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2006 Tacoma 1GR-FE Engine Swap

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by sikruis, Jan 14, 2025.

  1. Mar 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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    Or even vacuum hose routings on the passenger.
     
  2. Mar 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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    Throttle body?
     
  3. Mar 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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    I’ve been looking for a good diagram. Know a good one?
     
  4. Mar 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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    Yes
     
  5. Mar 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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    How would I know? I do have one from the swapped engine.
     
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    Try it.
     
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    Super simple on the 2005-2011 trucks.
    Here's mine. 2007

    [​IMG]
     
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    This is how it is routed right nowIMG_8315.jpg
     
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    I tried it, did not have an effect.
     
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    so far, I have changed out the throttlebody, disconnected the catalyst from the exhaust system. None of which have made a difference.
     
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    What year model is the donor engine?
    I guess I can look at the diagrams and see if there was a change in wiring at some point.
    But that's about all I can contribute at this point.
     
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    After my second pressure test, it never got below 40 psi. It's still dying. Could it be the fuel rail or injectors?
     
  15. Mar 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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  16. Mar 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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    Check all the wiring. Unplug and plug in again. I wonder if the crankshaft position sensor wire isn’t plugged in all the way. That sucker is hard to get to. Just a thought.
     
  17. Mar 2, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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    Shouldn’t be an issue with the wiring I don’t think. I have an ‘09 taco with ‘13 engine. Exhaust manifolds were different but that was corrected with using truck year exhaust gaskets on the new engine. I think it has to do with install. Some wire is not connected right or vacuum leak as was mentioned.
     
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  18. Mar 3, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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    I'm checking wires. Where should I look for a vacuum leak?
     
  19. Mar 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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    Say it could be a wiring issue, is there a diagnostics I can run to better help pinpoint? I have a code reader with the live data option.
     
  20. Mar 3, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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    Using the service manual (it’s free online via bootleg or pay for techstream), go through every step making sure everything was installed properly. Check the electrical connectors for corrosion or loose pins. Check all the ground connections for good contact (make sure wires are not rusted out, lots of YouTube vids on this). ECU assumes installation is correct so the codes might not be helpful.
     

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