Is is possible to swap a 2000 Taco 2.4 into an 83 mini. I saw a couple on craigslist. HP and torque numbers are alot higher than the stock 22r and the gas mileage looks alot better too. I'm not looking for alot of power, but I do need more than the stock 96 hp of my current engine.
2000 Taco 2.4L
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We have not made a late model 2.4 or 2.7 conversion for older 22R vehicles. We much prefer a Chevy 4.3 swap!!! The issues that jump right out on your choice are: Speedo/VSS issues, fuel pressure issues, and exhaust routing issues (i.e. exhaust on passengers side of new engine, and your gas tank on passengers side, and driveshaft)
I know that if you have a w-56 you can put a taco 2.7 in without welding in new motor mounts and if you use the taco bellhousing it will bolt right up to the trans. I think the 2.4 is the same configuration but I can't promise that. The exhaust will have to be on the opposite side and then your usual efi swap wiring nightmare but other than that I think you'll be fine. I think you also have to either get the engine out of a 2wd or swap to a 2wd oil pan/sump etc. Just buy it and do it! I think you'd be a lot happier with a 2.7 though....
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That's a way sweet motor, great match for an early mini. Like any swap it's not quick or easy but the result would be a good running reliable rig.
Off Road Solutions makes a swap harne$$ if you don't want to mess with making your own. They also have 3.4 kits and tech articles;
http://www.offroadsolutions.com/products/engine_upgrades.htm#3rz_swap_harnesses
Marlin's swap thread, a quick search will net other 3RZ-FE swaps on his forum.
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=13795.0
A post with a junkyard shopping list, for engine swaps I prefer to buy a wreck, that way I have all of the motor related parts.
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=30179.msg334147#msg334147
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