He says he wants to run 40's and tow. Wouldn't Toy stuff be a bit undersized?
We do live in the mountains.

I dont have have money to do an engine, gears, axles, etc. and doing a toy engine swap... yeah too much money for the output ill get. I do not want a 4cyl. Im running 4.10s and i want to confidently push 37s+ without a struggle that a 4cyl will have. Ive had enough of those. im not saying im purpose building it on 40s to tow. i tow a utility trailer from time to time and do other heavy loads as well and 4cyls just arent up to the job for me. So going with a 4.3L and 700r4 with a toy tcase will be perfect. toy swaps are just too expensive.

[THK Matt]

when i do step up to a 40, i will also do longfield 30spl shafts and FF the rear out. "stage 2" I think the 4.3L and what COtoy91 has said is perfect for me.

[bigarms23]

i also used a speedway motors radiator and a 16inch flexalite electric fan

[BigMike]

I think the 4.3L and what COtoy91 has said is perfect for me.

For a daily driver with 40s you'll definitely want to run either a V6 petrol or turbo 4- or 5-cylinder Diesel (equal torque but better fuel mileage).

Mike

[zippo]

By the time you run a 4.3L, 40's, I would bump to a D60 for reliability. That way you can keep your foot in it going up the trail and not worry about making it home. Could even throw a supercharger on it. With that combo you are really pushing the Yota drive train.

Even a 4-banger on 40's is pushing it.

[noflyzone]

It would be cheaper just to buy a Chevy Truck.

[COToy91]

It would be cheaper just to buy a Chevy Truck.

word, CUCV or something. It makes me cringe if I think about how much I probably have into my rig. Oh well i like it

[superyota]

I'll pick on this because it is so much fun to do:

While your doing the V8 conversion THK, make sure to add a 1,200 pound Grand Piano for a sound system so you can actually hear your Mozart while going uphill at 80 MPH, then be sure to add a 1,500 pound King Size Water Bed so you can rest and recover from the nose bleed once you get to the top of the mountain, make sure to swap out the Toyota frame with one from a 24,000 pound Class A 3-cylinder Shay Locomotive to make sure your truck doesn't buckle under the weight. Also, you'll need to have a 33-foot diameter wind tunnel fan to keep the engine compartment cool and you will need to mount at least a couple fuel tanks from a Antonov An-225 Mriya airplane somewhere to your rig so you can make it in between gas stations to refill along your way.

 

just my   , but i have a 4.8L in a 5200lb truck, and i'm averaging 18mpg on the freeway, not to mention is c-channel frame, vs. the toyota boxed frame.  ls motors are really smooth, if left stock.  i don't see why you would get any more vibes than a stock drivetrain.  aluminum radiator with an electric fan keeps them plenty cool.