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1jz swap in 1997 toyota tacoma need help wiring

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Laylow, May 19, 2020.

  1. May 19, 2020 at 1:03 PM
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    suaveflooder

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    Exactly, my buddy said the two wiring diagrams, solder and iron, loom, shrink wrap, and ends.
     
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  2. May 19, 2020 at 1:04 PM
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    Plkyone

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    AND A NICE COMPHY STOOL!
     
  3. May 19, 2020 at 1:40 PM
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    Wow I like having the harness built before the engine goes in .

    Never did say where they were located .

    As long as you get the EWD`s for both vehicles it is just time consuming

    What is really bad when they give you the wrong year of the Donor harness.
     
  4. May 19, 2020 at 1:49 PM
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    There was a lot of reading to do in this thread that I have no interest in. But the correct answer is lots of toggle switches. If you’re trying to combined the engine and chassis harnesses, don’t waste your time. Toggle switches son. Someone insert that “because race car” meme.
     
  5. May 19, 2020 at 1:54 PM
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    Also you’re doing this wrong. You’re missing a J.


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  6. May 19, 2020 at 3:05 PM
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    It actually is a "J" motor its a 1jzgte VVTI not quite as strong as what you have but quite capable!
     
  7. May 19, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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    The wire tuck on this is a work of art. Also in other applications I have seen people run the ecm of the donor for engine management and still ahve the stock one in the car getting swapped to run accessories lights etc., that said those applications were old cards getting modern engines (LS swapped into...pick an old car). Don't know if it would work the same with a modern power plant going into a modern car.
     
  8. May 19, 2020 at 3:39 PM
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    No need In this case the 1j ecu is all that's needed you can eliminate the original ecu
     
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  9. May 29, 2020 at 5:06 PM
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    Laylow

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    Today is the day I try to start wiring it up myself I got the wiring diagrams.i also got a Garrett turbo and 1000cc injectors my boy gave me so let's see how that goes. Located in dallas Texas
     
  10. May 30, 2020 at 3:10 PM
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    Its not that hard man good luck to you and lmk if you get stuck I can help you figure it out!
     
  11. Nov 25, 2021 at 2:55 PM
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    How did this work out?

    Do you have a follow up?

    Happy Thanksgiving!
     
  12. Nov 25, 2021 at 4:16 PM
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    3 swaps in progress I bought really cheap because the people gave up on the electrical end
     

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