If swapping engines for a living is a dream than this gentleman from Saint Petersburg, Russia turned it into reality. It started with his delivery van when the engine went out. Instead of rebuilding the factory engine he decided to swap in a 3.0 L Toyota 2JZ-GTE inline-six. It turned out so well that others wanted their van powered by a Japanese engine as well. Demand was so good he turned it into a business.
Someone who makes a living from swapping engines all day couldn’t possibly drive around in a vehicle with the factory engine. For his daily driver he decided he wanted a German SUV with a Japanese engine. In 2015 he purchased a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg and began installing a 3.0 L 2JZ-GTE from a Toyota Aristo. Since the 1st generation Touareg was built to hold a either a 6.0 L W12 or 5.0 L V10 TDI the inline-six had plenty of room to fit. There was no modifications needed to the body or firewall.
The engine has been kept factory and produces 321 horsepower. Since the SUV was converted to RWD the transfer case, front differntial and axles were removed. Everything else has been kept unmodified including the suspension, subframe, rear end, steering, cooling system, and AC.
Awesome swap! I have a Tourareg that I’m considering swapping. Did you use the stock transmission? Also what did you do to get the Tachometer to work? Any help would be awesome.
Hello I would like to know how much it would cost me to swap my engine on a 2004 vw touareg. Just a regular motor. I thank you in advance
Who can do this for me in America? Recommendations???
i read this articles in february 2021
I live in Canada, and want to convert a 2013 Touareg to EV. Please get back to me with recommendations.
Thank you
Neil