i just finished a 3rz swap into my dads 87 pickup. I wasn't in a position to spend the money to get the engine in my 85 runner, but he was...so we did.


of course, as to my usual I did not get a single picture. mostly I just put my head down and worked. but..it was much easier than I had expected.
working on it in my free time at work, and dad helped with some stuff while I was busy with customer cars. it was 2 weeks. drove his truck in with 22r, and 2 weeks later drove it out with the 3rz. very cool.


87 carb'd truck, 5 speed trans 4wd.
2003 Tacoma 3rz.


I used the w59 bellhousing, and a 2003 manual trans ecu.
chilkat engine mounts and rear sump oil pan.


I opted to NOT purchase a pre-built harness. im glad I did. the wiring really wasn't all that tough, certainly not $750 worth.


the truck drives NICE! so much more power than the old worn 22r. it didn't have an actual check engine light in the dash, so I wired in the unused LOW FUEL light. its orange, and works well.


now I am on the search for another one for my 85 4runner.