Swapping a Jeep Motor into a Toyota Pickup!
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Join me as I take on the wildest engine swap ever: Together with Off Road TV Host Ian Johnson from @BigTireGarage we swapped the most hated Jeep motor, the 3.8L V6 from a 2008 Wrangler JK, into my beloved 1981 Toyota Pickup named Sushi!
Will it be a disaster or a masterpiece? Find out in this epic adventure!
#toyotapickup4x4 #JeepEngineSwap #WorstEngineSwap #OffRoad #CarMods
Thumbnail Jeep photo by Quadratec
Considering Marvin also has a very unpopular Hemi in the Jeepster, this move makes perfect sense 😂. That said, I think the 3.8l is perfect for this rig and while forced induction seems to be a disaster with the 3.6, the 3.8 seems to be fine with it - so that’s always an option. Overall, I think it’s a good choice and more Toyota owners ships do the same 😝.
215 horse in that toy will feel like a rocket ship. Probably $10 per horse, not counting shop time. That’s not a bad upgrade plan. And for the ones that don’t like it? Oh well. Marvin also has the option to squeezed a charger in to really kick the ponies up.
But any upgrade over the 17 hp the 20r has will make it great
The 3.8L is not a Pentastar.
@max7143 a lot of ppl I know here in the south are either going with 4.3's or ful v8 350 or larger.
I just wished I was able to get help getting my 86 Yota up and going. I'm a veteran that became disabled 3.5 years ago.. I'm on a limited income and have limited mobility. I've only asked to get help getting it up and going like I'd want it. I'd let WHOM EVER HELPED ME GET IT UP AND GOING PROPERLY PUT THERE LOGO STICKES ON THE WINDOWS OR I CAN PUT THEM ON ATFER THE PAINT JOB IS COMPLETE. MY BROTHER IN TX IS GOING TO DO MY 1 OFF PAINT JOB. MY BROTHER,
PAUL HARRIS MILLER. LOVE YOU MY BROTHER...
Ian Johnson just makes everything look so effortless. I dig the odd ball swap.
No joke! He really does
There is so many engines that could have replaced the 20R to consider how reliable they are, really disappointed on seeing them use a 3.8 jeep trash engine on a Toyota. Toyota has really good alternatives that could have gone in this truck and made more power like the 2JZ. Even if a 4.0 straight 6 from a jeep I would kinda be ok since they seem to be reliable but not this 3.8. Won’t surprise me if they have to swap again later on.
Basically anything but a jeep engine would be a better option.
Agree completely. Underpowered, and sadly unreliable. If it's not head gaskets that go bad, it will be knocking in no time.
@@ryurc3033underpowered yet it has 3x the power of the old engine?
The old motor is from the 80s so yeah it was under powered and the jeep motor is probably under powered for it being a relatively newer motor don't know about jeep kuzz everyone and there mother has a jeep gets really over used jeep ppl can't leave anything that's not a jeep alone
I felt like I woke up early to watch PowerBlock again! Looks good guy’s!
I'm just glad it's not another LS swap lol.
That was on Marvin's list...I said no!!
Ian is a genius when building rigs. If I could afford it, I would hand him the keys to my JK and tell him to have fun.
@@billjcanada WHO WOULDN'T
I know im in the minority here, but i dont think the 3.8 is a bad engine. If the early jeep jks had a better transmission then i doubt the 3.8 would have half the hate it gets. I had a 2 door rubicon on 37s. With 5.13s it was more than adequate. Proper gearing goes a long way. I hope this swap works out. I think the 3.8 deserves more credit
Agree, I’d take the 3.8 over the 3.6
3.8 over 3.6 any day
I am happy with my 3.8 on 37s. Reliable engine
Hell yeah dude! Keep up the good work.
Thanks bud!!! 🤘
I love seeing sushi back on the channel, and you have the greatest 4x4 builder helping you out.. this is such a cool project!
It really is such a great engine in the yota...couple odds and ends...but its gonna be awesome!!!
@BigTireGarage im excited to see how it does! As a toyota owner I'm always curious as to what motor swaps people are doing that are outside the norm.
I’ve heard good things about the 3.8. It’s gutless and burns oil but lasts. That’s what the common consensus about it is.
The 3.6 is the hated one, it’s the one everyone blows up.. which funny enough my 2012 jk just hit 200k and is only 40k short of having the same mileage as my 03 TJ on tons.
A few minutes into the video and already know I'm loving this video. I drive a '09 JK, so I've got one of those "shitty engines" too!!! It has treated me fairly good so far...
Glad to see you have a new video out.
sorry bout you and Courtney's loss.
one of the best things about off-roading is the community. Good to have friends to help out with builds and loaner rides and such!
Very cool swap. That should get rid of those stumbles. Thank you for sharing, and above all, sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss Marvin.
Thank you 🙏
Honest to God truth, I just saw a guy last weekend in a yj with a toyota motor, trans and Double transfercase setup. Today I see the baddest toyota 4x4 truck with a jeep setup installed. Wtf is the world coming to. Leave it to Ian to get the job done right. Awesome yalls
Good Morning Flex Rocks and Roll Over family
Good morning bud! Great to see you on here right away🤘🤘
Most hated? It's like 2000x better than a 3.6l. They don't fall apart, or throw rods when ur buddy next to u drive through a puddle and some mist goes in ur air filter.
Would have used an inline 6 BMW motor with ITBs. Naturally aspirated.
Great engine for sure
Well you have outdone me just putting a jeep badge and a jeep banner on my 4runner
Awesome to see sushi getting some well-needed upgrades. Question with all that added torque is it common to run an anti-rap bar?
Absolutely! That’s going to be added next.
I want to take my OG 3.8 07 wrangler wheeling with Shushi when y'all go!!! I'm just around the corner from Ian's shop.
Sorry about your grandmothers. This video has me seeing Ian in a better light...very knowledgeable, helpful, and chill. Keep up the good work. 😎👍
Sweet upgrades, you should defiantly throw 35s/37s on it now
I love it! On a Sunday morning….. 😊 blessings Marv
Sorry for both of your families losses.
Really dig the engine swap. It's different so why not.
Great idea, paing homage in a way to the OGs. 3.8 swaps in Toys were all the rage at one time, only they were GM motors then. You are gonna enjoy it.😎
She's a real California Roll now!
at least its a power upgrade
If you put the rear leaf springs in the front with 2” extended shackles will give you 2” more of diffpush on top of what you have very common modification in Australia
i daily a 2007 jeep jku with the 3.8l v6. It is really reliable 134k miles no leaks no engine issues. A pedal commander takes out the throttle lag.
134k, Toyota, “Hold my beer.”
That’s cool good luck with that 3.8L 😬
As an owner of an 85 Toyota 4x4 I want to be offended, but I think it’s a great choice 😅
Yay! Someone is with me on this 😂🤘
Love stuff like this!! Their was a toyota with the jeep 4.0 in it. Did amazing!
I have a Toyota twin cab 89 model, with a GM Holden 4.2L ,(253) V8 with leaf springs all round, went well, thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones
I have a 93 toyota with blown motor and a 99 jeep xj with rust problems. It has been on my mind for over a year that I want to drop the 4.0 in the toyota. This was interesting for me to see the jeep motor swap. Just wish it was the 4.0 you had put in yours. Can't wait to see it in action!
Honestly in the taco platform I think that engine works out well. Just make sure to keep oil in it. Like literally carry 2 qts at all times lol she’ll go empty outta no where
Love the new jeep😅😊😊
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IT'S a great move installing the 3.8 especially the way you guys are doing it. The down fall on the 3.8 is that it uses oil and burns oil so watch your oil level. Great job again Marvin.
Marvin is probably decent about maintaining and watching his rig - he’ll notice a spot on the floor or a dry dipstick
Simple, cheap, and easy to maintain. While it does suck in auto form on a JKU with 37s, I imagine it would be much more fun in a lightweight rig.
Once you fix all the oil leaks the 3.8 isnt horrible, the JK is just heavy AF, should do well in a lighter rig.
As a Toyota guy this is blasphemy...
But as a shitdisturber this is perfection 😂
I loved my 4.0 straight 6 in my xj
Everything you take out of the truck should rebuild it and build a one-seater Rock crawler buggy like a sxs but Toyota axles motor transmission and transfer case you can get a crawler box and more for the buggy it would be a cool project and a very small rig
So, does it drive like a jeep or drive like a Toyota
Or, drive like a jee-yota or drive like a toy-jeep ?
Toyota guys pissed off… Jeep guys pissed off…. Everyone pissed off
That’s a good swap for that truck. Not that there’s anything wrong with a toy 20 engine but when they tore out they’re toast. Same as any engine but I think those were underpowered to begin with. I can’t wait to see how everything works when you take it off road.
The real problem area in this truck was the trans
@@BigTireGarage I wouldn’t know. I’ve never owned a ‘Yota.
Like Gas Monkey Garage when the cameras turn off, the car fairys come out of the woodwork to finish their projects.
I almost put a 4.0 in my 1st gen 4 runner when it blew up. Decided to be even more stupid and build a turbo 22re
The Jeep Bed looks awesome. Flat bed not nearly as cool.
That’s the Toyota bed. Just a bit shorter than stock.
How to waste a Toyota 101. Put s*** Jeep parts in it.
But if I ls swapped it.. that would be OK
I don’t like Soccer mom engines either 😂
I hated my 3.8 but is it really that much worse than the 4 cylinder from the TJ?
What was the 3.8 in? In a 3000 lbs truck it MOVES!
Mini van motor
Gutless and underpowered sounds as bad as an LS swap 😂
That 3.8 from everything i can find is only 195 HP.. should have used 3.7 210 HP 😂😂
Depends on the year. They got up to 215.
I want to cummins swap my 90 suburban and LS swap my 87 blazer. Just a lot of work and money
Engine swaps are not easy
@@BigTireGarage💯 especially if you don't have the experience like myself
It would be like putting a Ford motor in a chev theres no good reason.
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I believe your problems will start now with Toyota parts. toyota parts go strong because they are under power
Yip now you are hated
hummm....obviously bored and needing more clicks.........
Ian Johnson made a part of my life I think I’ve watch all episodes of extreme 4x4 in early 2000s
Thanks for watching
@@BigTireGarage big time bro
I'm a toyota guy and not upset at all. I'd rather see unique engine swaps than the played out LS swap any day.
Great to hear bud! We need to link up again and wheel once this thing is dialed in
@84yoda4x4 I'm a Yota/Chevy person as well. What would you think of a Yota and a 383 or 318 crossover. Both being Chrysler motors???
Same always wanna see what fits
Ian is such a great person. I think you should get Bleepin Jeep and a bunch of your buddies to get together and help Ian finally finish his Comanche
That would be cool but I can’t imagine we’d be of much help. That’s a personal project for him. He wouldn’t want someone else’s work on it.
@FlexRocksRollovers I got a little confused as 2 weather you were speaking of me.I actually WOULD LOVE 4 SOMEONE LIKE YOU BUNCH OF GUYS TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT 4 ME. THE SUSPENSION/DRIVETRAIN GIVING BODY A SLIGHT LIFT I GUESS. Do an S.A.S. WITH 6-8" OR MORE LIFT. The ONLY thing I won't let anyone else do is the paint job. My brother asked if I'd bring the truck to him in TX. FROM AL. And I told him MY BROTHER THE PAINT JOB IS YOURS. BESIDES I love watching you guys with your builds and stuff on the videos...
Great to see Ian and Andrew again!! This is probably going to piss a lot of people off!!🤣 Can’t wait to go wheeling with you and sushi!!😃
If you make a Toyota Jeep truck with the 3.8 engine shirt. Count me in for one 😎
Haha good idea 😂🤘
I had such a great time hanging with you guys and I still think you are crazy for this swap I knew with Ian on the job it would be done and actually work. Can't wait to hit the trails with you again soon.
I’m sorry about the loss of your family members brother! Prayers for you guys!
Thank you 🙏
Sushi is going to be sashimi over rocks now! Bad as build🔥🔥🔥🔥
Marvin it’s your truck you do exactly whatever you want!
I’ve always liked LC engineering stuff for my yota’s but it’s expensive , sooooo i totally agree with your reasoning because your swap is dirt cheap and anything else would have cost a fortune 🤷🏼♂️
Great job! I’m excited to see how it does off road!👍🏻😁
Love the new Jeeyota..
Why not just sell the Toyota and get another jeep if you’re just gonna ruin a classic Toyota
Didn't ruin anything.....
Because this motor destroys every vehicle purists heart..I definitely approve!! Bwahahaha
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This is actually a good choice, although not the cheapest or most popular. Every parts store is going to have parts for the motor and plenty of aftermarket support. The 3.8 is actually a pretty good motor if maintained well with a good cooling system. No TIPM issues and camshaft/rocker issues like a 3.6 to deal with either. And in my opinion they sound great compared to the 3.6 that sounds like a 350Z haha
Excited to see what you do with it on the trails. 🎉
RIP to your grandma’s, my condolences
It really is a pretty cheap engine...I have 3 "in stock"
@@BigTireGarage I’ve only ever swapped them into JKs that needed new ones haha I just assume the harness, gauges, fabrication materials/time would add up compared to a more common swap. Either way swaps have a way of eating more money than you expect in areas you didn’t expect haha
True...everyone forgets about the "real" cost of a swap
The 3.8 in everything but the jk was as reliable as the most reliable. That's a heavy ass vehicle to move around.. the jk that is. It's under powered in the jk. In this case, it should be perfect.
Honestly for the placement of the bellhousing bolts on the 3.8L up top on my 09 JK, you will appreciate later having some space towards the firewall as well in the future 😂👍
Jk D44 axles could have been a good choice
Why would you want to make it less reliable?
How is it less reliable
@BigTireGarage because jeep is less reliable than toyota period. I would like to see it stay toyota so it's not broke down on the side of the road all the time.
Awesome, what unique rig! Kinda sounds like a Toyota with that V6 anyway.
Most hated?! Never heard of the 2.4L? Dauntless V6? Renox motors? Or just no one know of anything before the internet?
In Australia 3.8 lt chev v6 swap into early hilux,s very popular thousand been done at least nice power best conversion I have been in a 3lt nissan straight 6 into identical truck to yours twin lockers and very capable😊
So use a Jeep engine in a Yota and piss off all the Yota heads? Love it lol😂 Use the worst engine Jeep ever made and have Jeep people like wutttttt lol😂 Yep love it. Let’s see how she go!
This hurts my heart...but at the same time different is good😂
That wheel/tire combo looks perfect on ur truck.
I have an old Toyota that I need a new motor for so these videos are good for inspiration, thanks.
When did TOYOTA change their name to TEEYOTA
Power is adequate in a 2 door jk with 37s and 4.88 gears. Its also easy to maintain and its reliable. I dont understand why people hate on it so much.
And now imagine it in a 3000 lbs truck with a 6 speed and a 4:1 case ✅
Sorry for the loss,safe travels
That’s an awesome swap. Can’t wait to see sushi on the trails. Sorry for your loss. I hope your trip to Germany goes well.
Thanks bud!
Kinda want to donit now. Lol
I love my 3.8 in my JK. Idk why people hate it. Because it’s underpowered? Ok, but it’s reliable. Much better then dealing with the electrical issues and oil cooler issues and rockers and lifters issues the 3.6 has. Super cool to see it in the Toyota. Look forward to seeing it actually get finished!
They’re slugs, I’d definitely keep fixing a 3.6 over an underpowered 3.8
Reliable? As a mechanic, I have to disagree. Maybe yours was assembled on Wednesday.....but I've dealt with several turd 3.8s....one specifically that soured me on 3.8 for good.
2008 jeep Wrangler, customer bought it, and it blew up (rod knock)on the way home. Dealership agreed to pay for the motor since he just bought it, but he wanted our shop to install it. Rebuilt motor from a "reputable" engine supplier. Valve spring broke in 200 miles, valve hit piston, another ruined motor.
Sent us a warranty motor, rebuilt and fresh, and the head gasket leaking within a month. Less than 3000 miles, got money back, bought another engine from another supplier, didn't make it 6 months. I don't know what happened after that because I was done trying to get a good motor.
@@ryurc3033 I bought an '08 Wrangler new, daily drove it for 9 years and the only issue was a small crack in one of the exhaust manifolds that took me about an hour to fix. I still know people that drive them with over 200k miles, and they still run fine, they are just so very underpowered for a 4dr.
@@bryanomicioli3301 to each their own.
@@ryurc3033 sounds like a lot of bad luck.i haven’t had any issues whatsoever and hope to continue to have none.
Been waiting for this video!
Let’s upset the internet in 3. 2. 1. 🤣
@@FlexRocksRollovers lol I call mine a 3.great, not enough power for my 43s but I can't kill it. I may throw a turbo at it soon 👀
Gonna have to rename it Susheep.
We need a Sushi update bro!
Whole lotta salt in here 😂
Marvin, I couldn’t tell what name the paint is. Can I get a link or where to buy it. Also what’s the name again? Thanks
Seymour Paint “Big Rig” 🤘
I built 4 Comanche’s before you finished yours come on dude lol am in the middle of a ls swap and crewmanche build am working on now lol
Love it...in my defense I have built 10 other off road vehicles..
@@BigTireGarage yea I know I have watched a few always wondered about the Mj but it’s ok I do the same thing lol
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A 20r belongs in the trash. Along with it's big brother 22r, and 22re.
Tell me where your trash is and I’ll come clean it up 😂