Swapping a 2.7L to either a V6 or V8

cedarpangolin · Oct 10, 2019

jowybyo said: ↑

That's probably true. But I think there is a chance that after I sell of the deleted motor/trans and other parts from my truck, that the swap could be about $1k. Even if I'm off by a lot and it costs me $2k, 60hours might still be worth saving ~$3k. But I don't really know cause no one likes to discuss anything with actual data and fact. We just jump straight to, "It's not worth it", "$15k minimum", "Your truck won't be drivable", etc.
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yota243 · Oct 10, 2019

cedarpangolin said: ↑

And the 2.7 is notably more reliable long term, especially when modded.
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Than the 4.0? I would have thought there was a marginal difference in reliability at best between the two... Seen several 1gr with well over 250k miles on the clock still going strong; they are both Toyotas after all

cedarpangolin · Oct 10, 2019

yota243 said: ↑

Than the 4.0? I would have thought there was a marginal difference in reliability at best between the two... Seen several 1gr with well over 250k miles on the clock still going strong; they are both Toyotas after all
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No question both are very reliable. However, the 2.7 has a better rep for overall reliability and high mileage - some have clocked over 600k with very very minimal love other than regular maintenance repairs.

Carloss1017 · Aug 29, 2023

nd4spdbh said: ↑

Honestly if you are going to do any sort of swap. Skip the 4.7L ... and TBH if you are going to do any sort of swap... skip a toyota motor all together.... just LS swap it. You can get a full crate carb legal LS for cheaper than a toyota v8 motor thats in decent running order, and WAAAAYYYYYY cheaper if you live outside of CA and smog stuff is less stringent... the LS will make more power, torque, have better aftermarket support and be WAY simpler and a smaller package. Mate it to a 4L80E and you got yourself an EASY 450hp 450TQ NA'd truck that will chirp the tires between gears.
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Is this LS swap legal in SoCal ? I’m looking at swapping my 95 tocoma

Carloss1017 · Aug 29, 2023

jowybyo said: ↑

he might be ok with a non-Toyota motor but I think he still wants a stick. Not sure if it needs to support 4wd, but I was mostly asking that for my own benefit.
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Is there any auto trans that supports 4wd and LS swap trying swap my 95 Tacoma and still be able use my 4wd

nd4spdbh · Aug 29, 2023

Carloss1017 said: ↑

Is this LS swap legal in SoCal ? I’m looking at swapping my 95 tocoma
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Dont quote me but i believe as long as its a drivetrain thats newer and OBD2/Carb approved you are good.

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