lol, he has been talking to the guy with the Taco.
A 350 swap is cheap and easy. A lexus V8 swap is pimp. But, in a mud truck, pimp is generally not a consideration.
Right now, I'm looking at swapping a 2.7 out of a 4x4 Taco to replace my 2.4.
To do so, I need;
1. complete engine (minus accessories would be fine)
2. ECU
3. bellhousing
Difficult swap, huh? Wiring harness is all the same, as is motor mounts. I'm not even totally sure that I need a different bellhousing.