My first ever engine swap.....!!!!!

MANUCHAO · 04-23-07, 12:50 AM

Ok, so I got me an engine now.

Got the space, some time and some tools ....but thats about it...

Life is grand !!!

Here are some pics of the donor....

I'll post pics as the project snails along

Dynosoar · 04-23-07, 07:20 AM

Very Cool! Hey Manuchao looking good. Let me know when your gonna pull the 2f I'll come by and help.

Dynosoar

iaintscared1969 · 04-23-07, 02:48 PM

Have fun and take your time. But it's not that bad

nicholastheczar · 04-23-07, 02:55 PM

I'd love to do that swap. Take a bunch of pictures during the swap so i can talk myself into doing one.

D'Animal · 04-23-07, 02:58 PM

Dang, is that going in a 60?

HZJ60 Guy · 04-23-07, 03:00 PM

What the heck is it?

Gassers!

D'Animal · 04-23-07, 03:02 PM

Chevy V-8 Vortec engine.

HZJ60 Guy · 04-23-07, 03:31 PM

Well, if I was into gassers it would definitely be a Chebby. They make the best gas engines by a long shot....

MANUCHAO · 04-23-07, 03:37 PM

Dysoar. I'll let yah know...!! Thanks

Iaintscared, I'll sure take my time doing this swap... a few months perhaps !! Thanks for all the info....

Nicholas, I'll take as many as I can promise......I said exactly the same thing when I saw Philos1 did his and that tip the scales for me.

D'Animal, yes that is going in a 85 Fj60...

HZJ60, If I could of got a close to new deisel I would of gone that route, but..................

nicholastheczar · 04-23-07, 04:14 PM

How much did you pay for the engine?

MANUCHAO · 04-23-07, 04:28 PM

Its a 2006 L59. Engine/tranny I got it initially for 3k but finally scored it for $2,700.
It came off of a Chevy Silverado 4x4 p/u truck.

philos1 · 04-23-07, 04:35 PM

geez man!!! that thing is brand freaking new!!!! call me when you get into it and I'll come help too...

iaintscared1969 · 04-23-07, 05:20 PM

Are you going to run the drive by wire? Or go for the cable setup?

HZJ60 Guy · 04-23-07, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MANUCHAO

Dysoar. I'll let yah know...!! Thanks

Iaintscared, I'll sure take my time doing this swap... a few months perhaps !! Thanks for all the info....

Nicholas, I'll take as many as I can promise......I said exactly the same thing when I saw Philos1 did his and that tip the scales for me.

D'Animal, yes that is going in a 85 Fj60...

HZJ60, If I could of got a close to new deisel I would of gone that route, but..................

I sure didnt mean to be critical of you. Nice motor foe show.

Ive heard of people finding Cummins motors for that price, but they sure arent new.

Good score.

MANUCHAO · 04-23-07, 06:39 PM

HZJ60.. no worries...mate...

I dream of diesels all the time.. perhaps in the future with a FJ45LB eh !!!!

Aintscared, english buddy

If you got the time please translate:
Are you going to run the drive by wire? Or go for the cable setup?

Can you see now how much fun this is going to be !!!! HA !!

Im way over my head on this project but Im glad Im doing it..!!!!
At least Im good at posting smilies eh !!!

Dynosoar · 04-23-07, 07:13 PM

Your not over your head. You will find it to be fairly painless. With Philos and I on board to help you it should be a breaze! (Famous last words).

Dynosoar

iaintscared1969 · 04-24-07, 05:59 AM

Sorry, Are you staying with the stock throttle body set up? If so you would need to convert your gas pedal setup. If you go with a 99 throttle body you can run a cable actuated pedal. (easier) Sorry about the english, my wife tells me the same thing...

philos1 · 04-24-07, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iaintscared1969

Sorry, Are you staying with the stock throttle body set up? If so you would need to convert your gas pedal setup. If you go with a 99 throttle body you can run a cable actuated pedal. (easier) Sorry about the english, my wife tells me the same thing...

Manuchao, try to go this way- that would be my suggestion...

now get to ripping stuff out! and get some pics too! and... sorry, I'm just excited for ya man...

hightide · 04-24-07, 11:03 AM

One Day!!!
Keep us posted. You sir are my hero.

MANUCHAO · 04-24-07, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iaintscared1969

Sorry, Are you staying with the stock throttle body set up? If so you would need to convert your gas pedal setup. If you go with a 99 throttle body you can run a cable actuated pedal. (easier) Sorry about the english, my wife tells me the same thing...

Ah ok, now I understand... Thanks eh !!

Well, what do you guys think?
The engine I got came with the complete pedal mechanism....but I hear what you and Philos1 are saying loud and clear and yes Im trying to keep this as easy and cheap as I can....

The menu for tomorrows lunch calls for some light wrenching.

iaintscared1969 · 04-25-07, 11:01 AM

A 30.00 Lokar cable, 35.00 Ebay t body and a plastic clip compared to mocking in the pedal assy and another hole in the fire wall. I liked option 1. But it's not that it can't be done. It depends on how the pedal will sit on the floor board and the fab work But I don't think it would be to hard. Post a pic of the assy. And enjoy lunch!!

Oh and are you running the Auto tranny? Clearance issues with the front driveline.

MANUCHAO · 04-26-07, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iaintscared1969

Post a pic of the assy. And enjoy lunch!!

I'll post a pic of it later on today....

Quote:

Originally Posted by iaintscared1969

Oh and are you running the Auto tranny? Clearance issues with the front driveline.

At this time Im split 50/50 as to what to go with. I know it comes down to personal preference. However, Im also looking at the $$$ side of things and Im leaning towards the 5 speed tranny (cheaper) less fab. Im not understanding the clearance issues you are talking about. I contacted AA and metioned the two options... price wise they are about $100 difference but they did not mentioned the clearance issues with the drive line...maybe I missed it or dont know what to ask for?

Could you elaborate a little more on this topic...is there a kit that AA sells or is this a fab issue?
Oh yeah I have a OME lift standar 2.5" lean to pass side included Heavy all around and 4x4 extended shackles on the front to undo the sting bug look...
I wonder if having the lift will cure the clearance issues?

Thanks dude.....

beaufort-fj60 · 04-26-07, 12:38 PM

nice score. the engine looks new

iaintscared1969 · 04-26-07, 01:22 PM

Look at your front axle shaft; see how beefy it is?; now look in the AA catalog they sell a leaned down version. That shaft helps with the clearance but it still requires a slight pan modification to assist it. Not to mention you have to have the AA shaft welded to length. Stay with the 5 speed you'll thank me later. Oh not to mention you need to cool the tranny what's the game plan there? New radiator or tranny cooler? Just trying to help you out.

Dynosoar · 04-26-07, 03:49 PM

The Auto is real nice! Espescialy since it's an overdrive trans. In LA there is a LOT of traffic and it sucks shifting from 1st to 2nd to 1st to 2nd a zillion times a day. With the 460le the clearence issues should be negligable. It was not that big a deal even with my turbo 400. And on top of it all Manucho knows I want his h55 for my project (FJ65 pickup).

Dynosoar

philos1 · 04-26-07, 04:51 PM

frank- call the smog refs and check for sure that you can use your manual, or better yet, maybe go by there (go to the one at pierce college). the tech was real nice and seemed interested in helping out. he can double check that 2006 vortec V8 powered silverados are/were available with manual transmissions in CA, because I don't know. just don't tell him that you already have the auto "I only have the motor, and I'm not sure if the truck had a manual or auto when I bought it"

A lie, but only a small one to help you out man.

04-23-07, 12:50 AM	#1
MANUCHAO No way Eh !!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: c0vina, CA TLCA# N0PE Posts: 572	My first ever engine swap.....!!!!! Ok, so I got me an engine now. Got the space, some time and some tools ....but thats about it... Life is grand !!! Here are some pics of the donor.... I'll post pics as the project snails along Attached Images __________________ MaNu !!! '85--FJ60-L59 E-mail: viviendo.de.mar.a.cordillera@gmail.com manamana tút turút too manamana !!!!

04-23-07, 07:20 AM	#2
Dynosoar V8J60 - TPI Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SoCal TLCA# 17857 Posts: 1,658	Very Cool! Hey Manuchao looking good. Let me know when your gonna pull the 2f I'll come by and help. Dynosoar __________________ '82 V8J60 - TPI 350 with a Turbo 400 attached to a splitcase, Cable Locker FF rear end, 4" SUA (National Spring), Copper Metalic Has been south to Cabo San Lucas, BCS and North to Port Angels,WA. Call Sign: KI6SMP

04-23-07, 02:48 PM	#3
iaintscared1969 RT Customs Vortec Junky Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irving, Tx. TLCA# 17528 Posts: 1,664	Have fun and take your time. But it's not that bad __________________ Cool place to get all the cruiser crap you could want! http://cruisercrap.com 1989 FJ 62 4" Hell Creek Suspension, Bridgestone Duellers 33X12.50, Hummer sliders modified of course, HI-Lift Jack, Pioneer Equipment Rack, HFS 2.5 Shackles, Defender Light rack, 4 KC Rally 800 series lights, All new steering components,First responder kit, and a whole lotta stickers! Member: LSLC, DFW and Austin, BSLCA

04-23-07, 02:55 PM	#4
nicholastheczar IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas, West of DFW TLCA# 17076 Posts: 196	I'd love to do that swap. Take a bunch of pictures during the swap so i can talk myself into doing one. __________________ SOLD - Blue '88 FJ62 34" SS LTB's on Pro Comp 97 series black steelies, 93 4 Runner caliper conv., freshly rebuilt front axle, LED dome light, custom sound and CB. Everything else is stock ... for now.

04-23-07, 03:00 PM	#6
HZJ60 Guy Tank Buster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Seattle area TLCA# 13102 Posts: 2,335	What the heck is it? Gassers! __________________ 2001 VW TDI Bora 1987 Toyota HZTJ-60 I'm a democrat member of the House of Representatives, and I've got what it takes to take what you've got!

04-23-07, 02:58 PM	#5
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,103	Dang, is that going in a 60?

04-23-07, 03:02 PM	#7
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,103	Chevy V-8 Vortec engine.

04-23-07, 03:31 PM	#8
HZJ60 Guy Tank Buster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Seattle area TLCA# 13102 Posts: 2,335	Well, if I was into gassers it would definitely be a Chebby. They make the best gas engines by a long shot.... __________________ 2001 VW TDI Bora 1987 Toyota HZTJ-60 I'm a democrat member of the House of Representatives, and I've got what it takes to take what you've got!

04-23-07, 03:37 PM	#9
MANUCHAO No way Eh !!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: c0vina, CA TLCA# N0PE Posts: 572	Dysoar. I'll let yah know...!! Thanks Iaintscared, I'll sure take my time doing this swap... a few months perhaps !! Thanks for all the info.... Nicholas, I'll take as many as I can promise......I said exactly the same thing when I saw Philos1 did his and that tip the scales for me. D'Animal, yes that is going in a 85 Fj60... HZJ60, If I could of got a close to new deisel I would of gone that route, but.................. __________________ MaNu !!! '85--FJ60-L59 E-mail: viviendo.de.mar.a.cordillera@gmail.com manamana tút turút too manamana !!!!

04-23-07, 04:14 PM	#10
nicholastheczar IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas, West of DFW TLCA# 17076 Posts: 196	How much did you pay for the engine? __________________ SOLD - Blue '88 FJ62 34" SS LTB's on Pro Comp 97 series black steelies, 93 4 Runner caliper conv., freshly rebuilt front axle, LED dome light, custom sound and CB. Everything else is stock ... for now.

04-23-07, 04:28 PM	#11
MANUCHAO No way Eh !!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: c0vina, CA TLCA# N0PE Posts: 572	Its a 2006 L59. Engine/tranny I got it initially for 3k but finally scored it for $2,700. It came off of a Chevy Silverado 4x4 p/u truck. __________________ MaNu !!! '85--FJ60-L59 E-mail: viviendo.de.mar.a.cordillera@gmail.com manamana tút turút too manamana !!!!

04-23-07, 04:35 PM	#12
philos1 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: the valley, yeah that one Posts: 1,425	geez man!!! that thing is brand freaking new!!!! call me when you get into it and I'll come help too... __________________ no cruiser right now :( 1995 Volvo 850 Turbo defender of the good, mo-fessional drunk, total art-fag, and all around nice guy...

04-23-07, 05:20 PM	#13
iaintscared1969 RT Customs Vortec Junky Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irving, Tx. TLCA# 17528 Posts: 1,664	Are you going to run the drive by wire? Or go for the cable setup? __________________ Cool place to get all the cruiser crap you could want! http://cruisercrap.com 1989 FJ 62 4" Hell Creek Suspension, Bridgestone Duellers 33X12.50, Hummer sliders modified of course, HI-Lift Jack, Pioneer Equipment Rack, HFS 2.5 Shackles, Defender Light rack, 4 KC Rally 800 series lights, All new steering components,First responder kit, and a whole lotta stickers! Member: LSLC, DFW and Austin, BSLCA

04-23-07, 06:39 PM	#15
MANUCHAO No way Eh !!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: c0vina, CA TLCA# N0PE Posts: 572	HZJ60.. no worries...mate... I dream of diesels all the time.. perhaps in the future with a FJ45LB eh !!!! Aintscared, english buddy If you got the time please translate: Are you going to run the drive by wire? Or go for the cable setup? Can you see now how much fun this is going to be !!!! HA !! Im way over my head on this project but Im glad Im doing it..!!!! At least Im good at posting smilies eh !!! __________________ MaNu !!! '85--FJ60-L59 E-mail: viviendo.de.mar.a.cordillera@gmail.com manamana tút turút too manamana !!!!

04-23-07, 07:13 PM	#16
Dynosoar V8J60 - TPI Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SoCal TLCA# 17857 Posts: 1,658	Your not over your head. You will find it to be fairly painless. With Philos and I on board to help you it should be a breaze! (Famous last words). Dynosoar __________________ '82 V8J60 - TPI 350 with a Turbo 400 attached to a splitcase, Cable Locker FF rear end, 4" SUA (National Spring), Copper Metalic Has been south to Cabo San Lucas, BCS and North to Port Angels,WA. Call Sign: KI6SMP

04-24-07, 05:59 AM	#17
iaintscared1969 RT Customs Vortec Junky Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irving, Tx. TLCA# 17528 Posts: 1,664	Sorry, Are you staying with the stock throttle body set up? If so you would need to convert your gas pedal setup. If you go with a 99 throttle body you can run a cable actuated pedal. (easier) Sorry about the english, my wife tells me the same thing... __________________ Cool place to get all the cruiser crap you could want! http://cruisercrap.com 1989 FJ 62 4" Hell Creek Suspension, Bridgestone Duellers 33X12.50, Hummer sliders modified of course, HI-Lift Jack, Pioneer Equipment Rack, HFS 2.5 Shackles, Defender Light rack, 4 KC Rally 800 series lights, All new steering components,First responder kit, and a whole lotta stickers! Member: LSLC, DFW and Austin, BSLCA

04-24-07, 11:03 AM	#19
hightide IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: deep south TX Posts: 384	One Day!!! Keep us posted. You sir are my hero. __________________ 89 fj62, long AAL in all corners 2 in shackles rear and 1.5 in front 33 12.50 15 BFG AT "I am not cool. I am cools inspiration!" Rev. RUN

04-25-07, 11:01 AM	#21
iaintscared1969 RT Customs Vortec Junky Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irving, Tx. TLCA# 17528 Posts: 1,664	A 30.00 Lokar cable, 35.00 Ebay t body and a plastic clip compared to mocking in the pedal assy and another hole in the fire wall. I liked option 1. But it's not that it can't be done. It depends on how the pedal will sit on the floor board and the fab work But I don't think it would be to hard. Post a pic of the assy. And enjoy lunch!! Oh and are you running the Auto tranny? Clearance issues with the front driveline. __________________ Cool place to get all the cruiser crap you could want! http://cruisercrap.com 1989 FJ 62 4" Hell Creek Suspension, Bridgestone Duellers 33X12.50, Hummer sliders modified of course, HI-Lift Jack, Pioneer Equipment Rack, HFS 2.5 Shackles, Defender Light rack, 4 KC Rally 800 series lights, All new steering components,First responder kit, and a whole lotta stickers! Member: LSLC, DFW and Austin, BSLCA

04-26-07, 12:38 PM	#23
beaufort-fj60 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,202	nice score. the engine looks new

04-26-07, 01:22 PM	#24
iaintscared1969 RT Customs Vortec Junky Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irving, Tx. TLCA# 17528 Posts: 1,664	Look at your front axle shaft; see how beefy it is?; now look in the AA catalog they sell a leaned down version. That shaft helps with the clearance but it still requires a slight pan modification to assist it. Not to mention you have to have the AA shaft welded to length. Stay with the 5 speed you'll thank me later. Oh not to mention you need to cool the tranny what's the game plan there? New radiator or tranny cooler? Just trying to help you out. __________________ Cool place to get all the cruiser crap you could want! http://cruisercrap.com 1989 FJ 62 4" Hell Creek Suspension, Bridgestone Duellers 33X12.50, Hummer sliders modified of course, HI-Lift Jack, Pioneer Equipment Rack, HFS 2.5 Shackles, Defender Light rack, 4 KC Rally 800 series lights, All new steering components,First responder kit, and a whole lotta stickers! Member: LSLC, DFW and Austin, BSLCA

04-26-07, 03:49 PM	#25
Dynosoar V8J60 - TPI Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SoCal TLCA# 17857 Posts: 1,658	The Auto is real nice! Espescialy since it's an overdrive trans. In LA there is a LOT of traffic and it sucks shifting from 1st to 2nd to 1st to 2nd a zillion times a day. With the 460le the clearence issues should be negligable. It was not that big a deal even with my turbo 400. And on top of it all Manucho knows I want his h55 for my project (FJ65 pickup). Dynosoar __________________ '82 V8J60 - TPI 350 with a Turbo 400 attached to a splitcase, Cable Locker FF rear end, 4" SUA (National Spring), Copper Metalic Has been south to Cabo San Lucas, BCS and North to Port Angels,WA. Call Sign: KI6SMP

04-26-07, 04:51 PM	#26
philos1 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: the valley, yeah that one Posts: 1,425	frank- call the smog refs and check for sure that you can use your manual, or better yet, maybe go by there (go to the one at pierce college). the tech was real nice and seemed interested in helping out. he can double check that 2006 vortec V8 powered silverados are/were available with manual transmissions in CA, because I don't know. just don't tell him that you already have the auto "I only have the motor, and I'm not sure if the truck had a manual or auto when I bought it" A lie, but only a small one to help you out man. __________________ no cruiser right now :( 1995 Volvo 850 Turbo defender of the good, mo-fessional drunk, total art-fag, and all around nice guy...