Tundra 4.7 V8 Swap Into Tacoma Manual Trans, Complete How To
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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This is the video that most of you have been waiting for. The complete How To get a 4.7 2UZ engine into a Toyota Tacoma, running and driving like a factory install.
I start by taking care of some maintenance items, then it is time to go over every single step and part needed to make this swap work. I bought some stuff that I didn't need and found just the right combination of parts to make it perfect.
Where to get the Parts:
Adapter and Hard Parts for the Swap
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Harness and oil Pan
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Clutch Fitting
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Maintenance Parts
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When performing this swap I would highly suggest getting the entire vehicle with the engine if possible. You will need the 2UZ engine, Bell Housing from Automatic Trans for 2UZ, Canister Purge Solenoid or EVAP canister, Fuel Pressure sensor from Tundra (mounted in the Fuel ending Unit) Computer from Tundra. My Tundra was not equipped with an ignition immobilizer so I did not have to worry about the security lock outs....some models of donor vehicles do. So be sure to talk with Northwest Toys to figure that out before you begin.
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My husband and I have been watching your channel for some time. He understands what you are saying more than I do. But I still like what you are doing,
My question to you is------- Have you ever thought of bringing some younger people on your channel and teach or show them the basics on what you do? I would think some people would like to learn, but just need a boost.
Annie😊
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You're watching movies on your phone will you do this?
One of the greatest feeling when you've blown a vehicle completely apart, then put it back together and get that first test drive.
Ian, former Toyota Master Tech here. Did you know that the 4th gen 4runner was available with a 2UZ and the engine compartment and whole front half of the frame are identical? Knowing this now, would you have looked for one of those for a parts vehicle? The oil pan from that would have fit as well as your A/C and P/S lines without pricey custom work. There's a good chance those motor mounts would have fit too. You'd still need the bellhousing adaptor/flywheel setup you got, but there would be a bunch more compatible parts that would swap over from the 4runner.
Yes I did learn that...I looked at the 4Tunnrr pan...but finding one was hard...and then finding one for a parts vehicle I think would actually be more expensive than the swap using the Tundra. I love the idea and if I could of found one I would of bought it
2UZ...?
@@travelinman482literally what the video is about
@@brkbtjunkie
No, what is a 2UZ?
@@travelinman482 Its a Toyota 4.7l v8
Wow! You made that swap look easy, and you filmed and edited it perfectly! Excellent truck!
Thank you very much!
This is going to be one heck of a fun Taco with a 2uz v8 and manual transmission
Wowwww. I feel like a pioneer since I am one of the few people to swap a UZ into a Toyota pickup back in 2012.
Still have the truck and it’s fun and dead reliable.
Nice!!!
Post videos where it didn't happen
Now this is the kind of thing we want to see!! Awesome that it's all Toyota!
I knew that keeping it Yota would make yota peeps happy
@@BigTireGarage It's awesome, nice to see someone tackle this kind of complicated swap instead of just shoving an LS in it. Awesome work my dude!
Watching the biggo smiles = priceless
That exhaust sounds amazing at the end with the test drive
It sounds so great
You build the most awesome machines! Never a disappointment. Please do an Xterra VK5.6 full Titan swap next. Please please please.......
Ian, on the fuel line, I have much better success heating up the barbed fitting rather than the plastic hose. It don't need to be hot, just warm enough to make the plastic pliable.
I though of that....but the fact that I was heating up a fuel rail made me nervous...you know explosions and all
Practice on a fitting held in a vice, it's about 5 seconds or less...
I did a few things different but same swap its a fun truck. The AC lines from the GX470 or the 4runner will work with this swap also v6 tacoma powersteering lines are perfect for the swap also
Thanks for that info...it really wasn't bad getting my custom made ones done locally and I was able to just re use the old lines from the donor truck and the Taco
This build is SICK! SICK! Love it! If this video had been around when I built my cummins ranger in 2014, I would have done this instead. Incredibly awesome Ian! Great Job!
Owned domestics and japanese trucks, always considered the tundra and 2nd gen tacomas hybrids, but DNA was japanese, this is a fun throw back truck we all enjoyed in 80s and 90s, except it has torque and some balls, I think you put a smile on a few old toyota guys, thanks Ian 🇨🇦!
Very nice custom plug and play harnesses
Dang you Sir are Badd Ass!!! Most of us don’t have the skills, the $$$, nor the place to take on such an endeavor, bit we still appreciate you documenting this for is, definitely a lot of guys’ dream to do something like this, myself included, damn awesome job!
Thanks for watching!!!
Give a shout out to your sound person the balance between music and voice is just right.
Thanks
WE NEED MORE VIDEOS ON THIS RIG!
They are coming!!
@@BigTireGarage hopefully some in the wild videos too!!
As a person that builds “import” engines for a living I can attest to the fasteners not all being common lengths on a component.
Some fasteners are not only unique in length but also in diameter as well when you consider the 7mm bolts used to fasten the camshafts in.
Wrong bolts installed isn’t just an issue while working on an engine after the fact like you are Ian. It can still happen in the factory.
amazing!! I have a 2003 runner with 502k miles and still going... Single owner and for sale btw. Damn, always thought the tacoma's should have came with the 2uz at least as a pro package.
I’ve completed a few UZ swaps using the same internal slave cylinder setup. Whenever I have clutch feel/ engagement issues, a larger bore master always fixes it. The 87 Toyota Landcruiser clutch master has a large bore.
This slave is speced for .75 bore...thats what the taco has...its better now air has worked out
FINALLY. I truly enjoyed the video and your in-depth coverage of the "weird" things us Yota lovers come across during projects like this.
I am super jealous, but I am almost as happy as you now that she is pretty much done.
Yeah I am super happy with it...just some finishing touches and it will be amazing...I am now sold on the idea of using this engine in an FJ40 project I have planned
@Big Tire Garage Oh my! The wheel base, approach angle, etc... AND some bad mama jama power? I thought I was jealous before, now I really am. Ha ha
Amazing! Thanks for all the Saturday mornings when I was younger and SPEED channel was still on TV at home
Didn’t think I would watch more than five minutes of this video and ended up watching the entire thing. Love this build, can’t wait to see more!
Good to know...glad you enjoyed it
You could also install electric fans in front of the radiator and have then push air and put the mechanical fan back in and have extra cooling
I plan to add a small pusher fan that activates when the AC is on
@@BigTireGarage good plan Will also help with trans Temps if you have a external trans cooler in front of the radiator also
the look on your face when you did the test drive says it all .. swap well done ..
Amazing video. So well done. Better than any show on TV. Wish Toyota would have offered a V8 option in the Tacoma. Unfortunately they seem to be going in the opposite direction. As they say, no replacement for displacement.
Did you look into using the oil pan, upper and lower, from a 03-09 4runner V8 truck? The oil pan is already in the position you need. Front suspension is almost identical between the 2nd gen Taco and 4th gen 4runner too. Keeps all the parts OEM too, which is a huge bonus for a swap like this. Great work either way.
I did...and to be honest I couldn't find one for less than 1k bucks on eBay
@@BigTireGarage That's a bummer. Watching you do this swap, all I could think was that using a V8 4Runner would have made this even more plug and play than it already is. From the heater hoses and fuel feed line to the oil pan, radiator and shroud. Love how it all came out for you, I'm sure it makes for an awesome little truck now!
It took me forever to find the Tundra for a good price...can't imagine how hard it would be to find a Four runner
Ian, you never cease to amaze me with your many talents. This one was so fun to watch and to see the end product and the look on your face when you were driving it was priceless! The only question I have is you gave us the total cost of the project, but I’m curious to know how many man hours it took to do this.
Man thats hard to compute because I spent a lot of time "figuring stuff" if I had all these parts in front of me with the truck...40-60 hours start to finish
That’s dedication! Thanks for answering!
Really makes me want a taco for fun! I already have 3 chevy projects so i dont need anything more. I bet that would be very responsive and a blast to drive. Sounds amazing on top of that!
I didn't think I would love this one so much
@@BigTireGarage that are the best vehicle builds!
Makes sense to put the pan on with no gasket and test fit the engine
Nice oil pan
I had an LS Swap done. Went with a 5.3 all aluminum L33 in front of a Tremec TKX wide ratio into my Regular Cab 5 lug with a TrueTrec. We worked with an LS Swap motor mount company. They now sell the mounts for $180 using a Holly 302-1 oil pan copy. Sold the 2TR for $6500 in less then an hour it only had 36k miles.
What Tcase did ya use?
I had that engine in my 06 4Runner and I loved it. It was the best option period for a 4Runner. And it actually got better gas mileage with the v8. I could get 21 mpg with it campared to 18 mpg out of my 4.0 Tacoma.
Believe that!!!
I remember years ago when Toyota made a one off Tacoma with a 4.7 and displayed it at SEMA in 2006 I think. It was pretty sweet extended cab with a five foot box in a matte green/olive color. It was pretty sweet.
There’s another guy on UA-cam that swapped in the 5.7 but his was far from seamless installation and pretty Frankenstein’d.
I will look that up...thanks for the info
Can you please just let your hair get taller and taller, it’s amazing. The truck is badass too
Glad Russel grew up to become a mechanic after filming for UP so long ago! and kept mr Fredrickson’s glasses
Front diff is actually easier to remove then sliding the trans back but project going well
I disagree....Pulling the trans way easier
@@BigTireGarage I agree with you after seeing everything you were doing made way more sense to pull the trans especially for the clutch
That was awesome, would a 3urfe(5.7) be more difficult, if so, that would be another interesting episode to watch
Really enjoyed this format for the video. Good amount of detail without being boring. Great work!
Nice 2uz engine swap
This is a similar Install on this 2nd gen Tacoma for the 2uz as doing the 2uz v8 swap on a 3rd gen 4runner
Your hair looks like ya started gnawing on the battery post to get the terminal off and completed the circuit!! All jokes aside, excellent job my friend!!! That’s a beast of a yota & I think I can speak for all of us when I say, this is one fine job and one beautiful Yota!!! Appreciate the content brother!!
Awesome, now we need a 3rd gen with a V8 swap. I am willing to put my Taco in for the upgrade😊
I have one more job to do on this Taco....then I think I will take a break from Yotas
Ian that is just awesome. What a video. I love that you keep pushing the envelope. Can’t wait to see what’s next. You keep making them I will keep watching. Thank You.
Thanks so much!
Fumoto oil drain valve for easy oil changes with the new pan. Solid fab work and a pleasure to watch the master work. 🙌
Yeah I have used them on anything with a skid plate nowadays
So nice that this build was COMPLETED IN ONE VIDEO 😃😃😃
More to come!
You nailed it sir. The best video on UA-cam . You did it the way factory should have done it. I stayed up my bedtime to see the entire tape. Thank you again.❤
Glad you liked it!
I am thinking about doing this swap in my 3rd gen manual 4Runner.
I think that would be a great idea!!
@@BigTireGarage double the torque and nearly double the horsepower would be nice
Super cool build, work, fab, and knowledge Ian! Cool to see L.T. in the mix also! Super sharp dude in his own right … does everything by the book like yourself! 👍🏻
LT is great!!!
One of the guys in my wheeling club 2uz swapped an 80 series LC recently, that thing is sweet. Sounds so good too.
It spins quick...
@@BigTireGarage compared to the 1FZ it's a beast. Don't know how Toyota managed to nail it so good on the 2UZ. Do you like power? Yes. Do you want it to last a million miles? Ummm yes! I'm rolling on a 5VZ with 280k right now which is awesome but definitely wish I had that powaaaa!
I’ve been a viewer since back with power nation glad I found you here
I will never have a need for this however this is a great video!! You have mad skills.
Thanks for watching
Absolutely love the 2UZ. Awesome video.
Very happy with it TBH
I really appreciate you fixing the music fade in after each scene, top shape now🤙🏼🤙🏼
Awesome, I can't wait to see you take it out on the trails and see how it performs for ya!
Thank you!! Watching your vid solved an issue on my 2uz swap... I was having shifting issues (I kept the 5spd auto)... giving the ECU a hard Neutral signal fixed my issue..when you said it in your vid, that was my OH CHIT moment... THANKS!
Glad it helped
awesome ! was curious why Toyota didn't do this instead having in on the Tundra
By far...IMO... probably the BEST video yet. I really love this long format! Awesome video!
A diesel hilux radiator is a direct bolt in and the hoses are in the right spot.
(insert sarcasm here). Yeah Ian! GEEEEZZZZ. Ive been waiting forever!!! I need to sell my '11 F350 CrewCab Diesel so I can start my Taco2UZ swap!!! LOL (Sarcasm over). Thanks for all the great videos... I learn so much by your videos!
1:08:15 Ian, I’d put an air bleed in the upper hose, just to get the air out, unless you use a vacuum installer.
Changing the hose to a different design soon
Awesome video Ian. I used to watch you and Jesse over on Extreme 4x4 and loved all the builds. Glad your still doing what you love.
Thanks 👍
I can see why so many think this should be an ultra 4 truck. I think a V8 in anything should be an option. I love when a company makes similar devices for different models, like the evap and all. Such and easy exchange. Good info on the wiring on this. Sweet sweet victory
Yeah that is one nice thing about the Toyota stuff they build from the parts bin so much
@@BigTireGarageawesome to hear this worked out!
Could you please touch on the reason why a v8 4runner pan wouldn't be a good part to use instead of a custom part?
For the nylon fuel line... heat the metal barb/metal line youre putting it on instead of the nylon line. I just did it on my YJ that I botched a couple years ago. Even the previosly kinked line pushed right on.
Nice build! I also have a 2004 Tundra that turned into a money pit, now you got me thinking of a way to reap my money back. Thanks for the vid!!!
Right on! You could slip that 2uz into a Tacoma....one of a kind truck
Just threw a rod in my 05. This video came out at a perfect time. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Answers alot of my questions!
Same here, my 05 has a blown head gasket 😭. After 240,000 problem free miles, not bad
Rockin' that hair big time, Ian!!!!! It's your hair, wear it like you want (...and the fact that some dip wads get butt hurt over it, well, that just makes it more enjoyable!) 🤙🏻🤙🏻
Shift, I just might start wearing my hair that way, too!
Do it
I didnt read all the comments, but i would suggest you also change the front and rear crankshaft seals 👍
Great job on the Tacundra. Cool that’s it’s all Toyota and looks like it could have been factory.
At 1:32 the villain from “The Incredibles” appears. 😂😂😂
ive had a 2uz in my 2012 taco for over a year, great engine. mines got the stock automatic with dual mini truck cases with fj80 axles
Does the 2UZ bolt up to the auto trans or still need an adapter? Different transmissions from factory so I’m assuming adapter
@@justingalvan4050 it has the 01 sequoia auto with a marlin crawler adapter for the mini truck tcases
Thanks great video going to put 2UZ in my 1984 C10 Scottsdale after buying three LS engines sold as good when pulled turn out to be junk
Best of luck! Sounds like a cool swap
This is a great build toyota will see this and start building it and take the cool out of it. While making a mint on performance parts
WOW! That’s awesome! I know you have forgotten more about cars than I will ever know. But I do know a little about Toyotas. If it were me, I would lose that K&N intake. Use factory TRD. Also, only use Toyota coolant, oil filters, oil. Those 2UZ’s are designed for that. It will do much better. Just my thoughts. But that is awesome! I love you did that! There is another channel where Sarah n Tune is swapping a 2UZ into a Celica! Pretty cool stuff!
I cannot wait to get this swap finished into my second gen 4runner!!
I love watching your builds and dreaming that I had your shop and knowledge to finish my own swap project and have it turn out this good. VW BHW into MB W116 chassis
That is awesome!
Minus the oil pan, it seemed like the truck and the V8 were made to go together. Everything just kind of lined up or fell in place with little trouble. It does seem hard to beat a V8 Taco and the magnaflow sounded good.
The "Million Mile" V8 in a 2nd Gen Taco, sounds like what should've been a factory option.
I also noticed the frame on that Taco is in pretty rough shape, I hope it'll handle that extra weight and power.
So far no issues...I am on the hunt for a new frame
Beastly bro
Wow that sounds nice. I wonder if you may of pick up some extra horses 🐎. I'm thinking when you have some time maybe Dino your engine and maybe have them do a tune for that engine.
New drinking game! Every time Ian say basically take a shot…. 😂
I often get stuck on a word or phrase...two years ago doing KOH live stream we had a drinking game going...it was crazy how often I repeated the same thing
If you cant laugh and drink to it, your taking stuff way to seriously!
Fantastic swap. Film some LS swaps please
Are you kidding me. I watched till half way, then saw the state of the chassis.
Totally crazy doing a swap like that with that chassis rust.
Whay...the chassis can easily be replaced...it already has had a repair in the past. I will eventually swap out the chassis as well...but that is for another video..
Great Content Ian as usual!!! I like to twist my wires together after running thru a solder connector, then pull the solder connector back over it. Adds a bit of strength as you have the twisted connection plus the solder band. Great Product, has made wiring a much easier, one of those break thru products if you ask me. Great Swap and Build Series!!!!
Great tip!
Thanks for that!!!
Wish it was this “plug and play” for an LC80. 😢
The horns are the same as my 2011 Highlander!
Finally a well put together video I can watch and learn from! Just what I needed! Thanks! Now to don it myself!!!
Glad I could help!
Now I wanna swap my 2010 but keep my facto auto for just all around factory feel but raptor killer feel too!
Wow that was amazing, really in-depth down to the nuts and bolts thanks for sharing and teaching us what you did and how you did it. really enjoyed this one. I have an old YJ with the 4cly I am considering a swap of some sort but probably out of my price range for what I want (LS) Thanks
You are one motivated man, thats alot of work and talent, no lie, im not gunna lie ive never thought about that combination before but why not the put a 4.7 in a 4runner of that same bodystyle so why not a hotrod pickup, come on toyota lol
Awesome swap! Now do a manual transmission swap into a 1st gen Sequoia….😊
Okay I’m sold I’m swapping my 2010
Its so good!!!
#sourcing
Two words BAD ASS!!! Super sick build and video! I wish I had a 1/3 of your abilities! Keep the great videos coming!
I had no idea that super saiyan knew how to swap a drivetrain. Cool.
I have found you again Ian I saw you from bleepinjeep I used to watch you back in the day on power block extreme 4x4 and my condolences on Jess she was awesome
Yah I might need some help when I swap mine in my 2018 2.7l Toyota Tacoma
Awesome truck! Looks like a blast to drive.
Also, pro tip. Make your clutch bleeder line long enough to reach your brake master. You can then crack it open, put it inside, and then bleed the line by yourself with ease 🤘🏻
Or a speed bleeder too
Oh my gosh, I haven't seen you since Power Block on Spike Channel in the mid 2000's! Yikes 😳. I'm so glad I came across this site, you and Stacy David are my favorites, keep up the good work awesome one!!!
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching
Wicked. I'd love to do the swap to my 15 tacoma. I was talking to my wife the other night and telling her if we found a cheap v6 3 gen 4runner we could swap it since the v8s are expensive and hard to find
Very cool! Yes you should do it!!!