Q: Can I put a 2003 4.7 tundra motor in a 2005 Tacoma without a kit?
Can I put a 2003 4.7 tundra motor in a 2005 Tacoma without a kit? The Tacoma has a 4.0 in it now. If not, what do I need to do this task. I've switched motors before, I'm having trouble finding info on Toyotas.
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