Hi, first time joining any sort of forum and this community seems like one to be a part of. The 2.4 in my 96 m/t taco is old and tired and needs replaced. I'm debating on whether I should just replace the 2.4, or find a 3.4 donor vehicle for a V6 upgrade. I have a 6 in lift on 285/70/17's and let me tell you this taco is slow! Does anyone have any advice on which years to look for or whether the 2.4 trans will mate to a 3.4 engine, whether the motor mounts will accomodate the 3.4, and what else I'll need to swap. I have already done a 22r to 22re swap in the past on a 88 Runner but this is something that I have no info on. Thanks to anyone who could help and have a grateful day!

 

I would swap to the 3rz 2.7 and turbo charge it. It would be fairly easy to get more power and still maintain some gas mileage.

 

Wait, is this a 4wd or 2wd? The 2rz-fe (2.4L for Tacos, and T100s) is exclusively in 2wd rigs.... So you have 6" lift on a 2wd rig? Its slow because of the large tires and high gearing The 2rzfe and 3rzfe are the same except the stroke on the 2rzfe is slightly less, giving it a 2.4L displacement rather than the 2.7 for the 3rzfe. Just swap the 2rz for the 3rz And ya, super charge it...
or get lower gears

 

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Yes it is 4wd so it must be the 2.7. I failed inspection today for misfire on #2 and #3. So I'm gonna have to find a donor asap. Thanks for the replies. I'll do more research before I post.