1997vs2001 interchangeable??

Hello all, newbie here. Quick question. I have a 1997 Tacoma 4x4 with a five speed. It only has 168k on it, but I'm told the head is cracked. I am working on verifying that, but my question is I have found a 2001 4cly being parted out and the engine only has 44k on it. Can I use it in my 1997? I know that I have two coil packs vs four coils on the 2004. Can I just swap engines? What's the difference? Thanks.

 

I don't see why you couldn't swap engines

 

That's what I was thinking, but the guy selling it is telling me it wont work because its different, but I really don't see how. THanks

 

Seems to me, that your '97 ECM wouldn't recognize the extra 2 coils to fire.
There might be additional differences in the smog controls and fuel delivery.

 

Agreed, but if I am using all my electronics, vacuum lines, etc, and just basically using the block and head from the 2001, shouldn't they be the same? Or at least close enough?