Norcal swap shop

I have a 09 extended cab 4cyl auto 2wd in great shape. The only complaint I have is I want more power. As I'm in CA the only way to do this is go to a 6cyl. Does anyone know of a shop that has done a 4 to 6 swap before that will pass CARB inspection?

 

Jeff at Toy Connection in Santa Clara.

 

Apologies, I don't have a shop recommendation for you and the following is unsolicited so take it as a grain a salt. Do not go with any shop that doesn't try to talk you out of this first. I have done these types of swaps and it will be very expensive and time consuming. Most shops will not quote a flat rate as this is custom so its time and materials. Easily low 5 figures. Good luck!

 

Sage advice.

 

Toy Connection looks iffy. They seem to have the knowledge but reviews in Yelp indicate they're swamped so badly they're at the edge of self destructing. Last thing I need is a partial swap and the owner goes nutso and tells me to come get my vehicle.

 

With what you are asking, that’s a possibility with 99.9 percent of the shops out there.

Most swaps are difficult, require unique solutions to individualistic requirements and exist in a flexible timeline. Shops don’t like to operate with these types of confining stipulations.

Good luck in your quest!

 

This is going to be a very expensive and time consuming swap, especially if you plan on getting it CARB certified. If you have a shop do it, expect to pay between $30,000-$40,000. This is the price that other shops quote for similar conversions in Tacomas and other vehicles. Diesel Toys will put a 1KD-FTV Turbodiesel conversion in your truck for roughly $30,000.

https://dieseltoys.com/2005-2011-tacoma-diesel

I would say do a Turbo, but we all know you can’t do that here unless you know a Smog guy.

Engine swaps really aren’t worth it unless you have that kind of money to waste, or you do it yourself.