engine swap from a 2.7 to a 4.0

LS motors are quite popular

 

2jzgte motor swap!!!

 

Thanks; I guess what I meant by plug-n-play was that it would be the simplest swap, although not simple in itself. What I anticipated doing is to get a donor truck and just swap out parts that weren't common between the two. I was expecting, or hoping, that mounting points for the V6 and associated components necessary for the swap would already exist on the Reg Cabs body/frame thus 'simplifying' the job.

That said I am just starting to explore the idea and appreciate the feedback.

 

Yup, you have the right idea on swaps

 

True!

5.7 Supercharged?!!!!

 

it would be way too much work, I would look into turbo on supercharger on your 2.7l first

 

how much do you want for the swap, minus the front diff

 

Why not just drop the URD supercharger in? Less work and has a warranty I believe. You'll have the same #'s as the v6 or even better since its a reg cab plus you get the cool supercharge sound haha

 

Anyone done this yet? I can get a 4.0 motor transmission and t case for a grand. 120k on the motor. My little 4 banger has no power pushing 35s even after I regeared..

 

Dude. Best 4 cylinder on the market. It is effectively a VVT-I baby 2JZ. It is the 3rz short block with a variable intake cam head.

Turbo it and it will make loads of power, and awesome noises too.

 

Make sure all of your vacuum hoses aren't cracking up, and if you can, change your fuel filter. As it's been in there for 9 years.

You'll definitely regain some lost power.

 

I introduce you to this thread.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2006-turbo-puddle-jumper.456033/page-12#post-14775764

 

not worth it

 

Even if you got Engine/Tranny/T-case for cheap, you're still going to spend a ton of money on other misc parts, wire harness, ecu misc electronics, ect._ I do believe that the Traction control system and what not is also dependent on some engine stuff. In example on my Lexus when I lose traction the throttle is cut off on the engine and then other electronics takes over; ABS and what not to control traction. I haven't really experienced that in my Tacoma but I do know that Traction control works alongside the engine.

A question that would also come into mind is will the 4.0L Engine harness attach to the 2.7L cabin harness? Or are the pinouts/plugs different that you'll have to cut and piece together a custom harness adapter of some sort? I do quite a lot of engine swaps and always run into these issues; It's the electronics that can really slow down progress; however its not impossible. But ultimately the better choice here is to sell the truck you have now and get a 4.0 V6 truck instead; be much cheaper too.

If I'm going to dump that much money into a swap; I would do a Tundra 5.7L v8 swap as it may cost a bit more but be worth all the headache you gotta deal with. There is a Toyota Scion XB with a 4.7L Tundra V8 motor in it already so yes its all doable.