Toyota engine swap / Shoe horning a 5.3L into a 1993

[chicken77]

This will be a terrible build thread with even worse pictures.......... That being said, here we go.

Started out with a 1993 Toyota regular cab, I have done the standard SAS and then dual t-cases, and then I tried to sell it due to an lack of space. When that fell through it was time for a walk through cab and more seating in the rear. Then I just happened to have a set of one tons so hey why not put those under it as well. With one tons you have to have 40's so on they went, and finally after all the other mods my poor little 22re just couldn't hang and it is now time for a little more power. Enter the 5.3L from a 2004 Tahoe. I kept the 4L60e and added a 241C with a Strong box (if it ever arrives). So once again I will say the pics are bad but it kind of shows whats going on. I will update if any one has questions.

 

[chicken77]

I have all of the wiring done except the O2 sensors, this is a pic of the starter button (red) and the switch above is the 4low switch to the ECM

 

[chicken77]

I have fixed the hole in the floor, and I also installed a new fuel tank that has been custom fit with Toyota sending unit for the fuel gauge. I am running an external fuel pump.

 

[sixstringsteve]

this is one of my all-time favorite rigs

 

[chicken77]

Thanks Steve, out of the seven or so rigs I have owned, this is my favorite too.

 

[ghetto]

I like the old school color scheme

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[chicken77]

Here are few more pics, AA headers and engine mounts, Holley low profile oil pan, external trans cooler

 

[Kevin B.]

This truck makes my pants fit funny.

 

[Bart]

Too cool. Love the build. One of my favorite Toyota's anywhere.

 

[ricsrx]

I love the truck, very clean and super cool. love the industrial E-stop for your start button!

 

[chicken77]

Thanks guys. Hope to have it up and running for Memorial day and a trip to Moab.

 

[Spidey]

What fuel pump are you goin' with?
There's a cheap intank option if you'd like to know.

 

[chicken77]

I just bought one from Ebay that is the 255 lph Walbro external pump. I have a tank out of late 80's s10 blazer so this was a good option.

 

[chicken77]

Well, after lots of time and energy the truck is up and running! It took some time due to hunting season and having a cross member built. The engine runs great other than it has lifter knock that will not go away. Drove the truck for a good while yesterday and everything worked like intended. All I need now is to get the front drive line stretched and fix my niosy lifter and she will be ready for some seriuos wheeling.

 

[chicken77]

By the way, burn outs in the drive way do not impress the Mrs.............Just sayin

 

[Kevin B.]

By the way, burn outs in the drive way do not impress the Mrs.............Just sayin

Duly noted. Not that my little 4cyl swap will be burning any rubber any time soon.