davidm2232
Veteran Member
Starting my build thread for my ALH 4Runner swap. This will be a full electronic swap retaining the ECU, stock sensors, etc. I am building off several people's swaps so if you see some of your information, thank you and feel free to chime in. So far, the TDI has been pulled from a 2000 Jetta with a blow automatic. I have ordered the Acme Toyota V6 kit. The kit comes with a flywheel for the newer 3.4L V6 so the clutch will also be for that motor. I am looking at ~320 ft-lbs from the TDI by the time I'm done so am going with a Stage 2 Endurance clutch from Southbend. Clutch is rated at 400 ft-lb so we should be all set. Clutch part number: K16077-HD-TZ. Ordered a 2in body lift from 4crawler to help with clearance. Will also space up trans/tcase 2in.
I am also following Brantley Smith's build at http://tdi4runner.blogspot.com/ and will be using several of his ideas.
Motor mounts:
http://tdi4runner.blogspot.com/2012/11/engine-mount-for-tdi-is-done.html
He is using square tube to run across the frame rails. I plan on using heavy angle iron to make bolting in motor mounts easier. I will likley use square tube instead of round tube for the triangular portion of the mount as that is what I have.
I ordered the V6 passat mounts. I got 2 shipped for $40 off Ebay.
PN: 8D0199379K
I got the wiring diagrams cleaned up and will adapt them to my installation as I go. Here they are as of now:
I will be using the Toyota cluster as well as a few Aux gauges (Boost, EGT, etc)
I have a few questions:
Can I get an output from the ECU for GP Light, Tach, and CEL?
Will the toyota VSS signal work for ECU cruise?
Any recomendations on a turbo that will clear the starter? (I'm thinking 2260 or smaller with an ebay manifold)
My engine builder (2000jettatdifast) wants to deck the block and run higher compression for better cold starts and MPG. What are your thoughts? I plan on doing rings,bearings, upgraded rods, head studs. I need this thing to start at -20 without being plugged in. I was also thinking dual batteries if there is room.
I'll keep the updates coming as they happen. Might not get to pulling the v6 out of the 4runner until next week.
Some pics of the 4runner and TDI donor as well as wiring diagrams:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By2Xx3gX67sWVHhyQ0J3RFFDNmc/view?usp=sharing
I am also following Brantley Smith's build at http://tdi4runner.blogspot.com/ and will be using several of his ideas.
Motor mounts:
http://tdi4runner.blogspot.com/2012/11/engine-mount-for-tdi-is-done.html
He is using square tube to run across the frame rails. I plan on using heavy angle iron to make bolting in motor mounts easier. I will likley use square tube instead of round tube for the triangular portion of the mount as that is what I have.
I ordered the V6 passat mounts. I got 2 shipped for $40 off Ebay.
PN: 8D0199379K
I got the wiring diagrams cleaned up and will adapt them to my installation as I go. Here they are as of now:
I will be using the Toyota cluster as well as a few Aux gauges (Boost, EGT, etc)
I have a few questions:
Can I get an output from the ECU for GP Light, Tach, and CEL?
Will the toyota VSS signal work for ECU cruise?
Any recomendations on a turbo that will clear the starter? (I'm thinking 2260 or smaller with an ebay manifold)
My engine builder (2000jettatdifast) wants to deck the block and run higher compression for better cold starts and MPG. What are your thoughts? I plan on doing rings,bearings, upgraded rods, head studs. I need this thing to start at -20 without being plugged in. I was also thinking dual batteries if there is room.
I'll keep the updates coming as they happen. Might not get to pulling the v6 out of the 4runner until next week.
Some pics of the 4runner and TDI donor as well as wiring diagrams:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By2Xx3gX67sWVHhyQ0J3RFFDNmc/view?usp=sharing