4runner/tacoma engine compatibility

So I found a decent deal on a used 4runner engine that it says it came out of a 2001 4runner. I have a 2002 tacoma that needs a engine haha. Is there any differences between the 2? One thing im noticing in the pictures is it looks like there is a obd2 port attached to the intake? My truck the obd2 is under the dash so will that cause issues? Thanks!

 

Those are definitely on the Tacoma 3.4 too it is labeled diagnostic on the plastic but for sure in the same spot on my 01

 

5VZ are the same throughout the years (Tacoma, 4Runner, T100, and Tundra) except for the graphite head gasket being used in 95.5-00 and MLS in 01-04

 

Awesome thanks! The only thing I Just wasnt sure about was that data Port thing. I didnt have that on my 5VZ that I pulled out of my 02 tacoma.

 

Every 5vz I worked on had it including my 95 & 98 T100, 00 & 02 Tacoma, and 03 Tundra

 

The larger metal tube on back top of plenum, not sure what that is, looks like some extra pieces like that came on my JDM engine I didn't use on my 01. Here's a Pic of top of mine currently.

 

I didn't even notice that. Good catch

 

My 2004 doesn’t have the diagnostic port on the intake.

 

They are claiming not JDM engines. Here's another one they have that has the throttlebody and a little bit of the intake hose.

 

My 2004 has this small metal that doesn’t have a vacuum line connected to each end. Is that normal for a 2004 3.4?

 

The motor i just pulled is like that

 

Check the v belt pulleys they should be single smaller belts (3). A larger Serpentine type belt ran accessories on the right hand drive van that mine came out of. Except A/C.

 

That looks like my pic. You good.

 

That is your pic sorry I used it to show which vacuum tube I’m talking about. Mine is just the tube with nothing connected on each end.

 

My bad I spaced out, not sure? Could be a change from 01 to 04.

 

I went out and snapped a picture of mine. I have always wondered about it and I asked a Toyota mechanic he kinda scratched his head and said some came that way.

 

Another space out, not v belts but 3 smaller in width belts for north America 3.4 engine.

 

Yeah definitely different, but seems factory for your MY.

 

Well now I dont know what to do because I dont know how to tell the difference between jdm and north american.

 

Go with post #3 02hilux is very knowledgeable about these trucks.