Helix Engine in Tacoma

Possible?

Can you get a small diesel engine into a tacoma - I've been thinking about this in case my engine ever goes out.

 

It's like any engine swap, with enough time, money and know-how, anything is possible... Probably wouldn't be worth it though because of the cost associated with buying a new engine, all the components and the custom installation. You'd most likely have better luck buying aHilux and importing.

 

double post

 

I was under the impression that you cannot import a helix... not to mention the body of the helix is ugly IMO

 

You can import a Hilux, it just depends on how many headaches and how much red tape you'll have to go through in order to do so. You may also have to modify the vehicle to meet US laws or emissions. You'd be best off finding someone who does this for a living and is familiar with the paper trail.

 

Damn, beat me to it, I guess I type too slow!

 

I have seen pictures on Tw of them in the US.

 

http://www.4wdaction.com.au/classifieds/42970-toyota-hilux-3rz-fe-engine-sale

 

I'm pretty sure thats the same engine in the 1st generation tacomas.

 

Make/ModelHiLux Type:
Spare Parts
Price: $700
Year: 1998
Transmission: N/AEngine Type:
3rz-fe
Engine Size: 2.7l
Fuel Type: petrol
Kms: 180000
Colour: N/A
Rego Number: N/A
Rego Expiry: N/A
Accessories: N/A

"Hi all, I am selling my TOYOTA HILUX 3rz-fe engine"

"The 3RZ-FE is a 2.7 L (2693 cc) I4 version built in Japan. Bore is 95 mm and stroke is 95 mm. Output is 150 hp (112 kW) at 4800 RPM with 177 ft·lbf (240 N·m) of torque at 4000 RPM. This engine features twin, chain-driven balance shafts. It has four valves per cylinder and DOHC. Valve adjustment is by shim over bucket."

"Applications:
1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
1996-2000 Toyota 4Runner
1994-1998 Toyota T100"