720 3VZE swap

[Berkybot]

The 3VZE is a 3.0 v6 made by Toyota in the 80s and 90s. The engine was pretty underwhelming at the time but I was wondering if it was possible to throw it in a 720 and if it would be better than a z24. I’ve heard they have respectable torque which would go well with the possible dually conversion im considering. Any ideas or advice let me know, thanks.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Oh, you mean the 3 point slow?

 

Not a great motor by any means, but yes, it would make more power than a Z24.

 

A better swap would be a KA24. It makes 150hp minumum, which is about the same as the Toyota V6. It's not a bolt in swap, but it would at least bolt to the trans and fit better overall. @]2eDeYe makes motor mounts for a KA swap.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

I just had a thought. If you were building a crawler, then yes, the 3.0 would be better than a Nissan motor. SImply because of the transmission and transfer case options. You can bolt an R151F Turbo trans to it, which has a 4.3:1 first gear. From there, the RF1A t-case bolts up, with gear options as low as 5:1.

 

No Datsun/Nissan combo can even compare.

[]2eDeYe]

3.0 is a terrible choice. The 3.4 however... 🙂

 

[Stinky]

The 3.0 a bad motor....I tend to disagree.

 

Its power is adequate.  But, not spectacular.  It is a durable motor and lasts 250-300K

[Stinky]

OOOOOoooopppps, I was thinking of the Nissan 3.0 V-6,  If you are thinkng of a V-6, put in a Nissan.

[ShutterMeShort]

3.4 5vz-fe for the win. MUCH better motor than the 3.0.