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1980 pickup motor swap to a 3 l v6 thoughts and concerns?

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by jml99, Mar 15, 2016.

  1. Mar 15, 2016 at 9:55 PM
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    i have a 1980 yota with a 4 cyl and im currently rebuilding a 3l v6 from a 93 4 runner im thinkin maby slap that motor in the 1980 and get some 37s on her whats the chalenges and issues of this mod has anynody done this or somthing close any info is welcome thanx yal
     
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  2. Mar 15, 2016 at 9:58 PM
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  3. Mar 15, 2016 at 10:04 PM
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    This is a more helpful answer and I agree^.
     
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  4. Mar 15, 2016 at 10:10 PM
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    yes i had that issue thats why im rebulding it lol id rather not be out buying somethin if i have this motor
     
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  5. Mar 15, 2016 at 10:12 PM
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    How about a 22r unmolested wirth only 111k on it instead?
     
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  6. Mar 15, 2016 at 10:29 PM
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    u have this er wat im in canada lol
     
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  8. Mar 15, 2016 at 11:00 PM
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    If you do the 3.slow, then install better head studs.. That's usually a pretty good solution to the head gasket problem
     
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  9. Mar 16, 2016 at 10:51 AM
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    Your best bet is a 3RZ. It's got more power than a 3VZ (perceived) and is a hell of a lot more reliable. It's damn near a bolt in swap anyhow. I did one in my '83.
     
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