1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

engine upgrade?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by BrianPK, Mar 30, 2007.

  1. Mar 30, 2007 at 12:37 AM
    #1
    BrianPK

    BrianPK [OP] Offroad Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2007
    Member:
    #1083
    Messages:
    133
    Gender:
    Male
    Modesto, California
    Vehicle:
    01 TRD 4WD V6 SR5
    CB Radio, 3'' fabtec spacer lift and 3'' body lift flowmaster dual exhaust, deckplate mod, silencer mod, Work in progress pioneer 7900bt stereo with 5X8 infinity speakers all around, and eclipse ex400 amp
    anyone know if you can swap out the stock 3.4l for the newer 4.0l engine in an 01?
     
  2. Mar 30, 2007 at 12:23 PM
    #2
    MarkC

    MarkC Carolina Alliance: Warheads On Foreheads Division

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2006
    Member:
    #511
    Messages:
    200
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mark
    Yokota AB, Fussa-Shi, Japan
    Vehicle:
    99 4x4 SR5
    2 inch spacer in the front, and homemade add a leaf in the rear, billet grille, bull bar
    you can put anything in there with enough time, money and wiring skills
     
  3. Apr 1, 2007 at 12:27 AM
    #3
    BrianPK

    BrianPK [OP] Offroad Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2007
    Member:
    #1083
    Messages:
    133
    Gender:
    Male
    Modesto, California
    Vehicle:
    01 TRD 4WD V6 SR5
    CB Radio, 3'' fabtec spacer lift and 3'' body lift flowmaster dual exhaust, deckplate mod, silencer mod, Work in progress pioneer 7900bt stereo with 5X8 infinity speakers all around, and eclipse ex400 amp
    well, what i meant was, how "easy" would it be to drop the 4.0l into my 01?
     
  4. Apr 1, 2007 at 9:03 AM
    #4
    MarkC

    MarkC Carolina Alliance: Warheads On Foreheads Division

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2006
    Member:
    #511
    Messages:
    200
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mark
    Yokota AB, Fussa-Shi, Japan
    Vehicle:
    99 4x4 SR5
    2 inch spacer in the front, and homemade add a leaf in the rear, billet grille, bull bar
    u would probaly have to fab engine mounts, relocate componates like washer res. and brake lines, cut and hack the wiring harness, then swap trannys or make a custom bell housing for the old one. so in short, not easy at all... it'd be cool as shit to see a 4.0 in a 1st gen. tho!
     
  5. Apr 1, 2007 at 2:29 PM
    #5
    4x4Runner

    4x4Runner Sam’s gone, man. Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2006
    Member:
    #7
    Messages:
    25,216
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Drunken Sailor
    Not north, not south, not west, mostly east
    Vehicle:
    1WD
    nuttin fancy
    A bit more work and money that its worth. You've got the engine, trans, ecu and wiring and shortening of the drive shaft. Your better off just getting an 05 and up.
     
  6. Apr 4, 2007 at 2:04 PM
    #6
    jrallan26

    jrallan26 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2006
    Member:
    #32
    Messages:
    1,222
    Gender:
    Male
    Iowa
    Vehicle:
    2004 White D-Cab TRD
    Why do want to get rid of the 3.4 motor? If you are looking to gain more hp out of the 3.4 consider supercharging the 3.4. Less money and less fab time.
     
  7. Apr 5, 2007 at 3:40 AM
    #7
    BrianPK

    BrianPK [OP] Offroad Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2007
    Member:
    #1083
    Messages:
    133
    Gender:
    Male
    Modesto, California
    Vehicle:
    01 TRD 4WD V6 SR5
    CB Radio, 3'' fabtec spacer lift and 3'' body lift flowmaster dual exhaust, deckplate mod, silencer mod, Work in progress pioneer 7900bt stereo with 5X8 infinity speakers all around, and eclipse ex400 amp
    I'll be honest with you... i was considering the 4.0L AND the supercharger. i'm just looking to build something a little different.

    curious to see what's possible!
     
  8. Jul 27, 2007 at 12:31 PM
    #8
    scuzz

    scuzz Member

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2007
    Member:
    #2230
    Messages:
    5
    Just drop a LS1 in if you're going to be doing all that fabrication.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top