motor change

[kdl]

I have a 1987 toyota dolphin, don't know much of anything about motor and would have it done if it would be feasible to change from the 4 cyl to 6 cyl to get more umph to go more than 40-45 miles per hour going up grades. can it be done?

[turtle]

There are plenty of motor swap kits out there. Small block V8, US made V6, Toyota 3.4 V6, you name it.

I would suggest that you go with a complete swap kit rather than reinventing the wheel.

To find them just google for Toyota engine swap kit

If I were going to do a swap I would go for the small block Chevy V8 as there are more kits out there for this swap, it is the most common swap, and it has been the most popular for the longest time.

[nibs]

Would love to swap out my 22r for a 3ltr 5cyl turbo Mercedes diesel. Wow great mileage, lots of power and a motor that won't break. Some of those old Merc diesels have more than a million miles on them.

[McShank]

Nibs,

Look into the Chevy 4.3L Vortec V6. This is a torquey motor that many rock-crawlers put into their Toyota trucks. The Toyota 1 ton axles are strong enough. You can find bolt-on motor mounts, close fitting headers, bolt-in radiators etc. on line. There is a place in Bradenton, Florida that sells complete pull-outs with transmission, alternator, ac compressors, ECM & all wiring intact for $2K or less + shipping. This is something I have planned to do if and when my 22re or trans ever needs serious work but if you have never done this sort of thing before I can tell you it will be much more expensive and time consuming than you think. For now I am content to take my time going up the grades.

Seamus McShank