1997 Hilux 22r to 3rz -fe

[mgfe]

Hi there

I have a 1997 hilux manual 22r. Want to convert it to a 3RZ-FE (2.7)auto. Can someone tell me what parts I will need and has anyone done it???

If anyone know where I can get good cheap parts also?????

If anyone knows anywhere in Melbourne also who will do a good job with it please let me know.

Many thanks
mgfe

[mgfe]

anyone??????

[mgfe]

there must be someone who knows bout this??

[jonra23]

Doesn't sound like anyone has done it on here.

3RZ-FEs are not cheap, looking at wrecked late model hilux for a donor so 4WD wreckers to get one.

Not sure on what parts as haven't done it personaly, but here is a guess.

Obviously motor and trans.
Full engine loom.
ECU
Custom engine mounts, (both being R series may be lucky)
Custom Crossmember.
Shorten/ lengthen tailshaft and fit autos front yoke.
Auto brake pedal from 97 Hilux.
Fit up auto shifter mechanism from donor car or aftermarket.

not a lot of help i guess.
regards
jon

[BeRad]

jon you shouldnt need a x member... being that the mounts are on the chasis.

the x member is more of a chassis strengthening item.

everything else seems about right which is alot of work/money giving what extra youll get out of it which isnt a great deal, beter fuel economy maybe haha and marginal power gains for the 3-5k its going to cost you

[jonra23]

Thanks BeRad, wasnt sure about crossmember, never seen an auto hilux.
Only hiluxs i have messed with have been 4WD.

Definitely agree on Big $ for the gains, looked into 3RZ-FE for my project, just about to by one for SFA and the article about the dry ice intercooler 3RZ-FE in a 180 came out, instant market for them, dont know if it calmed down since then.

[BeRad]

haha, i see the money being well worth it if your going to boost it, but just as a basic engine upgrade i coudlnt warrant spending that much coin for little gain in anything. massive power can be made and has been proven, and is a sought of unique engine to modify im finding this out the hard way haha. so your paying through the nose for everything

[jonra23]

Didnt realy get the impression that was the aim, more a straight up repower.

Havent done it so didnt want to say to much but no-one else came forward, so thought i may be able to help a little.

[mgfe]

guys let me fill you in
i already drive a subaru liberty turbo...........
i have found a cheap hilux 97 model with very high ks to buy (on gas) as my work car......
i want something thats that not too sluggy as i hate sluggy cars. It has to be kinda cheap and can carrry my tools.........

i also dont wanan be ripped off and i dont know too much bout toyotas yet!!
so any advise will help

so thnaks in advance people

[jonra23]

No offence meant mgfe.

I got a rude shock when i went looking for a 3RZ-FE conversion cut out, a realy strong base if you want to build a tough late model 4cyl, but a reasonable amount for an extra 0.3 litre over what you have.

Are you going to retain the gas?

regards
jon

[mgfe]

no offence taken at all mate!!!
yes im retaining the gas..................thats why im buying it fuel is killin me
the engine has well over 340k;s i think... done a lot of work
thats why i want a fresher one that i can keep for 10 years!!

does that make sense or sound stoopid???

[jonra23]

No doesnt sound stupid at all.
Last quote i got for a manual 3RZ-FE, ECU, loom, starter, altenator was about $4k though, that was just after they got a fair bit of publicity, may have gone down a bit since then, wring some 4WD wreckers would be my starting point.

reagrds
jon

[mgfe]

well if anyone else knows where and how much feel free to let me know
and thanks jon

[mgfe]

anyone??
anyone??

[jonra23]

Yellow pages
4wd wreckers