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Toyota Tacoma LS swap (1995–2015)

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LS Gen III/IV swap — moderate

2005–2015 (2nd gen) 2WD Tacoma LS swap using adjustable bolt-in engine mounts.

Recommended engine: Gen III/IV LS: LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6, LQ4, LQ9, 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, 6.2 (Metaltek fitment list) — compare LS engines & donors

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PartWhatPrice
MountsMetaltek Manufacturing 2nd Gen 2WD Toyota Tacoma LS swap engine mounts (steel, urethane frame mounts, adjustable slider brackets)
14199K Unfinished mild steel; adjustable front/back and left/right; no drilling		$139.99
Metaltek Manufacturing, 2026-09-28		Required
Watch out for: Metaltek lists these mounts for 2WD 2nd-gen trucks only; brackets adjust fore/aft and side to side so you set the engine position; unfinished steel (paint or coat before install). We have a Tacoma-specific oil pan, headers or transmission crossmember.

Required parts we've priced so far: $139.99 (parts only, not a full budget — engine, trans, wiring and labor are extra. Try the swap cost estimator.)

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Every LS swap also needs

An oil pan that clears

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Accessory drive spacing

F-body, car, truck and Corvette offsets.

Fuel system sizing

Injector and pump sizing for your power goal.

A transmission

4L60E to 8HP70 behind an LS.

Sources
  1. 14199K 2nd Gen 2WD Toyota Tacoma LS swap engine mounts — Metaltek Manufacturing