Hi im am kinda new to the toyota world so im sure my question has been asked and i have tried to search for it but im not too sure if im searching for the right words...

so here is my question
i have a 97 4runner sr5 v6 3.4L im not sure of the engine code.
and i wanna put in a 2006 tacoma engine. do they "bolt" in or do i need to do a bunch of fab work?

 

What is your reasoning to do such a thing???

 

I am not familar with what is in an '06 truck. An engine swap may sound easy, but this isnt like the old days, now you have to have the computer and all of its wiring and if you try to piece it together, the expense will add up quick, so have the whole truck if they have different motors and sometimes just a few years difference can have some big changes. You have 9 years worth of differences.

In alot of cases, you will need to do some fab work and then having the welder and skills to make it all fit is another issue.

Another issue is the time and mechanical skills to do all of it and then add the funds into it. You need 3 sets of skills, computer/electrical, welding and more then just basic mechaincal. Having all 3 is a rarity.

I would suggest really doing your homework and finding all the info needed to do the swap. One reason I suggest to the weekend wrencher to stay with what you got. Even if you get the '06 motor for free, all of the other things can pass buying an orginal motor quick.

 

It depends on what engine you want, there are a few options in the newer trucks.

It is not a bolt in swap no matter what you want, you will have a LOT of custom work ahead of you.

I am not sure why you feel the need for the swap either. Do you need more power? Then supercharger the motor you have.

 

Yes it will bolt right in. All engine swaps are plug and play with no research required.

Even the wiring will be the same so just go ahead and yank your engine out now then go get the taco engine and slap it in.

Should only take a couple hours.