COMAtized's Tacoma- 2uz v8 swap

Welcome to my build. I would like to think of my truck as a "Hybrid" of the best Toyota truck and SUV parts from 96-05. There is really not much left of my original Tacoma, and I plan to swap out a lot more as I go. I have a lot of time, energy, money, and even a little blood invested in my truck. Its not perfect, and will always be a work in progress. Please feel free to post comments, or questions.

My truck started life with a 3rz 4cyl and A340F auto, then I swapped in a W59 manual. Then in June 2013, I took all that out so I could start my v8 swap

Manual version:
Engine Start Date: 12-1-13
First Drive Date : 12-21-13

Automatic version:
First start: 1-15-17
First Drive: 2-4-17

Current :


Drivetrain:
- currently exploring radiator options

- 2002 4.7L Tundra v8 (now 03 4runner)
- 1996 Tacoma R150F -Transmission (3.4L's 5 Speed) (2003 4runner A750F auto now)
- 99/00 4runner multi mode Tcase
- 2001+ electronic ADD front diff 4.10 w/ manual hubs
- 1996 LC FZJ80 E-locker axle- Disc brakes, Full Float Axle, 9.5" ring gear
- 2004 v8 4runner intake
- BAmuffler- Single exhaust
- 4 door cab Swap (+13.5" to frame)


Brakes:
- Tundra/Sequoia 13WL -231mm brakes
- FZJ80 Rear disc

Body:
- 04 Tacoma cab
-01-04 Taco Tail lights
-2001 4runner pwr/heated Mirrors
- Custom trimmed and cut wheel wells for 35s
- turn signal relocated to corners

Interior:
-01-04 Tacoma radio
-98-02 4runner black 4 spoke steering wheel w/ black column cover
-01-04 Tacoma white face gauges
-OEM shifter concole w/ cupholders
-01-04 Tacoma shifter Concole
-4runner glovebox latch w/ lock


Wheels/Tires
- Procomp 16x8 1069
- 315/75R16 Cooper discovery St Maxx

Armor:
- Trail-Gear low profile Rock assault bumper (Front)

Recovery:
- Someone else's winch

Suspension:
- 1st gen Tundra bilstens shocks with 05/06 Tundra TRD coils on 3rd setting
- SkyJacker 3" leaf springs

Coming soon...
- no future plans besides cleaning up a few small things in my swap

Wheelin Pics:

 

okay, cause someones gonna ask, where's the V8 Pics? because if you actually did it, that a badass taco

 

Nice truck, I like the flares.. how did you go about doing that?

 

Now what I am sure some of you want to see-

V8 swap.

What I started with-



If any of you plan to swap in a v8... get a donor vehicle... Save SOOOOO much time and money... I pretty much started with a block, intake, and exhaust manifilds. everything else I have bought...







The oil filter should be easy to get to!



Its getting close- Im still working on the wiring.

 

patient you must be, adding pics, I still am!

The flares came on my truck.

 

Subbed for the v8! and thats also a really good looking truck too, i like the look of the white fender flares

 

thank you for the pics, ive seen soo many trolls "say" they have done a V8 swap and then cant prove it, but holy crap man, you taco should be badass when its done

 

They didn't look like stock flares, I guess I could be wrong since I don't own a first gen.

 

nope, no troll here... empty pockets and a sore brain.. yes...

 

if i was closer id offer to come help you wire stuff, but NC is a little to far

 

I think they are port installed, I dont have the holes in the finders. I bought the truck with 24k on it and they where on it then.

 

thanks, I have someone helping me, but he stays pretty busy, and I also have a lot of other stuff on my plate also. Thats the only reason I am not driving my truck now...

 

This would be a future project for the Yeti.

Do you have tips/tricks to be aware of?
DIY write up?

 

My god.

Subbed for this.

 

tips/tricks- buy a donor vehicle... I have spent SOOOO much time and money searching for all the small peaces, Throttle body, hardlines that bolt to the intake manifold, coils, nuts and botls... gahh.. so much time and money. There where so many things I was missing I cant even remeber now..

I have another thread ---->

This swap is not easy, and I would be lying if I told you I did it all myself. I have teamed up with a guy that has done a few swaps and is the smartest person I have ever delt with when it comes to wiring, and computer building. He has acted as a teacher, mentor, and a guide. Putting a 5 speed behind the 4.7 is expensive and there are a lot of issues that go along with the manual. The major thig is there was never a manual put behind any v8 Toyota released in North America. Since there is NO OBDII compliant ECU for the 2uz, you have to figure out a way to trick the computer into thinking that the auto transmission is inplace and working correctly. That, or deal with the CEL... which is a problem for me because my truck WILL pass inspection.


Currently, I am waiting on my exhaust to get here, plus I am still working on wiring. I had hoped to have my truck running by now, but... Things are moving slow.

 

Gotta love a V8 in a small truck.

 

1st gen
v8
pass state inspection

Install a milkshake machine in it and its GAME OVER!

Well done!

 

subbed

 

hey pass dat!

this is awesome!! moar pics and vids as it all comes together!