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I have spare 3rd gen engine I want put it in something

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by magicgus323, Nov 8, 2018.

  1. Nov 9, 2018 at 12:40 PM
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    magicgus323

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    I do have a corolla lol it barely has 81k miles
     
  2. Nov 9, 2018 at 12:47 PM
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    Ebay man, get rid of that thing
     
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    Might not be too easy on an engine as new as this. idk
     
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  5. Nov 9, 2018 at 4:02 PM
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    I heard these engines fit well in a minivan.
     
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    Find an 80's RX-7 and slap that thing in there!
     
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  7. Nov 9, 2018 at 7:05 PM
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    My brother has a 2004 rx8 with engine issues will it fit??
     
  8. Nov 9, 2018 at 7:42 PM
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    A lawnmower would be perfect.
     
  9. Nov 9, 2018 at 7:44 PM
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  10. Nov 9, 2018 at 7:46 PM
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    Put it in a 2nd gen so they can enjoy the 3.5
     
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  11. Nov 9, 2018 at 9:16 PM
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    I was lookin at a 1981 Toyota pickup will it fit tho??C30B60D3-3CC2-46E8-A226-D1D98A716BAC.jpg
     
  12. Nov 9, 2018 at 9:18 PM
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    Yes it’s actaully just plug and play, all the motor mounts line up perfectly and you can use whatever transmission you want. The wiring is the easiest part, you just plug one single wire into the firewall and the whole thing is done. Hope this helps.
     
  13. Nov 9, 2018 at 9:18 PM
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    I got all and some bud lol
     
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    lmao... ya'll funny...
     
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    OK: Serious Answer.

    No. God no. Even if you manage to fit that massive engine (which it won’t), you need to deal with all the drastically different electrical systems, vacuum systems, drivetrain components, etc. Getting the Hyundai body system to function with the Tacoma drivetrain system is very difficult, especially on a modern car.

    I hope you like wiring. Because that’s all you’re going to be doing.
     
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  17. Nov 9, 2018 at 10:53 PM
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