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TACUNDRA - 5.7L 3URFE swapped 2nd gen project

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MikieSwartz, Jan 13, 2019.

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Will I end up with a functional 5.7L Tacoma?

  1. Yes. I watched you're video and I have faith in you.

    37.8%
  2. Probably. I mean, you already have a whole Tundra for parts.

    41.1%
  3. Maybe. If you're a Toyota tech and have an engineering degree.

    14.3%
  4. Probably not. If it was possible, other guys would already have it done.

    7.6%
  5. No. You're blowing smoke or you're delusional.

    7.1%
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  1. Jun 11, 2019 at 4:54 PM
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    MikieSwartz

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    LMAO The guy filming was a lot younger and a little timid until I told him she likes that attention. So he ended up getting some good shots after all.
     
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  2. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:33 PM
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    Dude, that video makes me wish you were my neighbor, but also super glad you aren't :bowdown:
     
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  3. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    Maybe just down the street within walking distance.

    I felt like I was watching an episode of Jackass or Viva La Bam. (Edit: I mean that as a compliment.)
     
  4. Jun 11, 2019 at 6:19 PM
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    Crazy fun and good cooking!
     
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  5. Jun 12, 2019 at 11:37 PM
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  6. Jun 14, 2019 at 2:44 PM
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  7. Jun 14, 2019 at 2:58 PM
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    I know it will. TRD did the swap into an XRunner, years ago.
     
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  8. Jun 16, 2019 at 9:13 PM
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  9. Jun 16, 2019 at 9:15 PM
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    I can't wait to see how this build turns out.
     
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  10. Jul 10, 2019 at 10:05 AM
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    Comparing the Tundra's 3UR-FE V8 and the Tacoma's 1GR-FE V6. We also compare the frames and engine mounts and explore the possibility of using Lexus GX460 motor mounts for the 5.7L V8 swap in the second generation Tacoma.
    https://youtu.be/0aadrmWmIuw
     
  11. Jul 10, 2019 at 10:35 AM
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    Being that you have a 2005, they are known to be prone to engine mount failures at the frame. The welds would crack and the mounts would bend or tear inward to the frame. Gusset kits are now offered, due to that commonality.

    Just wanted to get you up to speed on that, so that you can make adjustments and prevent it, with all that you are getting into.
     
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  12. Jul 10, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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    Uhm, yeah, no.
    You’re gonna have to fab your own mounts cuz that won’t work.
     
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  13. Jul 21, 2019 at 2:06 PM
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    THANK YOU! I've never heard of that. And I really appreciate advice like this! Maybe this is why the Tundra mounting brackets were built so different - And that being said, maybe I should plan to weld the Tundra brackets into the Tacoma frame.
     
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  14. Jul 21, 2019 at 3:38 PM
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    Glad to help to make sure this has as few of problems as possible.
     
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  15. Jul 27, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    How’d this thing turn out?
     
  16. Jul 29, 2019 at 7:30 AM
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    Still in the works.
     
  17. Aug 7, 2019 at 5:01 PM
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  18. Aug 8, 2019 at 4:03 AM
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    Dang, I’m pretty sure that whole front bracket is held on by 4 bolts and easily removable

    edit:
    Here's the part number
    53205-04010.jpg
     
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  19. Aug 8, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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    Easy fix for the front core support. Riv-nuts, and a small bracket for each side. Done. If you hadn't thought of that already.

    Since you'll be welding on plates to fix the rusted frame sections, don't forget about the stock Tacoma motor mount areas that used to crack on your frame year. You'll be modifying those mounts anyway, so while you're in there, beef up the frame there too.

    Keep the vids and progress a comin'!
     
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  20. Aug 8, 2019 at 2:51 PM
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    Been watching he channel for a few months! Glad to see ya got a TW thread going man. Excited to see the final product!
     
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