Gen 3 engine swap confusion.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Tbic, Apr 1, 2026 at 1:14 PM.

  1. Tbic

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    Hi. I’m swapping a gen 4 JDM motor into a Gen 3 Prius. On the new motor, below the EGR, there are some new cooling bits. On the Gen 3 head there is a large radiator hose connection, then a cooling temp sensor, then a smaller radiator hose connection. On the Gen 4 head there is a large radiator hose connection, a temp sensor, BUT then 2 more electrical plugs? And I don’t see the smaller coolant port coming out of the head? Can anyone explain what I’m looking at on the new engine?
     
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