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Where can I get a 4.0 motor in socal?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by IEsurfer, May 4, 2021.

  1. May 4, 2021 at 10:32 AM
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    I'm trying to help my buddy find a 4.0, his 06 is pretty much dying. Whats my best bet besides praying a salvage yard would have one?
     
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    maybe JDM Imports.
     
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    I've never bought from them but LKQ I'm sure you could get one.
     
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  4. May 4, 2021 at 5:54 PM
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    That would probably be an easy task in the North East due to the rusty frames.
     
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    Try car-part.com
     
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    your in socal so theres a few jdm imports. the one in santa fe install the motor in my 3rd gen 4runner and it looks factory. if you wanna spend a little more i would have them do the swap. they have the motors on hand.
     
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    Bought mine from car-part.com with 52k miles for 3k
     
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    Have the old motor rebuilt with performance parts and enjoy the HP increase
     
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    O.P. go this route ^
     
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