2UR-GSE 5.0L V8 Swap

This is NOT my project. I am cross-posting this from VWVortex because I know it will interest all here. If you have questions, you need to contact the original poster in the VWVortex thread.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthre...V8-Swap-Build-Thread)&p=87258062#post87258062

Hello interwebs, Wang Lo Industries will be attempting the first ever ISF swap into a 07 Toyota Tacoma. No reason behind the build aside from the fact that we just happened to have an full ISF motor, trans, harness, etc. kicking around a shop. And broken 4 banger tacoma.

We'll try our best to document the build incase someone is as crazy as us and would like to attempt the swap. Enough with the speal, here are some pics of our progress so far.

Tacoma stripped down to it's bare bones



Comparison of the two motors
2TR-FE (2.7L 4 cylinder) vs 2UR-GSE (5.0L V8)





Up on the engine hoist, attempting first mock up...





Pabs making sure we don't crush the rad support.



Frank checking clearances.



Does it fit???? Yes...yes it does. I like what i'm seeing



We're actually very suprised how well this motor fits in the truck. The motor mounts are scary close to the factory location. The plan is modify the factory mounts with some bracing utilizing the factory rubber mounts. The transmission looks like it needs a custom mount fabbed up, but that should be too big of an issue. Nonetheless, the motor clears the subframe, sway bar, steering rack, etc. It's like a match made in heaven. ANyways thats all the progress we've made today, we'll keep you in the loop with new updates when they come.

 

Ohhhh shiiiiiiiiiii

 

Are you going to have a custom harness made?

 

Whoops, sorry for the confusion. This is NOT my project. I am cross-posting this from VWVortex because I know it will interest all here. If you have questions, you need to contact the original poster in the VWVortex thread.

Regards

 

Thanks for sharing

 

Yeah, it's nice to see a build that isn't just another pokey "supercharge the 4.0" deal.

 

umm.... that is gonna be ONE HELL OF A SLEEPER!!!

 

I just went from 6 to midnight

 

Holy Cow.. seeing as some of us arent on that forum keep us updated please!

 

Me thinks I need to get on that forum just for updates on that thread.

 

5 lugger gonna need some wider wheels for dat rubber and some brakes pronto. just saw on wiki thats 416hp and 391 tq. not too shabby which i guess after 10% loss for the train thats 375hp and 350 tq, still pretty impressive

 

sub'd

 

I just joined... Username ImHereForTheTaco

 

Damn I can't wait to see how this ends!

 

Hey all, figured we'd post up an update.
Progress has been slow, but steady.
Here are some pics:
Frank cutting out the OEM engine mount brackets off of the frame.





Preliminary engine mounts




Engine mounts mocked up






CAD drawings for engine mounts (blueprints were sent out to the machine shop yesterday and should be complete by the end the week hopefully)



Old rear axle/diff


Swapped out for a Tacoma X-Runner LSD setup c/w TRD leafs

 

Hilarious episode!

I would imagine this will be a very fun truck to drive once its done!

 

And they said you can not fit V8 into Tacoma.

5.7 is slightly bigger so I am guessing with slight mod it would fit too.
Awesome