v8 conversion fj40 toyota land cruiser

mazdasr

hey anyone i recently bought a toyota land cruiser fj40 its a bit heavy on gas wants to know if a toyota v8 fe engine could work with my original 4spd box an 4 wheel drive any assistance would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance

cutthroatInt · Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:58 pm Post subject:

that is a bad ass van....

wot condition is it in? are you willing to sell it?

im scouting around for a FJ40 chassis.. body dont have to be all that... want to make a mud van out of it. suspension has to be complete. engine and drive train.
if you know of any please give me a shout.

if u are referring to the original 6 cylinder engine... i dont tink u should change it...

get it rebuilt if needed and run CNG.

these engine have loads of power. i know of a few ppl who are using the original engines in their land cruiser wreckers and it works wonders.

the 4 speed will sort of have ur engine revving high on the highways, if their is a 5 speed box for the van maybe you can try to source one. this will better ur top speed and engine high revving.

i believe ur original gearbox is made up in one unit with the transfer case. not sure of the toyota 1uzfe or 2uzfe will bolt unto it. if not, u will have to make an adaptor plate to bolt the engine to the gearbox bell housing. on top of that, u will have to get a fly wheel for the toyota v8 you are planning to use as most of those engine come automatic.

it will take some researching, looking around for parts, machine shop work, and a lot of headache and frustration.... but it can be done! Razz

mazdasr · Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:38 pm Post subject:

well its in fair condition it has 20'' tires an 4x4 works really gud , am looking for a set of 15'' or 16'' deep set rims for some 33x12.5 tires if i can afford it , am also looking for some fun in d mud and 20s chrome wont cut it lol . well ill keep in touch if i find one for u . do u have any price in mind depending on condition ? well u can give me a call we can chat kool 772-5714 rodney tanks for info

cutthroatInt · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:05 am Post subject:

well saw a guy build over most of his jeep with sheet metal. only ting original is the bonnet, windshield and doors. even tho most of the doors were patched already.

so i am not bothering toooo much bout the body..

whats the going price of one in fair condition? can u mail me a pic of urs my profile has my email address.

thanks

Metallicork · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:28 am Post subject:

www.ih8mud.com

You will will find most of your answers there and if you want some local help pm streetbeastinc on the forums. He has alot of knowledge with 4x4's and even has an fj60 and fj80 in his yard. He can help you sourc parts and stuff.

Now if you are selling or if you find anyone of the above mentioned models in real good condition, I want to buy one myself so let me know ok....

josh.dookie · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:16 am Post subject:

Always loved those vans.. Take a bump for a bess toyota and trying to put in on d mud!