Builds 1985 4Runner - "Nala" (1 Viewer)

[joseywales]

@fj55tlc - I’m going to pick your brain for a second if you don’t mind... with my ‘89 auto I’m planning a 3.4 swap when the 3.0 craps the bed. I’ve been plotting a 3.4 swap and the local “guru” assures me that with a 3.0 auto it is basically a bolt up job. Do you know if a body lift would be needed for hood clearance with the V6 and IFS configuration?

I’m happy to hear you are finding it “rocket like”. I don’t mind the 3.0s power, but I can imagine the 3.4 is awesome in these light trucks!

 

[pappy]

@fj55tlc - I’m going to pick your brain for a second if you don’t mind... with my ‘89 auto I’m planning a 3.4 swap when the 3.0 craps the bed. I’ve been plotting a 3.4 swap and the local “guru” assures me that with a 3.0 auto it is basically a bolt up job. Do you know if a body lift would be needed for hood clearance with the V6 and IFS configuration?

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[gnob]

3.0 trans can definitely be used behind the 3.4.

 

[fj55tlc]

That is what I have heard as well. I did a minor body lift to clear the hood.

 

[joseywales]

I’d definitely like to avoid a hood bulge, and a 1-2” body lift will allow more tire clearance too.

Thanks pappy, I’ll give that sight a look.

 

[gnob]

Im pretty sure you can get away with just 1". I run a 1.5" and have plenty of room. Plus the BL makes the v6 bell bolts a little easier to deal with.

 

[fj55tlc]

I did have to cut out the cross piece out from under the hood and space the hinges up just a little bit, buy you can't tell with the hood down.