V8 engine swap?

Nope. Have no idea. Have never been to a race or own a race car of own

 

Totally agree but your preaching to a kindergarten class. Just let it go.

 

I'm still trying to figure this thread out. We're discussing engine swap options for the 3rd gen because people feel it's such a turd that's it's going to need one? Am I understanding this right?

 

I wonder how similar wiring is between the v8 4 runners and tacomas of similar years. Just like most trucks of the big 3 the wiring and plug locations are there, just have to run wires for the injectors and put in v8 computer.

 

horsepower and fuel economy are like CaitLyn Jenner and his former man parts they just don't go well together pick one of the other

 

I don't know that I would go with an aluminum block instead of iron for a truck. The difference in weight doesn't really justify the extra cost. You could build one heck of an iron block for the price of a used aluminum engine.

 

Gasoline is just going to be hard to beat.

 

For the record, I'm actually fairly happy with the engine. A little more power in the lower rpm bands.... It's got plenty up top for a midsized pickup.

 

If I were inclined to do such a thing, I would start with a 4 cylinder manual trans. No fancy auto that is electronically controlled.

I sort of have in the back of my mind a diesel swap from a Hilux or a 1hz.

 

...^^^... Yessss ... (maybe a 4.7 or a 5.7 Toyota) ...

 

I've long considered swapping a Toyota UR Series V8 into a Tacoma chassis. Much of the work has been done, as Toyota inserts the 4.6 1UR-FE in to the Lexus GX 460... Which is the 4-Runner/LC Prado platform. The 5.7 3UR-FE is a nice unit... and the 5.0 2UR-GSE engines are great normally aspirated screamers, producing 416hp and 467hp in the later units... Deep pockets are required to obtain a 2UR.

 

I didn't think anything like this was possible/allowable for on road use due to EPA and state inspection restrictions. Am I wrong ?

 

Would it be completely impractical...... Yes. Are there better things to do to you truck....... Yes. Would it be incredibly awesome....... YES!!!! After finding this post it reminded me of this. https://youtu.be/PVs_xZ46Cxw?list=PL12C0C916CECEA3BC

 

I think th 4.7 would be legit in a Tacoma.

 

2nd gen, but...wow.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/doubllds-juggernaut-ls-twin-turbo-taco.457368/

 

Wonder if ca would have an issue with that idea

 

I don’t know I’m getting 11-12mpg and no power out of 3.5l. At these numbers might as well run a thirsty v8 and get some kick out of it.

 

4 year old thread, and the folks you're replying to haven't logged on in years