My LS swapped 3rd Gen Tacoma build thread

the taco trans won’t hold up to the power, I’ve got a Rsg 4x4 transmission but they are about the most expensive option short of full custom. The biggest thing is the custom transfer case adapter. There’s another company out there but I think they want like 2k just for an adapter case adapter and shafts…. The other option would be like an ar5 trans but they aren’t very strong either from what I’ve read.

 

I have this truck up for sale now if anyone is interested hit me up

 

Well that’s unfortunate

 

It will be fortunate for the new buyer lol

 

And now you’ve got 50 posts, so you can post it here if you want.

 

Was there no off the shelf oil pans that would give the clearance you need? Working on a 5.3 into a first gen and can't really find if there is something that will work that isn't custom made.

 

As far as I’ve seen a front sump fits pretty easily since it’s rear steer on the 1st gens.

 

While that is true, I haven't come across very many 3rd gen T4Rs or 1g tacomas that have the 4x4 in place with the LS swap. While it'll all become a lot clearer once the 5vz is out and the LM7 is bolted to the R150F, I am just looking to see if others have found a solution for front sump, low profile pans. There are a lot out there in the market but it's a crap shoot trying to get one before wedging the V8 in. I'm not certain that it can be done without a custom pan. While the steering is in the rear, the diff is still there on the driver's side and the engine bay is much smaller than a third gen.

 

No off the self pans what so ever, hardly any room with the front diff in there

 

I was going to suggest a dry sump system, but damn they look to be expensive.

 

Yeah I am worried about that. Did you happen to take pictures of your pan you modified? I know it's not apples to apples but I would be curious how you modified it. Much appreciated!

Also good luck with cars and bids auction!

 

Anyone interested in my newest build check it out

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tesla-swapped-2wd-1st-gen-build.807147/#post-28942003

 

Did you have to swap the trans?

 

Yea is used a different transmission

 

This is how much I took out of my oil pan and I in hindsight I should have taken more out.

 

Thanks! Sadly my life took a left turn and the LS project was shelved.

 

When doing ls swap do you keep the factory ac? Do you keep stock ac compressor. Then just wire certain wiring into the factory wiring harness, ignition starter with stand alone. Does factory fuel pump need to be upgraded for more volume. This is beautiful build

 

you would use a ls compressor and just custom plumb it to the rest of the factory system. And I would not try to run it off a factory pump, upgraded pumps aren’t very expensive.

 

Found your Reddit thread! SICK

 

@Drewthecarguy , do you think you could do this swap for me in a couple of years?