2nd Gen Tacoma 4.6 V8 1UR-FE and GX powertrain Swap

This build is going to be unreal when it's done, I can't wait to see it!

 

just FYI someone posted this in the 4th of july deals thread. Toyota parts deal is running a sale on all their parts it looks like. might be handy if you are looking for any parts

https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com

 

Realized I was partially blocking the engine harness hole with this relay box bracket. I relocated it higher. Also I had to modify this bracket by the battery to hold the harness so that it clears.

 

The transmission is going in on Saturday.
Some interesting observations I made today. From the bell housing to the forward transmission mount hole is 2 feet on both the a750f and a760f. However the tacoma crossmember is different and the transmission mounts are different. I am hoping, that some combination of these units on the stock location of cross member mounting point that this will work out without having to chop them. We won't know until it is bolted in relative to my engine mount location.



A750F


A760F


Cross members, the cleaner one is from the gx460

 

What's the difference in length between the two bellhousings? Or are they the same?

 

It's gettin real now !!

 

It is hard to tell exactly without unbolting them but they look pretty close to being the same.

A750f


A760f

 

They look super close.

 

The A750 has different bell housings depending on whether it’s behind the 1GR or 2UZ

 

You can recoup the build cost with a couple hidden cameras and a YouTube channel where you take it to random mechanics.

"The gas pedal is really sensitive and it doesn't sound right when it's running especially in higher RPMs."

 

Huh ?

 

Well at first I thought the holes are close enough to try to use the tacoma transmission mount but then I realized the oil pan won't clear the cross member. So I got to work on plasma cutting the transmission crossmembers off. I will be using the lexus crossmember because it has an exhaust hanger bolted to it. Transmission bolted up just fine, everything clears!

 

Word. Your in the home stretch now.

 

Just sold you the wheels. Good stuff man. Cant wait to see the finished project.

 

So is the front grille going to have a Lexus emblem?

 

Does anyone know what type of fitting this is? This thermostat is expensive and I'd rather not have to buy a new one just because of this fitting.

 

Can you thread the piece and install a double threaded fitting in there?

 

This is a good idea, just tap it for 1/4" NPT and run a barbed fitting there.

 

Tapping a thin cast piece, ya'll are brave.

 

I could but I'd rather not potentially contaminate the channels with aluminum chips.