Some years ago I had to replace the engine. My mechanic tells me to buy any toyota 4.7L motor. I was on ebay and lowballed someone nearby on a low mileage 4.7L Engine 01 02 03 04 TOYOTA TUNDRA (VIN T, 5th digit, 2UZFE eng. He sold it and shipped it for $500. My mechanic with great difficulty installed it. I didn't realize until later that I had bought the wrong motor when he told me how much of a pain it was to install. I believe we had to buy a different oil pan.
After driving around with it I really love it but have been very confused why it's sooo much more powerful and high reving when compared to the original motor. The original motor was very limp and tame but the Tundra motor is peppy and fun to drive. The engine makes a really nice revving sound whenever I slam the gas. Can anyone elaborate as to what the difference is between the two? Based on what I gather it should have similar output but the car drives like a pickup monster now. There really is no comparison between the two.
Before I had to plan whenever changing lanes, because of how slow the car was. Now, I am able to stomp on the gas and change lanes at will like a sports car. In fact sometimes, the vehicle breaks loose and almost peels the tires.
After driving around with it I really love it but have been very confused why it's sooo much more powerful and high reving when compared to the original motor. The original motor was very limp and tame but the Tundra motor is peppy and fun to drive. The engine makes a really nice revving sound whenever I slam the gas. Can anyone elaborate as to what the difference is between the two? Based on what I gather it should have similar output but the car drives like a pickup monster now. There really is no comparison between the two.
Before I had to plan whenever changing lanes, because of how slow the car was. Now, I am able to stomp on the gas and change lanes at will like a sports car. In fact sometimes, the vehicle breaks loose and almost peels the tires.