first4runner

I was just looking around for different engine options for an engine upgrade and I came across the '07 4.0L DOHC V6 out of the '07 Tacoma/Tundra. With 236 bhp@5200 rpm and 266 lb/ft @4000 for $3799.00 and $650.00 core, it seems like an alright deal. But would it even fit in the engine bay? I mean a lexus v8 shoehorns in there. Has anyone researched this motor yet? I like the specs so Id like to see if it could work.

Anyone???

first4runner

oh and would the whole ecu conversion even work?

dlbrunner

go with the 3.4 5vze, much easier retrofit.

any conversion can be done with enough work.

I think there was a guy attempting this conversion on this board, but I have not seen the thread recently. Try a search

shoes138

if you can get that motor for a great price, heck why not put it in there. you would be the first! that motor i think is way better than the 5vz-fe(3.4L). but you also hafta get a new tranny also!

first4runner

hmm I hadnt thought about the tranny, so I didnt look at the cost. But at the price I saw, it looked like a decent deal for a brand spankin new motor. And I was saving up for an SAS but my motor is starting to act a little funky and its my DD so I cant pull the motor to work on it. So more than likely I am going to have to buy a new one. I know a 3.4 would be easier by far.

Oh and sorry, I figured no one had done this swap yet, so I didnt even think about searching for an old thread.

INFINITY

damn for that price i would at least put in a 2JZ twin turbo, but hey if u have the $ go for it

breknraj

Not even close to the first one to do it:

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/swapping-toyota-1gr-fe-4-0l-v6-place-3vz-e-3-0l-v6-53160/

All you need is time, talent and lots of money!

amrinc26

I picked up a 2003 5vz and trans. with 40k on it for 1,300.00. Naw i need to
get it into my 93 4runner.....

amrinc26

Well thanks for tring.