Best motor for motor swap?

[blairracd]

So, I am one of the many people who would swear on their left nut that they will have and hold their 4runner until they die.
While the 3.4 may be a great motor, it's not going to run that long.

If..when the motor dies out, what would be a good motor to swap in?
a 4.0, 4.7? an old 1/2uz or 7mgte?
Find another 3.4?

I'm open to others, but Toyota would be preferable.

edit: I'm sure someone will say Cummins, 4bt?

 

[downpour11]

Lq9!

 

[blairracd]

Lq9!

Hmm, chevy..I'd need some convincing.

 

[T4R2014]

20R!


Just kidding. I would look into the UZ's. The 7M might work but it doesn't feel "era coordinated", if you get me. I would put one in a 1st or 2nd Gen though. The 2JZ is a better option for the 3rd Gen though more expensive.

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[02SE]

The best engine swap option would depend entirely on what your expectations of the final result, are.

 

[blairracd]

20R!


Just kidding. I would look into the UZ's. The 7M might work but it doesn't feel "era coordinated", if you get me. I would put one in a 1st or 2nd Gen though. The 2JZ is a better option for the 3rd Gen though more expensive.

That makes sense haha. At that point, I wouldn't care about expense. How much would I be looking at?

The best engine swap option would depend entirely on what your expectations of the final result, are.

Could you give some examples?

 

[LittleCaesar]

By the time I need to swap mine out (at a 105,000 averaging 3500 yearly), who knows. To be honest no engine made by Toyota today really blows my skirt up, except the 2UR-GSE. Fun car to drive.

 

[csp]

The best engine swap option would depend entirely on what your expectations of the final result, are.

As well as the skillset for any given swap and budget.

It's a pretty open ended (and vague) question just to ask which is "best".

 

[blairracd]

By the time I need to swap mine out (at a 105,000 averaging 3500 yearly), who knows. To be honest no engine made by Toyota today really blows my skirt up, except the 2UR-GSE. Fun car to drive.

I haven't even heard of that lol, must be (relatively) new?

just googled. supra? gotta be nice :hat:

 

[T4R2014]

That makes sense haha. At that point, I wouldn't care about expense. How much would I be looking at?

I can't tell you. Shop around. There are always little things here and there the add up too.

 

[blairracd]

As well as the skillset for any given swap and budget.

It's a pretty open ended (and vague) question just to ask which is "best".

I realize that, but motor swaps aren't a very common thing. I mean, in this world , the offroad world and such, they're pretty common, but not to everyday people.
What would be the most..efficient? Best performing motor?

 

[02SE]

Could you give some examples?

Well, a Toyota Diesel which is installed in Surf's (4Runner's) in other World markets, would be a good fuel economy option.

The options for more power are only limited by how much of the swap you can perform yourself, and how much you are willing to spend.

An LS series engine was mentioned. Their big advantage is ease of packaging, (smaller external dimensions which allow fitment into tight engine bays more easily) and relatively cheap power.

Of course you may have emissions regulations to comply with too, depending on what the laws are, where you live.

 

[IBallEngineer]

20R!


Just kidding. I would look into the UZ's. The 7M might work but it doesn't feel "era coordinated", if you get me. I would put one in a 1st or 2nd Gen though. The 2JZ is a better option for the 3rd Gen though more expensive.

Daddy Likes!

 

[blairracd]

Well, a Toyota Diesel which is installed in Surf's (4Runner's) in other World markets, would be a good fuel economy option.

The options for more power are only limited by how much of the swap you can perform yourself, and how much you are willing to spend.

An LS series engine was mentioned. Their big advantage is ease of packaging, (smaller external dimensions which allow fitment into tight engine bays more easily) and relatively cheap power.

Of course you may have emissions regulations to comply with too, depending on what the laws are, where you live.

One of the diesel/turbo diesels were one of the motors I put on my list haha. I'd make it work lol, also emissions aren't too strict here.

 

[MattJakobs]

Well, a Toyota Diesel which is installed in Surf's (4Runner's) in other World markets, would be a good fuel economy option.

The options for more power are only limited by how much of the swap you can perform yourself, and how much you are willing to spend.

An LS series engine was mentioned. Their big advantage is ease of packaging, (smaller external dimensions which allow fitment into tight engine bays more easily) and relatively cheap power.

Of course you may have emissions regulations to comply with too, depending on what the laws are, where you live.

I have a swap coming up in the next few months. Never really considered anything other than another 3.4 buy what would be more benefits of the diesel?

 

[blairracd]

I have a swap coming up in the next few months. Never really considered anything other than another 3.4 buy what would be more benefits of the diesel?

More torque, better fuel econ., power, and reliability!

 

[csp]

I realize that, but motor swaps aren't a very common thing. I mean, in this world , the offroad world and such, they're pretty common, but not to everyday people.
What would be the most..efficient? Best performing motor?

So what is your skillset? Ever attempted anything like this? Is your toolbox well stocked? What is your budget?

It's all relative to your question and there's no sense suggesting what might be the best for me if you have little chance of accomplishing such a swap.

I'm truly not trying to be a wet blanket. Just trying to get you to be specific about what you want and how you'll accomplish an engine swap.

 

[Kryptoroxx]

1kz-te aka the 3.0 turbo diesel from the surf.

Lots goes into going diesel. I have researched a little into it and WOW what a job! Getting a full engine is not too bad however swapping to a diesel tank and redoing all the fuel lines as well as the wiring will be quite a challenge.

Going from low 20s to low 40s for mpg....priceless. That might be optimistic for mpg but still even the 30s would be awesome.

 

[Irhmsd]

I'm going to install a clean diesel from a 335D BMW.

 

[MrRoo]

I'm gonna keep my options open to do a complete 3.0 turbo diesel swap eventually. Just gotta get a half cut shipped somehow within a budget. Not hard to do if you have the other complete vehicle. I have a connection in Australia to get stuff shipped in containers.