shadowZ
11-05-2009, 09:48 AM
Looking for more info if any on a lsx swap into a 94 toyota pickup 2wd. i was wanting to do a 5.3 with a t56. I did a search and didnt really find any good pics of the swap. Any info with pics would help. Thanks
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2nd3rd4thgen
11-05-2009, 10:12 AM
that should be a pretty intresting swap, haha it would one hell of a sleeper. you could prob keep your stock rearend. just get a lsd for it or you could weld it up if you want. i do know they are some strong rearends.
shadowZ
11-05-2009, 10:27 AM
if i was to change the rear i was going to use a mustang 8.8. the factory rear is really stong though. i will wiegh my options. i have been wanting to da a lsx swap for a few years now and am about to sell my mustang to fund the swap. the swap is going to happen just need to figure a few things out before i dive it to it.
rotor vs. piston
11-05-2009, 03:08 PM
I'm almost have my '89 (same gen as the '94) on the road... gto ls1/6speed swap.
I've only seen pics of one guy that has one on the road... but nothing to work from.
Answers to the hard questions
Use modified F-body exhaust manifolds.
I used a H3 oil pan, but need to relocate my sway bar. I understand that the F-body oil pan works w/o relocating the bar, but wanted the h3 pan... not really sure why at this point.
New engine mounts welded to the frame
Corvette rubber mounts
C4 Radiator + 2 10" fans... still can't confirm this will be enough to keep it cool... getting that far this or next weekend.
A mix of GTO power steering hose w/ a flared end going into the steering box.
Alt' relocation kit
For me I used the GTO slave cylinder for the clutch, right now if *feels* right, but w/o my drive shaft done I have no way to really test it.
It's to the point now I should start getting some pics of it.
I've only seen pics of one guy that has one on the road... but nothing to work from.
Answers to the hard questions
Use modified F-body exhaust manifolds.
I used a H3 oil pan, but need to relocate my sway bar. I understand that the F-body oil pan works w/o relocating the bar, but wanted the h3 pan... not really sure why at this point.
New engine mounts welded to the frame
Corvette rubber mounts
C4 Radiator + 2 10" fans... still can't confirm this will be enough to keep it cool... getting that far this or next weekend.
A mix of GTO power steering hose w/ a flared end going into the steering box.
Alt' relocation kit
For me I used the GTO slave cylinder for the clutch, right now if *feels* right, but w/o my drive shaft done I have no way to really test it.
It's to the point now I should start getting some pics of it.
shadowZ
11-05-2009, 03:20 PM
I'm almost have my '89 (same gen as the '94) on the road... gto ls1/6speed swap.
I've only seen pics of one guy that has one on the road... but nothing to work from.
Answers to the hard questions
Use modified F-body exhaust manifolds.
I used a H3 oil pan, but need to relocate my sway bar. I understand that the F-body oil pan works w/o relocating the bar, but wanted the h3 pan... not really sure why at this point.
New engine mounts welded to the frame
Corvette rubber mounts
C4 Radiator + 2 10" fans... still can't confirm this will be enough to keep it cool... getting that far this or next weekend.
A mix of GTO power steering hose w/ a flared end going into the steering box.
Alt' relocation kit
For me I used the GTO slave cylinder for the clutch, right now if *feels* right, but w/o my drive shaft done I have no way to really test it.
It's to the point now I should start getting some pics of it.
Sweet! Can't wait to see some pics. Main things i am worried about are were the shifter is going to come up in the floor, and how its going to sit on the factory trans cross member (since it is welded in and holds the torsion bars).
I've only seen pics of one guy that has one on the road... but nothing to work from.
Answers to the hard questions
Use modified F-body exhaust manifolds.
I used a H3 oil pan, but need to relocate my sway bar. I understand that the F-body oil pan works w/o relocating the bar, but wanted the h3 pan... not really sure why at this point.
New engine mounts welded to the frame
Corvette rubber mounts
C4 Radiator + 2 10" fans... still can't confirm this will be enough to keep it cool... getting that far this or next weekend.
A mix of GTO power steering hose w/ a flared end going into the steering box.
Alt' relocation kit
For me I used the GTO slave cylinder for the clutch, right now if *feels* right, but w/o my drive shaft done I have no way to really test it.
It's to the point now I should start getting some pics of it.
Sweet! Can't wait to see some pics. Main things i am worried about are were the shifter is going to come up in the floor, and how its going to sit on the factory trans cross member (since it is welded in and holds the torsion bars).
rotor vs. piston
11-05-2009, 04:58 PM
The shifter is way back from factory, you will have to get some bucket seats if you don't already have them.
It's pretty easy, was, to fab out a simple tranny mount that bolts into the original holes.
It's pretty easy, was, to fab out a simple tranny mount that bolts into the original holes.
shadowZ
11-05-2009, 06:26 PM
cool. i am going to do some MR2 Spyder seats.
TurboBandit
11-05-2009, 07:17 PM
mr2 seats wil fit???
Well, i put Rear GTO seats into my s10~ so you can make anything fit if you're a good fabricator
Well, i put Rear GTO seats into my s10~ so you can make anything fit if you're a good fabricator
jfg455
11-06-2009, 09:09 AM
Hey both of you guys should post some pics. I always thought this would be a good swap.
blk96406
11-06-2009, 10:18 AM
I have had 13 or 14 Toyotas now, from stock to full out Crawlers-
Most 2wd's have a 7.5" rearend drop out, where the 4wd stuff is 8". The 8" stuff would be plenty strong for you on the street w/the build that you have going on. You can put the 8" dropout in your housing, and the best part is most of them are 4.11's (of all the trucks/parts Ive gone through, Ive only come across one drop out that was something like a 3.89 or 3.90). I ran a welded rear on the street/trails w/38's for about 50k, plenty strong. Same era 4runners though had LSDs, and the newer ones had the selectable locker is like a spool when its engaged, and an open carrier when not engaged. There is a little bit of wiring to get it to work, but again, very strong. A friend of mine had a TRD supercharged 'Taco, that was in the 11's on 37" MTR's. 5k, 4wd launches all the time!!!!!!! One down side is that I cant remember/know for sure if the shafts are the same, 4wd are 6 lug, 2wd being the 5 lug.
As far as seats go, a decent looking "direct" bolt in thats pretty cheap is seats from a early '90s Civic. Ive ran them in a couple truck that Ive had......
I just recently sold my Crawler, but have pics on my phone if you wanna see what they look like installed-
Jeremy
Most 2wd's have a 7.5" rearend drop out, where the 4wd stuff is 8". The 8" stuff would be plenty strong for you on the street w/the build that you have going on. You can put the 8" dropout in your housing, and the best part is most of them are 4.11's (of all the trucks/parts Ive gone through, Ive only come across one drop out that was something like a 3.89 or 3.90). I ran a welded rear on the street/trails w/38's for about 50k, plenty strong. Same era 4runners though had LSDs, and the newer ones had the selectable locker is like a spool when its engaged, and an open carrier when not engaged. There is a little bit of wiring to get it to work, but again, very strong. A friend of mine had a TRD supercharged 'Taco, that was in the 11's on 37" MTR's. 5k, 4wd launches all the time!!!!!!! One down side is that I cant remember/know for sure if the shafts are the same, 4wd are 6 lug, 2wd being the 5 lug.
As far as seats go, a decent looking "direct" bolt in thats pretty cheap is seats from a early '90s Civic. Ive ran them in a couple truck that Ive had......
I just recently sold my Crawler, but have pics on my phone if you wanna see what they look like installed-
Jeremy