Engine Swap

I’m looking to swap my stock motor for a reliable engine for a full long travel rig that I’m trying to start building.

what is the best motor I should look for?

 

How much you wanna spend??

https://dieseltoys.com/tacoma-diesel-conversions

 

THIS

 

I’m personally open to options. I don’t like to buy cheap stuff that’s not going to last. I’m looking for longevity. If I had to give a specific price I’d probably say 4k.

 

4k would be a very cheap engine swap

 

I cool with buying something used with low miles on it, but im not exactly educated on any type of brand new engines.

 

the 4.0 is already a very reliable engine... anything else is going to be grief because of the custom work involved.



you speak of long travel, whats your budget? Real life doesn't take Forza bucks

 

The expensive stuff that comes with engine swapping a vehicle isn't even the engine itself. The transmission, transfer case, custom driveshafts and the electronics to support it will cost more than the engine. Add to it all the little stuff like an exhaust and all the mounts/cross members and the cost climbs even more.

If it were me -- I'd get a gutted truck from a salvage yard and just start from scratch. All you need is a frame and cab.

 

$4k all said and done? (Meaning buying the parts and covering all labor to have a reliable runner.) Then you're buying a used engine and most likely doing the great majority of work yourself.

 

He makes a good point. I have total chaos LT on my truck I think my final invoice from TC was around $11,000 and install was $3700. Doing LT isn't cheap and FWIW I've never once wished my truck had more power. The stock 4.0 is plenty fast with a good suspension.

 

Mazda rotory

 

This is just another thread about a motor swap that will never happen.

 

3.5 ecoboost out of a Raptor.

 

That is awesome.

 

It's definitely on my "If When I When the Lottery" bucket list.

 

I would put that engine in a mint 93 4runner as a bucket item

 

2JZ or nothing and don’t forget the NOS, buster.

Edit: also consider the Gallo 12 or 24.

 

4BT

 

2nd for a 3.5L Eco boost, I've slowly been collecting parts to swap my 71 F100 over to one when I find the right donor truck