V8 conversion

So basically, you have a badass 4runner with more power than my SC'd one and other good mods for about 1/4 of the investment I have in mine.
Yeah, nobody likes you.
Jk. Sweet rig, and I am SO jealous of the V8!!
 
xcmountain80 said:
Did we ever determine a ball park price and labor there after to make it work....I'm in need of a new motor......anyone want to trade?
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The idea is to sell your motor while it is still running to recoup the cost of the swap...

Since I did my own swap, I broke even (there abouts) where it didn't cost me anything.
 
T4R2014 said:
You would need to source a donor vehicle. Sequoia looks to be the best if you want to retain the multimode transfer case. A Tundra donor will give you the typical j-shift if I am not mistaken. The V8's that were in 100 Series LC's and 4th Gen 4Runner's have stronger connecting rods as well.
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The Tundra does not have a j-shift but a no shift. It is straight push button for 4wd, Awd, 4wd Low and 2wd.

I believe that the connecting rods in all 2uz-fe motors are the same but the Motors built in Japan (LC's and Lexus's) were built to higher refinement (more or less blue printed).
 
xcmountain80 said:
Ok that's makes good sense, Tundra might be better for the J pattern t-case,,,,err or maybe not. If I wasn't thinking super charger the UZJ100 and 4th Gen Runner would be top of the list. I wish there was a way to get the driveline out of a 2005 Sequoia (285hp most out of the 1st gen lineup, and 5 spd auto). I haven't time or money at this moment but since a new power plant is necessary something crazy isn't a bad idea assuming it could be done. I'm willing to trailer to NC...... :)
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No j-shift on the tundra. As for the cheaper host.

A wrecked tundra sells for about twice what a wrecked Sequoia goes for. Most of the Lexus's, Landcruisers and Sequoia's have been rolled over so the are quite cheap at the salvage auctions.

We have three successful 2UZ swaps here in NC. You need to drag, pull or push it to get here...:rockon:
 
Singtoe said:
The Tundra does not have a j-shift but a no shift. It is straight push button for 4wd, Awd, 4wd Low and 2wd.

I believe that the connecting rods in all 2uz-fe motors are the same but the Motors built in Japan (LC's and Lexus's) were built to higher refinement (more or less blue printed).
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It looks like Toyota changed around part numbers over the years.

2UZ-FE Diffrences | IH8MUD Forum

There is always the Lextreme rods. :D
 


Update - I hit 100k yesterday. So I have officially put 25,000 miles on my swap with no issues.

Now I have to do a TB and WP for preventative maintenance.
 
My god man, I don't even know how to act right now. I don't know what to do with my hands. I think I have to go find a wrecked sequoia.
 
A VDO for your pleasure.

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I was recording and then I got a phone call. I cancelled the call but when it went back to recording, it was all blurry and noisy. Oh well.
 
ok, so i think I'm planning to take the leap finally. Your thread has motivated me to do the v-8 conversion. what I'm doing is I'm going to buy all parts to get the job don't then start into doing the work.
Singtoe, i doubt ill find a donor so ill just be planning to buy an engine complete.
What will i need and what year and model should i get it from?
sequoia engine? tundra engine? or the lexus sc400 engine? whats the best one for my 2000 toyota 4runner 4x4? id like to know years and what parts ill need to buy extra and so on. also, is there any places out there that make a plug and play harness or is the wiring not too bad? ill need all the help i can get and really would appreciate all the help from you i can get. even if possible i can leave a number and maybe u can explain some things and so on. i am planning to start shopping very very soon. I'm selling my S/C setup and doing the V8 for sure.
thanks again singtoe!!
 
10ac said:
ok, so i think I'm planning to take the leap finally. Your thread has motivated me to do the v-8 conversion. what I'm doing is I'm going to buy all parts to get the job don't then start into doing the work.

Singtoe, i doubt ill find a donor so ill just be planning to buy an engine complete.

What will i need and what year and model should i get it from?
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I as well am planning a V8 swap. I won't get into my details other than the fact that your crazy if you don't buy a donor vehicle! 2 great websites besides a local salvage auction house are copart and IAAI check them out, they will have something and it will probably be exactly what you need. I'll be purchasing my donor vehicle from copart because they have multiple locations in my area and the prices always seem to be cheap.
 
Singtoe said:
Any body interested in a WRX transplant for their 4runner?

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I know this is old, but with seeing how well your work is I would totally be up with having you repair a salvage car for me! How did the Subie turn out??
 
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