Putting a 302 in my 1995 4Runner

[Lokesh]

Yep, putting a 302 in this thing. I'm getting a bellhousing kit from NWOR, and keeping the Toyota R150F trans in there. My bellhousing kit should be arriving tomorrow, at least that's what they said when I ordered it. Getting the mounts from them as well, but they will be here later.

Decided to do this crazy project after this happened...

What can I say? The 3.0 falling apart sounded like the perfect excuse to put this purdy thing in there.

So far other than removing the old 3.0 and deeming it dead, I got the wiring harness out and I started eliminating what I won't be needing from this mess of wires. My goal is to keep all of the factory gages on the dash working. We'll see how that goes. ound: I kept the oil pressure sending unit and the water temp sensor from the 3.0, and will need to find some thread adapters to fit them in the 302.

 

[gigerunner]

opcorn: this looks interesting

 

[rustED_]

Nice! What radiator are you going with? You going to use headers? I swapped a 302 in almost 3 yrs ago into my 86' 4runner you'll love the difference in power!

 

[KidVermicious]

In for the swap. Keep us posted on how things with NWOR go, I've heard horror stories.

 

[Hyde802]

Nice. This looks fun. Keep us posted!

 

[nevada]

you will love it.
its one of my favorite mods!

 

[Lokesh]

Didn't get my bellhousing today, I'll give them until Friday before I start complaining. I did get some other parts in the mail though.

 

[Lokesh]

Nice! What radiator are you going with? You going to use headers? I swapped a 302 in almost 3 yrs ago into my 86' 4runner you'll love the difference in power!

I'm holding off on making any plans for the headers or a radiator until I have the engine in there, and I know what kind of space I have to work with.
I think I saw your thread on YotaTech. That build was awesome, glad to hear that it was worth it in the end.

 

[SaltineAmerican]

I would LOVE to have a 302 in my '95. What do you think the total price tag will end up being?

 

[nevada]

I'm holding off on making any plans for the headers or a radiator until I have the engine in there, and I know what kind of space I have to work with.
I think I saw your thread on YotaTech. That build was awesome, glad to hear that it was worth it in the end.

do you already have all your accessories?
I would suggest to use a serpentine belt system, and a short snout WP.

MAYBE just maybe you will be able to run a puller fan.

I pieced mine together, so im running v belts still, and there is very little room in front of the WP. I had to run a pusher fan, they aren't nearly as affective.

 

[rustED_]

I'm holding off on making any plans for the headers or a radiator until I have the engine in there, and I know what kind of space I have to work with.
I think I saw your thread on YotaTech. That build was awesome, glad to hear that it was worth it in the end.

Thanks, yeah I have my build thread over there. It's definitely worth it, in my case it was just the financial part that made it hard, alot of thing I would have done differently if the funds had been there. I agree with Nevada, if you can afford to do a short water pump it will help with fitting a radiator and fans alot. Serpentine setup would be awesome as well. I'm getting ready to put a new radiator in, this time I'm going to completely rebuild the core support around fitting the radiator and 14" puller fan.I'm going to push everything forward as close to the grill as possible. I hate to cut the core support more, but it is what it is, I wish I woulD have gone with the short WP though.

 

[Lokesh]

We'll see if I give in to getting a shorter water pump, and serpentine system. My budget seems to be shrinking more every day. Going to end up dragging this out until April just so I can get more of the parts I want. :wow:

On to today's news. I got some stuff from NWOR.

But.... It came from NWOR so something had to go wrong, right? I didn't get the slave cylinder, or pilot bushing. Can't get a hold of them until Tuesday.


Oh, I also got my remote oil filter mount from Jegs today. It came with all the hardware I was promised.

Now I need to figure out what I'm going to do for a pressure plate. The kit came with this clutch disk. An AISIN DT-072. For some reason I am having a difficult time just finding a stock pressure plate for this engine. They're all part of a kit it seems, and if I find a pressure plate by itself it's some high end performance thing that I don't think I need for this project.

 

[Lokesh]

I would LOVE to have a 302 in my '95. What do you think the total price tag will end up being?

Thinking about the answer to this question just makes me feel irresponsible. :redface:

I was told to expect 2500 to 3000. That's including a rebuilt engine, the adapters, and a bunch of nickel-and-diming on everything else that is going to pop up.

 

[Lokesh]

Just got off the phone with NWOR about the missing parts. It's not looking good .

Guy on the phone said he is going to check the weight of the package that they sent me to determine if the parts are actually missing, and call me in the morning. It sounds like complete BS to me. :frusty:

Oh, and the reason that I have to wait until tomorrow for them to determine this is because it's too late in the day to have someone in the warehouse take care of it. It's 1:30 in the afternoon, their time. They don't close until 4:30.

 

[nevada]

im confused, why didn't that kit come with pressure plate?



also, I realize its too late, but I think you would be much happier with an AUTO transmission.

 

[Lokesh]

im confused, why didn't that kit come with pressure plate?



also, I realize its too late, but I think you would be much happier with an AUTO transmission.

I believe it didn't come with a pressure plate because they expect you to buy their pressure plate with "Special Drilling".

I think I would of been happier using any transmission that would of allowed me to get my parts from Advanced Adapters instead of NWOR.

 

[BucknutBob]

Yeah, be prepared for some hassles with NWOR--they have a great supply of parts, but their customer service stinks. I believe it's the owner who answers the phone, and he always sounded like one old, grumpy fart who doesn't believe anything you say. Add to that their terrible hours, and it can be annoying dealing with them. BUT, they do have some great parts for Yotas. I'm also surprised at the missing pressure plate--I ordered a kit from them (for a Chevy swap, though), and it had a sweet Centerforce pressure plate and clutch disc. It's the same kit that you'd get from Advance Adapters (mine even had AA's logo on the info in the box). You should have some definite advantages going with the Ford engine--they're shorter than the Chevy, and the distributor is much more accessible. I'll be checking back on this thread for sure.

P.S. I'd go with the NWOR headers--they are really well built, and make building the exhaust much easier.

 

[rustED_]

That sucks about the missing parts, hopefully they make it right. I got my NWOR bellhousing and engine mounts used, so the only parts I actually ordered from them was the throwout bearing and pilot bushing, but I remember having to wait a couple 2 or 3 weeks for the pilot bushing. I wish they'd update their website and have their prices listed so you didn't have to call in for prices and to place orders. Also their hours are rediculous!

 

[DeclansDaddy]

I love this project!! If I can get my hands back on my 2nd gen I think I'd go this route. But I think I'd try to find a wrecked mustang with an EFI HO motor. I know it'd be a lot more electrical work than a carbed motor but I like the reliability of EFI.

 

[Red88TopangaCa]

Definitely keeping an eye on this thread! Good luck with the build!