V8 Swap Help

Ridge Runner · 07-21-2012, 07:17 AM

The local junkyard has 2 or 3 first gen 4Runners. I'm toying with the idea of buying them to swap a Chevy smallblock, automatic, and transfer case into.

I know there's got to be a ton of how-to's on this, but for the life of me I can't find anything on here or IH8MUD. If someone could point me in the right direction, it'd be much appreciated.

Oh, and where do you guys get your patch panels from?

City_Rider · 07-21-2012, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridge Runner

The local junkyard has 2 or 3 first gen 4Runners. I'm toying with the idea of buying them to swap a Chevy smallblock, automatic, and transfer case into.

I know there's got to be a ton of how-to's on this, but for the life of me I can't find anything on here or IH8MUD. If someone could point me in the right direction, it'd be much appreciated.

Oh, and where do you guys get your patch panels from?

Singtoe on T4R.org swapped in a 4.7L V8 from a Sequoia...

Perhaps he would be of some help? Different ball game with a Chevy drive train though.

bigarms23 · 07-21-2012, 08:34 PM

for a complete engine swap kit advanced adaptors has one for a chevy or ford v8 into a 4runner not that hard and have fun

Ridge Runner · 07-21-2012, 08:57 PM

Thanks, I saw that, but I'm looking for information on any issues that were found. Also trying to dig up info on using a Chevy automatic and transfer case.

Richmondo · 07-21-2012, 10:51 PM

Try Pirate. Domestic V8's and drivetrain swaps are pretty common over there

Ridge Runner · 07-22-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Richmondo

Try Pirate.

Gah, that website's been nothing but a headache for me. I registered forever ago, but never got the confirmation e-mail. I've tried e-mailing moderators and getting another confirmation e-mail, all to no avail. And of course, even though I tried registering a few years ago, I still can't re-register since they say my e-mail is in use. And no, nothing's winding up in my junk mail folder.

City_Rider · 07-22-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridge Runner

Gah, that website's been nothing but a headache for me. I registered forever ago, but never got the confirmation e-mail. I've tried e-mailing moderators and getting another confirmation e-mail, all to no avail. And of course, even though I tried registering a few years ago, I still can't re-register since they say my e-mail is in use. And no, nothing's winding up in my junk mail folder.

They told me I couldn't sign up because my email is associated with hotmail which created too much spam for them. WTF...

Ridge Runner · 07-22-2012, 02:43 PM

They didn't even bother telling me that.

bigarms23 · 07-23-2012, 12:58 AM

you an use the th350,700r4,4l60e all will make to a toyota transfercase or you can run a chevy ford or atlas or any other doubler out there. if you have a 4inch sas you wont need to add a body lift

Mongo44 · 07-23-2012, 07:11 AM

Swapping to a small block is going to destroy toyota axles. We just took apart our old truggy for that exact reason. tired 305/700r4/toy case and over the course of its brief lifetime it ate 11 ring and pinions. Go watch extreme 4x4 and the episodes they did on a small block in a toyota and see what they had to do keep it running. lots of usable information there.

orange crusher · 07-23-2012, 09:08 AM

Just read the toyota bible on pirate. You dont have to log in to read it. It has everything on engine swaps. I also have the downey manual that has the step by step instructions. I can e-mail that to you Im sure if you want.

Ridge Runner · 07-23-2012, 03:21 PM

Thanks, guys. Orange crusher, I'd appreciate that very much.

orange crusher · 07-24-2012, 09:33 AM

Well see if this helps.
http://www.barneymc.com/toy_root/tec...ine/downey.htm

Willman · 07-24-2012, 10:45 AM

4.7L V8 sounds very cool in a tacoma!

AZ98TRD · 07-24-2012, 08:14 PM

And they haul ass too!

extremetoy2000 · 07-25-2012, 02:23 AM

I did a Lexus all aluminum V8 Swap - weighs less than an iron small block, uses all Toyota parts, and they practically give them away in scrap yards.

Von Wilsonator · 07-29-2012, 04:25 PM

X2 on not swapping in a Chevy V8. Your yota toothpicks wont take it. You'd have to beef up you're axles with 1 or 3/4 ton chevys most likely. By the time you swap in a whole bowtie driveline, motor to rear axle, you couldve been not broke, and wheeling either the toyota or the chevy the whole time. Chevota's are awesome, dont get me wrong, but they're more of a money pit than normal.
If your dead set that you can swap in a SBC, and go easy on the skinny pedal, then check out Yotatech. they have a whole Motor swap forum for domestic swaps. heres the link: http://www.yotatech.com/f163/

07-21-2012, 07:17 AM	#1
Ridge Runner Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: patron state of shootin' stuff Posts: 21	V8 Swap Help The local junkyard has 2 or 3 first gen 4Runners. I'm toying with the idea of buying them to swap a Chevy smallblock, automatic, and transfer case into. I know there's got to be a ton of how-to's on this, but for the life of me I can't find anything on here or IH8MUD. If someone could point me in the right direction, it'd be much appreciated. Oh, and where do you guys get your patch panels from?

07-21-2012, 08:34 PM	#3
bigarms23 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: paso robles Posts: 536	for a complete engine swap kit advanced adaptors has one for a chevy or ford v8 into a 4runner not that hard and have fun __________________ 1988 4.3cpi v6 full width 4runner 37mtrs duals and a happy owner

07-21-2012, 10:51 PM	#5
Richmondo Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: 78749 Posts: 176	Try Pirate. Domestic V8's and drivetrain swaps are pretty common over there __________________ 1980 LWB 5 Speed 20R Jake

07-23-2012, 12:58 AM	#9
bigarms23 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: paso robles Posts: 536	you an use the th350,700r4,4l60e all will make to a toyota transfercase or you can run a chevy ford or atlas or any other doubler out there. if you have a 4inch sas you wont need to add a body lift __________________ 1988 4.3cpi v6 full width 4runner 37mtrs duals and a happy owner

07-23-2012, 07:11 AM	#10
Mongo44 Senior Member My Rig: 4runner Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 315	Swapping to a small block is going to destroy toyota axles. We just took apart our old truggy for that exact reason. tired 305/700r4/toy case and over the course of its brief lifetime it ate 11 ring and pinions. Go watch extreme 4x4 and the episodes they did on a small block in a toyota and see what they had to do keep it running. lots of usable information there. __________________ Main Rig: 87 4runner 22re, Twin Stick, 4.7 Case, SAS, Locked, 5.29s Longfields, 38 TSLs, Sliders, TG Front Bumper, Cheap Winch, Gutted and Bobbed ECORS Racer: 94 Pickup IFS, No Roof Tubed Cab, 4.10's, Locked Rear, Add-A-Leaf, BJ Spacer, Profender Shocks and 31" Mud Tires

07-21-2012, 08:57 PM	#4
Ridge Runner Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: patron state of shootin' stuff Posts: 21	Thanks, I saw that, but I'm looking for information on any issues that were found. Also trying to dig up info on using a Chevy automatic and transfer case.

07-22-2012, 02:43 PM	#8
Ridge Runner Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: patron state of shootin' stuff Posts: 21	They didn't even bother telling me that.

07-23-2012, 09:08 AM	#11
orange crusher #1 Member My Rig: 87 runner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado area Posts: 2,736	Just read the toyota bible on pirate. You dont have to log in to read it. It has everything on engine swaps. I also have the downey manual that has the step by step instructions. I can e-mail that to you Im sure if you want. __________________ 87 runner on 42s "bad luck"

07-23-2012, 03:21 PM	#12
Ridge Runner Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: patron state of shootin' stuff Posts: 21	Thanks, guys. Orange crusher, I'd appreciate that very much.

07-24-2012, 09:33 AM	#13
orange crusher #1 Member My Rig: 87 runner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado area Posts: 2,736	Well see if this helps. http://www.barneymc.com/toy_root/tec...ine/downey.htm __________________ 87 runner on 42s "bad luck"

07-24-2012, 10:45 AM	#14
Willman Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 994	4.7L V8 sounds very cool in a tacoma! __________________ Nic Sierra Expeditions www.sierraexpeditions.com 1-866-507-4254 Slightly Modified 2001 Dbl Cab Tacoma Bantam BT3-C Expedition Trailer 85' FJ60 - New Adventure

07-24-2012, 08:14 PM	#15
AZ98TRD Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 671	And they haul ass too! __________________ 1998 Tacoma TRD AWD. Lexus 4.7L 2UZ-FE. Lexus A750F 5 Speed Auto. SOLD... 2006 4Runner SR5 4WD. 4.0L V6 1GR-FE. 5 Spd Auto A750F. Bilstein 5100 w/ OME 884 (FRT). Bilstein 5100 w/ OME 895E (REAR). 285/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers. BOVADS roof rack. Unitrol Siren w/ Code 3 100w speaker.

07-25-2012, 02:23 AM	#16
extremetoy2000 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 598	I did a Lexus all aluminum V8 Swap - weighs less than an iron small block, uses all Toyota parts, and they practically give them away in scrap yards. __________________ YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'T MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE DUCT TAPE

07-29-2012, 04:25 PM	#17
Von Wilsonator Newbie My Rig: "Bones" Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY, SoCal, Afghan Posts: 6	X2 on not swapping in a Chevy V8. Your yota toothpicks wont take it. You'd have to beef up you're axles with 1 or 3/4 ton chevys most likely. By the time you swap in a whole bowtie driveline, motor to rear axle, you couldve been not broke, and wheeling either the toyota or the chevy the whole time. Chevota's are awesome, dont get me wrong, but they're more of a money pit than normal. If your dead set that you can swap in a SBC, and go easy on the skinny pedal, then check out Yotatech. they have a whole Motor swap forum for domestic swaps. heres the link: http://www.yotatech.com/f163/ __________________ '92 ext p/u, SAS, hi/crossover, longs, hydro, aussie, 2.28/4.7 twin sticked duals, case brake, 63" chebbys, V6 4.88's lockright rear, 35" KM2's, 8K winch, bumpers, sliders, lights, and hoodpins for horsepower.

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