07 toyota x runner ls1 swap!!!
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ok just as the head line states. i am in the proscess of putting a ls1 from a 2000 z28 in my 07 x runner. it came factory with a 4.0 v6 with m6. which was pretty quick for a v6 and a truck. but me being a gear head and loving chevy power i had to go for it.
1 started by pulling weak v6
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/mytuck.jpg)
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as you can see i cut out stock mounts and welded in new
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/100_0542.jpg)
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boxed in mounts for strength and cosmetics
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/drivermod2.jpg)
1 started by pulling weak v6
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/mytuck.jpg)
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/100_0537.jpg)
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/100_0543.jpg)
as you can see i cut out stock mounts and welded in new
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/100_0542.jpg)
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/leftmount.jpg)
boxed in mounts for strength and cosmetics
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/drivermod2.jpg)
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/passmod2.jpg)
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the test fit....one of the tons of times in and out with eng to get everything to work, make sure to clear steering, headers fitment and yada yada yada.
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yes its a 2wd it is the one with the body kit from factory.
here is the pass side mount. i have tons of room on both sides of the eng. but finding lt headers to clear everything is impossible. but i went with a set of pacesetter lt headers for a f body
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here is the pass side mount. i have tons of room on both sides of the eng. but finding lt headers to clear everything is impossible. but i went with a set of pacesetter lt headers for a f body
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had to fab up cross member for trans. wanted to use stock location because there is 2 supports that bolt from frame to x member, it kinda acts like sub frame connectors. i know it dont look the best but it is damn sure stong enough. whos gonna be under my truck....they will all be behind....fords at least.
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/xmember3.jpg)
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as far as fuel goes, i had to upgrade pump in tank to a walbro 255. and ran all ss braided lines and used a c5 vette filter/regulator
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/fuelpressurereg.jpg)
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my truck came drive by wire but the ls1 is dbc so i used lokar pedal and cable.
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/throttlecable.jpg)
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running 4l60e for now,using ss braided lines with a flexalight trans cooler. im kinda tired of changing gears all the time. the traffic where i live is crazy!!!
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/translines.jpg)
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![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/transcooler.jpg)
i know everything looks dirty so while i was waiting on ups to deliver more parts i started to do some spring cleaning. and painted eng. bay eng and some other things on my truck.
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/paintedeng.jpg)
oil filter was a little to close to header for my likings so i relocated it up front, which also makes for a easy oil change. used -10an lines and fittings.
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/oil90.jpg)
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tapped oil bypass for auto meter gauge. also tapped water pump for gauge.
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/oilpress.jpg)
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custom gauge pod.
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/gaugesandpod.jpg)
for the shifter i am using a lokar floor mount in the stock location so it looks like a stick shift at first glance.
![](http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/hotrodth/shifter3.jpg)
for exhaust i am running 3" true duals through a magnaflow x, then to a dual in dual out magnaflow muffler. i know the muffler has a x built in it but if i wanna ever change mufflers the x pipe will already be there. and turning down before rear axle. later on i plan on running out the back like a c6 vette. still waiting on the harness to get here. i ordered it form efi connection. going to have efi alchemy tune it when it is done. still need to have drive shaft made also. other than that its a slam dunk!!! hope you all enjoy.
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X2 on a sweet swap, I've always liked the look of the X-Runner myself. That thing is going to haul ***. Theres so much room in that engine bay, do I see a turbo build in its future?![Nod](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_nod.gif)
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thanks, no turbos. not a big fan of them. its like a 2 stroke and to unpredictable to me. i like a supercharger if i go boosted. but plans are h/c/i/tb/stall/ bigger maf. not sure on cam yet prob a texas speed ms3. fast 102 intake. would really like input on cams and heads that will make good power and have a nice crisp lope like the ms3. also plan in a irs swap froma a vette or 03-04 cobra. i know i know a ford part in my truck....but we all know that the ford rear end is one of the best out there. but the powerplant SUCKS lol
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i kinda figured i would catch hell on here for putting a ls1 in a toyota. but i see you guys actually like the truck.
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no way man! this is sick. youre not the first lstaco on here, but i think the first xrunner
my friend has an x and a z06 and wants to sell the z because the trucks so fun. I keep telling him to do this![Winky](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_wink.gif)
I gotta say, i wouldve kept w the 6 speed though and done a t56
my friend has an x and a z06 and wants to sell the z because the trucks so fun. I keep telling him to do this
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I gotta say, i wouldve kept w the 6 speed though and done a t56