New V8 Build

Is this a 4.7 V8? Which trans did you use? Did you intregrate the wiring harness your self or use some sort of engine transplant wiring harness kit?

Great job!

Motoretro

 

its a 4.0L V8. i bought an aftermarket tranny set-up so i could use the stock tacoma W59 gearbox and convert it to a 5 speed instead of the stock lexus 4 speed automatic. im thinking about buying another kit so i canuse the R154 instead. and i did the wiring myself

 

AWSOME DUDE... WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE THE FIRST, TO PUT A 5.7 I-FORCE S/C IN A 08 TACO? IF SO LET ME KNOW..... I WOULD LOVE TO DO THAT SWAP.

 

caps lock FTW

 

what kind of v8 did you drop in and how much did the project cost you

 

i put a 1UZ out of a Lexus LS400 in it. not sure how much it costs. i accidentally put all the pics in my other thread so you can check them out there

 

linky???

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/street-trucks/21395-my-v8-taco.html

 

thanks
oh yea and wanna do mine???

 

lol i would but i already have a couple projects i gotta finish first

 

like what???

 

thank you

i cant say. 2 are my buddies trucks and im getting ready to start hackin into somethin for myself

 

you got some major skills dude! can't wait to see it on the track and the ET slips.

 

amazing job!!!

 

What "tranny kit" did you get, do you have the company info, contact, website? I was JUST looking at using this same engine in my build. I would love to know the tranny kit is, and the custom work you had to do to wedge that engine in.
thanks!

 

I don't think he's gonna respond, he hasn't logged in since 2010.



I've done a little dream building with a 1uz/3uz too.

CX Racing has engine mounts: https://www.cxracing.com/ESK-1UZ-TACOMA9504
To put a manual trans behind it, Google is your friend here, just have to search for 1uz adapter plate or transmission adapter. Probably have to fab a mount or cross member for the trans.

I came across a few people that have documented the swap so your best bet is to study up on those before diving in. Your abilities vs how much you have to outsource will be a huge factor in how easy or expensive the swap is gonna be!

Good luck to you because a V8 taco totally kicks ass!