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Gen 3 Tacoma Chevy 350 Swap

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Cryptics1984, Jun 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM.

  1. Jul 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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    Cryptics1984

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    Oh to the OBD2 question. OEM engine harness is removed. There are no original working electronics accept for the interior amenities. I separated the power for ignition fuel and fans so I can run the truck with all power off to the truck and then I have a master switch to turn on the power to the truck itself. This can only be done in a non DEQ area. I will not live in a place that requires DEQ. Im sure I will be hated by all electric car owners.
     
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  2. Jul 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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    Dude you are my freaking hero! :oldglory:
     
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  3. Jul 2, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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    Thank you. I was just in contact with a guy I know that does really good drone videos so hopefully i can get you guys some footage of it driving out in the Oregon gorge area.
     
  4. Jul 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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    Would love to see that. If you ever get the bugs worked out enough and decide to visit the coast hit me up! Got some cool spots to test that beast out! Keep up the good work
     
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  5. Jul 2, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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    Oh for sure. No bugs left, fingers crossed. When I head twords the coast I'll hit you up for sure. I have a lot of spots I wanna hit up. Thanks for the invite!
     
  6. Jul 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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    Anytime brother :fingerscrossed:
     
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  7. Jul 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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    I put a Sequoia booster and MC in my 2nd Gen TRD Sport. It made a HUGE difference in initial brake responsiveness. No modification needed, just some short custom brake lines and a longer plunger rod on the brake pedal.

    I have no idea if that’s applicable or useful for you or a 3rd gen, but can point you toward more details if so
     
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  8. Jul 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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    Point me at some more info on that and ill definitely look into it. I was also told to use a larger master cylinder made by chevy however I would like to research multiple options. I did get the breaks working pretty well though as I stated earlier they are still a little spongy. Ill take any info you got!
     
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  9. Jul 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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    If you’re going to SAS it with a Dana 60 you absolutely want to upgrade the brakes.

    It looks like the 07+Tundra/ 08+Sequoia brake booster will also fit 3rd Gen Tacoma TRD Sports. That’s the booster you want; it has a large dual diaphragm, which you need to push fluid through the larger port on a bigger master cylinder.

    You will also need this extender (or one with the same dimensions) to extend the plunger rod on the booster that connects to your brake pedal: https://ebay.us/m/JK95Vi

    I believe the port for a Tundra/Sequoia master cylinder is 24mm, which is a big step up from the (14mm?) Tacoma MC. You will need these brake line adapters to connect the Tundra MC to your existing hard lines. https://autobrakesolutions.com/prod...-line-kit-12mm?rq=yr_2016~mk_toyota~md_tacoma

    And that’s it! That and some brake fluid is all you need to make the swap.

    As an alternative to the Tundra/Sequoia master cylinder, you can buy an adapter to mount an even larger 1 ton GM master cylinder on the Tundra/Sequoia booster. (Maybe that’s the GM master cylinder you already have?) https://trailtoys.net/products/one-ton-master-cylinder-upgrade

    I don’t know as much about that setup; I’m personally running a Sequoia MC because I’m IFS.

    If you decide to buy a used booster from a salvage yard, buy from a yard where you can pick it up yourself. I ordered three different boosters by mail and they all arrived broken from shipping.
     
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  10. Jul 3, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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    Awesome! Thank you for that. This is what im going to do. Your amazing!
     

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