Anthony_89
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 10/22/07
Posts: 87
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ok, I had done a post about engine swaps b4.. but I had another question.. I was told a toyota supra's motor would fit in with my current drive train. I was also told that those engines cost a lot of money.. Is there any other 6 cylinder motors that would fit in there with little or no alteration???.. what about the inline 6 from a toyota land cruiser?? my mom has a '97 land cruiser and that motor runs smooth as ever.. I was either thinking about doing this or doing the v6 chevy conversion.. I want to stay with toyota if possible.
thanks in advance, Anthony
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rednekbean
Wheeler
Reged: 08/16/04
Posts: 202
Loc: Oregon, Albany
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Well depends on if you have a 22re or 3vze. If you have the v6 that a tacoma 3.4 would bolt in to that tranny and motor mounts, you just have to do the exhaust, wiring, and other odds and ends.
Also really deoends on the supra motor that you want to put in there. A 7mge or 6mge non turbo(which in my opinon is what you want unless it is a total street queen) from older supras are not that expensive now adays, and all you need there is the bell housing off the supra tranny and it should bolt up to the tranny in your truck. I know that the clutch from the supra(you want that too) has the slave cylinder on the opposite side, and of course there is all the other stuff that you have to do for a motor swap.
Then there is always the 4.3 vortec(well vortec prefered), and then the small block v8.... 
Just start calling junk yards, hitting up craigs list and researching through here and pirate 4x4, there are a ton of swap write ups out there and just find what will suit your needs, budget, and skill.
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92' Pick-up, SAS, gears to make her crawl, 37's , bullet proof motor, and alot of time invested.
06 CRF450R one mean roost flinging machine
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kewlynx
Toyota & Classifieds Moderator
Reged: 10/06/02
Posts: 15758
Loc: Fairbanks, Alaska
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Go to our Toyota Tech Archive and open the window to 'view all'. 4RunRick did a 7Mgte swap. At the end of the post, I put his updated links; you'll also see his feedback on his efforts.
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Anthony_89
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 10/22/07
Posts: 87
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Thanks for your help and ideas.. any ideas on good companies for chevy conversion kits?
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OutlawMike
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 08/05/06
Posts: 95
Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
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Good place to start for swap kits:
Northwest Offroad
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904runner2dr
Rock Warrior
Reged: 04/05/01
Posts: 606
Loc: Ohio
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3.4 with a S/C.
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Anthony_89
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 10/22/07
Posts: 87
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That is one awesome sight.. thank you.. this summer when I got more time and money I will buy.. as of now I'm just planning my money / figuring out what to do and where to go.
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Greg_Canada
Roll Me Over
Reged: 08/25/03
Posts: 2821
Loc: Toronto, Canada
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Check offroadsolutions.com as well.
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89 4Runner
3" BL, M/T locks, 33"bfg mt, bilstein, Kayline, tubebumper, toyotafiberglass panels
TBI: Elocker,3.4 w/ORS,b+b,S2Sstg2cams,arias pistons,P+P intake,TRDs/c,URDpullies+7th,downey headers,MAPECU2,WEGO WB, SupraMAF,walboro255,stg4clutch, EPaOo2 sim
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kewlynx
Toyota & Classifieds Moderator
Reged: 10/06/02
Posts: 15758
Loc: Fairbanks, Alaska
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Caveat emptor:
N o
W arranty
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R eturn/repair
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Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
**ubi apis- ibi salus**
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Adam F
Forum Moderator
Reged: 01/29/01
Posts: 11594
Loc: Cincinnati, OH
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Quote:
Thanks for your help and ideas.. any ideas on good companies for chevy conversion kits?
Best out there is www.advanceadapters.com
I'm in the process of a Chevy V8 swap
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88 4R, 350 V8, R150 5 speed Sold 
97 4R, stock, daily driver
98 Sienna, kid and dog hauler, wife's ride
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SantaCruz4Runner
Need a Spot
Reged: 03/13/08
Posts: 6
Loc: Kalifornia
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Supra only requires that you use the bell housing from the supra. I have picked entire donors for 500-800 bucks. I have done the 5MGE and 7MGE as well as my current 4.3 which blows em both away.
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1986 4Runner SAS 4.3/700R4/4.7/4.88 and some stuff
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toyomorph
Wheeler
Reged: 12/28/03
Posts: 182
Loc: Western CO
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Wonder if anyone has thought of or tried a 3 liter V6 out of a Ford Ranger. Might be a little more frugal with gas and still have some reasonable power.
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canyon country explorer
1987 2x PUP MIJ
1993 4x PUP MIT
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Anthony_89
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 10/22/07
Posts: 87
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Thanks for all you help.. that advance adapters site looks really good.. you have no idea how much this has helped me.. thank you
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Anthony_89
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 10/22/07
Posts: 87
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any ideas on how to get the ford ranger's 6 cylinder engine in my truck?
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Greg_Canada
Roll Me Over
Reged: 08/25/03
Posts: 2821
Loc: Toronto, Canada
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Dont bother with that.
If you want a ford motor, put in a 302.
V6? Either a 4.3 chevy, 3.8 buick (if you want a carbie) or a 3.4 toyota
v8, either the 302, or a chevy small block. 302 will be the easiest tho, because of the front mounted distributor and overall smaller sizes.
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89 4Runner
3" BL, M/T locks, 33"bfg mt, bilstein, Kayline, tubebumper, toyotafiberglass panels
TBI: Elocker,3.4 w/ORS,b+b,S2Sstg2cams,arias pistons,P+P intake,TRDs/c,URDpullies+7th,downey headers,MAPECU2,WEGO WB, SupraMAF,walboro255,stg4clutch, EPaOo2 sim
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Adam F
Forum Moderator
Reged: 01/29/01
Posts: 11594
Loc: Cincinnati, OH
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Quote:
any ideas on how to get the ford ranger's 6 cylinder engine in my truck?
Remove toyota engine, tranny, and mounts, install ford engine and tranny. Fabricate engine mounts from scrap. Make new drive shafts and crossmember. Splice in Ford wiring harness.
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88 4R, 350 V8, R150 5 speed Sold
97 4R, stock, daily driver
98 Sienna, kid and dog hauler, wife's ride
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Anthony_89
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 10/22/07
Posts: 87
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Thanks for the ideas guys.. I really appreciate it.. with gas prices skyrocketing.. I may go for a smaller, yet larger than stock motor.. somewhere in the range of what the ford ranger had.. I wanted to do the chevy 350 short block conversion, but I dont know how much its gana cost me. both in gas and parts. lol
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Anthony_89
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 10/22/07
Posts: 87
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If I did this motor swap.. what would I use for a clutch??? or is it the same transmission?
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Adam F
Forum Moderator
Reged: 01/29/01
Posts: 11594
Loc: Cincinnati, OH
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You would have to use the Ford transmission and clutch since there is no adapter to use the toyota transmission that I'm aware of.
Your probably better off selling your truck and buying a ranger.
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88 4R, 350 V8, R150 5 speed Sold
97 4R, stock, daily driver
98 Sienna, kid and dog hauler, wife's ride
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Greg_Canada
Roll Me Over
Reged: 08/25/03
Posts: 2821
Loc: Toronto, Canada
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i'd agree with adam.
I wouldnt even bother with a ranger engine, it will get the same MPG as any v8 you put in, but have less power, my cousins 03' 4.0 v6 ranger eats gas as much as my 3.4 4runner... which is no prize hog to begin with. bout the same 0-60 too.. SLOW...
in a little 2wd reg cab they are quick, in a x-cab or SUV.. not a chance, not worth swapping.
If you want a ford, do the 302... it'll get the same mpg as a 3.0 or a 4.0 but with way more torque... you could even run 4.10's with 33's or 35's to drop your highway RPM's to get even better mileage...
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89 4Runner
3" BL, M/T locks, 33"bfg mt, bilstein, Kayline, tubebumper, toyotafiberglass panels
TBI: Elocker,3.4 w/ORS,b+b,S2Sstg2cams,arias pistons,P+P intake,TRDs/c,URDpullies+7th,downey headers,MAPECU2,WEGO WB, SupraMAF,walboro255,stg4clutch, EPaOo2 sim
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Anthony_89
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 10/22/07
Posts: 87
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You guys do raise a good point..and having to throw in a body lift to accommodate the engine would allow me to run 35's w/o too many problems.. that would lower my rpm. but seeing as my 1/2 ton chevy used to do 60 around 1500 rpm.. and that truck hits 2600 rpm to do 60... Not sure if what the mileage would be. lol.. I'm guessin' around 8 mpg's. lol.. anyone have any idea?
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