3.0L V6 3VZ-E to 3.4L V6 5VZ-FE Engine Swap (2nd Gen 4Runner) - Part 1

[@ttsupra95]

Thank you so much for this. I started my swap on a 1990 Toyota PU that used to belong to my dad over a year ago and life happened. My swap is mostly a sentimental thing in memory of my dad. It was his daily driver until he sold it to my son when he purchased a 2007 Tacoma. I purchased pretty much all the parts you guys did from ORS when I started this swap a year ago. I started with a JDM 3.4. So far I have pretty much replaced every seal in the engine, all OEM Toyota timing belt service, had the oem injectors rebuilt by a local guy here in Denver, CO. My proudest achievement though is refinishing the stock valve covers in crinkle red like the Ferrari valve covers. That is the sickest mod so far! Life is better now so I'm cleaning up some loose ends and getting ready to start up and finish up the swap again. This video will provide an invaluable source of reference for me. Thank you once again! I ordered some knock sensors from Yota1 based on your referral. Keep doing what you do.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're very welcome. Great to hear our video series is helping you out. Good luck with the rest of the job. Happy Wrenching!

[@gohilux]

Made my holiday by posting this. I have been planning on the swap for a while in a ‘91 Pickup and was going to go off your 5VZ rebuild video, but now I’ve got everything I need!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Good to hear. Hope your swap goes smooth for you.

[@NuttyNu]

I did this swap this summer. Great swap, fun & a great learning process.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yes, it was a great learning experience for us. It would have been much more enjoyable if we didn't have tight time constraints. To say the least, it was a bit stressful.

[@NuttyNu]

@@TimmyTheToolman I have a 3.4 video playlist if you run into any issues.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@NuttyNu Thanks for the offer. The job is actually done. It's been done for a very long time. We just have to put the final editing touches on the next 3 parts.

[@brendon3386]

NuttyNu, I’ve seen a lot of your content. I’ll look you up if I’m ever that far north.

[@JerboFotius]

@@NuttyNu gave you a follow... between Timmy's stuff and yours maybe I'll have to think about it if I come across a nice 2nd Gen. I really liked the feel of mine, all except that awful 3.0! Had a lot of issues with that particular engine

[@grantwatson06]

Easily the best swap video I've seen to date. Well done.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks Grant for the compliment. By the way, my last name is Watson too.

[@benallison7646]

Just pulled the 3.slow out of my friends 94! We are doing the whole build in his driveway!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

That's great Ben. We did the job for the most part in my driveway as well. We did build up the new engine in my garage though.

[@brendon3386]

Only a few swear words involved…especially with the engine build up in the garage. Super fun project, and a great learning experience.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@brendon3386 Ha Ha Ha, yeah, just a few swear words.

[@erikcox1947]

Stock 3.0L = Boat Anchor 3.0L with Downey SS Header, 2 chamber Flowmaster, K&N Intake, Jacob's Electronic Milage Master and modified MAP sensor made it a little more fun.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Good to know.

[@dpalma928]

Tell me more

[@CORNDODGER]

STILL A BOAT ANCHOR PERIOD YOU CAN NOT MAKE MORE FLOW THRU A 3.0 HEAD THEN STOCK

[@777dragonborn]

Big question is it worth pepping up a 3vze vs swapping it out the a 5vz . I'd like to find a way to squeeze little more power out the current 3.0 v6 because I daily drive it. It just won't get out of its own way.

[@toyo_roadrunner]

Just did this swap!! It is well worth it huge upgrade. Toyonly swaps is another reference if you are looking for parts like an adapter harness or cross over pipe.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yep, Brendon loves the upgrade. We're obviously partial to going with Off Road Solutions for the harness, crossover pipe and other custom parts for the swap. Those guys were great to work with and they helped us out a lot.

[@brendon3386]

To add to Tim’s comment, toysonly swap is a great reference. I’d definitely recommend them for the guy that wants this swap done turn key ready…however, ORS has way outdone it for the DIY guy. They’ve also been at it the longest.

[@schwazman1]

Best thing I ever did with the load leveler I bought about 20 years ago from Shuck's was to take the crank handle off, and use my 3/8 drive impact gun to run the leveler back and forth. Made it a lot more apparent a lot more quickly which direction you need to go and you were able to see the results a lot faster.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

That's a good idea. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@meriadocbrandybuck2868]

Awesome TIm!! Thanks for this series, cant wait for the rest. What a great holiday gift to all of us Toyota SUV fanbois.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks and you're very welcome. We will have all 4 parts out by mid January. Part 2 will come out New Year's eve. Happy Watching!

[@ramtek2702]

I feel a little silly suggesting this to someone who has much more experience wrenching than I do but with all the money being spent here a set of Toyota shop manuals would have been a good investment. I don't remember ever hearing you recommend manuals.

[@christophergoodwin6846]

They definitely have 3rd gen FSM’s on hand, not sure about 2nd gen though.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You make a good observation. We did use a 2nd Gen manual to get tips on pulling the 3.0 engine. Brendon had a 2nd Gen manual. We didn't use our 3rd Gen manual much because we already know all the in and outs of the 3.4 liter engine and had our 3.4 Engine Swap series to reference for all the necessary torque specs. We always, always, always reference the factory service manuals for our jobs.

[@uhmmokayyy1]

Currently in the middle of a swap like this but in a 93 pickup ! Love the content Tim !!! MAHALO

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hope the swap goes smooth for you. Great to hear you love the content we're putting out. Part 2 will be live on New Year's Eve. We will most likely have all 4 parts live by mid January.

[@Brooklyn_Powers]

How did your swap turn out? I'm considering this for a 1990 Xtra Cab...

[@petermorton2869]

Hi Timmy The Tool Man it was a big job to do the 3.0 litre V6 to come out & to SWAP the 3.4v6 engine 5vzfe to go in as these 3.4v6 engines are a great engine & my 3.4V6 5VZFE is still going strong & its done 265,000 Kilometers now & I am still running the Exactly the same NGK IRIDIUM SPARK PLUGS which installed at around 119,000 Ks ago & I'm still running them today & they are Amazing Spark Plugs & the 3.4V6 Engine still doesn't miss a beat & the last time I checked those NGK Iridium Spark Plugs was around 1:05:41 185,000 Kilometers & I wipe these Spark Plugs with a clean Rag & before I put these NGK Iridium Spark Plugs back in I put PBC Antiseize Copper Coat Grease on the threads on the Spark Plugs just got even amount that grease on the Threads of the Spark Plugs & Truly Honestly I haven't checked them since then & the Cambelt water pump tensioner Ideller pulley rocker cover gaskets & Spark plug seals were about the same that I checked the NGK IRIDIUM SPARK PLUGS & yous can't go wrong with these Toyota 3.4V6 5VZFE ENGINES & they are a great proving you do regular Servicing on these 3.4V6 Engines & I have also recently did a complete radiator & engine block flush & new antifreeze back into the radiator & block & Also did a flush on heater radiator core with a garden hose & I got water out of the Heater radiator core blowing air into both ways of the heater radiator core hoses & then added Antifreeze to one of the heater radiator core hoses & then connected up the heater radiator core hoses & & added water to the radiator & it is nice clean fresh rain water I added to the radiator & well all that I can say is these 3.4v6 Engines are Awesome & I heard that the 3.0V6 engine has a steel crankshaft in these engines & I don't how true it is & Timmy the Tool Man I'm Wishing You All The Very Best For What You Do Timmy The Tool Man 😊

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks for the comment.

[@monzarace]

Superb detailed video. I am going to watch episode two right now. Thanks for making such a great video. Cheers, and Merry Christmas.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks for the nice compliment Jacques. Hope you enjoy the rest of the series. You're very welcome and Merry Christmas to you too.

[@RossWilliamsDC]

This video is such a gift. Thank you. Thank you. I recently developed a coolant leak on my 1990 3ZVE pickup and of course, it is from an inaccessible freeze plug that's on the back of the block up against the firewall, which I could only see with an endoscope. Time to pull the engine. Thank you Toolman. Best video out there on the subject. cheers.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're very welcome Ross. I hope the work goes smooth for you. Thanks for the compliment.

[@RossWilliamsDC]

@@TimmyTheToolman Any thoughts on what else should be done while the engine is out beside the rear main seal and the other core plugs?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@RossWilliamsDC It depends how much work you want to do and what your engine is due for. Lots of things will be easier with the engine out. Replacing the timing belt, water pump, timing belt idler pulleys and timing belt tensioner. Replacing cam and camshaft seals. Doing a valve cover gasket job. Replacing any brittle and old heater hoses. Replacing engine mounts. Resealing the oil pan if it's leaking. Replacing your drive belts. And the list goes on.

[@Pb_Slinger]

Great project! Although I think a 4.0 conversion would have made more sense, this looks like a lot of fun. I love Tacomas and 4Runners! Thanks for sharing!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Not familiar with the 4.0 engine. I wonder if it's as dependable as the 3.4. Also, going with the 4.0, it's just a guess, but more custom work would have probably been required.

[@Pb_Slinger]

@@TimmyTheToolman without a doubt, more work would be needed. Engine mounts for one… I think the 4.0 is probably more prevalent (dependable) then any other Toyota V6. You also get more transmission options, even manual… The 4.0 was used in the early Tundra as well as 2nd Gen Tacos and 4th and 5th Gen Runners.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@Pb_Slinger I thought I remembered hearing the 4.0 wasn't that great but maybe I heard wrong. I bet there's a whole lot more to consider than just engine mounts if you wanted to put a 4.0 in a 2nd Gen 4runner, but yeah, fabricating custom engine mounts would be one of them.

[@tonykartracer8032]

This is a goldmine, thanks for posting this...... much appreciated.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're very welcome Tony.

[@SOLDADITO76]

Just finished my 22re to 5VZFE swap and had a question about the 3.4l that you might have come across. For starters this is a used engine with 235k miles out of a 97 Tacoma. on initial start up everything was great no issues. Test drive in town no problems everything went find till the highway. I needed to drive out of town to see a relative was about a 45 min trip, half way there had to pull over because the engine was way to hot. Buy the time I got to pull over I lost half a gallon of coolant, topped off the radiator, made sure the cooling system was circulated and got to my destination but had to rinse and repeat twice. This is what I have done so far after a two hour trip home, of course no more coolant had to run straight water to get home with multiple stops. I have bypassed the heater core all together, flushed the cooling system, pressure tested cooling system, did a compression test 162 psi across the board, did a combustion test without negative results. New fan and clutch for a 3.0l with a three row 3.0 brass radiator, I even have a secondary fan wired in for just in case and that still won't cool the engine on the highway. There is plenty of room for air to circulate in the engine compartment, I've even went as far as venting the hood. MIL light is on but is only for the EVP system because I had to bypass if temporarily. I thought it could have be a P0420 for restricted catalytic converter. I think everything is pointing to bad cylinder head or head gasket, even with the tests I've done. how about your thoughts?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

If coolant is disappearing that fast and you can't find a leak, you engine has to be consuming it. Do a compression check of your cylinders with your coolant system pressure tester is pressurizing the system. When doing the compression check of each cylinder, watch the gauge on the cooling system pressure tester. If the cooling system pressure gauge starts to bounce while doing the compression check of a cylinder, that means cylinder pressure is leaking past a bad head gasket and into a cooling jacket.

[@lofadem]

What motor mounts did you used , I’m thinking of doing the same swap I have a 1988 4runner with the 22re

[@SOLDADITO76]

I actually reused the 4cyl frame motor mounts by removing them from the frame and rewelding them in a new location. If your talking about the rubber motor mounts I used the 3.0l mounts in conjunction with the 3.0l engine block mounts.

[@marcuscurtis3773]

Great work Sean and Tim!!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks Marcus. Brendon and Thanh were responsible for the success as well.

[@PhoRunner]

Nice video!! I hate those 3.0s lol vacuum lines galore!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks. Yeah, what a nightmare of vacuum lines. I'd hate to work on that engine.

[@sloppyoppie]

YES!. This is in my future. 53:00 now.. is all my 3 year old is allowing. Pretty good actually. "I'll be Back".

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We'll be here.

[@davidmora7419]

Good to see some 2nd gen material, great video as usual.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yeah, we haven't touched a 2nd Gen in the 6 years we've been running this channel and our first video featuring a 2nd Gen is a massive project. Glad you like the video and hope you enjoy the rest of the series. Part 2 will be live on New Years Eve. We should have all 4 parts live by mid January.

[@brucewayne2773]

Merry Christmas 🎄☃️🧑‍🎄 Timmy, your family and Sean. Thank you for all of your efforts to put out awesome videos

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Merry Christmas back at ya Bruce. Thanks for acknowledging our efforts. We appreciate it!

[@mikeypotts4732]

Very cool I love your videos thank you for always putting them together for us! I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful rest of the year!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks Mikey. We appreciate it. Hope you and your family have a nice holiday as well.

[@tainesteele-allen3345]

bit hard to get a hold of parts from stores like ORS in Australia but I'm gonna be attempting this swamp on the weekend with some mates, tryna get the engine in and running in two days then sorting out the smaller jobs over the weekends after.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Good luck with the swap.

[@MarkamisPrime]

My brother in law wants me to do this on his 1st Gen taco. Def taking notes.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

No Comprende. Doesn't all 1st Gen Tacomas have a 3.4 liter already? You lost me on this one Bro.

[@MarkamisPrime]

@@TimmyTheToolman 1st Gen as in back when it was still only called a pick up. The original Gen.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@MarkamisPrime OK, now I understand.

[@wealthyblackman2655]

What is the difference in these 2 engines? What year did the FE engine come out?? How did the transmission mount up? Does 4 wheel drive make a difference??

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Please do a simple Google search and you can easily find the stats on both engines. If you watched the later parts, you'd see the transmission mounts up fine. 4wheel drive makes no difference with how the transmission connects to the engine other than it's back heavy with the transfer case attached.

[@mikecollins6378]

Awesome job looking forward to part 2👍

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks Mike.

[@matthewwhittington9807]

May i ask what's the best engine to install in my 2nd gen? I have a 1994 toyota 4runner sr5 v6 4wd manual. I wanted a 3.4 but i wanted a professional opinion.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

3.4l 5vz-fe all day! Easiest Sean for your platform, engine mounts are plug n play, and this video specifically will help you do everything you would need to be successful. Other engine seals exist but this is by far the way to go for a reliable engine and ease of install. - Sean

[@ke0kie]

We did the same, but cannot figure out how to hook up the cruise control. How do you adapt the cruise control from our 1995 pickup that came with 3.0 to the different style of throttle body on 5VZ?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@ke0kie We cover this in one of the later parts after the engine is in, but I don't remember exactly where. I don't feel like searching for it, at least not right now, because I'm busy with other things. If you spend the time skimming through the later parts, you'll find your answer.

[@daleferguson1233]

😮😮😮 I follow a lot of videos... hands down...THIS IS A GREAT VIDEO... THAN YOU😊😊😊

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks for the compliment, Dale. You're very welcome.

[@damienmichaelhailey7712]

Good video; very thorough. Maybe ads every 4mins is a bit extreme.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Well, the ads are how we can make some money for our efforts. If you don't like watching ads, you can purchase a KZbin Premium membership. The time we invest into making videos, espercially for projects like this one is massive. We've been running our channel for around 8.5 years now. We have around 85k subscribers and average around 200k views per month for our library of over 300 videos. Do you know how much we make for the time we put in every year? That amount is around $20-25k from KZbin and Sean and I split that. So, with that said, your whining about the ads really isn't received all that well. Like I said, if you don't like ads, pay for KZbin Premium. If I was doing this for the money, I would have quite within the 1st year. We do this mainly to help people, but generating some revenue for ourselves does help with expenses we have. I hope you learned something from this exchange. If not, oh well, I tried to educate you a little on how poorly KZbinrs of our size are compensated.

[@Gymsteersandgears]

Great video Tim as always

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks Mike. We appreciate it!

[@garretoyama7854]

How is the 3.0 l.v6 motor is it really good or the 3.4 is best just wanted to know so I can make a decision on the 3.0 l v6 Toyota Tacoma 1990 4×4

[@TimmyTheToolman]

The 3.4 is a better engine, more power and less problems.

[@micahboy5994]

I was waiting for this video !!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Well Micah, your wait is over. Hope you enjoy the series.

[@H.A..]

Junkyards when you phone them: "yeah we got lotsa those parts here, how many do you need?" Junkyards when you show up: "No we haven't seen parts like that in years, we don't get them as often anymore"

[@TimmyTheToolman]

The auto wreckers in our area, PicknPull, only tell you if they have a certain vehicle. You have no idea what parts are left. Usually the engine is gone on the first day. There's professional pickers that are vultures when a new rig arrives. It sucks because it's next to impossible to pull parts off an engine because it's always gone. They also snag things like e-lockers and other parts that are known to fetch a good price.

[@H.A..]

@@TimmyTheToolman agreed, hundo p. I wish things would go back to the way they used to be, plentiful and stress-free. btw Excellent content creation as always, the community appreciates you. Just subscribed.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@H.A.. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for subscribing. Happy Wrenching!

[@wealthyblackman2655]

FYI. Apparently Jarco in Georgia remanufactures these engines but they apparently only deal directly to dealerships...

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Never heard of Jarco, but yeah, it doesn't exactly help people trying to do the job themselves which is why most people come to our channel.

[@ernestogarcia8014]

How much would a complete swap cost be on average assuming you get just solid parts?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey Ernesto, that's a hard estimate to give since it depends on which way you go. If you go with a quality rebuilt engine, like Yota1 Performance sells, you're looking at $4500 just for the engine. Then you have the price of the wiring harness from a place like Off Road Solutions and all the other related parts. So, it can be fairly expensive. If you go with a used 3.4 L engine, that will save you money, but then you're taking a fairly big risk you're getting a good engine. Anyway, look at the parts we used from ORS and you can price them on their website. Figure out what your engine will cost and then you can come up with a decent estimate to do it. Good luck!

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Merry Christmas brother👍🍺

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Back at ya Brother! You're going to like this series.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

@@TimmyTheToolman I like them all!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@WeekendWrenchTurner Thanks Bro!

[@rioraton]

Detailed/Informative A++

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks!

[@zimarokas]

I was waiting for this Great Video Timmy Thank You happy merry christmas happy holidays.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Well, your wait is over. I hope you enjoy the series. We will have Part 2 live on New Years Eve. All 4 parts should be live by mid January. You're very welcome and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays back at ya.

[@roberson131]

lol convenient. I just finished my swap Christmas Day.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Oh well, we were a little too late for you.

[@peterhoma6385]

Is the 3.4L a 2 or 4 bolt mains? Nice work !

[@TimmyTheToolman]

2 bolt

[@stevenisacoolname2]

Hell YEAH Brother! Merry Christmas

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Merry Christmas back at ya! Enjoy the series.

[@yotagang3705]

Its Toyota time!!!! With Timmy the Toolman

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yes it is! Enjoy the series Pauly.

[@wealthyblackman2655]

Why not delete the evap system? Can you run an off road program??

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You could do that if you don't plan on registering the vehicle for street use.

[@jeffkurtock6726]

The tool you are missing is ... a hot air gun (or even a hair dryer). You were repeatedly cursing while trying to pull off a hose, or messing with a hose pick (which is hard on the hose if you wanted to re-use it). Instead, gently warm the rubber first; it will become more pliable and much more cooperative. This will even work on electrical connectors, and help prevent breaking those.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks for the tip. I have a heat gun. I will try it out.

[@seanmcmillan8247]

Great tip! I've honestly never thought of doing that. Makes sense. Definitely gonna try it!

[@xxIRISHMAN2001xx]

Yes yes yes please more second gen stuff

[@TimmyTheToolman]

More to come.

[@jamiegearhart2194]

Did you have to disconnect the harness going all along the front of the engine compartment and take it out as well?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You have to disconnect the engine harness from anything that attaches to the body so when you pull the engine, the harness won't be tugging on anything. We cover it pretty damn well in the video. Did you watch it? Please watch the video in it's entirety. If you still have questions, then come back and ask us.

[@tysonrojas5477]

Nice got my sub 4runner gang

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Welcome to our gang. We'll let you know what the initiation is.

[@tysonrojas5477]

I'm already 3.4 swapped on my 95 2wd runner now just need a trans and solid front axle 😆

[@kevinromero111]

Any advice for doing this swap, but with a automatic transmission and not a manual? I hear the route to take is to get a donor auto T100 4x4. Any thoughts?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

The process would be the same for a rig with an automatic other than the fact you don't have to mess with any clutch parts and bleeding the clutch slave cylinder. I don't know about the T100 4x4 being the optimal donor vehicle. You could get any donor vehicle with the 3.4 liter engine so you have all the associated parts like the Evap canister, MAF sensor, Igniter, etc. If you plan on using the used engine from the donor vehicle, I can see the T100 being beneficial because the dipstick is already in the right spot and there will be no hole to plug on the oil pump housing like you would have to do with a donor vehicle that had the dipstick there. We're not really the true experts for this swap. Guys like Mike and Derek at ORS are the experts. We're just some guys that decided to document this job for others to benefit from. I would suggest you do research on the ORS website and maybe other websites of companies that specialize in these swaps.

[@tylorbrown3858]

I have a 2.4l on a 2004 Toyota Tacoma I wanted to do a 3.6l v6 engine swap what would I need to do to get the job done?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Because it's a different engine, you'll need along with the engine, the wiring harness, ECU, Evap Canister, and igniter. It would be best to get the whole engine with all the accessory parts included like the AC compressor, power steering pump, and alternator. The easiest way to go would be to get a wrecked 2004 Tacoma donor vehicle so you have everything you need in one vehicle. The wiring harness won't need to be custom because the 3.4 liter engine did come as an option for the 1st Gen Tacoma. It should be a very straightforward job provided you can source all the parts you need.

[@toyotabay442]

thank so much for making this video!!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're very welcome. Our pleasure.

[@CaptainFALKEN]

Me over here wanting a 4.7 in my 4runner

[@TimmyTheToolman]

All it is is time and money Bro, time and money.

[@NickMoises04]

Is this the same process as swapping the 5vz-fe into a 94 T-100 with a 3vz-e?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We've never done this swap on a T100, but I imagine it would be very similar.

[@paulricketts5657]

Good day sir Timmy I've a Toyota Mark 2 with a 1gfe engine and automatic transmission and wants to do a Manual transmission swap can you pls advice me if the 22R manual transmission can fit that engine

[@TimmyTheToolman]

No clue Paul. I have no experience working on a Mark 2. Maybe a Toyota forum would be a place you could get this question answered.

[@IsaacHarkness]

Does it matter if it’s automatic or manual?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@IsaacHarkness No. You would just have to build the wiring harness to accommodate the type of transmission and have the right ECU.

[@Trash-Castle]

Does the trans missing bell housing line up?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yeah, the Transmission bell housing bolts right up to the back of the 3.4L 5VZ-FE!

[@joannaj.s.9745]

Yall are awesome

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks. We appreciate it.

[@isaacram2626]

So how many bolts total does the bell housing have? (4) 14mm and (4) 17mm?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

That sounds right but I'd have to rewarch my own video to confirm and I really don't feel.like watching it sgain.

[@ghulmalhooti618]

Great job You are the best 🏆

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We appreciate the compliment. More to come. Part 2 will be live soon.

[@victoralvarez9925]

Would you like to do that job again and how much would it be

[@TimmyTheToolman]

That would be a No Victor. This was a one time deal so we could document it and share it on our channel.

[@stanleyjames2395]

My 3.0L in my 2nd gen developed rod knock recently, been trying to find a 3.0 block to do a swap. Any chance you guys would sell your short block?? Im in the bay area.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

The engine is Reno, Nevada now because thats' where Brendon lives. If you're willing to drive up there, Brendon might sell it to you. Let me know and I'll put you in contact with him.

[@stanleyjames2395]

@@TimmyTheToolman thats not too far from me it’s definitely doable. If you could put me in contact with him i would love to talk to him about getting it off his hands. Thanks a lot !

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@stanleyjames2395 Send me an email and I forward him your info. [e-mail]

[@stanleyjames2395]

@@TimmyTheToolman just emailed you, thanks a lot 🤙🏽

[@openureyes]

Top class 🇮🇪💚

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks!

[@garyduncan1884]

Timmy, as I'm pretty convinced that you are aware that a lot of the 80s & 90s Toyota engines are loaded up with vacuum lines. Seems that just about every thing on the engine is controlled by vacuum and then loaded up with environmental controls. My hometown city in Tenn has been doing emissions testing for many years which will end on Feb 3rd 2022. You have a lot on expertise in these engines and have probably forgotten more about them most of us diy's have knowledge off so this leads me to the question. Which I'm sure you seen coming, what is your opinion on the 3.0 vz egr deletes. Caution ! ( Lots of Controversy on this subject and I wouldn't want to load your forum up with same.) If you choose not to answer I will understand. Gary in Tenn

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey Gary, I actually have very little experience with the 3.0 Engine. If you can believe it, this was my first and only experience with this engine. So, I actually don't know a whole lot about them and thus can't offer an opinion about EGR deletes.

[@Scicluna83]

Following this one :)

[@TimmyTheToolman]

This was a fun project - thanks for following along.

[@christiancarino4931]

Was the swap and everything added like the headers CARB legal?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I'm pretty sure the headers are CARB legal but maybe contact ORS and get confirmation from them.

[@christiancarino4931]

@@TimmyTheToolman thanks, so the whole swap should be legal

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@christiancarino4931 Yes, but you still have to go before a Smog Referee to sign off on it. As long as all the smog components are in place, it should be able to pass.

[@christiancarino4931]

@@TimmyTheToolman I understand that part thanks again

[@CORNDODGER]

Late to the party BUT Do you still have A/C with this conversion???? Or would a older SMALL BLOCK FORD be a better conversion???

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yes, Brendon still has AC. We're Toyota guys so we'd never put a ford engine in a Toyota.

[@pyr0674]

I want to do a diesel but its a lot more work so I’m leaning towards this.. i have a brand new 3.0 that only has. 2,000 miles and the valve covers are leaking as well as the passenger side rear head has an oil leak. and it has a full header exhaust but the problem is is that it has an EGR delete and I can’t tune it right so i’m tired of it

[@pyr0674]

1990 4 runner 3.0 5 speed. Im glad i came upon this video

[@TimmyTheToolman]

If you go for the swap, we wish you luck.

[@pyr0674]

@@TimmyTheToolman I backed out, and am doing a 3.4 supercharged in to my 1990 4runner. I have bought basically everything from ORS, but I have a problem. I want cruise control but my 1990 4runner has nothing for cruise control. It must not have had it from factory, but id like to implement it. If you could source me to the spot in the videos where you do yours that would be greatly appreciated.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@pyr0674 Look at last part of the series and we discuss the cruise control. Brendon had cruise control in his rig originally so your situation would be different. You can still make it happen with the cruises control unit from a 3rd Gen. The tricky part is the switch since on a 3rd Gen 4runners, it's on the windshield wiper stalk. I would contact ORS and see how they handle it. I'm pretty sure too they will have some documentation regarding it on their website. Good luck!

[@pyr0674]

@@TimmyTheToolman thank you

[@gilberttorres8]

How legal can this be? Since you know California is so strict

[@TimmyTheToolman]

It's legal provided all the necessary parts are transferred over so a smog referee will pass it.

[@Mike_44]

Badass!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Stay tuned for part 2!

[@MrCalifornia1234]

I went with the 3.7 liter. Luckily it came with my first gen tundra. 👍

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I think you are a bit confused. Toyota didn't make a 3.7 liter. Your 1st Gen Tundra came with a 3.4 liter, the same engine we put in Brendon's 2nd Gen 4runner.

[@vinr6867]

Why not just go for the 4.0 swap?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Because Brendon chose to go with the 3.4. Hell, maybe we should have put a 4.7 liter 2UZ-FE V8 in it. No wait. How about a Chevy 427? Yeah, I guess we messed up. We should have talked to you first before doing this job.

[@vinr6867]

@@TimmyTheToolman interestingly enough the Chevy LS swap has been done on a 1st gen Tacoma, this guy did an excellent job and even put a turbo in that sumbitch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIPIqI2YbdOUfck

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@vinr6867 We're purest. We would never put a Chevy engine in a Toyota. We know people do it, but not us.

[@adrianmendoza2497]

can I do this in California and still pass smog ?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yes you can but you'd have to bring it in front of a Smog Referee to look over the swap and confirm everything was done correctly.

[@twelve_thirteen]

Id love to do this project

[@TimmyTheToolman]

It's quite the project but it can be done. We're proof of that.

[@uikelotufiliai]

Hi please work on my husband truck too, he got 1992 toyota 4runner sr5. thank you you guys are awesome

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hi, we're not mechanics for hire. If you have a job we've never filmed yet, we might be interested.

[@aw9680]

Does this work with a 22re 4Runner?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

People have put the 5VZ-FE engine into a 1st Gen 4runner but we haven't documented the swap on our channel.

[@Miokomata]

Solid axle swap my first gen 4Runner plz

[@TimmyTheToolman]

That would be a cool project but I don't know if we would want to tackle that.

[@JerboFotius]

I wanted to do this with my old 2nd Gen so bad

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Well, you will now have a good series to follow to help you do it when you're ready.

[@JerboFotius]

@@TimmyTheToolman I wish! I sold the 2nd Gen several years back... at the time it was very difficult to find any info (or interest) in doing the job.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@JerboFotius Ah, gotcha. I thought you still had it.

[@josiahdavis1819]

Can the 3.0 gearbox fiit the 3.4

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Do you mean transmission when you say gear box?

[@angelatunis2398]

Nice

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks!

[@ezequiel1308]

Q mas cambian aparte del motor?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

If you watch the series, you'll see all the parts we swapped out. We document everything in the series. You just have to watch it.

[@turboimport95]

if I was gonna need a whole donor, might as well get a sequoia and get the v8 to swap in instead..

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yeah man, whatever floats your boat.

[@christophergoodwin6846]

Epic mods

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Not to pat ourselves on the back but it was quite the Epic Success for the 4 of us.

[@gibfkn]

I've been looking to put in a rebuild engine and transmission to my 03 Tacoma, but Yota1's 5vzFe has a 6 months lead time. I'm not sure you guys ran into that issue also?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yes, they have a long wait because their reputation is very good in the industry. Brendon put in his engine order quite a while ago and we timed the video based off when his engine would be ready,

[@gibfkn]

@@TimmyTheToolman That's what I figure too, everyone wants Yota1 to build there engine for them, and that why there's such a long lead time. Do you have good A340E transmission builder you would recommend, because Toyota doesn't remanufacture the A340E transmission anymore?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@gibfkn I don't know of any transmission rebuilders. I'll ask Nick at Yota1 and see if he has any recommendations.

[@gibfkn]

@@TimmyTheToolman thanks Timmy. I hope you guys have a very Marry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@gibfkn You as well.

[@dcngp7067]

Great video love it but sell me the Throttlebody with the sensor please Lmfao I need it

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Glad you like the video Nick. Are you asking about the throttle body off the 3.0 engine or the 3.4 engine?

[@dcngp7067]

Throttlebody on the 3.0 Engine. I’ve been looking for one and haven’t had luck finding one at my near by junkyard. I have a 1994 Toyota pickup up with the 3.0 engine I went to my near by Toyota dealership and asked them about the Throttlebody as well as the cold start injector with the plug attached, and they told me it was discontinued. I love Toyota but darn I should’ve went with the four cylinder 😮‍💨😫 I’ve been watching mostly all of your videos for future repairs on my yota truck. I really find them Extremely educational for the yota Community👍👍👍👍

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@dcngp7067 I'll talk to Brendon and ask him if he's interested in selling any parts off the engine.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@dcngp7067 Brendon said he's willing to sell some parts. Email me and I'll give you his contact info. [e-mail]

[@dcngp7067]

Thank you so much Timmy the tool man I will message you guys 👍👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸🎸🔊🔊🔊

[@johnlacroix1639]

WOW very interesting super kool ,1st class great info.,,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot ,keep up the great work.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks John. We're glad you're enjoying the series. Part 3 will be out this coming Friday.

[@mg43472]

Also the 3.0 has no aftermarket upgrades..

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Good to know.

[@mg43472]

@@TimmyTheToolman When I looked.. and it was awhile ago.. there were only headers.. Its a solid engine as far as Im concerned but slowish and not very efficient.. I have 270k on mine.. and its still running fine.. but the Head gaskets were replaced per a factory recall.. so no trouble with that.

[@jasondunn1454]

Can I hire you to do a swap for me?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Not sure you would like our rates/price… 🤑 - Sean

[@ndspeedster]

where the hell is part 2 ? you should put links on here so we don't have to hunt for it.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Patience young grass hopper - Part 2 will be out within the next couple days

[@vinr6867]

Instead of the swap to a 3.4 I would have just supercharged that sumbitch.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Uhhh Yeahhh, there is no supercharger for the 3.0 liter engine. Got any more genius opinions for us?

[@vinr6867]

@@TimmyTheToolman Damn Timmy, you let me have it this time, sorry me dumb.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@vinr6867 Sometimes I can be an a-hole, what can I say.