Can you put a v8 engine in a V6 Tacoma?
It is possible to put a V-8 into the Tacoma. I have a buddy who works for Toyota as a Tech and the motor mounts for the smaller V-8 used in the 05-09 4Runner match the motor mounts for the V-6 Tacoma.
Did the Tacoma ever have a V8?
Toyota has actually built a few new Tacomas that have a Supercharged V8 Tundra engine in them and they are zipping around Michigan right now.
Is the 5VZ-Fe a good engine?
Toyota 5VZ-FE engines are highly reliable and some consider it among the most reliable of all time. Some engines may survive longer than the 3.4L Toyota engine. However, very few engines can last as long and experience so few failures.
What kind of engine does a Toyota Tacoma have?
This item IS GUARANTEED TO FIT* the following Year (s), Make (s), and Model (s): *Special Notes: To properly swap this 5VZ-FE 3.4L V6 JDM engine into an USDM (American) vehicle, please be prepared to use your original external parts including wiring harness, oil pan and pick-up assembly, ECU, and other parts from your original USDM engine.
When did the Toyota 3.4 liter V6 come out?
The 3.4-liter V6 engine called 5VZ-FE was released in 1995. This engine was developed for Toyota SUVs and off-road vehicles specifically. The 5VZ-FE engine is based on the 3VZ-FE engine.
Can a Toyota Tacoma be swapped for a JDM engine?
*Special Notes: To properly swap this 5VZ-FE 3.4L V6 JDM engine into an USDM (American) vehicle, please be prepared to use your original external parts including wiring harness, oil pan and pick-up assembly, ECU, and other parts from your original USDM engine. Once these parts are transferred to the JDM engine, it can can be installed properly.
What kind of supercharger does a Toyota 3.4L use?
There are many bolt-on kits on the market available for this V6 engine like TRD supercharger kit which uses Eaton M62 supercharger. This upgrade requires replacing the stock fuel injectors by the fuel injectors from the 2JZ-GE engine or any high-performance injectors for increased fuel consumption.