3RZ to 5VZ how? PLZ HELP!!!

97YoterS · 08-24-2008, 09:32 AM

ok, so lately ive been driving my friend's 2000 5VZ TRD 5speed Tacoma, and noticed a huge difference in torque and horsepower between the 3RZ and 5VZ, and Ive been wanting to take out the 3RZ and replace it with a 5VZ V6 motor, but what would change if I switched out the engines. Transmission? Wiring? Driveshaft? PLZ someone tell me, cause Ive never had a straight answer from nobody!

P.S. How much would it cost if I took it to somebody to swap out the engine's, because I dont know a dam thing about swapping engines in a Toyota

ubermx5 · 08-25-2008, 10:17 AM

see if we had a compatibly guide for the years this would help right here and now..

I do not have your answer, but it could be done i know this much, but what you can keep and what has to be replaced is not known to me.

HighDesert · 08-25-2008, 12:37 PM

The transmissions differ. So, unless you can find a donor vehicle, you would probably be better off selling your vehicle and buying another as it will likely be less expensive. If you are intent on a motor swap, why not try to find a D4D; you would have the torque of the six with fuel mileage well into the thirties.

350TacoZilla · 08-25-2008, 05:58 PM

it would be a near complete drivetrain swap.... engine,trans,transfer case.... wiring engine computer the works... cheaper and easier to call up LC Engineering and get performance cam,header and supercharger for 3RZ i have personally seen a 250 rear wheel HP 3RZ ... I think LC may now offer complete crate engine 3rz's that you could add the super charger to

08-24-2008, 09:32 AM	#1
97YoterS Member Joined: Apr 2008, #5781 Location: North Carolina Posts: 46 1997 Toyota Tacoma SX 3RZ 4x4 1997 Regular Cab Manual 3RZ 3in Suspension Lift, 2in Body Lift, 15in Eagle Alloy Wheels, 33x12.50 YokoHama All Terrain Tires, Engine Bore, Bomz Air Intake, Hi-Flow Cat, Glasspack exhaust with Y-Pipe and 3in Tips	3RZ to 5VZ how? PLZ HELP!!! ok, so lately ive been driving my friend's 2000 5VZ TRD 5speed Tacoma, and noticed a huge difference in torque and horsepower between the 3RZ and 5VZ, and Ive been wanting to take out the 3RZ and replace it with a 5VZ V6 motor, but what would change if I switched out the engines. Transmission? Wiring? Driveshaft? PLZ someone tell me, cause Ive never had a straight answer from nobody! P.S. How much would it cost if I took it to somebody to swap out the engine's, because I dont know a dam thing about swapping engines in a Toyota __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm7uG3KgqI4

08-25-2008, 05:58 PM	#4
350TacoZilla Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2767 Location: Clear Spring MD Posts: 825	it would be a near complete drivetrain swap.... engine,trans,transfer case.... wiring engine computer the works... cheaper and easier to call up LC Engineering and get performance cam,header and supercharger for 3RZ i have personally seen a 250 rear wheel HP 3RZ ... I think LC may now offer complete crate engine 3rz's that you could add the super charger to __________________ Yeah so I hacked up a toyota and put a chevy frame under it, does that make me a bad person? Yeah i guess your right......only one thing left to do......BANG!

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08-25-2008, 10:17 AM	#2
ubermx5 Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6783 Location: Santa Clara CA Age: 32 Posts: 160 98 2.4 5 speed 1998 Regular Cab Manual 2.4 K&N Air filter	see if we had a compatibly guide for the years this would help right here and now.. I do not have your answer, but it could be done i know this much, but what you can keep and what has to be replaced is not known to me.

08-25-2008, 12:37 PM	#3
HighDesert Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3779 Posts: 31 99 4x4 1999 Regular Cab Manual	The transmissions differ. So, unless you can find a donor vehicle, you would probably be better off selling your vehicle and buying another as it will likely be less expensive. If you are intent on a motor swap, why not try to find a D4D; you would have the torque of the six with fuel mileage well into the thirties.