Lil'John
Former #278
I'm looking for some input on what the better approach for replacing my almost 300k 3.4L(5vz) in my 02 Tacoma 4wd Turd. I got the Tacoma used so only the last ~80k miles and they are kind of grim
Short: Is JDM worth going with over double miles of used or full rebuild?
Long with details:
My understanding is JDM engines are well under 100k miles from Japan. The one ad I took a mild look at said ~60k for ~$2500.
When I say 'higher' mileage, I'm talking ~120k to 150k miles. I wasn't paying much attention but I want to say ~$1500 with 90 day warranty... but I also didn't shop yet.
When I say full rebuilt, I'm talking about tracking down my own core then taking to machine shop or shipping it out. My quick browse showed ~$3500 not including the core. I haven't priced local shop yet.
I can't afford extra time down of swapping it out myself so I'd have a shop do it. The no extra time is also why I wouldn't just pull current engine for a rebuild... the last two engines I had rebuilt were 2-3 weeks each.
To head off probably the first reply, a new to me truck is out of the question. $5k-$6k won't buy me anything better than what I have(front suspension is basically new)
Short: Is JDM worth going with over double miles of used or full rebuild?
Long with details:
My understanding is JDM engines are well under 100k miles from Japan. The one ad I took a mild look at said ~60k for ~$2500.
When I say 'higher' mileage, I'm talking ~120k to 150k miles. I wasn't paying much attention but I want to say ~$1500 with 90 day warranty... but I also didn't shop yet.
When I say full rebuilt, I'm talking about tracking down my own core then taking to machine shop or shipping it out. My quick browse showed ~$3500 not including the core. I haven't priced local shop yet.
I can't afford extra time down of swapping it out myself so I'd have a shop do it. The no extra time is also why I wouldn't just pull current engine for a rebuild... the last two engines I had rebuilt were 2-3 weeks each.
To head off probably the first reply, a new to me truck is out of the question. $5k-$6k won't buy me anything better than what I have(front suspension is basically new)