93 4Runner 3.0 - 3.4 conversion w/ auto
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You have posted before about swapped rigs, I don't care if you post pics of them, but you claim to have done more swaps than anyone. If that is true, tell me how to make my tach work.
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Originally Posted by Flygtenstein
You have posted before about swapped rigs, I don't care if you post pics of them, but you claim to have done more swaps than anyone. If that is true, tell me how to make my tach work.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...4&page=1&pp=25
simple mod...solder on the 10k ohm resistor
you will also be able to fine tune the TACH with the POT that is on the back of the cluster.
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Tach. When I did my 3.0 to 3.4 swap I used a Autometer tach with the stock gauge. I simply removed the stock tach circutboard leaving the needle assembly, then took the Autometer circutboard and wired it to the stock needle ( 3 wires ) then wired the power, ign.,and ground from the three screws on the back of the gluster witch is the same place the factory tach gets it's power. And now I also have a shift lite. It only took about 2 hours to do and I still have the factory look with a little blue led shift lite.
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aLostDawg, I posted my pics of my swaps, if you want to check it out, look on the General Tech > 4Runners, Trucks, & SUVs forum.
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SOUNDS COOL,
I TOO AM PLANNING A CONVERSION ON MY 1990 4-RUNNER.
WOULD YOU MIND ANSWERING SOME QUESTIONS DURING MY TRANSPLANT? I AM A LITTLE NERVOUS ABOUT THE WHOLE THING AND I WANT TO MAKE SURE I DO THIS TRANSPLANT CORRECTLY. I HAVE A 2001 TACOMA ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WITH A 1981 TRANSFER CASE. WHAT KIND OF LIFT DID YOU DO TO YOUR TRUCK AND WHO MAKES IT FOR THE AUTOMATIC? WHAT DO I NEED TO DO WITH THE TRANSFER CASE TO MAKE I WORK? I AM GOING TO GET THE KIT FROM OFFROAD SOLUTUIONS AS WELL.CAN I USE THE EXISTING SHIFTER OR DO I NEED ALL 2001 SHIFTER AND LINKAGE? WHERE IS A GOOD PLACE TO GET THE WIRE HARNESS AND COMPUTER? THE ENGINE IS FROM A TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK. SO I THINK I NEED A NEW WIRE HARNESS AND COMPUTER? ANYTHING ELSE I MIGHT NEED TO KNOW WOULD BE COOL. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP , PAUL
I TOO AM PLANNING A CONVERSION ON MY 1990 4-RUNNER.
WOULD YOU MIND ANSWERING SOME QUESTIONS DURING MY TRANSPLANT? I AM A LITTLE NERVOUS ABOUT THE WHOLE THING AND I WANT TO MAKE SURE I DO THIS TRANSPLANT CORRECTLY. I HAVE A 2001 TACOMA ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WITH A 1981 TRANSFER CASE. WHAT KIND OF LIFT DID YOU DO TO YOUR TRUCK AND WHO MAKES IT FOR THE AUTOMATIC? WHAT DO I NEED TO DO WITH THE TRANSFER CASE TO MAKE I WORK? I AM GOING TO GET THE KIT FROM OFFROAD SOLUTUIONS AS WELL.CAN I USE THE EXISTING SHIFTER OR DO I NEED ALL 2001 SHIFTER AND LINKAGE? WHERE IS A GOOD PLACE TO GET THE WIRE HARNESS AND COMPUTER? THE ENGINE IS FROM A TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK. SO I THINK I NEED A NEW WIRE HARNESS AND COMPUTER? ANYTHING ELSE I MIGHT NEED TO KNOW WOULD BE COOL. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP , PAUL
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Originally Posted by Scottz
Tach. When I did my 3.0 to 3.4 swap I used a Autometer tach with the stock gauge. I simply removed the stock tach circutboard leaving the needle assembly, then took the Autometer circutboard and wired it to the stock needle ( 3 wires ) then wired the power, ign.,and ground from the three screws on the back of the gluster witch is the same place the factory tach gets it's power. And now I also have a shift lite. It only took about 2 hours to do and I still have the factory look with a little blue led shift lite.
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NICE JOB DAWG,
I WANT TO DO THE SAME TO MY 1990 4-RUNNER. DID YOU HAVE TO DO ANYTHING TO YOUR DRIVE SHAFTS? CAN U USE THE 1990 SHIFTER AND LINKAGE?DID YOU HAVE TO RELOCATE ANY OF THE TRANSMITION AND TRANSFER CASE MOUNTS? I AM GOING TO GET THE COMPLETE CONVERSION KIT FROM OFF ROAD SOLUTIONS. ANY PROUBLEMS WITH THERE KIT? THANKS PAUL
I WANT TO DO THE SAME TO MY 1990 4-RUNNER. DID YOU HAVE TO DO ANYTHING TO YOUR DRIVE SHAFTS? CAN U USE THE 1990 SHIFTER AND LINKAGE?DID YOU HAVE TO RELOCATE ANY OF THE TRANSMITION AND TRANSFER CASE MOUNTS? I AM GOING TO GET THE COMPLETE CONVERSION KIT FROM OFF ROAD SOLUTIONS. ANY PROUBLEMS WITH THERE KIT? THANKS PAUL
Last edited by Cebby; 11-20-2004 at 12:10 PM. Reason: How many times do we need to read the same quote?
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Yeah Jim, just keep checking fluids. I carry a quart of ATF and a funnel in the truck permanently.
ORS sells the parts and wiring to get it done, but you still need to have an idea of what is going on. It is a kit in so much as it is a compilation of parts, not like a kit car where all the little pieces go together and make a complete model.
ORS sells the parts and wiring to get it done, but you still need to have an idea of what is going on. It is a kit in so much as it is a compilation of parts, not like a kit car where all the little pieces go together and make a complete model.
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Hello,
I have the same 93 4runner and have been strongly considering the same engine swap. Ive had the truck for 6 years and Ive had enough with the fact that the 3.0 is way under powered and sucks the hell out of fuel. Im am interested in hearing more on your conversion, when will you be posting more info on it? And just out of curiosity, does the original trans for 3.0 compatable (connection wise) with the 3.4?
Thanks,
merle
I have the same 93 4runner and have been strongly considering the same engine swap. Ive had the truck for 6 years and Ive had enough with the fact that the 3.0 is way under powered and sucks the hell out of fuel. Im am interested in hearing more on your conversion, when will you be posting more info on it? And just out of curiosity, does the original trans for 3.0 compatable (connection wise) with the 3.4?
Thanks,
merle
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Hello,
I have the same 93 4runner and have been strongly considering the same engine swap. Ive had the truck for 6 years and Ive had enough with the fact that the 3.0 is way under powered and sucks the hell out of fuel. Im am interested in hearing more on your conversion, when will you be posting more info on it? And just out of curiosity, does the original trans for 3.0 compatable (connection wise) with the 3.4?
Thanks,
merle
I have the same 93 4runner and have been strongly considering the same engine swap. Ive had the truck for 6 years and Ive had enough with the fact that the 3.0 is way under powered and sucks the hell out of fuel. Im am interested in hearing more on your conversion, when will you be posting more info on it? And just out of curiosity, does the original trans for 3.0 compatable (connection wise) with the 3.4?
Thanks,
merle
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That original poster hasn't posted over here in 5 years so I wouldn't hold my breath for an anwser LOL. Here's the 3.4 swap section: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f160/
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3.0L to3.4L conversion
Crap on a cracker. I just read the gauntlet you ran to upgrade from a 3.0 to a 3.4L. I think you've convinced me that I shouldn't attempt it.
Hat's off to you for enduring it and succeeding!
Sounds like it's running great.
I've got a 1991 V6 w/automatic, 100k miles, with a main bearing going out. I was thinking of buying and installing a long block (a remanufactured 3.0 or better yet a 3.4)... but mama mia, I sounds too complicated for a weekend garage monkey.
I've been brooding over how to find the best remanufacturer in the region ... and whether to attempt the 3.4 conversion.
Thanks for the insights.
Hat's off to you for enduring it and succeeding!
Sounds like it's running great.
I've got a 1991 V6 w/automatic, 100k miles, with a main bearing going out. I was thinking of buying and installing a long block (a remanufactured 3.0 or better yet a 3.4)... but mama mia, I sounds too complicated for a weekend garage monkey.
I've been brooding over how to find the best remanufacturer in the region ... and whether to attempt the 3.4 conversion.
Thanks for the insights.
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6 year update
OK, so it' been a while since I've posted here. Been driving the 4Runner and wheeling it. After 6+ years and a few more modifications it's still running great. Finally went and bought a new, small soldering iron and fixed the tach, so now I can see where the RPM's are sitting at. Now everything in the dash works like stock.
Still runs great, starts every time, and with the TruTrac in the front and the e-locker in the rear it's a point and shoot affair for wheeling.
I'm not on here as much anymore as I've got three kids and another website that I'm running, so if you have any questions feel free to email me at alostdawg|at|180parts.com.
Still runs great, starts every time, and with the TruTrac in the front and the e-locker in the rear it's a point and shoot affair for wheeling.
I'm not on here as much anymore as I've got three kids and another website that I'm running, so if you have any questions feel free to email me at alostdawg|at|180parts.com.
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