Recent content by clenceo

I have a 2001 4runner with 350k miles. Due to the mileage & cracked heads. I decided to do a quick engine/trans swap. I picked up an engine from a 2000 4runner. Figured 99% of it was the same, except for the throttle body. Coming to the transmission, I find the 2000 unit has a kick down cable...

Motor and transmission was coming out of a 2001 4runner (4x2) with 89k miles. The original intent was to purchase both the motor and transmission due to the low miles and swap out the rear tail shaft of the the 2WD transmission so that it accepts the transfer case on my vehicle (as shown...

Well....I'm picking up a motor and transmission (a340e) I'll be swapping out the tail shaft on the transmission. Both motor and trans have 89k miles. Picked them up for a decent price of $1750...California price (LOL) I'll keep updating.

I'll try to keep this short. 2001 4runner 4x4 w/ 360,000 miles on it finally decided to crack the heads on it. I figure, with an engine/transmission this tired it would be wise to source out a lesser mileage engine/transmission (plus the transmission takes a 2-3 seconds to engage reverse)...

Any updates on you transmission? I contacted a transmission shop that specializes in Toyota, they said the valve body calibration is different on the a340e therefore its not a good idea to make such a conversion. I would love to read an update. I'm currently in the process of a new...