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Post by Wrench on Jan 10, 2004 12:16:14 GMT -5
I have just dropped a 3.8 litre Buick turbo engine in my 81 Toy and was wondering if anyone else has tried this. I have a 3" body lift on the truck and the engine fits well but am wondering about the exhaust, in particular the right hand side. It seems to run very close to the frame. Any help or advise will be appreciatied;D
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Post by snorkleman on Jan 12, 2004 10:20:32 GMT -5
Welcome Wrench. I haven't seen this done but have heard other guys doing this swap. Here is a link for swap infowww.off-road.com/toyota/buick_v6_swap.htmlAlso found this... "Over the past year or so, I helped a buddy of mine drop a 231 into his 86 runner. It came carbed from the donor olds(87), but we junked the carb and replaced it with a Howell(sp) EFI. Increased the $ of his swap by about 2K itself but it runs real smooth now at all altitudes. He got all the swap stuff from some guy for about $500(headers,rad,bellhousing..) His runner is IFS with NO lift, so we had to get a custom oil pan made to clear the IFS diff. That was pricey too!! If it's going in a solid axle or lifted IFS, should have no probs with fitment at all. As for the starter/header question, yes it is very tight on the frame rail area. He's got very little room to pull that starter. The fitment itself is great, small compact block. We did put a 2"BL on for extra clearance though, although it's not necessary. His 231 is mated to the original 5spd yota tranny, and the great thing is his motor mounts lined up great so we did not have to modify a single driveline. He even bought the slide adapter just in case for the t/c but we didn't need it. The tranny has held up fine so far." (From Colorunner off Pirate) Hope this helps. |
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Post by snorkleman on Jan 12, 2004 10:23:43 GMT -5
You might also PM fourwd1. I think he is running a 3.8 Buick as well.
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Post by fourwd1 on Jan 12, 2004 22:59:19 GMT -5
You might also PM fourwd1. I think he is running a 3.8 Buick as well. Yes, I am. I run Downey headers into generic mufflers tucked above the frame by the t-case. They exit right under the frame rails in front of the rear wheels. |
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Post by Wrench on Jan 14, 2004 9:00:32 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I might take awhile before I get this solved as I am in the middle of rebuilding the tranny (an '85 which is stronger). A buddy of mine is running a 231 with a TH350 behind it but isn't a turbo and the exhaust is a little differant. I will let you know as I progress. Thanks again
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