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2nd Gen Tacoma 4.6 V8 1UR-FE and GX powertrain Swap

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by dpanibratets, May 22, 2022.

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  1. May 23, 2022 at 5:28 PM
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    this would be the challenge id like to know about.
     
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  2. May 23, 2022 at 5:34 PM
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    There may need to be parallel fuse boxes. One to keep existing systems running on the tacoma, the other to power this engine.
     
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  3. May 23, 2022 at 5:37 PM
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    I know getting the factory gauges to work has been one of the bigger hurdles doing swaps into Tacomas.

    Kind of thinking if I were trying this, I would try to use as much of the donor in that regard. Driveline, ECU, cluster, BCM etc.
     
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  4. May 23, 2022 at 5:45 PM
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    I think it will be easier to get the Tacoma Gauge to work than make the GX cluster to look aesthetically pleasing in the Tacoma dash. As much as I would like the GX cluster I don't think that is a hill I am willing to die on.
     
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  5. May 23, 2022 at 6:07 PM
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  6. May 23, 2022 at 7:02 PM
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    Same, Screw all the BS I want to see the final results.
     
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  7. May 23, 2022 at 7:06 PM
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    That would be correct. At least that’s what the forums said when I last checked 6mo ago. I meant to say HP’s opened the door for tuning Toyota/Lexus. I’d be surprised they don’t add the GX in the future given how popular it’s been with the overlanding community and how pig rich the OV guys claim the stock tune is.
     
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  8. May 23, 2022 at 7:12 PM
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    If only these guys would make one for the taco.

    https://www.carobotor.ca/shop/fjdashboard/
     
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  9. May 23, 2022 at 7:26 PM
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    Wonder how hard it would be to swap the whole dash in? They are similar size. Tacoma with the bougie Lexus dash, seats, console etc.
     
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  10. May 23, 2022 at 7:33 PM
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    agreed. if i knew how....
     
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  11. May 23, 2022 at 7:40 PM
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    Also crossed my mind, unfortunately mine is beige interior and to me that is a downgrade.
     
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    the journey is where results happen.
     
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    Well I'll tell you what boys, just looking at it makes me excited20220523_113811.jpg
     
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    Whats the horsepower and torque of the 4.6 ?
     
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    Unless you also want to use the electric brake booster I see no need for two under hood fuse boxes. There will be lots of repinning wire connections though. Lots. Engine immobilizer may be a challenge. Taco doesn’t have it but the GX does. Hope you got the keys with the donor truck. Hold on to those!

    edit: I think the Taco actually does have an immobilizer
     
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    Whenever you play a car on copart or iaai you are guaranteed that the keys will be stolen. Copart claimed that it had keys and ran, picked it up and the keys are missing. I ordered a oem key today, I will have a lock smith come out to program the key. I will make sure it runs prior to tearing into it. Good advice thanks.

    Additionally yes, I do want the electronic brake booster and traction control. I think the gx fuse box will have all systems that the tacoma currently has (and then some). Likely I will have to match tacoma wires to gx fuses/relays with the corresponding circuits.
     
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    Does anyone know if the GX rear diff, that is 8.2 inch, will bolt into a tacoma axle housing? Along with the axle shafts.
     
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    Unsure but why not use the GX axle? Weld on leaf perches and so what needs to be done. weld on a 12” relocation for some extra fun. Since you want to keep the rear disc setup of the GX
     
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