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Any info on 5.7L Tundra motor swap into a 2nd Gen Tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JasperOffroad, Mar 31, 2013.

  1. Mar 31, 2013 at 2:53 PM
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    JasperOffroad

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    I've searched for a long time on this topic and have come up with nothing useful. It looks like Toyota put a 5.7L into an x-runner once. Other than that, I see no info on anyone that has done this swap. I see that electronics are a sticking point for some and cost is obviously a factor. Any info out there on this swap? Anyone attempted it? This is a project that I want to start in June/July.
     
  2. Mar 31, 2013 at 2:56 PM
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    Toyota did a full engine/tranny/rear axle swap. The harness was challenging for even the factory techs.

    I didn't know you can get X-Runners with manual crank windows?
     
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    Nope nothing out there :p
     
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    We have all thought about this, and all wish it existed. But idk of anybody doing it. Wish toyota would offer it straight from dealer. That and a diesel motor.:D

    :deadhorse:
     
  5. Mar 31, 2013 at 3:03 PM
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    My plan as well, with the additional complexity of retaining 4WD.
     
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    You'd probably be better off mating up the older 4.7 or maybe even the new 4.6 V8. The 4.7 used the same tranny that's in our 5 speed autos. The A750E/F.
     
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    I know that swap has been done. I'm not interested. :D

    That would be a much easier swap. The older v8 is a great candidate for a supercharger and can easily be boosted to higher power than a factory 5.7L. It has a lot of benefits, but not really what I am looking for.
     
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    If someone could make a 5.7 swap kit, especially one that works for 4x4's, they would make lots of $$.

    I would definitely be in line for it.
     
  9. Mar 31, 2013 at 3:12 PM
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    I'm not sure that a kit would be possible with this swap. I'm not saying that it can't be done, but I think the cost of the kit would be far too expensive and labor intensive for the market.
     
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    I have no idea what would be involved in the swap, but I was imagining a swap kit like they have for LS and Hemi Jeeps:cool: or even LS Miatas:eek:
     
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    Because racecar :burnrubber:
     
  12. Mar 31, 2013 at 3:26 PM
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    Short answer: Because I want to. :) I think it would be a great setup for a lot of reasons. Not everyone shares the same interests or the same set of requirements for a vehicle.
     
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