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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Byerly09BajaYota, Jun 13, 2015.

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Engine Swap or Supercharge?

  1. Engine Swap

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  2. Supercharge it

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  1. Jun 13, 2015 at 3:57 PM
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    Byerly09BajaYota

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    So I have done suspension and body work to get my 2009 Taco where I want it looks wise and it's all functional but I had to be a tard and throw on some 35" tires on it recently. I have a Doug Thorley header and k&n intake but I need some serious power. I need your advice guys, engine and tranny swap or supercharge the weak 2.7L 4 cylinder engine? And if your answer is a swap can you give specs on what and how please? Thanks20150421_124540.jpg
     
    Byerly09BajaYota, Jun 13, 2015
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  2. Jun 13, 2015 at 4:00 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Swap.
     
    T4RFTMFW, Jun 13, 2015
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  3. Jun 13, 2015 at 4:01 PM
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    Gears and supercharge
     
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  4. Jun 13, 2015 at 4:30 PM
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    Byerly09BajaYota

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    RogueTRD I've looked at the URD setup w/ supercharger and it seems legit. What gears should I run?
     
    Byerly09BajaYota, Jun 13, 2015
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  5. Jun 13, 2015 at 4:33 PM
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    Gears first. Engine mods later.
     
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  6. Jun 13, 2015 at 4:38 PM
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    Wouldn't bother with a turbo or charged 2.7.
     
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  7. Jun 13, 2015 at 4:52 PM
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    Probably 4.88's OP
     
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  8. Jun 13, 2015 at 4:57 PM
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    Swap!
     
    Over da Hill, Jun 13, 2015
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  9. Jun 14, 2015 at 11:41 AM
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    Swap!Sweet 09 OP!
     
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  10. Jun 14, 2015 at 8:04 PM
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    ODNAREM thanks dude!
     
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  11. Jun 14, 2015 at 8:16 PM
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    Wisdom, that's easy, in my neck of the woods we pray God for it. HE delivers it every time. Period. Just one small detail, You have to believe on it.
     
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  12. Jun 14, 2015 at 8:36 PM
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    Haha put a tundra motor in it! That'd be so sick.
     
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  13. Jun 14, 2015 at 8:44 PM
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    Oh ya.... swap it out!
     
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  14. Jun 15, 2015 at 6:14 PM
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    I think I'm going to get a chevy 350 and drop in it. As well as a new or rebuilt tranny. I've found it would be easier to work on and cheaper to do. I have a few good mechanic friends
     
    Byerly09BajaYota, Jun 15, 2015
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  15. Jun 15, 2015 at 6:20 PM
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    just messing with you. engine swap- drop something big and bad in there!
     
    tyfoon11, Jun 15, 2015
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  16. Jun 15, 2015 at 6:27 PM
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    About the only way you can do this for cheap is a URD supercharger. Unless you have deep pockets, an engine swap is going to cost you a shiny penny or two to get done. 4.0 V6 is a nice upgrade, but if you want mad power, take a 5.7 iForce V8 from a Tundra and drop it in that bitch. You'd need a wheelie bar after that! Haha

    Sorry, can't help on building or swapping any of those. Never seen it done on a second gen. I've seen 4.7 iForce V8's put in first gens though.
     
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  17. Jun 15, 2015 at 6:32 PM
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    I'm going to break the mold lol
     
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