What would I need to swap a 235 straight 6 in a 71 fj40? also where can I get an iginition switch for a 71> currently it has a 3 speed on the column. Thanks mark
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But what about a 292? It seems that would be nearly an ideal swap into an FJ40, yet I don't think I've ever seen it.
search the board for 235
I know AA said it needs a 1-2 inch body lift to clear the bellhousing
call AA and get a catalog tell them your plans
Chev bellhousing bolt patterns are all the same. I think you can get an adapter that goes inbetween your stk 3 speed bellhousing and the motor. Hopefully some 1 else will confirm. 4 speeds will require a complete bellhousing. You will also might need the rear crossmember and misc stuff. Then you might have to custom cut driveshafts. You can look in FAQ's at the top of the page and all this info is in there. Look under Chev V8 conversions. Or search this forum. Motor mount placements should all be the same or close. Check out Advance Adaptors & Downey they both have conversion kits too.
But what about a 292? It seems that would be nearly an ideal swap into an FJ40, yet I don't think I've ever seen it.
Wait till ya see the torque of the 6.2 ,doesnt compare to the I.6,the may be close on paper but in reality the 6.2 will be far superior
i have a built 235, high comp. cam, etc. what would i need to bolt it up to the 3 speed? an adapter or will it bolt right up, I am new to this. I think that the six and v-8 bellhousing bolt patterns are the same. should be the same as a sbc install. just thought someone on here should know.
Exactly what Poser said. The 235 is an ancient design dating back to prewar. The 292 is a tall deck version of the "modern" 250. The F engine is based on the 236/270/302 GMC inline 6.
The 235 is very similar to the F engines, but about 2" shorter LOA. The 235 BH will come very close to accepting the J30 toyota gearbox. Like using a SBC SM420 BH to mount a J30. Use 2 metric bolts and 2 UNC bolts to mount the tranny, machine a spacer ring to take up the space between input bearing retainer and the BH opening. Use the Toy clutch disc w/ Chevy clutch disc & flywheel...