engine switchout

[AK4runner]

In a bit of a pich here folks-I have a 94 4-Runner with a V-6,threw a rod:bought a 2000 V-6 out of a Tacoma with 50k miles for dirt cheap.
Any Idea on if electrical hookups are a direct plug-in and will I need to put in a different computer chip in?-don't even know where I would find computer chip in vehicle.

Any help on where I could find out what I need to do, to do this swap-or if it is even possible-would be greatly appreciated.Thanks.

 

[matthufham]

well it won't plug right in. in our '90, the computer is behind the passenger kickpanel. a side by side comparison should give you a good answer.

 

[mikes4runner]

IIRC you need the harness and the ECU out of the taco. your 90 is a 3.0 V6 the taco is a 3.4 V6 I am sure you know this.

when my 3.0 goes I will be doing the same thing.

You could PM MikesTSP on here he has done this swap and could give you more info I am sure.

BTW these swaps have been done plenty here is a link for you:

http://www.offroadsolutions.com/technicalarticles/34l_conversion_kit.htm


Mike

 

[AK4runner]

Thanks a ton,

I'll look into that link & MikesTSP-Exactly the help I was looking for-I owe ya.

 

[AK4runner]

Mike's4runner -Fantastic Link-Thanks -

A million-seriously! BTW-got the engine,transfercase,tranny,driveline for $400-truck was totalled -thinking it was a good deal-engine in beautiful shape-not a scratch on it.

 

[mikes4runner]

Re: Mike's4runner -Fantastic Link-Thanks -

A million-seriously! BTW-got the engine,transfercase,tranny,driveline for $400-truck was totalled -thinking it was a good deal-engine in beautiful shape-not a scratch on it.

$400
nice

Keep us updated on your swap.


Mike

 

[AK4runner]

Update-

Mike-the tranny I have on the replacement engine is a manual, so it looks like I have to find an auto tranny to do swap;and I also need to get a CPU as well; this along with cost for kit-I will have to wait till spring to do the swap.

So now-I'm looking at fixing the original engine; do you know if I can drop oilpan in vehicle to replace the Rod? Hoping I do not have to replace Crank-we'll see-TIA

Hope You All had A Great Thanksgiving & Happy Holidays Goes Out to You and Yours!

 

[AK4runner]

ECU-Not CPU,LOL.

I Think that's right...LOL.

 

[mikes4runner]

Re: Update-

Mike-the tranny I have on the replacement engine is a manual, so it looks like I have to find an auto tranny to do swap;and I also need to get a CPU as well; this along with cost for kit-I will have to wait till spring to do the swap.

So now-I'm looking at fixing the original engine; do you know if I can drop oilpan in vehicle to replace the Rod? Hoping I do not have to replace Crank-we'll see-TIA

Hope You All had A Great Thanksgiving & Happy Holidays Goes Out to You and Yours!

No you would have to pull the engine to get the rod and crank.


Ditto on the holidays.


Mike

 

[Quakefire]

Chances are if it threw a rod, its done ugly things to the cylinder