No putting a 2rz motor in it out of a 98 taco. Mild hp and tq jump30%
same weight and displacement. I love the tq the 22re has and want to keep the same charicteristics(spelling)
the 2rz trans plant is almost a drop in too. Plus parts are avalible in any parts house in the US, it might be a bit harder to find parts for the black top jdm motor you describe.