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V8 swap

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SeComa, Dec 30, 2018.

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  1. Dec 30, 2018 at 1:41 PM
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    Took me about 2 months but I did it...I successfully swapped a 2.4 with a 4.7 out of an 03 Sequoia into my 99 regular cab Tacoma

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    SeComa, Dec 30, 2018
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  2. Dec 30, 2018 at 1:43 PM
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    that is badass!:drunk:


    Which transmission did you use?
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2018 at 1:44 PM
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    I bought a wrecked donor vehicle and used the engine, transmission and all wiring harnesses
     
    SeComa, Dec 30, 2018
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  4. Dec 30, 2018 at 1:52 PM
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    ok, I see what you did. You're now using hood lock pins instead of the hood latch. Not bad,
     
    tony2018, Dec 30, 2018
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  5. Dec 30, 2018 at 1:55 PM
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    Whoa! Ha!!!! That's pretty neat man!
     
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  6. Dec 30, 2018 at 1:55 PM
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    Badass, Hows it ride ?
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2018 at 1:55 PM
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    yeah, not a big fan but it'll do for now
     
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  8. Dec 30, 2018 at 1:58 PM
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    I bet that rips haha
     
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    Will the air-conditioner parts fit under the hood with that V8?
     
    PennSilverTaco, Dec 30, 2018
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  10. Dec 30, 2018 at 2:06 PM
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    That's incredible.
     
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  11. Dec 30, 2018 at 2:10 PM
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    Too cool! Then you will enjoy seeing my 325i with a 5.0

    Was a tight squeeze and cheap to do. Well not cheap in hours spent, but super fun to drive.

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  12. Dec 30, 2018 at 2:10 PM
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    It's a beast!! rides good, kept the stock Tacoma springs
     
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    All my rigs are purpose built. From crawling to camping. I also enjoy a nice stock truck for what that’s worth. Toyota’s are the jam!
    I like this a lot, you did a good job. Looks proper in there.
     
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    Very cool. I’ve been looking into this for mine. I’d love more info. Still 4wd and everything?
     
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  16. Dec 30, 2018 at 2:23 PM
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    I can only imagine the power to weight ratio on that little truck must be awesome.

    There's no replacement for displacement!
     
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Said he started with a 2.4L which only came in 2WD trucks
     
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  18. Dec 30, 2018 at 2:31 PM
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    ya'll I took the AC out because of the wiring harness differences but I kept the compressor just for the pulley. There is no fn manual for this build or mounts lol. All was hand built and welded by myself. This thing is a tire shredder. No 4x4 but the auto transmission was used and never unbolted from the engine. The old lil 4 banger was a manual but I did not want a column shifter so I installed a floor shifter from Mr. Gasket, it needs to be moved back about 3 inches to clear the radio panel. I did Toyota with Toyota because you rarely see that. Usually it's an LS or some sbc.
     
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    How dare you disappoint me like this
     
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    So do you have AC? What was the cost to swap? What about 4x4? Same transfer case or are you using the V8 one? Super interested!
     
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