3rd Gen 4Runner is getting engine swap? (1UZ goodness inside)

If you don’t like slow builds, you’re gonna have a hard time :)
Follow along as the 3rd Gen 4Runner gets some real power!
Built 1uzfe non vvti
Cammed
Boosted
R series trans
Standalone ecu

[@taylormedina6621]

Ive always had an OEM+ type sleeper vision for my 3rd gen and now that I've seen this I want to build it even more. and now its gonna have a UZ in it??? Piece of art

[@Basshead40]

Excited to see the outcome! I've had my 3rd gen since new. Just dropped a 3.4 imported from Japan in it and redone about everything under the sun on the truck. Love my 3rd gen and next engine...... GONNA BE A V8 SWAP!!

[@Tankerpaul223]

That engine bay is so clean. Map props. You can tell its been in a garage for good chunk of its life. My 3rd gen 4runner had 5 owners before me.

[@notrelavent]

Very excited for the build I hope you do a very in-depth information build on this I would like to try to see if I can do this stuff myself to my third gen 4runner.

[@notafed6524]

Nooo way this is an absolute insane build I have a fifth gen and I’ve been thinking about a 1uz swap and even if it was possible

[@4funner66]

Definitely possible, you have more room than me! Haha. You could do a 2urfe 5.7 tundra engine.

[@baileyboyens]

Let’s go your runner is awesome. Subscribed to follow along!!

[@bravethewildgaming8139]

I love it when people use OEM steelies or wheels that resemble that style! No flash, just rugid purpose 👌🫡

[@4funner66]

I’m with you! I like as simple and “all business” as possible. OEM appearance with insane guts that you wouldn’t know about unless you opened the hood or looked under it

[@gageboysgarage6059]

i love the 1uz intake

[@4funner66]

Thanks man! Straight out of China haha. We will see if she holds boost

[@BigBoyz33]

Subbed man! I'm super excited to see how the project comes along. Maybe someday when i have more money i'll do the same swap haha

[@madmax22g]

Super Awesome 4runner Now even better!but could you do some follow up on driveline stresses especially in 4low with that new New beast motor.. 4runners are beast but I'm curious about this conversion.

[@4funner66]

Thanks! Will have to keep shenanigans to a minimum in 4 low. It’s more of a light throttle crawling gear. I’m picturing shattered 7.5” front diffs in my future if I try to get into power in 4wd at all. The rear in 2wd I am not worried about at all :)

[@DirtGarage]

That 1UZ will look nice in that bay!

[@4funner66]

Dude! Glad you’re here, huge fan. Love the 3rd gen series you’ve got going now

[@DirtGarage]

@@4funner66 Thanks man! That R150 is perfect for 1UZ, never seen one fail.

[@4funner66]

@@DirtGarage gotta love the R series! This one will see some stress for sure, but with Marlin parts inside eventually, freshened up, it should be up to the task

[@1Himiko7Toga]

Gonna do this to my dads 1997 4runner and put a body kit on it plus wheels and rims!

[@txrunroutdoors]

I'll be watching this build for sure. My engine is running great, but I've always told myself, if it goes I'm doing a V8 swap. 3rd gen=best gen P.S. I love the steelies. I've been thinking that the OEM steelies from the new broncos might fit these rigs, but haven't done any research on that.

[@4funner66]

Thanks! The new bronco steelies fit. They have a little more offset than the Toyota steelies but fit just fine without looking weird 😬

[@baileyboyens]

Are those bronco steelies you have on?

[@richiebenning5629]

More videos! More videos!

[@4funner66]

I need to get on it. I have a lot more parts gathered up. Some minor changes of direction (for the better). Still running the truck with the V6, so no actual surgery happening just yet! Getting closer!

[@judiceat-large7716]

Awesome build!

[@wealthyblackman2655]

Following.. So, far I like the specs and details...

[@zekekearns9801]

Was planning on building a 1uzfe but could not find any proof that they actually can make that type of power. Everywhere i see people rate them at 350 even with a power adder

[@4funner66]

That’s likely thin rod engines on super low boost, like 5psi and limited supporting mods. If you’ve got FB, head over to “1uz, 2UZ and 3uz forced induction technical” page. Plenty of 1k+ whp examples.

[@4Runnah]

I want to v8 swap my 3rd gen so bad please post everything you can thankyoy

[@4funner66]

I will document this as I go- very much a parts collection phase for now, nothing too exciting

[@Migman1987]

Following this. I have a 98 that I wanna do this too

[@samkurts1236]

Sweet ! Dream swap ? 270k 5vzfe here 5 inch lift 33 inch tires

[@4funner66]

Very nice!

[@ErvinuxYEAH]

Very nice👍

[@4funner66]

Thanks!

[@victormotorsports06]

I've had the same idea because I have A LS 400 and it's great on gas and I hear the V6s are not. So I would lovea suv like a 4 runner and drop that 1 uz in it

[@4funner66]

The UZ will get better fuel mileage than the v6, which is crazy to think about

[@wealthyblackman2655]

I contacted speed shops and wanted the 2jz supra motor placed in mine BUT the speed shops said "no" they would not do it...

[@4funner66]

It’s a lot of work. I have a close friend with a 2jz, single turbo, r150 3rd gen 4runner. It was a ton of work. That is a long engine, so tight fit length-wise. His 4runner runs like an animal though, and still retained 4x4

[@Theraindear1]

What’s the deal with the r150 vs. w56?

[@Theraindear1]

Also, I was born a wealthy black child. Just fyi. Respond accordingly. TY.

[@wilmercanales4006]

Bonito video saludos desde Honduras

[@masterdriveroftoyotazupr4164]

Man i want to do this to my 3rd Gen. The 5VZ is just too slow and i dont even have armour..

[@notafed6524]

Update ? I’ve been coming back to your channel for updates please let us know man

[@johannriedlberger4390]

This intake looks great. Is it possible to get the starter out without removing it?

[@Gee_Dub]

1UZ swap!!! I want to 1UZ swap my manual '92 toyota pickup sr5 4x4 with a dead 3.slow

[@harrisomar01]

Subscribed, I want to do a v8 swap also.

[@RuinedSpec]

I’m sorry did you say 4th gen 4Runner oil pan? Like the 2uz upper and lower front sump pan fits?

[@4funner66]

Yes, or LC100 4x4 2UZ also, both will go with no body lift. Body lift makes it easier though. They are sort of a more shallow mid sump than a traditional front sump like an ls400. Will need upper and lower pans, baffles, pick up tube, dipstick and hardware

[@tomrodriguez7331]

What transmission are you planning to use with the 1uzfe engine??

[@joseppelemmon5037]

Have you figured out the evap canister? Need help. Doing the same swap.

[@4funner66]

Haven’t quite gotten there yet, but planned on removing all of that stuff completely and venting the tank

[@dabigboom8140]

I really want to do this for my 1st Gen tacoma someday, its got 288k on the 5VZ, how much are you spending on this whole project?

[@dadgarage7966]

A lot.

[@ghulmalhooti618]

Any updates

[@sanadalbuainain9600]

Will it work on the original transmission?

[@theomanley1261]

I don’t think it’ll bolt up but for sure with an adapter it’ll work

[@jakeofallterrains9048]

When was it wrecked?

[@4funner66]

What do you mean

[@jakeofallterrains9048]

The driver side, which you're displaying to us here, is two different colors. The front fender and door are different color than the rear fender and door.

[@4funner66]

@@jakeofallterrains9048 oh! Sorry I thought you meant something about the engine haha. But nah, it’s never been wrecked. All vin matching bumper to bumper. Even the glass is vin matching. The tops of the front fenders, and roof had clear coat peel. The previous owner sent it to a body shop that did a poor job blending the re-spray into the doors, so you can tell in certain dim lighting. Once its all mechanically done, I’m going to have it done right. It does get to my OCD some

[@dangda-ww7de]

What a mistake that is, take out a good engine.

[@4funner66]

Well, I’m not going to destroy the 5vz or throw it off a cliff or something :) Just having some fun

[@barrypierce9100]

Nice set up

[@barrypierce9100]

I have a 2000 with 250 what are you doing with the v6

[@4funner66]

I’ll be saving it in case I ever want to go back original with the truck. I will not be cutting anything or doing anything irreversible to it, it’s just too clean. I figure it would be smart to save the engine, trans and all of the harness for a day down the road or another project at least

[@tamarackplus6189]

Yes!!!! Can you message me on IG again? I forgot you're username. This is rad.