Well it only took me a month and a half, but geese what a job! This has been the second vehicle I have put a 1KZ-TE turbo diesel engine into and both swaps were completed with EXCELLENT results.I originally purchased a kzn130 halfcut from a company here in Southern California, after that I purchased this 4Runner with 178k miles on it with the notorious HG leaking in the 3VZ-E. After a lot of restoration and cleaning the 4Runner looks like it has been a garaged vehicle its whole life and is now one of the few here in the states. The new 1KZ-TE engine only has 78,800 miles on it so I will turn the mileage back to reflect the engine if the buyer wants. The outside has been clayed and waxed, all the chrome polished, and every wheel has been reconditioned. The interior was in excellent shape when I purchased it minus the carpet. The carpet was replaced with a complete carpet set which makes the inside of the vehicle look amazing when you open the doors. I have kept the stock 4Runner floor mats but they aren't in nearly as good as shape as they were when they were new, they do help to keep the carpet spotless while I test drive the vehicle for a couple of weeks. There are no rips in any of the seats, and the two cracks in the top of the dash will be fixed in the next couple of days. I was a car dealership auto detailer and we had to always repair cigarette burns, tears in seats or carpet, stains, leather repairs, hard plastic repairs, deodorization, etc. So rest assured when the potential buyer comes to look at the vehicle, the inside will look brand new just like the exterior.
From the time I started working on vehicles until today when I finished cleaning the wheels, I have payed the utmost attention to detail. I guess its a good thing that was passed down from my dad, though at times it really can get aggravating when you can't walk away. None the less this 4Runner is a great example of just that. From every bolt and nut, to every part on the engine, and everything in the engine compartment and beyond were repainted and restored to a factory/modified look. While the engine hasn't ever been offered here in the states, it looks and functions like it came from the local dealership in this condition. I have completely rewired the 4Runner keeping every relay in its place and using the no longer needed relays in place of the relays the diesel engine needed. I had to swap around some pins in the connectors, run some wires across the dash and core support and do some clean up work of the engine harness. The idle up switch, glow plug light, and all of the indicators work. The engine sounds mean when its coming down the road and shuts down very smooth. There have been countless hours of cleaning, when I purchased the vehicle the 3VZ-E had leaked its guts out, and trust me the frame and underside of the vehicle showed it. After cleaning by hand every square inch, I had to do little painting to achieve the new look.
The 4Runner came with the SR5 package, this includes: cruise control, air conditioning, moonroof, 4 wheel ABS, 4WD, power windows, power locks, etc. All of which I have verified are in working condition with the new engine in its place. This 4Runner runs and sounds amazing, turns heads on every street, and gets great gas mileage. Depending on your foot you can maintain anywhere from 20-30MPG. I have had my foot in it a more than I should be to be getting an accurate reading, but I can't help it. On the half of tank so far I've gone 176.4 miles which is 22MPG. These factory 5Spd transmissions are just perfect behind the 1KZ-TE and happen to be more rare as time goes on. I'll have to post again in a couple of days when I put a tank of gas through it driving normal, how the mileage changes.
There's just too much to list on this thread about what I've done so I'll make a brief list:
*Cleaned and reconditioned engine (gaskets, seals, belts, idler, tensioner, rebuilt injectors, cleaned and painted, filters replaced)
*Painted engine compartment and acessories
*Painted front frame rails and front suspension
*Welded in engine mounts
*Added the AutomaticDisconnectingDifferential
*Added manual hubs for better mileage
*Installed new transmission isolator mount
*Replaced brakes and rotors
*Cleaned interior and replaced carpet
*Cleaned seats
*Purchased needed PS hose and A/C hose
*Replaced all vacuum tubing
*Purchased Optima Red top
*Completely rewired the 4Runner to work with the Diesel engine
*Installed dakota digital unit to convert tach signal for gas tachometer
*Had the front and rear driveshafts shortened/lengthened
*Installed new polyurethane bushings for the front control arms
*Replaced running boards and end-caps
*Sprayed inner fender-wells with rubberized undercoating
*Cleaned entire transmission tunnel and underside of body
*Reconditioned and painted exterior of transmission
*Installed new DUAL stereo with Aux input for IPOD and USB charger hookup
*Replaced windshield wipers
*Fabricated new skid-plate that ties into front bumper
*Reconditioned and polished every wheel (tires have about 50-60% tread left)
*Installed new front shocks
*Clayed and waxed entire vehicle
*Polished all the chrome
*Replaced tires with 32x11.5 BFG All terrains
*Replaced stock rims with the ones pictured
I know there is ALOT I'm probably forgetting but I plan to edit and update as I see fit. Hope this is a good enough start. Please send me a message or email me at hoytmotors@hotmail.com if you have any questions or would like to see more pictures. The 4Runner is located in Ventura County, southern California and can be arranged to be driven, you just have to give me notice by phone.
New Price: $14,000 OBO
Pictures:
The build thread can be located here: 1995 4runner 3vze to 1kzte ? - ToyotaDiesel.com
From the time I started working on vehicles until today when I finished cleaning the wheels, I have payed the utmost attention to detail. I guess its a good thing that was passed down from my dad, though at times it really can get aggravating when you can't walk away. None the less this 4Runner is a great example of just that. From every bolt and nut, to every part on the engine, and everything in the engine compartment and beyond were repainted and restored to a factory/modified look. While the engine hasn't ever been offered here in the states, it looks and functions like it came from the local dealership in this condition. I have completely rewired the 4Runner keeping every relay in its place and using the no longer needed relays in place of the relays the diesel engine needed. I had to swap around some pins in the connectors, run some wires across the dash and core support and do some clean up work of the engine harness. The idle up switch, glow plug light, and all of the indicators work. The engine sounds mean when its coming down the road and shuts down very smooth. There have been countless hours of cleaning, when I purchased the vehicle the 3VZ-E had leaked its guts out, and trust me the frame and underside of the vehicle showed it. After cleaning by hand every square inch, I had to do little painting to achieve the new look.
The 4Runner came with the SR5 package, this includes: cruise control, air conditioning, moonroof, 4 wheel ABS, 4WD, power windows, power locks, etc. All of which I have verified are in working condition with the new engine in its place. This 4Runner runs and sounds amazing, turns heads on every street, and gets great gas mileage. Depending on your foot you can maintain anywhere from 20-30MPG. I have had my foot in it a more than I should be to be getting an accurate reading, but I can't help it. On the half of tank so far I've gone 176.4 miles which is 22MPG. These factory 5Spd transmissions are just perfect behind the 1KZ-TE and happen to be more rare as time goes on. I'll have to post again in a couple of days when I put a tank of gas through it driving normal, how the mileage changes.
There's just too much to list on this thread about what I've done so I'll make a brief list:
*Cleaned and reconditioned engine (gaskets, seals, belts, idler, tensioner, rebuilt injectors, cleaned and painted, filters replaced)
*Painted engine compartment and acessories
*Painted front frame rails and front suspension
*Welded in engine mounts
*Added the AutomaticDisconnectingDifferential
*Added manual hubs for better mileage
*Installed new transmission isolator mount
*Replaced brakes and rotors
*Cleaned interior and replaced carpet
*Cleaned seats
*Purchased needed PS hose and A/C hose
*Replaced all vacuum tubing
*Purchased Optima Red top
*Completely rewired the 4Runner to work with the Diesel engine
*Installed dakota digital unit to convert tach signal for gas tachometer
*Had the front and rear driveshafts shortened/lengthened
*Installed new polyurethane bushings for the front control arms
*Replaced running boards and end-caps
*Sprayed inner fender-wells with rubberized undercoating
*Cleaned entire transmission tunnel and underside of body
*Reconditioned and painted exterior of transmission
*Installed new DUAL stereo with Aux input for IPOD and USB charger hookup
*Replaced windshield wipers
*Fabricated new skid-plate that ties into front bumper
*Reconditioned and polished every wheel (tires have about 50-60% tread left)
*Installed new front shocks
*Clayed and waxed entire vehicle
*Polished all the chrome
*Replaced tires with 32x11.5 BFG All terrains
*Replaced stock rims with the ones pictured
I know there is ALOT I'm probably forgetting but I plan to edit and update as I see fit. Hope this is a good enough start. Please send me a message or email me at hoytmotors@hotmail.com if you have any questions or would like to see more pictures. The 4Runner is located in Ventura County, southern California and can be arranged to be driven, you just have to give me notice by phone.
New Price: $14,000 OBO
Pictures:
The build thread can be located here: 1995 4runner 3vze to 1kzte ? - ToyotaDiesel.com
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