Engine swap

[maxi]

Hi eveybody!I am new guy here.I am thinking about buying a LC 80(need a bigger/stronger rig to tow my camper trailer,my 4runner did the job but not the greatest).
I found a pretty good one ('95) but it might will be sold by next week(some guy left deposit on it).So my other option :i know a '91 one nearby but i do't want the 4.0 engine.So ofcourse i started to think about putting a bigger engine in it.I've found a few swaps on the net with v8 chevy engines,but if i would do it i'd rather use a yota engine,either 4.0 v6 or 4.7 v8.
So just wondering if anybody has info relating this kinda swap.
Thanks.

[Lka1988]

If you want a stronger motor than the 3FE, then I would keep looking for a 93+ with the 1FZ. TRD also offers a supercharger for this motor.

If you want to go the swap route, the Chevy 350 swap is by far the most popular and yields good results. IIRC, there are a few Toyota 4.7 swaps; one is under way and well documented, but it's not finished yet.

HTH

[Beowulf]

Originally Posted by maxi

Hi eveybody!I am new guy here.

An engine swap for a FJ80 (91-92) starts making a tiny bit of sense if you already own it and the engine is shot or you desperately need more power.

If you don't yet own a truck there is no way that planning to buy a 91-92 and *also* do an engine swap makes sense. An engine swap like you're talking about is easily $10k. Maybe around $6k if you go used SBC route and you do all of the fab work yourself. The job would probably take most people 6-12 months. Even if someone gave you the FJ80 you would be hard pressed to cost-justify that direction with today's 80-Series prices.

In another thread, a guy has found a locked 97 LX with 74k for less than $10k.

Keep looking would be my advice.
-B-

[maxi]

Thanks for the replys.Your logic is absolutly make sense.
Unfortunately in Canada a bit harder to find something under 10k,i have to sell my 4runner first if i want to buy but winter is coming.That's why i was thinking about swap: buy a cheap 4.0 and do it step buy step(probably it would less hard on my wallet).
However I did not know it could take that long...I have barely time to work on my 4runners... i hoped the 4.7 is kinda compatible with the 440 or the 343 trannies.
The other thing i would go with the swap.i could take a look in the transfercase.I do not want to be pain in the butt.I just think in good road condition 2wd just enough.I really like the newer 4runners setup:2wd-awd-than lock up the center diff.

[Lka1988]

Originally Posted by maxi

I really like the newer 4runners setup: 2wd-awd-than lock up the center diff.

Agreed 110%

I would LOVE to have that ability.

[CID 96]

IMHO the Toyota V6 4.0 is even more of a dog that the 3FE. I agree with Beowulf, just find the right truck to start with.

Sid

[CID 96]

My bad, bone head post. When maxi said 4.0 v6 in my mind I thought 3.0 v6 that was in the pick-up and 4 runner, so...

IMHO the Toyota V6 3.0 is even more of a dog than the 3FE.

But that opinion is really not relavent in this thread.

Sid

[maxi]

Do you know when will be that "well documented" swap done and where can i find it.
I have found only one 4.7 swap here so far.

[ThePookieBear]

Just buy one of these: eBay Motors: JDM Toyota Land Cruiser Turbo Diesel Engine w/4WD Auto (item 190254520235 end time Oct-01-08 09:51:51 PDT)

(No affiliation.)

[maxi]

Well, would be a nice option.Do you think the bellhouse is compatible with the automatic tranny.I really like standard but installing a clutch pedal??? would't be a bit difficult?
The other thing is i am planning to tow a 4000lbs trailer, would this diesel do the job?

[Beowulf]

I believe that one comes with the transmission and the 4wd transfer case.
-B-

[gracklemann]

If your goal is a tow vehicle, a 6 cylinder vehicle might not be your best bet. I tow a 20' bass boat with my 96 LC, and it does it, but it doesn't really like it. I've towed the same boat with my buddy's v8 tacoma and I can't even feel that I have anything back there.

[ThePookieBear]

If you haven't researched it yet, look into the Toyota diesels. They are pretty nice. And I'm sure someone here that has one will speak up, but I don't think a four thousand pound trailer would be a problem. As far as the 1HD-T goes, if you get a post '92 truck, you can use the same motor mounts according to popular opinion. A 3FE equipped engine requires new mounts. You can also get 1HZ halfcuts, with 5 speed manual from Spectre offroad for about $7500. They don't have turbos though.