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1996 Tacoma 4 cyl to V-6 conversion #789894 02/16/07 05:58 AM
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mollydawg Offline OP
Need a Spot
I'm thinking of retiring my 300,000 mile 2.7 and am considering a 4.0 V-6 replacment. Anyone done this? Any info on doing that conversion into a '96 with 5-spd? Or even an automatic conversion maybe from a later model Taco?


'96 Taco 4x4 2.7 with 270,000 miles and climbing
Re: 1996 Tacoma 4 cyl to V-6 conversion [Re: mollydawg] #789895 02/17/07 05:27 AM
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Flannelman Offline
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The only person that I know of installing a 4.0 into something was Sundancer at Yotatech. He put it into a 93 mini truck. From what I remeber that was a big project and it required a bunch of mods. I think the easier route to go would be rebuild the 2.7 and drop one of the supercharger kits on it. In the end it would be less money and about the same performance.


1997 T-100 100k and counting Green
5spd 4x4 Ext Cab isr mod Aisin Manual hubs
Re: 1996 Tacoma 4 cyl to V-6 conversion [Re: Flannelman] #789896 02/18/07 03:47 AM
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Greg_Canada Offline
Roll Me Over
Talk to luis at www.paradiseracing.com he will hlep you rebuild your motor with a turbo in mind and help you make 200-800rwhp...


89 4Runner
3" BL, M/T locks, 33"bfg mt, bilstein, Kayline, tubebumper, toyotafiberglass panels
TBI: Elocker,3.4 w/ORS,b+b,S2Sstg2cams,arias pistons,P+P intake,TRDs/c,URDpullies+7th,downey headers,MAPECU2,WEGO WB, SupraMAF,walboro255,stg4clutch, EPaOo2 sim
Re: 1996 Tacoma 4 cyl to V-6 conversion [Re: Greg_Canada] #789897 02/28/07 02:55 AM
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TacoTex Offline
Need a Spot
Hi guys. I'm new to the board and I have a question about the 2.7. My son locked up the motor and I am having a hard time finding a replacement engine. If I upgrade to the V-6 will I need to replace the transmission also or can I just use an adapter for it? Thanks.


1996 Taco in Texas
Re: 1996 Tacoma 4 cyl to V-6 conversion [Re: TacoTex] #789898 03/02/07 05:09 AM
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Greg_Canada Offline
Roll Me Over
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Hi guys. I'm new to the board and I have a question about the 2.7. My son locked up the motor and I am having a hard time finding a replacement engine. If I upgrade to the V-6 will I need to replace the transmission also or can I just use an adapter for it? Thanks.

You're going to have to change the entire wiring harness inside the truck, the tranny, and many other parts.
Check www.car-part.com for a new motor, 2rz's adn 3rz's are plentiful motors, you should be able to find one for 1000-1500 bucks with lower mileage.

Greg


89 4Runner
3" BL, M/T locks, 33"bfg mt, bilstein, Kayline, tubebumper, toyotafiberglass panels
TBI: Elocker,3.4 w/ORS,b+b,S2Sstg2cams,arias pistons,P+P intake,TRDs/c,URDpullies+7th,downey headers,MAPECU2,WEGO WB, SupraMAF,walboro255,stg4clutch, EPaOo2 sim
Re: 1996 Tacoma 4 cyl to V-6 conversion [Re: Greg_Canada] #789899 03/19/07 04:26 PM
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TacoTex Offline
Need a Spot
Thanks for the information Greg.


1996 Taco in Texas
Re: 1996 Tacoma 4 cyl to V-6 conversion [Re: TacoTex] #789900 03/20/07 01:44 AM
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kewlynx Offline
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Taco, check out www.car-part.com and keep an eye on fleabay. Those seem to be the only places I'm finding them right now.

Not enuff miles on 'em yet. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" /> Good luck, and welcome to the board!


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