I haven't heard of many people do it, but here's a link to a guy that did, you could ask him. http://www.junglecode.com/toyota/tacoma/5spd_SAS/Winch said:Other than the mechanical work involved, I was wondering how difficult it would be to swap a 5 speed into a Tacoma in terms of wiring/ECU/electronics.
it's not that hard to do the swap. you will get a check engine light from the transmission code but the truck will run fine. there's no welding involved but the 4WD electronics will need modification.Winch said:Other than the mechanical work involved, I was wondering how difficult it would be to swap a 5 speed into a Tacoma in terms of wiring/ECU/electronics.
Great info on your website there. So, which model year's ECU will go best with a 5 speed in a 2004 Doublecab 4x4? Maybe the ECU out of a 2004 Extra cab 4x4 with a 5 speed? Also, what exactly is involved with modifying the 4WD electronics? Thanks.junglecode said:it's not that hard to do the swap. you will get a check engine light from the transmission code but the truck will run fine. there's no welding involved but the 4WD electronics will need modification.
I also thought about it, but the 6 speed will be more $, may not bolt on, will be harder to find a used one, and may mess with the ECU a bit more. Besides, I already have a 5 speed.SP Jon M3 said:Just throwing something out there. What about installing the 6spd from an '05. I know Toyota often uses the same bellhousing and input shafts on their trannys... Just a thought.
Same here in CA. CEL on = Fail smog testEricR said:Just a side note - If your in a county/state that requires a OBD type emissions test - your ride will fail for a CEL on for any reason - even a tranny code! It's that way here in NC for sure - i'm sure other states are the same.
Thanks for the tip, but I'm in BC, Canada. Don't have that here, yet.EricR said:Just a side note - If your in a county/state that requires a OBD type emissions test - your ride will fail for a CEL on for any reason - even a tranny code! It's that way here in NC for sure - i'm sure other states are the same.
The 5-speed ECU I tested (from a 2003 SRunner) did not work at all because it did not have ETC (electronic throttle control.) You may find one that does have ETC and it might work. However, the truck ran fine with the stock ECU and it was simple to disable the check engine light. Just check the code with a ODB2 reader to make sure you only get the transmission error codes.Winch said:Great info on your website there. So, which model year's ECU will go best with a 5 speed in a 2004 Doublecab 4x4? Maybe the ECU out of a 2004 Extra cab 4x4 with a 5 speed? Also, what exactly is involved with modifying the 4WD electronics? Thanks.
grandmasterE said:Can you elaborate on what electronics need to be modified for the swap? I am seriously considering this swap, I don't mind the CEL's (as long as everything works fine), but what other than installing the tranny and clutch needs to be done (assuming I swap in a 96 t-case and tranny into a 2003 double cab)?