Holy cow guys, this is like the "Anti-Correct-Tech Thread", if you are looking for incorrect tech, then look here!



All 1995.5 - 2004 Tacomas are offered standard with a Manual Transmission, or the optional Automatic Transmission.

The 2.4l (2RZ-FE) is ONLY offered in 2WD Regular Cab models.
The 2.7l (3RZ-FE) is ONLY offered in 2WD Xtracab or Prerunner, and 4WD models, excluding Limited Editions.

Smash, you might be interested in reading The Official 3RZ Knowledge and Database Thread to learn more about swapping a 3RZ.

I don't have any experience with the 5VZ-FE (3.4l).

As for transmissions you can use a G52/54, W56/59, or R151F/150F transmission with a 2/3RZ-FE, but you are limited to an R150F transmission on the V6 engine.

The transfercase option is dependent on your choice of transmission, with the Right-hand front output Gear Drive or the Right-or-Left-hand front output Chain Drive t/cases.

In general, I would recommend to try to get an engine that is as close to 1995 (if 4cyl) or 1996 (if V6) as possible, since this is the first year for OBD-II and will have the least amount of emissions related equipment (if applicable).

Regards,
BigMike