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Old 06-06-2013, 10:28 PM
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So I was wasting time online, and I was looking at dyno sheets for various motors in stock trim,
and an idea came to me. I have searched frf, and google searched with little success. I put it to you. Thoughts:

Vehicle: 1990 Toyota 4-runner 4door (donor) gvw: 3760lb
Engine: 2958 cc 3VZ-E 3.0L SOHV 150 hp (112 kW) at 4800 rpm with 180 lb·ft (244 N·m) of torque at 3400 rpm.
Other spec: Bore at 87.5 mm (3.4 in) stroke is 82.0 mm (3.2 in).
Part of the VZ series of engines offered by Toyota:
1VZ-FE (2.0 L (1992 cc) version. Bore is 78 mm (3.07 in) and stroke is 69.5 mm (2.7 in). Output is 136 hp
(101 kW) at 6000 rpm and 128 lb·ft (173 N·m) at 4600 rpm.)
2VZ-FE (2.5 L (2507 cc) version. Bore is 87.5 mm (3.4 in) and stroke is 69.5 mm (2.7 in) and the compression ratio is 9.0. Output is 119 kW (159 bhp) at 5800 rpm and 216 N·m (159 lb·ft) at 4600 rpm with red line limit of 6800 rpm.
3VZ-E (spec above)
3VZ-FE 3.2 L 185 hp (138 kW) at 5800 rpm and 189 lb·ft (256 N·m) at 4600 rpm. Compression ratio is 9.6:1.
4VZ-FE 2.5 L (2496 cc) version. Bore is 87.5 mm (3.4 in) and stroke is ever so slightly lower from the 2VZ-FE at 69.2 mm (2.7 in). Output is 173 hp (129 kW) at 6000 rpm.
5VZ-FE 3.4 L (3378 cc) engine which replaced the 3VZ-E. Bore is up to 93.5 mm (3.7 in) and stroke is 82.0 mm (3.2 in) while the compression ratio stays the same as the 3VZ-FE at 9.6:1. Output is 190 hp (142 kW) at 4800 rpm with 220 lb·ft (298 Nm) of torque at 3600 rpm.

This is the question, the 4.0 L Cologne V6 in my 1997 Mazda is nearing 300k on it and after reading about what the various problems that are with the valve train in that motor, It's made me think that perhaps sooner then later, its going to need a fresh one. Rather then opt to replace the motor (even with a newer V6 from a later model Ranger) Why not opt for some un-charted territory.

I have *some* sense when it comes to the complexity of engine swaps. I work in a machine shop as a 2nd year millwright apprentice specializing in 220v Electrical circuitry, just recently whom I apprentice under and I completed an overhaul of a 1939 patriot 18' lathe, bringing it up to current CNC standards (complete with modern electronics, readers and electrical layout, DRO's etc, wiring, motors, instrumentation etc) All in all it was 1600hrs, and we tore it all down, blasted it, re-and-re'd everything, painted, set up and ran it.

I want to pry the 4.0 L v6 and trans out of the Mazda, and stuff in its place a 3VZ-E Toyota w/ trans simply because I think it has NEVER been done before. And I believe that I can get even BETTER economy out of it, but still have enough umph to spin the tires. (maybe it has, but come-fwd whomever...you are who I want to talk to)

The 3VZ-E would get bored out to the 5VZ-FE spec (93.5 mm bore x 82.0 mm stroke) with the heads and intake plenum polished, ceramic hedders, forged internals, and performance goodies to squeeze more power out of it. I want to see at LEAST 210hp, 230lb ft while keeping respectable fuel economy and drivability. I'm looking for efficiency & power. Essentially dropping .6 of a liter, but gaining 70hp and some torque in the process.

Straight accross apples to apples Comparison:

GVW: Ford Ranger: 3,149 lbs 4runner: 3,760 lbs

Engines Hp/tq (as advertized)

Ford: 160 hp (119 kW) and 225 lb·ft (305 N·m).
Economy (per addV) 15 City, 17 comb, 21 hwy

Toyota: 150 hp (112 kW) at 4800 rpm with 180 lb·ft (244 N·m) of torque
Economy (per addV) 14 City, 17 avg, 18hwy

Gearing: Trans/ratio split/Diff
Ford: M50D-R1HD 3.40 / 2.05 / 1.31 / 1.00 / 0.79 // 3:55 F 8' LS
Toyota: W56-C 3.95 / 2.14 / 1.38 / 1.00 / 0.85 // 4.10 F 8' LS (change to a 3:55 after swap)
W59 3.95 / 2.14 / 1.38 / 1.00 / 0.81 // 4:10 F 8' LS

The bitch I have about the M50D-R1HD transmission is that 1st gear is.. kind of useless. 2nd's too tall with the oversize tires and 1st feels too short. Looking at the Toy's trans, I can see that the 1st gear is more practical and the ratio change is flatter.

The other things that I am curious about. My Mazda is 2wd, this W56 would have a married t-case. So does anyone know where I can get a tail-shaft, where to look. I know Toyota made a few 2wd 4-runners, but I'm not sure if the transmissions are the same. Would I need to get one machined, because that is not a problem.

Don't worry about the electronics, it can all be changed over/modified to suit.

Anyways, I know it's a wierd idea. But..its weird enough to generate some interesting theories. What do you think guru's?
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