Putting a Sequoia 2UZ-FE into a 2004 4Runner?

[rockjock1]

I haven't been able to find a used 4.7L for my 2004 4Runner (neither the Lexus or 4Runner version) from a reputable seller. They have plenty of Tundra and Sequoia engines.

Do you think I can strip everything off of my 4Runner engine and install a Sequoia or Tundra 2UZ-FE? Is the difference only the exhaust manifold and the motor mounts?

LKQ won't warranty the engine if I put a Tundra/Sequoia 2UZ-FE into a 4Runner because they show it as not compatible.

Has anyone accomplished this? Does it seem feasible? What are the differences important to know for installation?

Thanks!

 

[Berty_K]

I haven't been able to find a used 4.7L for my 2004 4Runner (neither the Lexus or 4Runner version) from a reputable seller. They have plenty of Tundra and Sequoia engines.

Do you think I can strip everything off of my 4Runner engine and install a Sequoia or Tundra 2UZ-FE? Is the difference only the exhaust manifold and the motor mounts?

LKQ won't warranty the engine if I put a Tundra/Sequoia 2UZ-FE into a 4Runner because they show it as not compatible.

Has anyone accomplished this? Does it seem feasible? What are the differences important to know for installation?

Thanks!

Not a 4th gen, but the guys over at RSG may be able to help: Meet Jason From RSG and His T40R, A 5.7L V8 SAS 5th Gen 4Runner

 

[thegame7]

Once upon a time, I installed a 5VZFE from a 4runner into my Tacoma. I don't see why it wouldn't work to be honest. As long as you aren't trying to throw a vvti 2UZ in a non vvti truck

 

[rdruss]

You might need a Sequoia ECM, I don't know. Or swap your harness over to the Sequoia 4.7, if you can do that, which I would imagine you can, I don't see why it wouldn't work.

 

[JaytotheisO]

So far so good! I have a 2004 limited I just swapped a sequoia engine into, not finished replacing some parts .. my mechanic said he will never do a engine swap on one ever again lol

 

[xtremewlr]

I haven't been able to find a used 4.7L for my 2004 4Runner (neither the Lexus or 4Runner version) from a reputable seller. They have plenty of Tundra and Sequoia engines.

Do you think I can strip everything off of my 4Runner engine and install a Sequoia or Tundra 2UZ-FE? Is the difference only the exhaust manifold and the motor mounts?

LKQ won't warranty the engine if I put a Tundra/Sequoia 2UZ-FE into a 4Runner because they show it as not compatible.

Has anyone accomplished this? Does it seem feasible? What are the differences important to know for installation?

Thanks!

As long as the engine you get doesn't have VVT-i, then you should be fine. If you get a VVT-i engine, then you are going to need the ECU from the Sequoia or Tundra. That might also mess with the transmission.

LKQ are idiots if they can't determine that the 4th gen 4Runner had the V8 option.

The 2UZ should be the same between the models, as long as it's not VVT-i.