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has anyone put an engine from a 2012+ Tacoma in a 2011- Tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jboudreaux1965, Aug 7, 2017.

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  1. Aug 7, 2017 at 8:09 PM
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    Has anyone done this before? I was told it can be as simple as just changing the the cam gears? Doesn't sound right to me? I have a 2006, I'm going to have to swap the engine, it would be nice to put an engine only a couple years old. Any input welcome.

    Especially from someone who has done the mod.

    Thanks guys!
     
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  2. Aug 7, 2017 at 8:12 PM
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    Dual VVT-I was introduced into the 4Runners and FJC's in 2010 while the Tacoma retained the original VVT-I 1GR. Not sure about compatibility
     
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  4. Aug 7, 2017 at 8:14 PM
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    Sorry about that, then what makes 2012+ 1GR's not compatible with 2011- 1GR's?
     
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    Why do you have to swap the engine?
     
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  6. Aug 7, 2017 at 8:16 PM
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    Dealership ruined mine.... in a lawsuit... long story.
     
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    Nothing, really. 2012+ got some additional air injection smog stuff in the headers. Should be able to bolt up a 2012+ 1gr to everything in 2005-2011
     
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    Ah, shit. Bummer. Good luck
     
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    I know they bolt up, but they are not compatible. I always assumed because they switched to dual VVT-I. A friend with a shop said someone brought in a 2007 Tacoma to the shop next to his that would not run right. The person had put an engine from a 2012 Tacoma in it. He said the shop next door fixed it by putting cam gears on it from a 2005-2010 engine???
     
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    ***** I EDITED THE TITLE OF THE THREAD, SORRY FOR THE ERROR *****
     
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    You don't want a 2012 engine....look up the secondary air injection issues
     
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    So, there is extra sensors, etc that mess with ecu? Is that the compatibility issue?
     
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    If you're going through the trouble of dropping in a new engine, deleting the smog pump in a 2012 to 2015 4.0 should be a non-issue.

    The dual vvt-I never made it to the 2nd gen Tacoma so my guess is the only issue you'd have would be with sensors or the ECU.
     
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    Does anyone know if there is any advantage in getting a 1GR-FE from an FJ made in Japan (VIN starts with J) vs a 1GR-FE from a Tacoma made in US?

    Thanks for the help guys!

    BTW I thought I found a good engine, low miles from an FJ, pulled the valve cover.... :(

    Sludge city, looked like the previous owner belonged to the Church of I Do Not Change Oil! LOL!
     
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    Air injection issues were fixed in 2013, it was only 2012. You can definitely use a newer Taco engine but you might need the ECU and engine harness from it as well.
     
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    10-4 good buddy :) going to start hunting
     
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    You can also bolt in the V8 from a 4Runner, uses same auto transmission just need the bellhousing from the 2uzfe. I'd seriously consider that if I were in your shoes.
     
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    IS ECU DIRECT PLUG N PLAY?
     
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