Does anyone know if you can swap the 2005+ 2.7L (VVT) engine into the older
2.7L Tacoma engine compartment? Or are the motor/tranny mounts too different? This would be for a 1996 standard cab 4WD.R.C.
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Does 2005+ 2.7L fit older Tacomas?
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A quick check on Transtar's chart shows they (05-08 and 89-04 generations, 4SP, RWD) both use A340E transmission.
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BE CAREFUL. You are going to have an engine computer that matches the engine, otherwise you won't be emissions-legal and might have a computer that will damage the engine. For example the 2005 uses a drive-by wire throttle, not sure about earlier. If you do have a computer that goes with the engine you are not out of the woods yet, the computer has to match up with the rest of the electrial system as well.
Personally I wouldn't try it unless I had heard from someone who had succeeded in this operation. It is in the "difficult" class as far as mods go, Expect to spend a lot of time deciphering wiring diagrams. Maybe somewhere on the net there is a compatibility chart for this sort of thing.
Jim
But best of luck, you might get it to work.