I am partial... I have a 780whp 2jz in a 2000 BMW m5 chasis. There are more then a few 4runners out there with 2jz power-plants. YouTube - 2jz 4runner dyno I would love to see this type swap done, but honestly if it was me I would still go with the vortec.
I wouldnt even know what to think if I heard the sound of a dumped EWG coming from a cruiser. I like the idea. Someone do it.