Anyone have pics of a 4.3 or 3.8 swap?

[2damslow]

I'd like to see what those big 6's look like in the 4runner bay.
Thanks in advance.

 

[bkg]

Quick Google search will find you dozens of pics. No idea where mine are right now. Personally, I'd skip both engines... I've had both, liked neither.

 

[2damslow]

What was it about the swaps you didn't like?

 

[bkg]

What was it about the swaps you didn't like?

3.8 - non EFI, runs very hot, needs modified headers (to clear the steering shaft). But it's light, can make good power. Expensive swap.

4.3 TBI. It's poorly balanced engine (the CPI's and later are better), heavier than the 3.8, poor power band, requires Sanderson Headers or modified tubular GM manifolds, doesn't rev, sucks gas readily. Expensive swap.

Both of mine were rebuilt, balanced and blue printed... didn't like either.

Toyota:
reliable.
rev-able.
fuel efficient.
great after market support
toyota.

 

[toygurus]

i love my 4.3, with 38's fast as you wanna go up any hill if you got the balls.
good swap if you add lots of mods that make your rig heavier. doesn't require aftermarket headers, not bad on fuel mileage, cheap swap if you can trade parts/or fabricate.

Toyota= good-on a light rig (or trailer queen)-
but
Chevy=cheap, readily available parts & (twice the hp)

 

[toygurus]

where is hyrum?

 

[bkg]

Toyota= good-on a light rig (or trailer queen)-
but
Chevy=cheap, readily available parts & (twice the hp)

twice the hp?

 

[85 SA Toy]

I am looking to do a 4.3 swap..... I heard they actually arent that bad here is a link to a swap http://toyota.off-road.com/toyota/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=186489

 

[BTC95]

Here is the link to my 4.3 build:
http://www.toontoysforums.ca/viewtopic.php?t=1911

I love how the 4.3 has worked out. Tons of power, great economy and excellent reliability. My only issue has been doing this a couple of times:

But thats mostly my fault, a bit to much throttle on a hill climb.

 

[Full_M3tal]

where is hyrum?

Hyrum Is Near Logan, In Utah

 

[Full_M3tal]

4.3 TBI. It's poorly balanced engine (the CPI's and later are better), heavier than the 3.8, poor power band, requires Sanderson Headers or modified tubular GM manifolds, doesn't rev, sucks gas readily. Expensive swap.

Are You Serious?TBI 4.3 Is A Great Motor, Plenty Of Power, Gas MPG Ranges From 28-33mpg Depending On How You Drive It.

 

[Full_M3tal]

Hey Are You Still Interested In The Tub And Body Off That FJ40? And If You Want The 4.3 Its Only 100$ With Computer.