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JuttyShabango

JuttyShabango

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Guys,

Picking up a 85 Mini truck (very, very well built) just want to swap out the 22r for something better.

4.3 Vortec or the 2.7 Taco Motor?

Everything is done...on this truck but it needs more angry squirrels under the hood or more Ass...

What is your suggestions for a motor swap. 5 speed G52 trans.
 
3.4 taco engine........ That is a nice swap....... I think you would have ot get another trans but that would be a great swap!
 
3.4 drool....will have to do some diggin'...definately would like to keep it Toyota Motor if possible.

Have to dig up that old issue of 4wd Toyota owners mag that went thru all the details of the available motors...just can't find the damn issue...UGHHHH
 
JuttyShabango said:
3.4 drool....will have to do some diggin'...definately would like to keep it Toyota Motor if possible.

Have to dig up that old issue of 4wd Toyota owners mag that went thru all the details of the available motors...just can't find the damn issue...UGHHHH
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Given that it's currently a 22re, I'd go with a later 2.7. With the W59 bellhousing, you can bolt it up to the existing tranny (I hope it's a W56, the G52 is pretty weak). A 3.4 is a wonderful swap, but will require a different tranny as well, so the price adds up quickly. Most of the people doing the 2.7 swaps have been extremely happy with them.
 
The r150 I beleive that came mated to any of the 3.slows will bolt up to the 3.4 but for the amount of time and money I would rather go 3.4 than 2.7....... I am going to do a 4.3 tbi swap into my truck already have the engine and 700r4 trans... wiring harness, computer what not, but still need the adapters.....
 
tntoyota said:
put a 20R head on it, header, carb? On webber snorkle is cheap. Dead reliable....cheap.....(20/22R) D.U.I Davis Unified Ignition . Fuel consumption? Weight? Range? (MPG) Cam it. Have i broke a $1,000 yet? IMHO @150 H.P, stroker crank, You said 22r right? Shall I continue?
IH8W8
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Hmm...adding up all the parts and cost of the 3.4 I'd be in 4K probably by the time it's all done.

Have had some time to DD drive this for a couple weeks now and wheel it (drove there on the freeway) and think the you may be on to something here.

It only needs a bit more ass to get down the road better..
 
Yota Tony said:
3B Cruiser Diesel with a turbo.
Torque and gas mileage.
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When I first thought..new motor..the diesals were high on the list and quickly ruled them out due to price and difficulty of install.

But now..weighing all the costs..they are right back up there with the 3.4 swap.

And I'm a super-fickle bitch when it comes to mods so this ought to really confuse me:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
See 4runner/surf 3.0 diesel thread


Buy the Cummings 4bt powered T400 trans bread truck on ebay for $4k.

Recycle the body for $4k (IF ALUM.) then vewala. wala....no..vwela..aw heck!

Get a 205 T.C throw in a doubler, garnish with V6 diffs.........

wonder what rear diff it has? Hmm.....

NO computers
NO (insert all gas engine charictoristics here)
YES great excuse to buy a snorkle
IH8W8
 
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The weight of a 4bt is not worth it in a mini truck. The long block weight is over 600lbs, not including the tranny.

You have a g52 tranny, this is worth swaping out now. A w56 is an easy swap, just get one with a t-case attached because you can't reuse the forward shift t-case with the w56. Now that you have a w56 you could do a 7mge or gte, these will bolt up to the w56 and use stock style clutch parts. Or you could try a 3rz, 150hp 4cyl, not too bad of a engine. Get a 3rz and a belhousing for the w59 and swap them in.

A swap for under 2500 is going to be hard, even using a 350 or 4.3, A 3rz would keep the weight the same and give you good power. A built 22re could almost give you the same power as a 3rz and you might be able to get out for cheaper.
 
Don't forget this trans fatkid.

I once had a 2x4 T100 that had a 3RZ and factory R150 trans.

Get a V6 (HD) 5sp cheap, so it's got a chain drive case it's a little bit lower in gear ratio.

Later go with Turbo 1-2-3-gears(R151) 4:89 1st?

PS There are 2, two, 3RZ's one with distributer.One with coil pacs. Hard learned the coil pac head does NOT have a distributor hole..............
PEACE OUT.

"Bell housing" IS implied

IH8W8
 
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