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does 4x4luv get on anymore?

yes, in the engine swaps section there are a few posts on it. I'm sure if you started a new topic they'd be able to help you. According to my Chevrolet Power manual, the big differences are starter location, motor mounts and the water inlet.

do you have to be a member or can you do it as a guest?

i was just a guest on the site... but you probably have to be a member to post a new topic. I don't know if 4x4luv gets on much more... haven't seen him in a while

Well i'v been hooked, as soon as I get some cash and time i'm going to be buying a 2.8L out of a '89-91 Trooper, i'm going to see if I can get the 5-speed and t-case, and rear axle all at the same time. i now see the advantage of having a V6, and a GM one at that in my luv. More power and yet still get pretty good gas milage, i mean the 2.8 can't bet too much worse than the 20mpg that i'm getting with the stock 1.8. well i'll be looking for a lot for info on this, i'll keep ya all updated, and Luvmann, i think you and me are going to be in the same boat here, so i guess we'll be helping each other out here.

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'80 Luv 4x4, 3" BL, 1.5" SL, 32/36, 2.25" exhaust...and fuzzy dice.
'95 Toyota 4Runner Limited 5-Speed.

well no luck with 60degreev6 so far, just a pain in the but askin why i even bought a fwd. this is rather depressin. hopefully i get some helpfull info. I screwed up and bought the wrong one, i realize that now. but what i need is help to fix the issue. i think it is possible but im not sure. im new to this engine swap thing. at this point i HIGHLY wish me dad was off work and would have been ably to come with me to get it. oh well that life i guess.

hopefully things get better.
or at least i hope i can resell the engine if it is useless to me.

Man that sucks, well maybe things will work out and you'll find what you need to make the set up work

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'80 Luv 4x4, 3" BL, 1.5" SL, 32/36, 2.25" exhaust...and fuzzy dice.
'95 Toyota 4Runner Limited 5-Speed.

ya im thinkin of removine the intake and take it around to some auto parts shops and post some pics here and even send it to work with my dad and see if anyone knows of a replacement that would convert it to rwd.

wish me luck

that trooper setup you talkin about, it's rear wheel right? (probably a dumb question but ive learned the hard way to ask ) if you find one can you tell me what you pay for it so i know how much to save up?

thnx

Yes it's rear wheel drive, with a t-case attached to the tranny.

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'80 Luv 4x4, 3" BL, 1.5" SL, 32/36, 2.25" exhaust...and fuzzy dice.
'95 Toyota 4Runner Limited 5-Speed.

still looking, been checking out e-bay to see what i can find, might also check local listings here in Prescott too.

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'80 Luv 4x4, 3" BL, 1.5" SL, 32/36, 2.25" exhaust...and fuzzy dice.
'95 Toyota 4Runner Limited 5-Speed.

whats a "t" case?

transfer case, splits power from the tranny to the front axle on 4x4's.

so far from what i'v seen is around $200 for buy it now price on e-bay. theres only two on there now and the one is blown, the other looks to be in ok shape.

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'80 Luv 4x4, 3" BL, 1.5" SL, 32/36, 2.25" exhaust...and fuzzy dice.
'95 Toyota 4Runner Limited 5-Speed.

200 doesn't sound too bad but shipping is gonna kick ya in the rear. I may not know too much but i know engines are HEAVY lol. there was a guy talkin on this other forum (60degreev6) shipping was around 800 bucks to send an engine.

this is the info i recieved on that site you gave me roadshow. so at least it is possible. sounds rather simple other than the part about


i don't think i will need to worry about the water pump but we wil see.

(the fun continues)

anyone know what HTH is about?

man thats pretty intensive stuff to even get it to work in a rwd application, I guess i'll make sure the one i get is out of a rwd truck or something. yeah shipping would most likely be an arm and a leg to get an engine over here to AZ. i think i'll try to find one in state or in NM or CO. i'm going to be checking out some other sites to see what i can find in regards to tranny's and stuff

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'80 Luv 4x4, 3" BL, 1.5" SL, 32/36, 2.25" exhaust...and fuzzy dice.
'95 Toyota 4Runner Limited 5-Speed.

ya learn fom my mistake. I have certainly learned my lesson. before this i didn't even know that "v" engines were ever put in fwd viehicles. kinda sad huh?

i might take a shot at converting it but im leaning heavly to resell it and pray for the best.

well i just checked the other side and i got some horrible news. it is possible but there is a good chance i will have to redrill and tap a new hole for the starter. im not that ambitious. so ill have to talk to my dad but most likely i will be sellin it

oh, what a wonderful day. at least i get to go paintballin

i think you should see if you can find like a buick 3.8 from a fwd car. theyre simple to convert to rwd. all you have to do is turn the intake around and get a 60* tranny. the fwd buicks used the same trannys as the 2.8s. just a suggestion.

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"but its that gut feeling of you're drawn to what feels right for yourself and what you're passionate about..."

no thnx ive had enough excitement with fwd engines. it is fir sale if you want it