baker001 Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 The 2.7 Tacoma engine seems like it would be a good swap into a early Z. It is a lightweight,easy to find engine. I've seen a couple turbo tacomas on the net. Are they closed or open deck? What do you guys think,would this be a good swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Yhey are closed deck - they would pull pretty hard in a turbo application. I have seen a few turbo Tacomas as well - and they are impressive, lazy type engines that start running out of steam around 5500rpm. But at the same time the 3.4L Supercharged Tacoma engine makes 280hp and 30oft.lbs. Regards - Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest POKINATCHA Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Isn't the 2.7 liter the basis for Rado's 200mph Celica dragster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 I have a 2.4L Tacoma engine in my 2WD Tacoma PU. (The 2.7's were in the 4x4's) Nice daily driver, but with no top end it would be hard to consider for a Z. The intake wraps over the engine placing the throttle body directly above the valve cover, so hood clearance might be an issue. Those long intake tubes are definitely tuned for mid RPM torque and not max RPM air flow. I know Toyota makes a supercharger kit for the V6's, but who makes the turbo kit for the 4 cylinders? Do the kits include a new intake to avoid the above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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