Can I install a 2017 2tr-fe into my 2005 2tr-fe?

My 2005 4 cylinder is getting tired. I found a 2017 motor replacement but its not technically compatible with my truck, possibly due to it having both intake and exhaust VVT. Is it possible to make it work?

 

Possible? yes.

But not easily.

My guess is more wiring than wrenching skills would be required.

 

You would be just better of buying a new truck, its not worth the time and money swapping the engine, you would just better off selling your truck if its causing problems, and get you a reliable brand new 2018 Tacoma

 

Yea, 'cause $35k is what it takes to professionally refresh a tired motor anyway. Right?

 

EXACTLY not really worth it, just get a new one, I love my 2018! 100% worth it. the 2tr-fe in mine is still breaking in i only have 500 miles on it, and I bought it with 8 miles!!!!

 

the 2005 is my beater. I already have a 3rd gen V6 4x4.

 

Ah okay is it like a beater dune truck?

 

I would just buy a diesel with manual transmission, swap, bolt your transfer to the tailhousing, and roll. $4500 free shipping out of dallas.

If you dont like that answer, then I would say if you can get the wiring harness, and ecm, then you could probably pull it off

 

If its coming from a wrecked truck pull the ecu and wire harnesses, not hard. Repining power windows/locks and such shouldn't be hard. If you got a manual try and get the R156 too

 

its gettin tired? or stopped working. Replace it with the 2nd gen 2TR and call it a day... not worth the time to swap with another dog of an i4.