stop putting v8 engines in fj40's - Page 2

Happy Trails · 05-15-08, 06:41 AM

I'd love to drop a Duramax in my 60 someday..

Degnol · 05-15-08, 06:41 AM

I agree completely!

What is the fascination with V8s? Next thing you know, someone will build a sport bike around one .............probably a Rover V8

A few pics of a V8 motorcycle sitting next to a New Triumph Rocket 3. The bike is smaller ,100lbs lighter, with twice the displacement and HP.

The engine block is the frame. Direct drive, no transmission...

Ed

iaintscared1969 · 05-15-08, 06:47 AM

So i guess putting a 12ht or a 3FE is just as bad? You got plenty of 40's owned by purist that will pass them down to their grand kids and they will put a flux capacitors in them!

Anyone else think this was funny as hell.

My wife said no FJ! · 05-15-08, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by stinkyfj60

Until the Corolla 4-banger started sucking gas to pull the weight of the Cruiser...

I dunno...I still think it would save some $$$ especially with out a top on.

Jman · 05-15-08, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by My wife said no FJ!

I dunno...I still think it would save some $$$ especially with out a top on.

A 40 weighs, what, twice what a Corolla does? You'd have to redline it on hill climbs.

amos715 · 05-15-08, 09:09 AM

how 'bout a 40 with a 22re

Hilux · 05-15-08, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by amos715

how 'bout a 40 with a 22re

I've often drooled over that thought but have been shortly shot down when I ran it across to one of my friends.

Of coarse I'd have an Aluminum body, how else could I afford to by it in the 1st place but as skrap? Then I'd keep the wheel and tire combo light like the Aussies and Eruo's do it, focus on traction.

Then a 22R/E....or 3b.....or 13BT..

Hey,

the Lj's (think bj70) had 22R's in'em

And yes stop this mindless V8 madness. Haven't the last 30 years got us where we are today?

But Original Poster, seriously, you only see the difference w/ V8 rigs?

Open your eyes bro, its everyone of them. Fawk, the days of lucking up and finding one and working a 2 jobs to buy it are over. Even the most basic of rig is outta sight. And the 60's are set to go right behind them.

....then the 80's....nobody wants anything after that, so maybe the less qualified 100 series will be an option for me. We'll see.

.Thats me

Sporin · 05-15-08, 09:33 AM

My Pig came with a V8 and I like it a lot.

There is room for purists and modders, no reason to panic.

concretejungle · 05-15-08, 09:39 AM

can't you just put an invisible V8 in there? Then no one would know.

amos715 · 05-15-08, 09:42 AM

is there any company that manufactures an adapter bellhousing for a 22re to a stock 40 tranny?

HawkDriver · 05-15-08, 09:42 AM

I think that a completely stock FJ40 is something to admire. I would love to have one someday. And if I were to put it in a show or something there would be no other way to go than completely stock.

But these things are built to get our asses through some pretty nasty shit and should be built accordingly. And I probably wouldn't take that all original show truck up the stuff I take this one through.

On the other hand, the thought of switching back to the 2F has crossed my mind a lot but there are too many other things to do to the truck to worry about that right now as the 350 works just fine.

I just think that imposing your own beliefs on others and acting like you are better than they are is pretty douchebagish.

LT · 05-15-08, 09:44 AM

I suppose I am creating the ultimate sacrilege by shoving a 6.0L Vortec in my '64 FJ45LV

But I guess I make it up with running the 2f on propane in my FJ40

cruiser88 · 05-15-08, 09:48 AM

I am a cruiser 6 nut but i would like a 292 in my 62 one day

Gumby · 05-15-08, 09:51 AM

Yep. I want a 30 year old engine that was designed by Chevy in the 40s that weighs 300 lbs more, has half the power, is impossible to find parts for and can't even be improved much over stock because of major design limitations.

smkymntn · 05-15-08, 09:51 AM

To each his own- for me keep it toyota- but I have not driven a v8 equipped 40 or 60- so what do I know

cruiser88 · 05-15-08, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumby

Yep. I want a 30 year old engine that was designed by Chevy in the 40s that weighs 300 lbs more, has half the power, is impossible to find parts for and can't even be improved much over stock because of major design limitations.

All true but just something i always wanted. I am sure it is better than the 250's i have seen

Jman · 05-15-08, 09:55 AM

How about . . .

kyoso23 · 05-15-08, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by krookedpandas

what about an iforce v8 swap in a 40?

That would be the shit....

I'm in the preliminary stages of swapping a Lexus 1uZ 4.0 into mine...

Hilux · 05-15-08, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Degnol

I agree completely!

What is the fascination with V8s? Next thing you know, someone will build a sport bike around one .............probably a Rover V8

A few pics of a V8 motorcycle sitting next to a New Triumph Rocket 3. The bike is smaller ,100lbs lighter, with twice the displacement and HP.

The engine block is the frame. Direct drive, no transmission...

Ed

Rover-Shmrover!

Naaa, I'd put the Siamese Hayabusa (I think its a Busa?) in it

YouTube - V8 caterham

Packing a supercharged 2.4-liter, V8 driving the rear wheels through a six-speed gearbox, RS Performance is giving well-heeled drivers 550 hp (at 10,000 rpm!) to simultaneously dry their hair and wet their pants. With a curb weight of almost 1,150 pounds, that means a power to weight ratio of around 1000 hp per ton and a 0-60 time of under three seconds.

JJS · 05-15-08, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hilux

I've often drooled over that thought but have been shortly shot down when I ran it across to one of my friends.

Of coarse I'd have an Aluminum body, how else could I afford to by it in the 1st place but as skrap? Then I'd keep the wheel and tire combo light like the Aussies and Eruo's do it, focus on traction.

Then a 22R/E....or 3b.....or 13BT..

Hey,

the Lj's (think bj70) had 22R's in'em

And yes stop this mindless V8 madness. Haven't the last 30 years got us where we are today?

But Original Poster, seriously, you only see the difference w/ V8 rigs?

Open your eyes bro, its everyone of them. Fawk, the days of lucking up and finding one and working a 2 jobs to buy it are over. Even the most basic of rig is outta sight. And the 60's are set to go right behind them.

....then the 80's....nobody wants anything after that, so maybe the less qualified 100 series will be an option for me. We'll see.

.Thats me

whodat,

puff, puff, give please...I need to gain some understanding of this post.

cruiser88 · 05-15-08, 10:06 AM

Nice build

Leo Santucci's Chevy 292 Turbo Buildup

Hilux · 05-15-08, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser88

I am a cruiser 6 nut but i would like a 292 in my 62 one day

I think, if you can find one, that those have allot of potential.

115 hp @ 3,400rpm
214 ft/lbs @ 1,600rpm

Torque monster!

4.12" of stoke and a bore of 3.88"

...needs EFI and to bore the hell out of

I dont have the c:r but I'm sure it could be bumped as well,

Its almost a Diesel. And the latter UPS or delivery trucks they were used in, had EFI.

No big deal, seeing as how you can EFI a 1-2f these days pretty cheap, and notice a world of difference.

cruiser88 · 05-15-08, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hilux

I think, if you can find one, that those have allot of potential.

115 hp @ 3,400rpm
214 ft/lbs @ 1,600rpm

Torque monster!

4.12" of stoke and a bore of 3.88"

...needs EFI and to bored the hell out of

I dont have the c:r but I'm sure it could be bumped as well,

Its almost a Diesel. And the latter UPS or delivery trucks they were used in, had EFI.

No big deal, seeing as how you can EFI a 1-2f these days pretty cheap, and notice a world of difference.

Torque is what i like..... horsepower is the least of my concern....just my dumb fascinations with I-6

.
There is one I picked up recently for free I will have done one day. There is plenty of machine shops around so.....no rush

05-15-08, 06:41 AM	#31
Happy Trails IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Calif. Posts: 388	I'd love to drop a Duramax in my 60 someday.. __________________ 1987 FJ-60. Iron lift, 33x9.5 BFG AT's. 195,000 mi strong. 2000 Tacoma TRD locked/lifted & ARB'd for the High Sierras. 2001 4runner bone stock DD

05-15-08, 06:41 AM	#32
Degnol Noaccount Webwheeler Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansastitty TLCA# 14529 Posts: 6,478	I agree completely! What is the fascination with V8s? Next thing you know, someone will build a sport bike around one .............probably a Rover V8 A few pics of a V8 motorcycle sitting next to a New Triumph Rocket 3. The bike is smaller ,100lbs lighter, with twice the displacement and HP. The engine block is the frame. Direct drive, no transmission... Ed Attached Images __________________ There is nothing so depraved as a man in the depths of an ether binge '66FJ40, Fresh 2F, H42/Orion(By Poser...LCR4WD), ARB Front/rear(By Poser...LCR4WD), MetalTech Cage installed by Poser, Screw-ups fixed(by Poser) 4WDB Corvette Master, Mini Truck PS, 3.5" Lift, Warn 8274, 33s on stockers

05-15-08, 06:47 AM	#33
iaintscared1969 RT Customs Vortec Junky Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irving, Tx. TLCA# 17528 Posts: 1,664	So i guess putting a 12ht or a 3FE is just as bad? You got plenty of 40's owned by purist that will pass them down to their grand kids and they will put a flux capacitors in them! Anyone else think this was funny as hell. __________________ 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

05-15-08, 09:09 AM	#36
amos715 No I Don't Noodle Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 6 Miles Past The Edge Of The World Posts: 385	how 'bout a 40 with a 22re __________________ 71 FJ55 - Project Quote: Originally Posted by re_guderian But I'm glad you're now supportive of his efforts to cram new construction and clean orphanages down their gullible throats...

05-15-08, 09:33 AM	#38
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,656	My Pig came with a V8 and I like it a lot. There is room for purists and modders, no reason to panic. __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont 1974 FJ55—V8, 33's, etc. Buy my FJ55! Yankee Toys ~ My Blog

05-15-08, 09:39 AM	#39
concretejungle IH8MUD Tour Guide Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Cadillac TLCA# 14646 Posts: 5,998	can't you just put an invisible V8 in there? Then no one would know. __________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . . Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".

05-15-08, 09:42 AM	#40
amos715 No I Don't Noodle Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 6 Miles Past The Edge Of The World Posts: 385	is there any company that manufactures an adapter bellhousing for a 22re to a stock 40 tranny? __________________ 71 FJ55 - Project Quote: Originally Posted by re_guderian But I'm glad you're now supportive of his efforts to cram new construction and clean orphanages down their gullible throats...

05-15-08, 09:42 AM	#41
HawkDriver Tougher'n a $2 steak Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: look up TLCA# 15861 Posts: 2,958	I think that a completely stock FJ40 is something to admire. I would love to have one someday. And if I were to put it in a show or something there would be no other way to go than completely stock. But these things are built to get our asses through some pretty nasty shit and should be built accordingly. And I probably wouldn't take that all original show truck up the stuff I take this one through. On the other hand, the thought of switching back to the 2F has crossed my mind a lot but there are too many other things to do to the truck to worry about that right now as the 350 works just fine. I just think that imposing your own beliefs on others and acting like you are better than they are is pretty douchebagish. __________________ 1975 FJ40, it's like having a second job. 2000 UZJ100, what a truck! President: Fort Rucker Wheelers DixieLand Cruisers Ih8mud Veterans

05-15-08, 09:44 AM	#42
LT Metal Tech Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Metal Tech Newberg, OR TLCA# 12989 Posts: 1,161	I suppose I am creating the ultimate sacrilege by shoving a 6.0L Vortec in my '64 FJ45LV But I guess I make it up with running the 2f on propane in my FJ40 __________________ Propane Powered 2f.

05-15-08, 09:48 AM	#43
cruiser88 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: over here TLCA# 17319 Posts: 7,156	I am a cruiser 6 nut but i would like a 292 in my 62 one day __________________ http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/f...13957_15_0.jpg http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/f...113957_1_2.jpg

05-15-08, 09:51 AM	#44
Gumby Former Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Knee deep in hookers and gin TLCA# 5658 Posts: 4,968	Yep. I want a 30 year old engine that was designed by Chevy in the 40s that weighs 300 lbs more, has half the power, is impossible to find parts for and can't even be improved much over stock because of major design limitations. __________________ War Pig and Cerdito "Don't you know, Stan, it's *always* between a Giant Douche and a Turd Sandwich."

05-15-08, 09:51 AM	#45
smkymntn Colonel Angus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: up in the clouds TLCA# 18436 Posts: 654 Blog Entries: 4	To each his own- for me keep it toyota- but I have not driven a v8 equipped 40 or 60- so what do I know __________________ 1986 Toyota Landcruiser FJ60 "The Colonel" 2002 Toyota Tacoma Limited DC 4x4 "Hi-Ho" 1999 Toyota 4Runner SOLD "Marshmellow" Upstate Cruisers TLCA#18436

05-15-08, 10:06 AM	#51
cruiser88 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: over here TLCA# 17319 Posts: 7,156	Nice build Leo Santucci's Chevy 292 Turbo Buildup __________________ http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/f...13957_15_0.jpg http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/f...113957_1_2.jpg