I got a LT1 today and its sitting in my garage. I'm putting it into my 88 4runner 4wd 5speed and I have no clue what I need to do the swap and I know a few people here have done a 350 swap and was looking for some advice.

I know this is part of what I need, but what am I missing?

LT1
Turbo350 tranny (staying manual)
toyota to chevy conversion harness
motor mounts
transfer case relocator
Radiator (can I use a stock one from a Z28 or does it have to be special?)

Also, what parts can I salvage from a junkyard versus having to buy custom (i.e radiator)?

Or better yet, any step by step swap sites would really help. This is my first time doing a custom swap, so I'm kinda lost.

 

Wow, this starting to look like a really expensive swap the more I look up parts.

 

oh oh oh CALL ME FOR PARTS!!!

 

look up Downey offroad, and check with ECR he just did his 305 swap into a 4runner in my garage. he could tell you better what all went into parts ($$ wise)

 

Yeah, I've been checking there, their site is starting to help me make sense of what I have to do for the swap.

Most definately.

 

A TH350 is a 3 speed automatic.......just to let you know

 

i would reccomend the 700r4 vs the th350. When i did mine, i did the lt1/th350 initially but with 4.10s and 35s it was a little too high on rpms when on the highway, so i swapped in a 700r4 and it was much better. Lower first gear and a nice overdrive, it was worth every penny.

 

I was reading about that, I think thats the way I'm going to go. Mainly with the prices of gas. How did you rear end hold up with the increase of power?

 

replace the optispark, water pump seals, plugs and wires while the motor is out of the car. you'll suck your own dick later for that one.

 

Word. This will give me something to do while I'm waiting on parts. Thanks.