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Engine swap in 03 Tacoma

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tombstone4x4, Mar 26, 2017.

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  1. Mar 26, 2017 at 11:32 AM
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    Tombstone4x4

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    I have a 2003 Tacoma v6 and I want to do a v8 engine swap but I know nothing about it and I want to know the details and engines that would work and what else I would have to do to make it work
     
  2. Mar 26, 2017 at 11:49 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    How many engine swaps have you done, even like for like? In any marquee?

    How many swaps have you done that were similar, but a version of the motor that utilized different wiring/sensors/ECU?

    Just trying to gauge your wrench skills, wiring skills and problem solving experience.
     
  3. Mar 26, 2017 at 12:01 PM
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    Do u happen to know what engines I could put in it
     
  4. Mar 26, 2017 at 12:06 PM
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    :gossip: I was trying to give the newbie the benefit of the doubt. ;)
     
  5. Mar 26, 2017 at 12:51 PM
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    dont swap out the engine
     
  6. Mar 26, 2017 at 12:57 PM
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    Well the v6 ain't enough for me
     
  7. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:01 PM
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    You are in waaaaay over your head. Either get a different truck with a bigger motor or pay someone to do the swap.
     
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    Well I plan on putting a lift on it and I don't think my v6 can beat this other tocoma just like mine in town
     
  9. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:03 PM
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    Beat it at what? Who cares if it can beat it
     
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  10. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:07 PM
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    Race and looks man
     
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    If you wanna race why not get a car? You'll crush him
     
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    sell the tacoma and get a tundra v8, or super charger/turbo for v6?
     
  13. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:14 PM
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    I got a car if I just wanted to race him but that ain't cool and if I sell it he will have the only Tacoma and won't be as much of a big deal
     
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    I'm sorry, I really love helping people but this stuff gets me. Every. Single. Time.

    Let's see:
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    Doesn't heed appropriate advice: check.

    A troll? 12 years old? Time will tell.
     
  15. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:35 PM
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    Mods should just remove this thread before it goes to shit....
     
  16. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:35 PM
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    Not 12 just 17
     
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    And I got experience just not with this I know more about tractors because that's what I work with and I have a 93 mustang that I am currently building for a drag car thank ya very much you yankee sumbitch
     
  18. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:40 PM
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    Judging by your responses, I'd say that you aren't mechanically competent enough.

    No offense
     
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    I got a 1969 Mach 1 engine on engine stand at the farm shop that's bored 30 over that I am putting back together for my 93 mustang foxbody coupe that I just put rear pinion snubber on and a tubular k member to loose 60lbs in the front welded subframe connectors underneath welded all the seams underneath where was factory spot welded put a new rear end in and new brake lines so I've worked on other vehicles not Toyota
     
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    I also have a trail riding jeep that I have worked on

    IMG_0077.jpg
     
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