99 4runner engine swap

I purchased a jdm motor 3.4 5ze. My 4runner is 4 wheel drive. Motor I purchased is for a 2wheel drive. Possible to just swap oil pans? 2 wheel drive oil pan doesn't have clearance for the transfer case.

 

I would assume so. There may be an oil pickup change.

 

Oil pick up change?

 

The oil pickup sucks oil from the pan up into the engine when running. If you are swapping pans, since the shapes are different, the oil pickup may have to go with the pan. That is something I've run into on other engines that the pan had to be swapped over.

 

I know exactly what your talking about now. Thank you!