Pretty sure my motor (2.5) has taken a dump, tick just got worse...anyway I'm thinking of going with a 4.0 swap and need parts
:I've thought of the 4.0 swap over the years and remember talking to one of brooks old roommates who did it a long time ago, he said after all said and done it wasnt worth it because of how much you have to spend to get little gain, might as well go with a different drivetrain altogether.
And when buying a vehicle you can part out what you don't need to get back some of your dough.
I think a 2rz or 3rz/aw4/300 swap would be cool. They handle boost well which is fun. I started a thread a long time ago about different motor swaps to throw info in I ran across, ill find it and post it up.
If you need a motor to replace yours now, I'd probably sell you mine. Not sure if yours is still a dd or not.
Another issue is gearing. The Taco case is chain driven and can't be geared as most Yota cases can. The ticket for that swap would be 3RZ, W-56, 4.7 case and pass drop axle up front.
its still my DD, and besides what do i need all that power for... i know if im going to swap something at least swap something functional for my aplication.. yeah a 5.3 would be cool but i dont need all that, thats what a buggy is for:grin:If you need a motor to replace yours now, I'd probably sell you mine. Not sure if yours is still a dd or not.
its still my DD, and besides what do i need all that power for... i know if im going to swap something at least swap something functional for my aplication.. yeah a 5.3 would be cool but i dont need all that, thats what a buggy is for:grin:
:Inchworm makes lefty cases as well as marlin I believe. Pricey but could be worth saving from a new axle. My 3.4 in my tacoma isn't the most powerful thing but with 33s I've never had to gear down to maintain speed. The power difference between 3.4 and 3rz is very minimal and 2rz is right behind it by a few hp.
Auto may be cheating but you can make the aw4 shift manually or full auto which is cool. I'd think it would be shorter and easier to fit in a jeep as well.
you could also throw in a used 2.5 for cheap while you gather parts for a 4.0 or v8 swap.