{"id":17853,"date":"2017-08-30T06:15:35","date_gmt":"2017-08-30T11:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=17853"},"modified":"2017-08-31T13:00:50","modified_gmt":"2017-08-31T18:00:50","slug":"toyota-tacoma-with-a-1uz-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=17853","title":{"rendered":"Toyota Tacoma with a 1UZ V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The owner of this first generation Toyota Tacoma wanted more power than the factory 2.7 L 3RZ-FE inline-four produced. He considered using a LS1, SBC, and even turbo 3VZ V6 but disliked certain aspects of each choice. It wasn’t until he stumbled across Lextreme<\/a> and its forum that he settled on using the mighty 1UZ-FE V8. The engine was installed using custom mounts, custom intake, SC400 ignitors, modified LS400 wiring harness, and controlled by an Adaptronic ECU. The factory W59 five-speed automatic transmission was mated to the V8 thanks to a modified bellhousing. It was upgraded with a QMI hydraulic throwout bearing, OS Giken flywheel and clutch. This allowed the truck keep the transfer case and 4WD. For more photos and details please read the build thread<\/a>.<\/p>\n