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Curious on an engine swap

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by OskarVera19, Sep 14, 2021.

  1. Sep 14, 2021 at 9:31 AM
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    OskarVera19

    OskarVera19 [OP] New Member

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    Curious on which types of engine could I swap into my 95 4Runner sr5 3.0 L V6
     
  2. Sep 14, 2021 at 11:11 AM
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    suaveflooder

    suaveflooder New Member

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    LS whatever /thread
     
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  3. Sep 14, 2021 at 11:54 AM
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    Trekker

    Trekker Regular Member

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    Most people doing engine swaps on 2nd gens will go for the 5vz (or less common 3rz) used on the next gen 4runners. You could probably put an LS in it but you would start having issues with the additional power breaking stuff on the trail.
     
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  4. Sep 14, 2021 at 12:22 PM
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    trlhiker

    trlhiker Lazy Bum

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  5. Sep 14, 2021 at 12:47 PM
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    4scooter19

    4scooter19 New Member

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    Chevy 4.3. Cheap and easy to work on. I have a rebuilt one sitting on an engine stand that will go in my 92 pickup when the 3.0 gives up the ghost.
     

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