V8 Swap (5VZ-FE 3.4L V6 to 2UZ-FE 4.7L V8)

[@scubbarookie]

This was probably the most insane and cleanest engine swap Ever! Mikey and Tim.... You guys are awesome! This was definitely worth watching! Not something I would even attempt! Due mainly to cost and crazy; level 11, on this one! Thank you all involved in this project! 👍

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We're glad you enjoyed it. I'm happy we met Mikey and could document his V8 Swap. You're very welcome and thanks for the comment.

[@jherentals]

Fantastic but for one hour and 20 minutes where is the test drive at the end? Wanna see this thing fire up

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yeah, we hear what you're saying. Others have said the same thing. However, the engine is running at the very beginning so you might have missed it.

[@Mr05Tundra]

Don't want to see it running, want to see a 0-60!

[@johncholmes643]

Because it doesn't actually run

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@johncholmes643 Uh, if you watched the very beginning of the video, we show the engine running. Nice uninformed comment though.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@Mr05Tundra Yeah, I don't know how we would have done that unless we took it to a track.

[@marcus_clarkus]

WOW! Lots of great work here. V8 swap looks like it was a factory option. Camera work and narrating showed lots of informative stuff. Video editing nicely wrapped up what I'm sure was hours of footage. Now let's see that thing rip down the highway/trail!

[@core4365]

This was really awesome. Props for the in-depth knowledge and initiative. Almost want to tackle something like this on my Tacoma lol

[@marceldaigle2778]

That is one clean 4runner! 17 years old still has paint on all the frame. Dry! Superb build guys 👌 spot on 👊 salute

[@TimmyTheToolman]

This is one of the benefits of living in California. Vehicles last for a long time. Areas of the country where they salt the roads, vehicles just don't last as long due to the corrosion.

[@XiongysaurasRex]

usually with a video this long i jump around but i was simply in awe of the project and sat through everything. Love this!!!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We're glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@ChrichtonLeprechaun]

Nicely done. This is definitely an easier and more affordable undertaking for those of us who live in free states. Nicely done. I definitely appreciate the adherence to keeping things as “factory” as possible. The exhaust wasn’t a concern for me because we don’t have to pass emissions tests. My only concerns were the tone and NOT throwing an emissions related code. I definitely didn’t want the factory sound but I didn’t want it to be obnoxious either. Dual borlas and custom 3.25” stainless plumbing makes for a beautiful growl. Thanks for the 1st rate Yota content. It’s very helpful!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks for the comment Kris.

[@NickHolum]

one in every crowd

[@Hamer95USA]

Great video of Mikey's 2UZ-FE 4.7L V8 engine swap. After watching this video, buying the donor vehicle, the amount of research, fabrication, customization of everything, and the actual cost, I have total respect for Mikey's abilities & skills to put it all together. Definitely not a weekend project for someone of limited mechanical abilities.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

This is definitely an involved project that takes some serious commitment to pull off. I honestly wouldn't want to take on something like this but I enjoyed filming and documenting it.

[@andremontjoy6922]

Cool deal! Toyota tech support is good to know about.

[@kbussche]

Great video, glad to see you pulled it off without adding a body lift.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@kbussche Thanks.

[@kbussche]

@@TimmyTheToolman Any chance I can get part number or the model you sourced the diesel radiator from?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@kbussche I don't think so. I'm not in contact with Mikey anymore. All I know is it came from Japan.

[@spe808]

Ive also seen a 5.3 LS motor go in a few 4 runners and Tacoma that were pretty awesome. Nice job on this one!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Mikey and Wes would appreciate your compliment.

[@RyuMoto]

I appreciate this swap so much. So much amazing nerdiness! 6yr old video and still valid AF

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Couldn't agree more! - Sean

[@aldomassa7473]

Yeah…. This was a good one Tim, strong work on the all hands build, really impressed with the details explained while body was off chassis, and the referencing of prior builds during the walkthrough. Excellence as always. I’m holding out for a 4th gen build. 😊

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We're glad you enjoyed the video. Maybe one day we'll do an engine swap on a 4th Gen.

[@Jasonhb07]

I'm not used to seeing frames so rust-free. I've got to move out west

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Jasonhb07 Hey Jason, yeah, it's pretty rough out here on the West Coast where the roads are paved with gold and everyone is dating a super model. And, unless you live in snow areas, no salt on the roads.

[@Jasonhb07]

Timmy The Toolman my 01' has lived all its life in PA, salt sucks. We made it out to Nor Cal and she loved the roads. Too bad you live in a communist state or we would've moved by now.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Jasonhb07 That's funny you call it that. I call it the People's Republic of California.

[@TJC450]

Jasonhb07 I know... Been to SoCal many times and even NorCal love to visit. Don’t think i could afford to live there lol.

[@shaunmilor]

"Are You not Entertained?" Incredible job with this

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Nice Gladiator movie reference. Glad you liked it.

[@rushthezeppelin]

I feel you on the Pep Boys hesitation. I learned the hard way to never trust them when I had them install a new distributor cap on my 89 Prelude 2.0 SI (with 4 wheel steering). I did most of the work myself on that thing but didn't feel like renting the timing gun and learning how to do that. A week later the cap caught fire and toasted most of the stuff on the top of my engine. Miss the hell out of that car......

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Boy, that was a hard lesson you learned. That sucks you lost that Prelude. Thanks for the comment.

[@nishawndewraj2665]

a big thumbs up to mikey & timmy;s garage for this excellent exhibition of your very well researched & knowledgeable skills concerning this 2uz 4 runner swap ,,it is highly commendable to note such attention to detail to such a high level , that the final finished product turned out so astonishingly great , that one could swear the truck rolled out the factory that way ..it is also much appreciated by all toyota die hards to know that you chose the 2uz over an Ls swap .. much appreciated keeping the motor true to the toyota stable .. finally ... am certain the smile on your face when behind the wheel decimates all the time & effort you have invested into this project ...hope to see updates on this project with some in car video etc ... thanks again ,, & a Great Christmas season to all .. God Bless ...

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks for the kind words. Mikey would be very happy to read your comment. Amazingly enough though, not too long after doing this involved swap, Mikey and his wife decided they wanted to purchase an Airstream trailer. Since the 4runner, even with the V8, would have been majorly exceeding the towing limits, he gave this beautiful 4runner to his brother and bought a Yukon Denali to pull his trailer. He didn't have the room at his house for the 4runner so he gave it away. I'd say Mikey is a very nice brother. So unfortunately, we won't be seeing his V8 Swapped 4runner again. Mikey loves vehicle projects though so maybe we'll find ourselves documenting another one of his in the future. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!

[@nishawndewraj2665]

thank you so much for responding so promptly with an update, much appreciated ,, a big shout out to mikey on his selfless generosity in passing on his amazing project to his brother ... thumbs up to you my friend ,, Wishing you a Merry Christmas , season .. hope to see much more from you ... to timmy .. keep it coming my friend excellent stuff .. God bless ...

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@nishawndewraj2665 You're welcome. Hope you have a nice Christmas as well.

[@Mikey-zo2yt]

nishawn dewraj The 4Runner is happily rolling along up in BC now, where it gets regularly used out on the trails of Vancouver Island. I definitely miss having the 4x4 around here though...

[@nishawndewraj2665]

thank you for the update mikey ,, Wishing you & your family a very blessed 2020 .. God Bless >>>....

[@dozercass69]

Excellent video, very detailed. I’ve always wanted to do a 3rd gen v8 swap….not anymore. Lil more than I’d like to take on. Thanks for sharing

[@junpower010]

Thanks for the video and I hope to convert my 2001 4runner to V8 sometime in the future!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Good luck!

[@odin_th_red_heeler]

I pull my 4200 lb camper with a 4th gen V8 4.7... I have a 99 3rd gen that is lifted and i sooo want to do this. Thanks for the vid. My buddy just swapped the ls400 V8 into a 89 4runner.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Down Town did your buddy document that process at all on that particular install? It would be cool to see more details about his work & anything that could help the next person do the same.

[@SEKI14000]

Wow! Excellent video and awesome clean swap!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks Dave. Mikey put a lot of work into this swap so he'll appreciate your comment.

[@christopheralix8554]

My new favorite channel!!! Love the toyota stuff!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Solid. Good to have you on the Timmy the toolman team!

[@marconator3896]

Wow guys fantastic job I am speechless I have a tundra 4 door limited I have done some fewmodes and modifications but nothing even close to that good job.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

mexico loco thanks for the kind words my friend! More Sicmods to come!

[@marconator3896]

@@TimmyTheToolman Great I am a hvac tec and installer I wich I would be a bad ass mechanic but is what it is

[@carlturlington4847]

Due to tensioner malfunction 05 Tundra 4x4 V8 bought the farm. Found a salvage 06 with similar miles 1500.00 shipped. Unbolted converter to remove and replace engine. Little more HP able to replace t/b rear main seal converter . Like new now. 2 years out no problems .

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Where did the engine come from?

[@mattg8787]

Mikey is a god lol . Thx man . Its like pulling teeth trying to get info in it i have been looking for prob around a yr and all i can find 8s people that did the 3.4 to 4.7 swap with almost no info on it

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I agree. Mikey is a great guy on many levels. Sean and I are happy we met him and we're able to help by documenting this awesome mod. Hopefully Mikey will see your comment. I know it will make him smile.

[@gyffjogofl7676]

I finally finished my swap. 2uz in a 2002 tacoma. Love it.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

That’s awesome man! Anything you’d like to share about the experience to make it easier for the next person? Or something you had trouble with during the swap?

[@gyffjogofl7676]

@@TimmyTheToolman check my channel for my build video. I still need to make a follow up showing the small details. Wiring is by far the most complicated part.

[@danastewart3091]

Fascinating and gutsy build..........love to have one my ‘02.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

It was a great build that we were lucky to be part of.

[@nathankoroush7918]

This is sweet, I have a Tacoma with the 3.4, and a sequioa with the 4.7, best of both worlds.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yep, they are both great engines.

[@gamer_guts9836]

Hope you finally loaned him your special rear axle tool. He didn’t have to let you film either. Great video in the end! 👍🏻

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Jaime L. Thanks!!

[@jacobcolombo1858]

Those lines that bent as y'all were lifting the cab was the coolant lines for the rear heater.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Jacob Colombo Yep, we figured that out.

[@jacobcolombo1858]

HAHAH just made it to that part where you said that.

[@timothyandrewnielsen]

This video is awesome, I always wonder how hard it would be to switch engines around.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Glad you like the video. It's actually quite a bit of work especially if the state you're doing it in has strict smog laws.

[@timothyandrewnielsen]

I bet dude! I am 36 years old and have ALWAYS wanted to work on cars. I have the mentality of the guy in this who put the sequoia engine in the 4runner. I'm a V8 t-bird owner myself but going to buy the 2006 4Runner v8 sport tomorrow in fact. 55k miles! Anyway, this video really shows me how much manpower and time it takes to do what you just accomplished. I would feel very proud if I were you! I hope you got paid well my man! Have a great day!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

himynameistim We just filmed the job. Mikey, the guy who owns the rig and his friend Wes that did most of the fab work were the brains behind this swap. We were just lucky to be along for the ride and had the opportunity to document it.

[@Shredmeista]

God damn I want a 4.7 in my 1998 so bad! So badass.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yes it is some serous badassness!

[@IHoboJunk]

Mikey's insane in the membrane. This is all bragging rights, well done!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

And after all that he gave this truck to his brother. Hopefully his brother will enjoy it.

[@iddddaduncan]

Cool,impressive! I have both a 3rd and 4th gen,love the 3rd but the v8 in the 4th is very nice,you combined the best!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

After all this, Mikey gave this rig to his brother. So, his brother gets to enjoy it.

[@nicholaskunen6504]

u can use oem motor mounts btw

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Are you saying an OEM mount for the 5vzfe is compatible and bolts directly up to a 2UZ engine?

[@noelgriffith13801984]

hi I am planning to swap the same type of engine on to a manual 6 speed Fj cruiser any advice will be grate

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hard to offer advice for this type of sicmod since we just tagged along with Mikey as he put this together over many months. He did lots of research on the forum to understand what he needed to do to be successful. Wish we could be more help here but this video was meant to be more entertainment rather than our typical step by step “how-to” video.

[@noelgriffith13801984]

@@TimmyTheToolman Can you sell me the wiring for the engine and the computer Wireing everything is to start one of those engine in my FJ cruiser

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@noelgriffith13801984 We don't possess what you're asking for. Mikey did all the necessary wiring harness alteration to make it work. We are not a store that provides auto parts. We're just a couple guys who make videos to help people.

[@dkmv29able]

I've always thought of this project for my runner but I have a 5 speed manual transmission I don't think there and conversion kit to fit the v6 5 speed manual transmission to the v8

[@TimmyTheToolman]

A 2UZ in a 3rd Gen 4runner is pretty damn cool but it is a lot of work to pull off. Maybe it's a blessing you have a 5 speed.

[@dkmv29able]

Yes maybe but I'll still love to have the v8 power into a smaller car.

[@isaiahsmith7908]

I'm getting ready to do a 96 fzj80 with 2004 2uz from a 4 runner with the auto trans as well.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Good luck with the swap.

[@VarroTigurius-u1f]

Man I need to find a place that will do this somewhere near Louisiana/Arkansas area. I sooo want a 4.7 in my 2000 3rd Gen.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey Thomas, I think a shop would charge bookoo bucks to do this swap for you. It's a ton of work. Mikey did a lot of the research for the wiring harness and built it himself which alone was a ton of time. He estimated he spent 12k on this swap. I think a shop doing 100% of the work would charge you even more. But, I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask what a shop what they would charge. It would have to be a shop that specializes in this sort of thing because you're average shop wouldn't take on a project like this.

[@cyborganizer07]

I know Mikey transplanted several of the sequoia parts onto the 4runner, and that the oil pan clears the frame. Was that the particular reason why the sequoia 4x4 was selected as the donor vehicle as opposed to a 2wd sequoia or another vehicle? Thanks and love your videos!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I don't know why Mikey selected the Sequoia other than the fact that he was able to buy the whole vehicle relatively cheap through the Copart Auto Auction. The Sequoia was wrecked bad in a crash, but the drivetrain was in good shape.

[@elston.outdoors]

Any info on pros and cons of this 4.7 swap vs the 4.0 that comes in the ls-400?

[@elston.outdoors]

Haha so after leaving a comment I continue watching and find out what I was asking 👍

[@TimmyTheToolman]

worth it to a certain extent. depends on what you're after

[@KUKULCANtpt]

If I have one Sequoia 2003, Can I mount the 4runner on the Sequoia chassis ?? I see same project on the Denali 2003 chassis with mount 67's Blazer. I think is more easy.. Nice video.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Don't know. We've never done it and I haven't heard of somebody doing it. With heavy modification, anything can be done.

[@swagsession1]

Would u recommend this for a reliable work truck? I do long trip cycles in my 3.4 for work sometimes I drive 7hours-10 and have had a couple of issues due to my truck having 168k miles. A shop told me I should just buy a new truck but I think it’s a waste of money if I’m gonna beat her up and lose 50% of value within a year of working every time I’d trade it In... I used to hate on this truck until I drove it now I don’t want to let it go 😩 should I import a helix or stagea or would this be a good swap for what I need Timmy ?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

What kind of issues have you had with it? I wouldn't do the 2UZ swap unless I could do it all myself and didn't need to pay for help doing it. It's a ton of work and it's also fairly expensive depending on how much you spend on everything to make it happen. The 3.4 Liter V6 is a great engine. They are known to go into the 400k miles and beyond. If you have some type of major failure, you have options to get it back on the road. You could put in a used engine or you could drop in a rebuilt and we have a 4 part video series to help you do it. As long as you take care of that motor, you might have hundreds of thousands of trouble-free miles left in it. My 2000 4runner has over 200k on it and I wouldn't have any problem driving it cross-country. Just do the regular maintenance and drive the shit out of it.

[@swagsession1]

@@TimmyTheToolman first, thank you for the response! well a couple of things have happened since I got her, I’m the second owner got the truck around 125k and have put already 35k miles within 4-5months of using it for work, I’m a cat for insurance companies so I tend to do long cycles from the 5 months I’ve had the truck it has left me stranded about 4 times, the first time I completely forgot but I should be able to find the receipt for it, the second time it left me stranded I thought the battery went but when I switched it out after towing it home it did not start so I had to tow it to my hometown mechanic, ended up having a bad alternator a blown fuse and the regular waisted wheel bearings, the 3rd time It left me stranded I was driving on the eway and again it was due to another bad alternator but I was 3 hours away from my house and decided to tow the truck to the nearest well rated shop they did a excellent job and told me that my hometown shop gave me a bad alternator and recommended me to ask for a partial refund from my other shop and the 4th time was due to a bad power leak in my truck from one of the after market systems the past owner installed which led to my dash and accessories fuse being burnt, when I took it to my hometown shop they looked at it for 2 days and said they did not find a leak and recommended me to ask past owner what shop installed the after market system so that they can ask the shop where the harness is at and what they used or else it would cost me a lot if they cant pinpoint the exact location ... now every other month I have to put in a new fuse because of that leak this is mainly by I don’t trust the vehicle anymore and just want to rip the whole engine and try to build a mostly reliable/not too slow work truck.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@swagsession1 Gotcha. Well, if you can figure out the power draw, the rig sounds like it will be dependable. It sucks you got a rig from a guy who did some shoddy electrical work. These rigs are generally very dependable.

[@swagsession1]

@@TimmyTheToolman yup and I know the truck is a good truck too if it didn’t have all this extra stuff in it that’s why I don’t want to part with it, do u think a 1992 hilux surf with no extras with 70k on the dash do me better?

[@cripsician]

This is golden Timmy! What an awesome experience that we all got to be a part of by sparking up a conversation at pick n pull... great video and excited to hear the engine.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I have to agree, it was an awesome project to be a part of. On top of it, Mikey is a really cool and generous dude. He just recently assisted me in installing an aftermarket trans temp gauge in my 98 4runner.

[@oldowl4290]

I have a very serious interest in doing this. I have a 94 ex-cab 4x4 with the 3.slo and while most people do the 5VZ swap which is much easier, I think I want more power for towing. I've already purchased a 2-inch body lift from 4Crawler which I'm about to do and will then be installing a long travel kit and am swapping the rear axle to a 2002 Tundra to match the extended width of the front LT kit. I'm moving to Washington state in ~ 2 or 3 years and the goal is to pull my trailer back and a forth at least twice to move my small shop. I also weld MIG/TIG and fabricate and do various CAD/CNC work so I know I could tackle this and do most everything myself labor wise. I did the R150F clutch last year in my driveway. I've worked on cars since I was 15. I feel if I'm going to go through the trouble of a swap, I might as well go the extra distance to really have what I want, and being able to tow around 4,000-5,000lbs much more easily is really what I'm after. I've toyed with just buying a Tundra but I hate automatics and also hate the bulbous looks of the early 2000 models. I'd rather stick with a lighter, more compact 5-speed manual truck with a beefy engine upgrade.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey Jeff, sounds like you have the skill set and motivation to pull off the swap. Good luck if you decide to do it. One day I'd like to learn to weld but I sort of doubt I'll ever be an accomplished fabricator. Happy Wrenching!

[@oldowl4290]

@@TimmyTheToolman Thanks, it looks like the 4.0UZ is a lot easier to pull off with a manual transmission and transfer case. Since the 2UZ was all automatics only it seems near impossible to mate the two. There are a few leads on an adapter plate but from what I can tell it also comes down to emissions issues since again, no manuals exist for that engine and thus no ECU for manual. Therefore I may have to scrap the idea or go with the 4.0L UZ or an OM617Mercedess diesel swap which a guy has well documented on here on KZbin.

[@user-yq4ih6hx7o]

I was hoping he was going to start it up so we could hear it run and to hear the exhaust, but overall nice job!!!!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

It's running at the very beginning. Glad you like the video.

[@davidjimenez8130]

Just curious what kind of mpg is he getting on it… I’m sure it’s not much of difference but it is in a lighter platform.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

No clue what the mpg is. Mikey gave the truck to his brother and I haven't talked with him in years.

[@AMejia-gc9yu]

would this be the same thing for a similar year Toyota Tacoma ?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Extremely similar to a 1st gen tacoma. Practically identical for most aspects. - Sean

[@rodneybailey3554]

Thanks guys, that was one of the most thorough how to videos that I have ever seen and very well done!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome Rodney. Glad you approve and we appreciate the compliment. Thanks!

[@kingkonginthetrunk]

we need a new video that includes acceleration, exhaust notes and a burnout 👌

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We'll keep that in mind if we ever document another V8 Swap.

[@Libyanman]

Hi there, i have 4th gen 4runner 2006, V6 engine i want to put V8 engine is it easy i mean do i need to make modification on the frame or just it will be smooth transfer?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

It’s super easy! You won’t have any problems.

[@jaymoar3561]

Oh wow I would love to put that into my 3rd gen!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Wouldn't we all. It's just the time and money that scares most of us from tackling a job of this magnitude.

[@jaymoar3561]

Timmy The Toolman hey Tim I was wondering do you think the 4.7 is more reliable than the 3.4? I know they are both pretty reliable but wanted your opinion.

[@chrismairs5024]

Did you run into any problems with using the stock a340f toyota transmission when doing the swap. I have a 04 tundra with the 3.4 and I'm looking to swap a 4.7 and looking to see how big of a challenge it's gonna be

[@TimmyTheToolman]

No problems that we've heard of from Mikey.

[@biff1tannen]

Love videos like this.😊👍 You dont see this on the Discovery channel🤣. very good work. Big fan from Norway🇧🇻

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Glad you like it my Scandinavian Brother. Or is it Nordic? Or is it both?

[@biff1tannen]

Timmy The Toolman. Scandinavian or Viking 😁🇧🇻 is good😉

[@MikeyShell]

Great job! That's a lot of work but very unique!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

The other Mikey would appreciate your comment. Mikey and Wes were the brains behind this swap. Sean and I were just lucky to be able to document it and share it on our channel.

[@rcdudes123]

Ton of work to do this correctly. Thanks for sharing. Did this thing pass the smog ref ok?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yes, it passed smog ref ok.

[@rcdudes123]

@@TimmyTheToolman Awesome!! One unique rig. Great work!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@rcdudes123 It was all Mikey and his buddy Wes. We were just the guys that were lucky enough to document it and share it on our channel.

[@atomicorang]

And Mike…YOU SIR ARE AWESOME. I can see my 2016 Gen 3 Tacoma with some version of the Toyota V8.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I would have to agree Mikey is pretty damn talented.

[@ballzdeep7245]

Is the 03 4.7v8 Sequoia the same engine and parts as an 06 4runner sport v8?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Any 2uz is the same engine with slight differences. So this applies to the 4th gen 4runner, tundra, sequoia gx470 etc. the later years had the VVTI but still very similar

[@palaciosivan100]

What would be more economical, this swap or super charge the 5VZ?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

The supercharger by a long shot.

[@kaiserwilhelmthesecond5744]

Any advice on doing this for a T100? they're a little bigger in the engine bay than this 4runner pretty sure but would have to check.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Don't really have advice other that consider all the costs before you dive in. If you're capable of doing everything yourself, you'll save a ton of money. If you're going to hire someone for this, you're going to drop a lot of money on this project.

[@kaiserwilhelmthesecond5744]

@@TimmyTheToolman Yeah that's definitely something on my mind. How much did your shop charge for this swap?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@kaiserwilhelmthesecond5744 It wasn't our shop. We don't really have a shop. It was our buddy Mikey's project and we were just the guys to document it. In the video description, we have the name of Mikey's buddy's shop that was mainly used to get the job done. Mikey did all the research for the job and made the wiring harness and his buddy Wes did a lot of the necessary fab work.

[@kaiserwilhelmthesecond5744]

@@TimmyTheToolman Okay gotcha thank you

[@israelrodriguez6986]

I'm about to watch, and I've gotta say I'm gnna turn into a pro in auto mechanics (at least on 4runners) from learning of all of you guys. I can tell this is gnna be a fun ride of a video!!!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Let me know what you think after you watch it.

[@greggonzalez4254]

I’m starting to think about this for my 99 w/ 5spd. Do you happen to have a parts list needed from donor vehicle and some recommendations for other parts needed to hook up the factory 5spd I have?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

What we have is just this video. This is our only experience with this swap and it wasn't even our project. We were just lucky to be able to film it so we could share it with people.

[@brandtall9639]

Would a TRD supercharger get the same gains in torque and horsepower?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

No, a Supercharger wouldn't match the torque and horsepower of the 2UZ engine.

[@somersetbassett4580]

That's worth a sub, awesome video!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Welcome to the channel!

[@jamesbigham8911]

Where can I get anew complete nosecone for my 1999 Tacoma

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We give you the part number so you can look it up online but they’re pretty rare so doubt you’ll find any. Best bet is to contact Magnuson for supercharger parts

[@quinhalfredemello7589]

Nice project. Watching from Mozambique

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yeah, it was quite an involved and satisfying project for Mikey. Thanks for the comment. I think you might be the first person commenting on one of our videos from Mozambique. Maybe one day I'll visit your country.

[@quinhalfredemello7589]

@@TimmyTheToolman hahaha you can come visit, you will like. Maybe you can help me diagnose my 3VZ E 2nd gen 4 runner too. I would like to send you a video of my car, since you’re an expert, maybe you can help me figure out what’s the issue in it.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@quinhalfredemello7589 Send the video to: [e-mail]

[@quinhalfredemello7589]

@@TimmyTheToolman Hi, Already sent the video. Thank you.

[@p_rocdap1453]

Mikey a genius huh. More info needed to due this job than I have in my entire brain. F150 gas tank upgrade might've been good.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Mikey is a very smart dude for sure. That gas tank mod might be coming soon to a theatre near you.

[@Drewhathaway]

Any information on where Mikey sourced his radiator? Having a very hard time finding the right one for my swap!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

He got it somewhere in Japan. Don't know what supplier. The company ORS, Offroad Solution might have information for you to source that radiator. It’s a hilux surf diesel model radiator.

[@bradleypalmer4286]

Very nice! My mom has the same engine in her sequoia. Has 350,000 miles on it and still runs great with no engine work. She wants to get rid of it cause shes scared it will break down someday but I want her to push 400,000 miles 😂😂.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yep, the 2UZ motors are known to go over 500k no problem. Tell your mom not to worry and keep driving it.

[@justinbrown4141]

What are the core wires needed to run on the engine stand.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We don't know. If Mikey sees your comment, maybe he can answer it for you.

[@scrub_lord]

Ive been debating doing a 1uz or 2uz swap or just turboing the 3rz in my tacoma.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Good luck with the decision.

[@Sean20Gaming]

Do we have an update on this vehicle? I think a video is due!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

The update is Mikey gave this rig to his brother not too long after we published this video. He wanted a more powerful vehicle to tow a streamline trailer so he bought a Yukon Denali. Thats it for sequels.

[@Sean20Gaming]

@@TimmyTheToolman Honestly kind of a disappointing ending but glad it was a success anyway!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@Sean20Gaming Yeah, I was a little blown away Mikey gave his truck to his brother shortly after we filmed it, but if you know Mikey, it sort of makes sense. For one, Mikey is a super generous guy. Secondly, he's a project guy. As soon as he was done with this one, he was already working on something else. His motivation is the challenge of pulling off a project. He succeeded with this one and it was on to the next.

[@chrisfrisby7568]

I own a 98' toyota 4Runner. I keep hearing and reading that my year is more difficult to pull off. But I want the power and torque, with that being said should I attempt the install of 2UZ? ..........and if not what other engine can i use? Maybe Mikey would be interested in making some cash to wire my rig......? And Timmy can Vid round 2! I don't like the new 4Runners and i love my beautiful 3rd gen.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey Chris, as you saw in the video, this job is pretty involved. Just the wiring harness portion is a ton of work. Also, you need to be able to fabricate or know someone who does that knows what they're doing. I can't 100% speak for Mikey but hey does very well financially and wouldn't be motivated by money he could make helping you out. He's a super cool and generous dude but he has a family, a busy job and other irons in the fire so I'm 99% sure he wouldn't be interested. He doesn't even own that 4runner any more. He gave it to his brother because he needed a more powerful rig to pull a trailer so he bought a Yukon Denali.

[@SOLDADITO76]

I always thought removing the cab was the easiest way to do the 4.7l swap. Doing this in my 84’ is going to be cake, at least till I get to the wiring.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Mikey and Wes would be happy to hear you approve of their method. Good luck with your motor swap.

[@jordainian8]

13:40 best time to change out the rear shocks. 14:40

[@TimmyTheToolman]

jordainian8 amen to that brotha!

[@tarnantula]

Would Mikey and Wes be interested in taking on this project again? My 3rd gen has a blown head gasket and thinking about upgrading rather than fix/replace.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Wes might be interested but Mikey doesn't do this sort of thing for a living. Mikey does projects on his personal vehicles. We have contact info in the video description for Wes' shop.

[@GYoung-dk5of]

$1100 !!!! what a steal Mike .....NOICE!!

[@Branadot]

Did he say he got the engine for $1100?

[@Mikey-zo2yt]

Brananna Yeah, the Sequoias go for cheap on Copart...no love like the other Toyota’s get 😊

[@benibarra4808]

What are the overall dimensions of the 2uz-fe? It's overall footprint dimensions are impossible to find online...

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We don't know either Ben. We were just the people documenting this job. I doubt even Mikey knows the dimensions of the engine. Maybe somebody on a Toyota forum could answer this question for you.

[@benibarra4808]

Timmy The Toolman darn thanks anyways

[@migangr736]

Use a 14 mm long socket when taking the e brake off

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks for the tip.

[@neildonald9263]

Mmm take the engine gearbox and diff centers. You will have to change the diff ratios

[@juantrickpony8680]

Damn you shoulda got one from an 05! They had Variable valve timing and made 275 rather than 240 hp. Really cool tho!!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

The variable valve timing would have been nice. Mikey realized this but he got a good deal on the Sequoia he pulled the engine from so he couldn't pass up on the deal..

[@ezrasadek5327]

He engine swapped to a v8 in Cali? Does it pass smog or is it off-road only?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

It passed smog.

[@tylerwinters2578]

what is the cost of something like this and where could I get it done? What kind of shop? Anywhere in Vancouver WA could put a V8 in my 1st gen Tacoma?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Mikey said he spent around 14k. If someone was able to do all the work themselves, the cost would go down by quite a bit. Mikey paid Wes for his time which added up due to all the custom fab work that was required. We do not know of any shop in your area that would be good to use for a job like this. You'll just have to do a search or maybe ask this question on a Toyota forum and see if anyone has some suggestions for you. Good luck.

[@anthonymodica7067]

Hey Timmy have you heard of a 3.0 to a 4.7 swap, will it fit I am looking at trying it now but have no real readups

[@TimmyTheToolman]

No, haven't heard of anyone doing it but that doesn't mean somebody hasn't done it. This is a question better for a Toyota forum or Facebook page specializing in 2nd Gen 4runners.

[@malhaven1]

Would this swap work with a 2002 Tacoma TRD 4x4?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yes Jeff, it would work provided you do all the necessary wiring harness work and other necessary fabrication and modifications. If you watch the whole video, you'll see it's a fairly involved thing to pull off.

[@malhaven1]

@@TimmyTheToolman I have been told by a reputable person at Toyota that the 2002 4Runner and the 2002 Tacoma were basically identical from the "A" pillar forward. Didn't the 4Runner have the iForce 4.7 as an option? If so...wouldn't a bunch of stuff that you needed to fabricate be available from Toyota? I did some measurements on my Tacoma and there is nearly 12" of clearance from the front of the block to the radiator. Is the 4.7 iForce that much longer?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@malhaven1 Yes, 1st Gen Tacomas and 3rd Gen 4runners are pretty much identical with their front ends and drive train. But, 3rd Gen 4runners did not come with a V8. The 4th Gen 4runner had this option. Nothing that Wes and Mikey did was a plug and play thing they could have purchased from Toyota. If you look at the video footage, the 4.7 liter engine fills the 3rd Gen engine compartment with very little room to spare. There's no ability to have an engine driven fan. A custom electric fan set-up needed to be added.

[@williamwhitehead8362]

Great job great job guys I am I have to hand it to you and I did and you got through it I have the Sequoia and the 4.7 and that's where it's going to stay maybe 3 inches taller keep up the good work Timmy

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks William. We weren't the brains behind this job but we were lucky enough to come along for the ride to document it.

[@angellao9461]

Can you just do 2uz motor with the 5vz transmission?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Don't know if that's possible.

[@twistingterrain7748]

This is incredible. I would love to do something like this or the new Cummings crate motor, but this is WAY beyond my wallet and knowledge. My long term plan is a full rebuild and supercharger

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Where are you going to get your motor rebuilt?

[@stiffmeister0hYeah]

I'm rebuilding my motor now and it was supercharged. Decided to go with 9:1 pistons from LCE. When I disassembled my motor at 300k miles, I had for or five stuck piston rings even with the URD 315cc injector setup. I do know last year the dealership (broke down in New Mexico) put standard plugs in..which may have killed the motor. Feel free to email at chuckforquer at gmail dot com.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

Cummins*!!! The new crate engine is sweet but for the money I feel like it's seriously lacking in power. I'd much rather do a merscabes diesel for alot less

[@schwazman1]

@@chickenfishhybrid44 *Mercedes

[@MaMahmod]

does cruise control work?

[@Mikey-zo2yt]

Yup, cruise works great! The ‘02 4Runner uses the same wiring setup as the Sequoia so it’s just a matter of connecting the corresponding wires in the E5 plug. Earlier 3rd gen 4Runners used a different cruise control switch so it will be more difficult.

[@DanielHernandez-ng5mx]

Hey do you think I could swap in the 4.7 into a regular cab tundra that has a 3.4 v6 in it? Would I need to do any custom work or need custom parts or just donor parts?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You could do it. You would absolutely need to do custom work like we discuss in the video. Custom motor mounts. You'd have to reposition the transmission support cross member. Custom Electric Cooling Fan Shroud. Alter the exhaust. Custom AC lines. It's a lot of work and a lot of money especially if you're paying somebody to do the swap for you.

[@Rattle_canned_restorations]

Body lift wasn’t needed?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Needed for what?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Mikey got away with no body lift on this engine swap, but I think a body lift could help a lot with fitting the 2uz in the engine bay with less headaches. - Sean

[@seydzhchernopiski3122]

Holy engine swap Batman!!! Curious, is there a reason why you have an older style grill on your 02 Runner Mikey?

[@Mikey-zo2yt]

I wasn’t into the ‘02 grille as much. Tried a bunch of different options and ended up on the ‘97 limited grille.

[@ValentinArzola]

Can you swap a Toyota 4.7l into a 2nd generation 1994 4Runner? If so, what kind of lift would you need? What else would it need?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Anything is possible so hypothetically yes you could do that swap, now what specifically is involved we are unsure of. We are not experts on every make & model & how they would translate for an engine swap. Mikey did a ton of research to understand what he needed to do in order to make this work. Our suggestion is to do some research for your intended vehicle & hopefully you can find some type of write up or information on a forum where someone has shared their experience with a vehicle similar to the one you're interested in swapping.

[@maxaug88]

what size tire is on that sick 4runner?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

He had 33 inch tires

[@customtacobuildsofwv6091]

am wanting to do this to my 03 tacoma is this the same setup i could use for that ive been doin a build to my taco got a couple vids up let me know wat ya guys think

[@TimmyTheToolman]

customtacobuilds of wv Yes, 1st Gen Tacomas are very similar to 3rd Gen 4runners. The drivetrains are exact. I Just don't know if all the wiring would be the same.

[@customtacobuildsofwv6091]

Timmy The Toolman id love to do this swao

[@joshkeller6869]

What kind of gas mileage are you getting with the 2uz swap, about the same as 5vzfe?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You won't get an answer to this question from our video. Mikey gave the truck to his brother shortly after we filmed this. He bought a Yukon Denali so he could tow a big Air Stream trailer, and he no longer had any need for the 4runner.

[@seans158]

Looks like a pretty mean 4runner sitting in the background at the 23:28. Who's rig was that?

[@JeanFrancisD]

Hey Timmy, I am planning on running that same engine (non-vvti 2uzfe) in my 2005 4runner (wich had the vvti originaly) Beside the engine I changed the ECU, the immobilizer, the key (and cylinder) and the Body Control Module (Body ECU) all from the donor truck. But for some reason I have no communication between the ECU and the Data kink Connector & the engine tries to start but dies right away. Did you ran into something similar while doing your Swap?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Sean and I were just along for the ride with this motor swap. All the research came from Mikey and he put a lot of time into figuring out the wiring. Mikey didn't have any issues from what I remember with the wiring harness he built.

[@Mikey-zo2yt]

Jean-Francis Dupuis Sounds like you have triggered the immobilizer. I had a locksmith who specializes in reprogramming Toyotas come out and reset the immobilizer to initialize it. Since you swapped everything from the donor it shouldn’t be required, but wouldn’t hurt to get done.

[@DonCool75]

Can you just take all the harness out of sequoia and put in 4runner verse wiring to fit 4runner

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You could but it would take a lot of customization to work with the 4runner. I think your idea would require even more work but I could be wrong.