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Supercharged 1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4×4
$32,000
Year
1997Make
ToyotaModel
4RunnerOdometer
366,000 (TMU)Engine
Supercharged 3.4L V6Fuel Type
gasolineTransmission
automaticDrivetrain
4×4VIN / Chassis #
Upon RequestSeller
private partyLocation
Location not specifiedTitle Status
cleanA 5-speed third-generation 4Runner with a supercharged 3.4L V6 is already an uncommon combination. This 1997 SR5 takes that foundation much further, pairing nearly three decades of long-term ownership with an extensive mechanical refresh and a carefully assembled overland build.
The seller purchased it in 1999 with approximately 36,000 miles and has spent the past seven years developing it with a rebuilt Magnuson supercharger, replacement transmission, locking rear differential, Toytec suspension, CBI armor, ComeUp winch, Gobi rack, ARB storage, auxiliary power, onboard air, lighting, and supporting upgrades. Most significantly, a roughly 60,000-mile JDM engine was installed in 2026 after extensive preventative service, giving the truck a substantially fresher powerplant despite approximately 366,000 miles on the chassis.
The seller purchased it in 1999 with approximately 36,000 miles and has spent the past seven years developing it with a rebuilt Magnuson supercharger, replacement transmission, locking rear differential, Toytec suspension, CBI armor, ComeUp winch, Gobi rack, ARB storage, auxiliary power, onboard air, lighting, and supporting upgrades. Most significantly, a roughly 60,000-mile JDM engine was installed in 2026 after extensive preventative service, giving the truck a substantially fresher powerplant despite approximately 366,000 miles on the chassis.
- Supercharged 3.4L V6 With 2026 JDM Engine: A roughly 60,000-mile JDM replacement engine was installed in 2026, with the seller reporting replacement of fluids, filters, injectors, oil-related components, pumps, belts, hoses, gaskets, bearings, plugs, and valve-related service during installation. The Magnuson supercharger had previously been rebuilt in 2021, preserving one of the most desirable performance upgrades available for the 5VZ-FE-powered third-generation 4Runner.
- 5-Speed Manual & Refreshed Drivetrain: The increasingly uncommon 5-speed manual remains one of this truck's defining features. The transmission was replaced in 2021, while prior work included a rebuilt rear differential with locking-differential upgrade, clutch pedal assembly, master and slave cylinders, flywheel machining, driveshaft replacement, and power-steering rack replacement. The combination gives this high-mileage chassis an unusually deep record of major mechanical renewal.
- Built as a Complete Overland System: The build combines Toytec TTBOSS Aluma Series suspension with CBI front and rear steel bumpers, CBI rock sliders, a ComeUp winch, Gobi rack with sunroof insert, rear spare and fuel-can swing-outs, and underbody protection. General Grabber A/TX tires on Tandem Offroad wheels complete the stance without pushing the truck into an oversized tire setup that compromises its road manners.
- Camp Power, Storage & Communications: ARB Outback roller drawers organize the cargo area, while more recent additions include an onboard air compressor, GMRS radio, lithium auxiliary battery and charger, fuse block, and refrigerator. Baja Designs lighting, a Switch-Pros control panel, and the Gobi rack tie the electrical and exterior systems together into a cohesive travel setup rather than a collection of unrelated accessories.
- Long-Term Ownership & Rust-Free History: The seller has owned the 4Runner since 1999, when it had approximately 36,000 miles, and describes it as rust-free and accident-free. Fourbie's prior valuation work identified the desirable 3.4L V6, manual transmission, leather, sunroof, locking rear differential, long ownership history, and extensive recent mechanical work as the primary factors separating it from an ordinary high-mileage third-gen 4Runner.
About the Third-Generation Toyota 4Runner
The third-generation 4Runner arrived for 1996 and established much of the formula enthusiasts still associate with the model today: body-on-frame construction, proper four-wheel drive, Toyota's 3.4L 5VZ-FE V6, and a relatively compact footprint that works equally well on-road and on the trail.
Manual-transmission examples have become particularly sought after as surviving trucks age, especially when paired with four-wheel drive and enthusiast equipment such as a rear locker. A recent Fourbie valuation identified a stock-spec 1997 SR5 4WD 5-speed with leather, sunroof, 3.4L V6, and rear locker as a strong comparison point, while a supercharged 1998 SR5 4WD 5-speed sold for substantially more due in part to its low mileage and documentation. Valuation Report _ Supercharg…
This truck sits in a different category from either stock example. Its chassis mileage is high, but the engine, transmission, supercharger, differential, steering, suspension, braking components, interior, and numerous supporting systems have all been addressed or upgraded over time. Fourbie's valuation placed its estimated transaction range at $26,000 to $32,000, noting that the extensive build and mechanical refresh materially offset the chassis mileage.
Powertrain & Drivetrain
- 3.4L V6
- Approximately 60,000-mile JDM replacement engine installed in 2026
- Magnuson supercharger
- Supercharger rebuilt in 2021
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Replacement transmission installed in 2021
- Rear differential rebuilt in 2020
- Locking rear differential upgrade
- Custom exhaust
- Replacement clutch pedal assembly
- Replacement clutch master cylinder
- Replacement clutch slave cylinder
- Flywheel machined during clutch-system service
- Replacement driveshaft
- Replacement power-steering rack and pinion
Suspension, Wheels & Protection
- Toytec TTBOSS Aluma Series Boss suspension
- General Grabber A/TX LT275/70R17 tires
- Tandem Offroad wheels
- CBI front steel bumper
- CBI rear steel bumper
- CBI rock sliders
- Front skid plate
- ComeUp winch
- Rear swing-out spare-tire carrier
- Rear fuel-can swing-out
- POR-15 undercarriage topcoat treatment
- Custom-painted fender flares
Overland, Electrical & Exterior Equipment
- Gobi roof rack
- Sunroof-compatible Gobi insert
- Baja Designs LED lighting
- Baja Designs light bar
- Switch-Pros accessory control panel
- Onboard air compressor
- GMRS radio
- Lithium auxiliary battery
- Battery charger
- Auxiliary fuse block
- Refrigerator
- ARB Outback roller drawers
- Viper alarm system
- Aftermarket hood with scoop
- Aftermarket projector-style headlights
- Rubber mast antenna
Interior & Audio
- Leather interior
- Power sunroof
- Kenwood Bluetooth stereo
- Upgraded speakers
- Tweeters
- Amplifier
- Subwoofer
- Sirius satellite radio
- WeatherTech floor mats
- Interior restored in 2018
- Floor pans treated/sealed
- Replacement padding
- Carpets cleaned and reconditioned
Service & Maintenance
- JDM replacement engine installed; extensive fluids, filters, injectors, pumps, belts, hoses, gaskets, bearings, plugs, and valve-related service completed (2026)
- Onboard air, GMRS system, lithium auxiliary battery, charger, fuse block, and refrigerator installed (2026)
- Throttle body serviced; upper ball joints replaced (2023)
- Transmission replaced; intake manifold replaced; supercharger rebuilt; ignition-key column replaced (2021)
- Rear differential rebuilt with locking-differential upgrade; custom exhaust installed; clutch pedal assembly, master cylinder, and slave cylinder replaced; flywheel machined (2020)
- Power-steering rack and pinion replaced; front and rear braking components serviced; starter replaced (2019)
- Interior restored with floor-pan treatment, mold treatment, new padding, and carpet cleaning (2018)
- Alternator replaced (2016)
- Ignition coil replaced (2014)
- Driveshaft replaced (2013)
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