Guest Anonymous Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 Hey guys. Im a teacher here in Texas and some of the boys in my class were talking about my little 87 toyota 2WD pickup. They know I love the Z cars and wish to do a JTR conversion some day. They started asking why I don't just do it on the little truck. That brings me to my question. What are problems with dropping a 283 or 305 in a little pickup like that? Any philosophizing is welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 How about a Supra engine? The truck is not the same year as yours, but I'm just giving you an idea. Check out this site . I know they make V-8 kits for the Toyota trucks, just do a search on Yahoo, Google or what have you. You should come up with something. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Check out www.advanceadapters.com, although they specialize in 4x4. Another option is they made a turbo 4 banger Toy in like 87-88? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromio Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 It's not an uncommon swap. I've seen pictures of several. A guy at my old job had an 85 HiLux with a 4.3 V6 in it. It was jacked up with giant tires. Guy in highschool had a Nissan pickup with an SBC. It was a ratty looking thing with crappy paint and steel rims. Sleeper. Used to bust on the pony cars. Right up until he totalled it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr. Big Business Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 Before you do, invest in goodyear, because I would imagine you'll be going through rear tires pretty quickly. Wouldn't the weight distribution end up being around 70/30 front/rear? Sounds fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lee Smith Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 A project I am thinking about. Ebay #1871102700 I have a Mazda B2000 with a bad engine. I will use a SBC, AT, cab back frame from a 1/2 ton & only 1 axel. It will put weight where it belongs & storage space up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drewz Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 Scoob1 there is a guy here who last year put a supra turbo engine, '90 I believe, in his 74 hilux and WOW!!! It is a sweet little sleeper and he gets not bad hookup out of the hole. Just a thought. Same as Mat..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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