2JZ-Swapped Toyota Tacoma Of Your Dreams From Hawaii

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[@LarryChenPhoto]

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[@carguynewb7856]

Do you know about the honda city type z it's like the broke boys ek civic in sea

[@UNK226]

All it needs is a bangin sound system to complete the Hawaii package 🤣 I can see braddah's pride and ambition is strong 🤙

[@mmccul3797]

I Did this same exact 2JZ Swap into a 1998 4x4 TRD Off Road X-Cab 5 speed V6 Tacoma 11 years ago. You did almost exactly the same install I did. Using the same 1JZ R154 Bell housing I did. I ended up using a RPS twin disk carbon carbon strapless clutch good for 1,200 horsepower. I little over kill for my HP range, but ended all clutch issues I was having. Best decision I made after dealing with cheap single disk clutches that either had unpredictable engagement points, snap clips popping off the throw out bearing and so on. The RPS clutch was so smooth very predicable engagement with light pedal pressure. Like a stock V6 tacoma clutch. The carbon clutch is designed to be slipped. The hotter it gets the harder it grips. The clutch is also rebuildable when it does wear out. I also moved the transmission back 2 1/2 inches. Welding a new T-Case mount bracket I fabricated to the cross member. Lengthened the front drive line 2 1/2 inches and shortened the rear 2 1/2 inches. Cooing fans in front. Intercooler almost in the same place. I positioned my intercooler up higher with the bottom center of the valance cut out. Intercooler looks about the same size but I tucked it up just a bit higher. I used a FRONT sump non VVTI engine. That also will clear the differential, steering rack and frame cross member. No modification was needed to the oil pan. I put an oil filter relocating kit in mine since the stock oil filter location on the 2JZ is really close to the suspension tower in the Tacoma. My oil filter is located on the inside of the drivers side frame rail next to the transmission. Easy oil and filter change that way. Having the base of the filter up or the top of the filter pointed towards the ground makes changing the oil a lot less messy since no oil spills out of the filter while spinning it off. Not sure a rear sump will work in a 4x4 Tacoma or 3rd gen 4Runner with the differential in the stock location. I kept my truck at stock height. Clearly your differential is dropped way lower with that huge lift kit you have. Like you, I did the whole swap without cutting anything. No frame mods or engine compartments mods. Did the swap with the idea I could put the 3.4 V6 back in if I wanted to and no sings of any modifications would ever show from a 2JZ being in there. Also did the swap to maintain all functionality of all the factory gauges, AC, power steering and cruise control. 100% of everything in the truck functioned after the swap including the factory differential lock. I also converted 2JZ over to OBDII to pass state emissions. It passed 3 times with no failed test the 5 years I had it. Since the truck is OBDII standard and had to have a functional OBDII port to pass state emissions. I had Tweaked Performance out of Georgia custom modify my non VVTI JDM 2JZ engine harness with all the 4x4 Transmission connections, USDM modifications for all the OBDII parts needed in the 2JZ OBDII USDM standards including using a 1998 USDM OBDII 6 Speed Supers ECU. Other than adding the wiring and plugs for the tacoma tranny & T-case. Tweaked also had to wire in the resistor solenoid for the USDM 550cc fuel injectors, The plug connector for the USDM mass air flow meter and a resistor mod for the non existent EGR valve on the JDM 2JZ engine. Tweaked also modified the harness body plug that plugs into the main body harness to just plug into my 1998 Tacoma. No wiring in my truck was cut, spliced or modified either. The JDM and USDM ECU Plugs connectors are the same. Whole swap was plug and play. When all done. My Turbo Taco came up as a 1998 Turbo 6 Speed Supra on scan tools when running diagnostics. The fortunate thing for you is a lot of off shelf bolt in stuff is available now for swapping 2JZ into a Tacoma along with just about anything else people want to swap a 2JZ into these days. When I did this 11 years ago. A 2JZ in a functioning 4x4 Tacoma did not exists anywhere online. I searched forums, countless web sites. NOTHING. I found two wheel drive Tacomas and 4Runners. No 4x4 2JZ Swapped Tacoma existed yet. I set out to figure it out on my own. No one supplied anything for putting the 2JZ in a Tacoma. I had to fabricate and weld my own motor mount brackets for the engine. I used LC Engineerings Bomb Proof Mounts to bolt to the frame and the fabricated mounts I made. No intercooler kits were available either. I did a lot of measuring and managed to get it right the first time when parts showed up. All the piping and instercoolier installed all worked out. From start to finish. The swap took two days from pulling out the V6 to first drive with the 2JZ. Everything about the truck looked stock other than the intercooler showing in the center where the plastic valance was removed. The video links show my truck right after I got it done and later on I swapped out the stock twin turbos for a big Precision turbo with a set of HKS 264 cams. My truck was between about 450 to 500 horsepower which is about the max with a stock USDM OBDII ECU. Stock USDM 2JZs have a bit more room for horsepower gains than the JDM Versions. Mostly due to the turbos and injectors used on JDM vs USDM. JDM fuel injectors are only 440cc. USDM injectors are 550cc. Since I had to install the USDM 550cc injectors in my engine with the OBDII USDM ECU. That gave me more room for power with the big Precision Turbo I eventually swapped in. To go beyond where I was required going to a Stand Alone ECU. Trust me, as you know also. The toque and horsepower I was at in my truck was quite enough to get the job done quite well. Including smoking the tires through the gears. One mod you MUST do if you haven't yet is get a short throw shifter. Man that makes a HUGE difference shifting a lot faster. I use a B&M Short throw shifter kit for ALL R150F Transmissions from 1988 to 2004. Yes, That's correct. The shifter towers are the same from 1988 to 2004. Only big difference between the R150F used on the 1988-1995 3.0 V6 and the 1995.5-2004 3.4L V6 is the length of the input Shaft which also is why the bell housings are an inch different in dept. The 3.0 bell housings are an inch shallower since the input shafts are 1 inch shorter. The videos clearly show changes over time in my truck. Twin turbos in some and the single turbo in others. Boost and AF ratio gauges changed, dash cluster swap from black to white face. Wheels and tires changed. I also installed some really hefty traction bars. The 4x4 Tacomas are notorious for cracking and breaking leaf springs. Breaking springs I knew would be a problem big time with this swap. The torque these engine put out I knew would really increase the axle wrap up and hopping. The traction bars eliminated all the axle hop and axle twisting. Kept the axle solid in place like link suspension set ups do. Never broke a spring in the 5 years I had it. The friend of mine I sold it to had it up till last year. He nevrer broken a spring. The only thing that ever broken in the truck was a ring gear in the rear diff once a few year ago. Other than that. The truck has been very solid, very reliable clocking over 70,000 miles with no issues other then the one ring gear issue. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZC0oZKan7hjbsk kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYOpq4WBiK6ahJI kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaibpn2igrSBnaM kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIG0iGShfslksJI kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2WoY6CHorJkjqc

[@JB-sv5pr]

Na brah that's sick

[@ShotgunRumble]

its crazy i saw your form posts and looked up your youtube and saw your build! to see you post on here and be like "oh snap its that dude!!!" XD so cool.

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

This is SO SICK!

[@JB-sv5pr]

This man knows about hidden gems

[@outlawpat8038]

Bro I been watching you since the beginning. I live in Hawaii right by this guy Alex. There's a lot of badass cars and trucks out here too.. you gotta come to the right island next time

[@victorcruz4249]

U know he need to go to PR

[@chrisfebles339]

My guy wating on ur video to come out

[@680in4mer]

No way. Been watching you since that 1000+ evo

[@doitwithproperstyle]

There's another 2JZ Tacoma in Hawaii that you got to see Larry! It's the original Supra Truck that was built using a Tacoma SRunner. Sits low, has upgraded brakes, wheels, suspension, and makes like 600hp.

[@dominicjefferson3229]

Know their ig by chance?

[@FLYINhawaiian888]

So rad seeing what's on other islands and the cars they have ripping the drag strip. Thanks for putting Hawaii in the spotlight Larry!

[@mikepao6109]

Not a common swap, but very easy to do if you do enough research. Took me 2 weeks to swap a 2JZ into my 4Runner, all bolt on 👌

[@jonahfesman861]

What gen 4Runner?

[@mikepao6109]

@@jonahfesman861 3rd gen

[@JB-sv5pr]

@@mikepao6109that's badass It seems like it all fits easy

[@BJMiguel3]

Dang!!!!! Wasn’t even thinking about doing this swap, now, maybe……. Research time!

[@Sean.Corscadden]

Yeah 1jz into my 4Runner was the easiest swap I ever did

[@themadscientest]

Normally don't like "show truck" builds but damn if this one isn't clean, and with the 2J swap it's beyond cool.

[@Jake_Hynds]

I just want to mount that intercooler somewhere Els or inside the cab with a fan an rip this thing off road and in the mud

[@donovanchilton5817]

Swap the rims and tires and it’s functional

[@christianalvarez5461]

@@donovanchilton5817literally all it takes to make it functional

[@angeloah]

This dude is killin it, spillin game all over. That truck is dakine I like. Well done, great shots of the details. All their vehicles are top tier.

[@kaalakealohakawahakui8654]

Hawaii edition Larry is gold my friend. Hope these braddahs keep in touch with you

[@tylerw1358]

Badass Build!! This thing is legit and how stock it is just blows my mind, solid Toyota Build 🔥🔥

[@rjung_ch]

Being High .... off the ground! That's a funny intro, Mauy Wowy? 🤣🤣🤣

[@kokichi808]

This is on the Big Island, so kona gold 😊

[@rjung_ch]

@@kokichi808 👍💪✌🤘

[@JB-sv5pr]

@@kokichi808puna butter around too !

[@AustinKamuela]

Every island boys dream is a tacoma with a JZ in it. Best beach cruisah, braddah got the whole fleet locked in Mahalos for da share, now I want to build one just lydat 🤙🏾

[@SleepySolo88]

This Is Sick AF. That's A Incredible Build

[@DanielH3342]

A good friend of mine has owned 3 Tacomas in the 11 years that I've known him - he travels all over the southeast as a construction inspector. He puts 300k miles on one, and trades it in for another. Highway miles, dirt and mud work sites. Super reliable trucks.

[@06speedtriple]

Two Words: "Holy Matrimony"

[@-Window-Licker-]

Wow. What a well made truck. Totally awesome

[@808jin]

So sick you came to Hawaii to review what is popular here. Also hilarious you used Joy Koi's stand up clip about Tacoma's here .... hilarious!

[@fdupalien]

Sweet Taco! Nice build 👏👏

[@williedee5051]

Nice truck man i have a 2008 tacoma and i love her so easy to maintain and easy to fix!

[@softballjunkie2887]

Like jo koy said....this truck is che-rreh bra!...keep us posted when he finishes the interior. Awesome build!

[@chasebrunner]

That Was The Coolest Tacoma I Have Ever Seen Amazing Build Alex I Hope I Can See It One Day Hope I Can See You Larry Chen At Pikes Peak Hill Climb

[@abikuneebus]

Though I’m not a fan of the oversized lift, the chrome wheels, or the vinyls, it’s undeniably masterfully done

[@davidholcomb9961]

Toyota Tacoma's Rock! I have an 02 4 cylinder 5 speed with a small lift and i love it! I need to put a turbo on it and crank it up as in ACDC style! Great video man! Love that bad truck!

[@coreydemarce4652]

I remember an 80s toyota truck called poor boys dream here on the big island. Beautiful build!

[@bonargescohen264]

That Tacoma is amazing 🤩

[@KekelaBertelmann-so8ke]

Need more video of this thing rippin

[@Dbaxter261]

Nice job my man ! Very clean.

[@thompsonrobert7293]

Really so awesome and even on my favorite island that i can only dream of..maybe come visit in my dreams

[@cherrylist808]

Cherry Build Alex!!!👏👏👏👏

[@bellrichardj]

Kept the AC! Super clean, nice build.

[@interceptormlm6108]

Amazing, beautiful, entertaining thank you

[@jotreyfegurgur9736]

I can’t believe that shot bolt up that’s crazzzyyyy

[@Maadanchik]

I need 2jz in my 3rd gen...god damn amazing truck, good job!

[@Two2Quick]

Dope build. Different.

[@716tg3]

Gorgeous build 👌🏽

[@05DoitforBrock]

Can’t wait for your Aussie gtr content 🇦🇺👍

[@808StateOfMind12]

One of da cleanest tacos I seen!!!

[@dillionderringer1904]

I have an 03 v8 tundra I’m building. Just found the factory TRD supercharger at my shop. Hopefully I can make videos on it. Solid ass taco nicest one I’ve ever seen.

[@Hanaboy100]

Inspiration ❤ I'm working on something similar a custom build

[@94DC]

A mini brodozer in Hawaii. At least it's got a 2J I guess.

[@trentcoleman1089]

Man that’s a beautiful truck

[@Braddadaytz808]

Hahaha crazy to see the safety check is back to 2018 😂😂😂

[@JB-sv5pr]

Mines stuck on 4/20

[@sonnygoc-ong7011]

​@@JB-sv5pr paka to da max i betcha huh?¡!!!¡.. naah Brah.. eh wat, you bokbok too like JoKoy.. no beat me up too bad Brah.. Kalihi boy who moved to Ewa Beach now in the mainland.. HA.. PEACE..

[@Alohaxchase808]

I’ve seen this truck in person this thing is bad ass frl

[@AdamWild572]

Nuts bradda, u get real skill

[@JB-sv5pr]

Corollas are cool but now we're talking Hawai'ian style lifted taco cruising YAH U Chee !

[@CarlosCruz-hi8me]

Beautiful truck

[@mikz4538]

Yessaah beautiful truck braddah! 🤙🏽

[@humblesouljah59]

Sick build.

[@dillon_kela]

I need this guy to film my cars ❤

[@albertramirez797]

Damn pretty cool build all you need is a solid axle I'm just not sold with the wheels they always look the best with bigger tires then the wheels

[@wed3k]

It's an island thing bruh

[@shannonkayatani3001]

Effing awesome 🤘🤙

[@TheBlackHawaiian808]

Yessah bradda 🤙🏾💥 Hawaii on the map.

[@808staticyota9]

YOTAGANG!!!!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 sending Respects from Kauai

[@colombanimaruhau3887]

Very nice👌

[@lucienpetrus3851]

Awesome 👍 😎. Cape Town South Africa 🌍♥️

[@quentinjousset3508]

So cool jz truck 😍

[@justinwinston9929]

Really cool swap.

[@mattgallegos10]

This is so cool

[@jetslevl]

I love Tacoma's and this one is AWESOME😮 great video as always

[@kdsboosted4954]

Very cool!

[@SLINGING_MUD_SINCE1994]

Beautiful man

[@mauibuilt808]

LOVE IT.

[@nopalfamilia3227]

I just got back from Kaui , and I’ve been there a few times. But I have always wondered why there are so many Toyota tacomas

[@miccoshouse]

Bruhhhh. So mental bro ❤

[@philipkealoha2573]

808 repsentah!!! 🤙🏽💪🏽🤝🏽🔥💯

[@justincustodioiwamoto6270]

I hope you can experience one of the truck cruises too one day

[@calebskog8443]

Keep up the amazing work, I love the great vlogs

[@80daymond]

Are those bilstein 5100s? And which toytec coilspring is that as well

[@whatitisbuddy9785]

Awesomeness 🤙🏽

[@sonnymoreno4998]

11:20 Unbelievably Sick!!!! Who would've known 😮

[@johnnygoesfast9397]

Da Sistahs Luv dat truck bruddah

[@johnrobert476]

Hawaii is where it’s at for lifted Toyotas

[@LLCOOLF5]

Badass truck man! Love these gens. I have a 98 single cab yota undergoing this kind of build right now. Subscribe to follow the build from scratch, 4cylinder but I found a turbo kit for it. I don’t have a lot of money but this is a poor man’s dream Truck ig 😁 showroom clean truck there

[@ethanrowland9220]

Yessah Alex is action

[@Mr.Mahalo_808]

FCKING AMAZING! Tacomas are to Hawaii like Teslas are to Cali.

[@kcmoylan123456789]

Yea bro

[@CB-hr6zs]

Hawaii represent

[@wontonmin6481]

Sick!!!

[@kaikz1147]

My Unko Alex 💯🔥🔥

[@evansfanani2806]

DOPE..!!

[@ricobillips4997]

It’s a Tacoma 🤣 and that’s your choice of truck .. funny 😂

[@texasBMXer]

Video title: Tacoma of YOUR dreams Tailgate of Tacoma: Poor boy's dream Larry subtly calling out his viewers.

[@ryanstewart1521]

Dream truck!

[@titusmariner9863]

Love it ❤💯💯💯

[@Dineskii]

Mayjah ride🔥

[@2222REALONE]

Nice 👌

[@rollingedges9469]

The ultimate mall crawler!

[@mattb2700]

How big and wide of wheels can I fit on a 2003 Tacoma not lifted??

[@904amp009]

Sick❤

[@thomasstrickland0]

Hmm. I have a 99 prerunner. I’ve been wanting to do a 2JZ-GTE swap. Just didn’t know where to start.

[@Nalohoodz]

My boi had a dropped 2jz swapped pickup that shit boogied🤣🤣

[@adamd5013]

This is what hawaii needs / wants lolol

[@akabigchungus1436]

Man I wish there were more tacomas like this in the states not just Hawaii 😢

[@mattb2700]

There are so many in da islands that u don’t even turn your head to look twice. They are by far the most popular truck.

[@robertnesta-10-37]

Clean. Clean. Clean.

[@JoeStill-un9gp]

Minus those tires and rims, a badass truck

[@wingitreview]

Yow that’s crazy! Yow!!!! ❤❤

[@shaynedawg]

Brah!! Mad props for building this one ☝️ was this a covid build lol?

[@JustbentFishing]

Killer truck

[@sf_giant_209]

Seen these a lot on Maui on vacation