If I remember right, it's the Toyota V8.

 

Lexus SC400 4.0L V-8. I think it has 260 hp@5400 RPM.

 

Also present in LS400's since their release (GS400's too). Nice torque to go with the HP. All aluminum - probably lighter than the 3.0 (guessing)

 

That sucks, Cebby. I bet you can find the hg set for less than that. If you do it yourself let the air out of the front tires so its not so high and you may want to send the heads out to a machine shop to get them checked. If you need a hand wrenching, let me know.

On a happier note, here is a vid from the PGH offroad meet and greet. Right click and save.

http://www.bigassjeep.com/pics/trips...otaburnout.mov

 

Ahhh, good use of an e-locker....

 

Is there any reason to go with this version over the 98 and up V8s? I know they have a few more horses but not sure how many.

 

Cost.

 

My 3SGTE had an external HG leak too. Also rare on that engine...

 

Sorry to hear about your Runner

If you need any help wrenching drop me a PM and i will stop over

 

Thanks Sludge (and DMG and Bill). I'm working on lining up a garage (friend who builds race cars might have some room for me). I think he has a hoist and other stuff I don't.

Boy, there are alot of folks with deals on 3.0's and rebuild kits. It's making the decision pretty tough.

Even harder when finding things like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

and this (too old, but you get the idea):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

 

Well - got a shop lined up for whatever I end up doing. I've got a line on a 2UZFE motor, low miles. Things are looking up...

 

SCORE!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7959907134

Reserve was $1000. I don't think I could have found a better deal.

Any suggestions on how to ship it to Pittsburgh? The seller has a crate made for it. Shipping weight is around 600 lbs. Forwardair has a terminal in Madison, AL and also in Pittsburgh - I was going to start there. Any thoughts on shipping?

I have the shop lined up, but they need to jockey some of their cars around to give me a slot for the Runner. I should have it inside and start the dismantling next weekend. Nice coincidence - the guy who owns the space is also my waterjet cutting connection. I'm going to have some purty brackets for sure!! You should see some of the brackets he has designed/cut for the 66 Vette they are doing. Roadrace body with molded in flares and a nice new 502 waiting to go. Frame was powdercoated too... Pics of the eye candy next week.

 

well @ least it rode back piggy-back and got a good rest.....what went wrong with it? MAN that's a sweet ride.......

 

Huh???

 

damm your dropping a v8 in your runner? sweet.... wil you need to change out the tranny too? man cebby that'll be one hell of a swap......

 

holy crap. thats so awesome!!

 

The tranny will be either a late model A340F with the Marlin Taco box adapter to get the output on the correct side, or an A340F from behind the 3.4 in the later T100's.

This basic motor has been installed in 4Runners before (Hilus Surf in AUS). Dimensions are supposed to be the same. The main difference is the 1UZ is an alloy block and the 2UZ is iron. The 2UZ has alot more torque - that's why i went for it instead of the 1UZ (that and I stumbled onto that killer deal)

 

Good find Cebdawg! Let me know if I can help...that is only about 2 hours north of me and I'm familiar w/ the area as I lived up there several years back.

Good luck!

 

You better take & post a lot of pics. This should be a good thread to follow. Probably have another $1000 to complete it

 

I'm hoping not, but am prepared for it.

ECU is $80-100

I'm hoping to find a late model T100 tranny reasonably priced ($200-400) and put off the inevitable install of crawl boxes until I swap in the ol' solid axle. That way I'm only getting the driveshafts modified once.

Plus I will sell off my 3.0 and a340h to further defray the cost of the swap.